No Roti Diet Trend: What will happen to the body if you give up roti for 30 days? Know the real truth about weight loss from experts

In Indian homes, whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, our plate is considered incomplete without roti. But nowadays, in the name of weight loss diet, the trend of ‘No Roti Diet’ and ‘Low Carb Diet’ has increased rapidly in the fitness industry and social media. Many people believe that by giving up wheat bread completely, belly fat disappears faster and the body becomes lighter. But is giving up bread really beneficial for health or is it just a myth? For scientific and accurate information on this subject, we had a special conversation with Dr. Anju Shah, a renowned weight loss and nutrition expert of ‘Damoh’s Aesthetic & Lifestyle Clinic’. Let us know what changes occur in the body after giving up bread for 30 days. Does weight really decrease if you give up bread for 30 days? According to Dr. Anju Shah, the belief that eating roti directly increases obesity is absolutely wrong. Actually, weight increases when people eat late at night, in excess quantity or by applying heavy amount of ghee and butter on rotis. If a person suddenly completely disappears roti from his diet for 30 days, his weight may decrease by 1 to 2 kg within the initial 3 to 7 days. But the thing to be noted here is that this is not real fat loss, but water weight. The science behind it: When we stop eating carbs, the body starts using the already stored ‘glycogen’ for energy. To store 1 gram of glycogen in the body, about 3 grams of water is required. As glycogen burns, water from the body comes out and weight loss becomes visible. This initial change may make you happy, but it is not permanent or sustainable. It has a bad effect on the digestive system and intestines (Gut Health). Traditional wheat bread is a very large and accessible source of dietary fiber for our body. Dr. Anju Shah warns that removing roti from the diet without any healthy alternative leads to severe fiber deficiency in the body. This can result in: Digestive problems: Lack of fiber can lead to constipation, loose stools, gas and severe bloating. Weakening of immunity: Due to lack of fiber for a long time, the good bacteria (Got Microbiome) present in our intestines start dying, which not only spoils the digestion but also weakens the immunity of the body. Metabolism slows down and muscle loss occurs. When you suddenly stop eating bread without any proper planning and the body does not get enough calories or a balanced diet, then the body starts breaking your muscles instead of fat to fulfill the lack of energy. This causes muscle loss in the body. Due to weak muscles, your metabolism rate slows down considerably. Slow metabolism makes your weight loss process more difficult and challenging in the future. Nutrition expert’s advice: Change options instead of giving up completely. According to Dr. Anju Shah, there is no need to completely ban wheat bread to lose weight or keep yourself fit. If you want to manage weight and blood sugar better, include millets in your plate instead of ordinary wheat: Jowar Roti: It is very easy to digest and rich in complex carbs. Bajra Roti: It provides necessary energy and iron to the body during winter and normal days. Ragi Roti: Ragi, considered a powerhouse of calcium and fiber, is a panacea for weight control. All these options keep the glycemic load in the body low, due to which the stomach remains full for a long time and one does not feel hungry again and again.