Expert Advises Removing Five Processed Foods to Improve Metabolic Health in India

Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist at Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad, highlights the rise of metabolic diseases in India linked to processed foods. He advises eliminating five common items—liquid sugar in sodas and packaged juices, refined flour biscuits, packaged namkeens, traditional deep-fried snacks, and excessive white rice—to support balanced blood sugar and reduce inflammation. He recommends healthier alternatives like buttermilk, roasted makhana, walnuts, and prioritizing fiber, protein, and healthy fats to protect long-term metabolic health.