snmcGardening can encourage
your child to eat healthy
With childhood and
adolescent obesity touching alarming levels across the globe, experts are
warning about the healthcomplications that accompany this
ailment. Obesity leads to a number of other problems, including diabetes,
hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, among others. While maintaining an
active lifestyle and eating a healthy, balanced diet is important, a new study
has revealed that growing plants reduces childhood obesity.
The logic behind
this, say experts, is that spending time outdoors will not only teach your
child how to garden but also have a positive impact on their mental health,
which, in turn, will promote healthy eating. The study said
that overweight children, who take
up gardening, are more likely
to lose weight in just one year.
Senior bariatric and metabolic surgeon, Dr Ramen Goel, explains, "This is a very interesting study. It links cognitive functions with the health of an individual. The numbers are really small but this is an exciting concept nonetheless. This can be easily replicated and verified in the Indian scenario. Considering the galloping obesity epidemic we are currently facing, any non-interventional preventive approach is welcome."
Another study has revealed that kids who regularly eat veggies score
better in writing and spelling tests. This is because vegetables are packed
with antioxidants that maintain DNA — excellent for the brain.
07.06.2017
We will either find a way, or
make one
Hannibal
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