Top Neurologist: Remove 5 Foods for Better Metabolic Health Amid Rising Diseases

• Dr. Sudhir Kumar of Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad, warns against "modernized," highly processed traditional foods driving metabolic diseases in India.
• Avoid liquid sugar (sodas, packaged juice) due to fructose overload, insulin resistance, and fatty liver; opt for buttermilk or water.
• Cut out chai-time biscuits (maida, sugar, palm oil) and packaged namkeens (high sodium, cheap oils) which are inflammatory and harmful.
• Limit traditional deep-fried snacks (samosas, pakoras) often made with reused oil; choose home-cooked, air-fried, or baked alternatives.
• Reduce large portions of white rice; pair with fiber/protein or switch to brown/red rice, focusing on portion control and increasing dal/vegetables.