The study, which
examined dietary data from 36,377 U.S. adults between 1997 and 2008 and
physical activity data from 14,419 adults between 1988 and 2006, found that
BMIs in 2006 were about 2.3 points higher. In other words, people are about 10
percent heavier now than they were in the 1970s, even when they’re eating the
same amount of calories at the same levels (proteins, carbs and fats) and
putting in the same amount of effort at the gym.
So what gives? As
habitual dieters can attest to, there’s more to achieving — and maintaining — a
steady, healthy weight than just calories in versus calories out. It’s why
counting calories just doesn’t work.
“That’s similar to
saying your investment account balance is simply your deposits subtracting your
withdrawals and not accounting for all the other things that affect your
balance like stock market fluctuations, bank fees or currency exchange rates,”
said Professor Jennifer Kuk, one of the study’s authors.
Body weight is
impacted not only by what people eat and how much they exercise, but also by
lifestyle and environment, Kuk added, which have changed quite a bit since the
’70s and ’80s. She attributed three main factors as the likely culprits:
prescription drugs, gut health and chemical exposure.
Prescription Drugs,
Gut Health and the Link to Weight Gain
America’s culture of
prescription drugs plays a role in weight management — and also affects gut health.
Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug and more
than half are on two. Antidepressants are the second-most prescribed drugs in
the U.S., and many of those drugs have been linked to weight gain and obesity.
Additionally,
antibiotics, the most-prescribed medication in America, can contribute to both
weight gain and other health issues, such as serious maladies like leaky gut
syndrome and antibiotic resistance, thanks to their effect on gut health.
Antibiotics are prescribed to rid the body of bad bacteria — in the process,
however, they wipe out good bacteria, too, and it’s why antibiotics are
dangerous.
Good bacteria, also
known as probiotics, are integral to gut health and maintaining a healthy
balance between good and bad bacteria. Because certain types of gut bacteria
make individuals more likely to add pounds or become obese, messing with the
gut microbiome can have real consequences for the number on the scale — it’s
why probiotic foods need to make a regular appearance in your diet.
Processed Foods Strike
Again
Chemical exposure, the
third factor for the increase in weight gain over the decades, is probably the
most significant. “Chemical exposure” might bring up images of toxic spills or
things like lead poisoning, but it actually accounts for things the average
household is more familiar with: genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and
pesticide-laden produce; foods packed with artificial sweeteners; canola oil
and grains in packaged foods; inferior proteins, like farmed fish and meats
spiked with antibiotics; and more.
In fact, processed
foods are one of the major reasons that, today, we’re eating the same things
and exercising the same amount as people a few decades ago, but still seeing
weight gain. Although we might be eating foods that have the same name they did
years ago, many of them are vastly different. Consider that GMO fruits and
vegetables didn’t hit store shelves in the U.S. until 1994.
Culprit #1: GMO Foods
Before 1994, while
traces of some herbicides were evident in some foods, it wasn’t as prevalent as
the non-organic produce sold today. Today, about 75 percent of food sold in
American stores contains GMOs — that’s all food, not just produce. That’s an
awful lot of GMOs the country is consuming. With the widespread use of GMOs
come health problems that can lead to weight gain, such as digestive issues and
problems with the endocrine system, in addition to things like allergies,
antibiotic resistance and yet-to-be-discovered health concerns.
Culprit #2: Artificial
Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners
also pose a threat to those watching their figures. Because of our addiction to
them, we seek to satisfy a sweet tooth with unhealthy, fake sugar-filled
“foods.” Aside from driving us to processed snacks instead of naturally sweet fruits
(no wonder we’re getting fatter), artificial sweeteners can have dangerous
consequences. From carcinogens to yet more weight gain and obesity links, these
substances are anything but sweet. You’d be much better off going with natural
sweeteners instead.
Culprit #3: Vegetables
and Soy
The cheap price of
canola and vegetable oils, corn and soy (thanks, GMOs!) mean that these
processed ingredients are being used as filler in most packaged, processed
foods. In fact, even though you probably don’t guzzle soybean oil from a
bottle, you’re getting more than enough — 20 percent of the American diet is
made of the stuff. It’s even a common vitamin filler!
Soybean oil is quite
high in omega-6, a fatty acid that increases inflammation and increases the
risk for cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases and cancer. Before the
Western diet’s reliance on processed foods, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids
(the “good” fats) were consumed in fairly equal amounts, allowing the good fats
to balance out the bad ones. Today, however, we’re eating about double the
amount of omega-6 foods. The result is the proliferation of weight gain and
disease we’re seeing now.
Culprit #4: Inferior
Meats
Antibiotic-packed farm
fish and the standard meat sold at the butcher counter also contribute to those
extra pounds. The dangers of farmed fish are many. The pesticides and chemicals
used to farm them have been attributed to conditions like asthma, metabolic and
immune disorders, and obesity.
Factory farmed meats
that produce the ubiquitous hamburger and hot dogs are no better, of course.
Ever wonder how fast food restaurants can afford to make burgers at $1 a pop
and still turn a profit? These products are full of antibiotics (the same ones
that can be harmful to humans), junk food feed and hormones that can cause
birth defects and increase tumor growths. It stands to reason that these
inferior meats are also pumped with ingredients that encourage weight gain.
What’s the Solution?
Clearly, a change is
needed. All the ingredients that have led to more weight gain over the years
also have other detrimental side effects, some of which can be literally
life-threatening.
When choosing
medications, make sure they’re truly necessary. Natural treatments, such as
tapping into the many uses of essential oils, can be effective for many
conditions or reduce the need to use prescriptions, especially for extended
periods of time.
Choosing organic
fruits and veggies drastically reduces your risk of consuming GMOs, while
opting for grass-fed, high-quality local meats means you won’t get any “extra”
ingredients, while also boosting its nutritional value. Also, actively seek out
and consume anti-inflammatory foods, probiotic foods and omega 3 foods.
And, of course,
forgoing processed foods is probably the single best change you can make for
you and your family. Don’t forget to read labels: Many of these harmful
ingredients are lurking in unsuspecting foods like breads or nut butters.
Remember, weight gain can be just the first symptom of a larger health problem
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