Nutritional Treatment for Obesity

The goal of nutritional treatment is to reduce body weight, primarily the net weight of fats. This weight loss should be slow and gradual, based on modifying eating habits that contribute to obesity. An adequate nutritional treatment aims for a 10% weight loss in approximately 6 months at a rate no greater than 2 kilograms per month. Very low-calorie diets may show faster results but have some side effects such as the onset of anemia, fatigue, cold intolerance, tiredness, cramps, headaches, hair loss, among others; moreover, they are completely contraindicated in patients with a history of recent myocardial infarction, pregnancy, cancer, other eating disorders, toxic dependence, and depression. Habit modification is based on principles such as: distributing foods more frequently throughout the day to avoid long fasting periods; including foods from all groups in the diet, avoiding single-nutrient diets (which produce imbalances in the body as well as feelings of anxiety); avoiding energy-dense foods like aged cheeses, cold cuts, etc., and avoiding foods that create addiction such as chocolates, candies, and others. Healthy Cooking Recipes We recommend these recipes that we know will be very useful for your daily diet. Take note. (click on the recipe title for more details) Cabbage Soup This soup is the basis of the Cabbage Soup Diet with which one can lose up to 4 kilograms in just 7 days of the diet. This soup can be eaten in desired quantities during the 7 days along with the daily menu. Avocado Cream with Panela Cheese Avocado cream served with diced tortilla and panela cheese. Stuffed Peppers with Light Cheese A recipe for poblano peppers stuffed with panela cheese and light cream cheese in a tomato sauce. Ideal for a light and delicious dinner. Grilled Marinated Vegetables Served cold with vinaigrette or hot directly grilled, these vegetables are a delicious and light dish. Nutritious Nopal Smoothie This smoothie is very nutritious and a good option to start the day. The combination of orange and nopal has a surprisingly rich flavor.