लोक कायम म्हणतात, “उद्या सुरू करतो.”
पण उद्या पुन्हा उद्या होताच राहतो.
वजन कमी करायचं आहे?
मग आज एक छोटा पाऊल उचल.
आज 15 मिनिटं चाल.
आज गोड 1 वेळ कमी खा.
आज पाणी 7-8 ग्लास प्या.
तू एकदम मोठं काही करू नको.
फक्त हलका बदल कर.
त्या छोट्या बदलांमधूनच मोठा फरक तयार होतो.
Start small. But start today. ✨
When we talk about hunger in India, we often imagine undernutrition and weight loss. But there’s another side to the story that rarely gets attention: hunger can also lead to weight gain.
Across many communities, millions of Indians—especially low-income families—struggle with hidden hunger: a lack of regular access to nutritious, balanced meals. This doesn’t always lead to being underweight. In fact, it can create the opposite problem.
Why can hunger lead to weight gain?
Irregular Meals → Overeating:
When people go long hours without food, the body responds with intense hunger, often leading to eating whatever is available—and usually in larger quantities.Cheap Food = High Calories, Low Nutrition:
Processed foods, refined carbs, sugary snacks, and deep-fried items are often cheaper and more filling. But they promote fat storage while offering very little nutrition.Stress of Food Insecurity:
Constant worry about the next meal increases stress hormones like cortisol, which can trigger cravings and fat accumulation.Metabolic Slowdown:
Skipping meals slows metabolism. When food does become available, the body stores more fat in “survival mode.”
The Result
Many Indians—especially women, children, and urban poor—experience a paradox:
Hunger on the inside, weight gain on the outside.
Why this matters
India faces a double burden of malnutrition:
Undernutrition and anemia, and
Overweight and obesity caused by poor-quality diets
Understanding this helps us move the conversation beyond “eat more” to “eat better and regularly.”
What needs to change
Better access to affordable nutritious foods
Improved food security programs
Nutrition education at the community level
Policies that reduce the availability of ultra-processed foods and promote local healthy options
Hunger isn’t just about not eating—it’s about not having access to the right kind of food. Addressing this can transform the health of millions.