Metabolic Risks Rise as Indians Embrace Processed Meals and Inactivity

According to Dr. Kalapalla, the combination of processed food consumption and a sedentary routine is creating a perfect storm for metabolic dysfunction. Processed items high in carbs, unhealthy fats and lacking protein trigger prolonged stomach emptying, increase cravings and impair liver function. The doctor highlighted that fatty liver often remains silent until ultrasound or liver‑function tests reveal damage, by which time irreversible changes may have already occurred. Stress, he added, compounds the issue by activating the gut‑brain axis, encouraging overeating while suppressing physical activity.