Today more and more people become aware that the obese or overweight is a sure ticket to various health problems. A sedentary lifestyle and eating habits where the modern diet is loaded with calories and few nutrients are the main reasons for obesity. Fast food and junk food have little or no nutrients or feed is necessary for a healthy body. Modern lifestyles have also made people opt for faster options, such as starvation diets to lose weight. This turns often because they tend to start binging the minute they come off the diet.
 Body weight can be controlled with a change of lifestyle. A change in your diet is very important. A diet consisting mainly of meat and processed foods that contribute significantly to weight gain should be avoided and replaced by a healthier diet.
 The transition to a vegan diet is a good option. A vegan diet is a purely vegetarian diet. It includes all vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, grains, cereals and legumes. It is stricter than a vegetarian diet and does not include eggs, fish, meat or any dairy product. This type of diet is low in sugar and fat, it is rare for vegans to be overweight.
 A vegan diet is nutritious and healthy, and it is very useful in the prevention and management of diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer, hypertension and ischemic heart disease to name a few.
 Vegan diets must be planned well. A planned regime which ensures that you get all the nutrients can help you avoid supplements. Make sure your diet contains food that provides adequate amounts of iron, protein, zinc, calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12. The strict vegans tend to lack these essential nutrients and may need supplements.
 To lose weight, it is very important to reduce fat intake. So, avoid fried foods and snacks of fruit substitute. Do not skip breakfast. This is very important because breakfast kick starts your metabolism. Your breakfast should ideally be rich in fiber and carbohydrates. Eating regular meals is also important because it prevents you fill with snacks in between.
 Another important point to note is that your level of activity must increase to help your body burn the extra fat. Walking and other forms of exercise play a large role in programs of weight loss. If you do not have time to exercise, incorporate walking and climbing stairs into your daily routine.
 These simple but important changes in your lifestyle contribute a lot in your path to good health.
