Why Do Most Indian Men Have a Protruding Potbelly?

Watch this video to learn about the potential reasons why many Indian men tend to have a protruding potbelly and how it can be linked to their diet and gut health.

0:00 Intro: Why do many Indian men develop a potbelly, and how can it be addressed?
0:33 Potential factors contributing to abdominal fat
0:54 Differences between omnivorous and herbivorous diets
2:56 History of the Indian diet
4:54 Strategies for minimizing belly fat

The protruding potbelly is a common sight among many Indian men, and it can be attributed to a combination of factors such as genetics, lifestyle habits, and diet. While the tendency to store abdominal fat may have some genetic component, the high prevalence of this condition among Indian men suggests that there may be other contributing factors at play.

One potential factor is the traditional Indian diet, which has evolved over time. Historically, Indians consumed a predominantly plant-based diet with small amounts of meat, mostly goat or sheep. However, as modern diets have become more Westernized, there has been a significant increase in the consumption of ultra-processed foods high in sugar, seed oils, and refined starches.

These highly processed foods can cause inflammation in the gut and weaken the stomach lining, making it easier for harmful bacteria such as H. pylori to thrive. H. pylori is a type of bacteria that can cause gastritis and ulcers by weakening the stomach's protective mucus lining. To survive in the stomach's acidic environment, it produces ammonia that neutralizes stomach acid. This can lead to further digestive issues and an increased risk of developing diseases.

To address these problems, refined carbs should be eliminated from the diet, and protein intake should be increased, particularly from animal sources. Doing intermittent fasting and avoiding foods that cause bloating may be beneficial. Introducing betaine hydrochloride as a supplement can also help improve stomach acid levels and kill off pathogens in the gut.

In addition, understanding the digestive system and its functions can provide valuable insights on how to take care of it and address specific issues. Ultimately, by making mindful food choices and adopting nutritious eating habits, Indian men can work towards minimizing belly fat and improving their overall gut health.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! Paying attention to what and how you eat is crucial for maintaining a healthy body and gut. I’ll see you in the next video.

[eastafrika]

I talked with an Indian client at my gym, he said the Indian diet is 80% carbohydrates and sugars.

[RedSpicyFeast]

India is still a nation of farmers. More than 50% of Indians are farmers and most Indians still live in rural areas. The village people are skinny and somewhat muscular due to hard labour they do everyday.
This obesity problem is mostly for urban people with office jobs who are a minority.

[syedkashifali]

Most South Asians people have big belly, it's not because they're vegetarian, but because they eat more than 70% carbs in their diet (flour & sugar).

[kirtipremanand]

I am Indian. The main reason for pot belly apart from the reasons cited by Dr Berg is that 90% Indians don’t exercise, eat frequently and eat a lot at wrong times, Sleep late and wake up early, eat sweets during festivals and during summers we eat 500 varieties of mangoes and jackfruit. 😅

Edit: Thanks everyone for 3k likes ❤️❤️
Edit: wow 🤩 6k likes now thanks everyone

[annette]

What is unique about Indian men is that they may be their correct weight or even underweight and still have a belly

[wanderingnomad]

As an Indian you’ve pretty much summed it it. Our diet is high on carbs and we’re mostly vegetarians. Stress and lifestyle also plays a huge role.

[sudeendrac]

The refined carbs point is spot on. Traditionally the Indian diet consisted of brown rice, millets, jowar bajra etc, ancient grains which were whole and high in fiber and nutrients. Thanks to modern agricultural practices this shifted to white rice and refined flours.

[SneakerBiscut]

My brother got mad at me because I stoped eating rice, bread and other common (simple) carbs for my weight loss. “You abandon your heritage?!?”. Over the last 6 months I lost 75lbs. Doing my best to keep it off.

[Gregski]

I like how Indian people openly discussing this topic in comments instead of getting defensive. The purpose to these kind of videos is not to bash some group of people but to notice and discuss patterns. This can be then used by other people to get better.

[vignesh]

As an indian I can agree that our diet is almost exclusivey carbohydrates... overcooked vegetables, rice and bread. Pot bellies are ubiquitous they are everywhere. Exercise is not common. Salads are somewhat challenging in a country where water is not always safe for consumption so people prefer cooked over raw.

[er.analysisfacts]

Its because of indians oily food culture, my father says about his childhood, that time they only eat special foods like samosas, jalebi, gulab jamun etc on festivals, nowdays most of families eating this things every day . And no exercise in daily life.

[keepmockingbirdssafe]

As an Indian
1. We need to understand more about food.
2. Food and music are such a large part of our heritage, that any change has to be nuanced and gradual.
3. Absence of exercise.

[Antandthegrasshopper]

As an Indian, I can tell you that the problem started with higher disposable income and standard of living in major cities. Introduction of western fast foods, pre packaged foods, sugar, gluttony, and lack of exercise. You still see skinnier people living in villages however, they mostly work in farms and are active.

[kumaralok]

Thanks from India. We will be glad watching more videos on indian ❤

[zax]

Thank you Dr. for addressing this. A lot of Indians are experiencing this problem.

[mrc]

80% of the men I see in OHIO, USA have protruding bellies. Not just a problem in India😢😢

[rolitiwari]

I am an Indian and 90% men in my area who are above 30 yrs age have a potbelly. It is because of lack of exercise, eating too many carbs, processed foods and sweets (Indian mithayi which are mostly fried and have sugar). Also they eat excess calories.

I too got a potbelly after pregnancy but I reduced it by reducing my calories, jogging everyday and eating just whole foods made at home.

[keshavjhunjhunwala]

Being vegetarian isn't the issue. The issue is having a carb heavy diet. If we started having 1 roti and more vegetables this problem would be greatly resolved. Also, alot of Indians have a sedentary lifestyle. Add in a little bit of cardio and this problem wouldn't even exist.

[MalluStyleMultiMedia]

I’m from Kerala, India. Our people eat a lot of beef, pork, chicken, fish, etc and we still have big belly 😂. The issue is rice, porotta, snacks, sweets, etc. We eat at the wrong times too. I just ate my dinner now at 11:55pm. We are also Not moving enough like our ancestors did. They needed the high carbs because they walked a lot and did a lot of manual labor and with the climate, we sweat a lot. I remember grandparents eating glucose powders often because their sugar keeps dropping. Now, with cars, AC, and many other technologies, many don’t get enough exercise.

[SubhankarDutta]

Its an interesting video. In the Hindu scriptures they say, who eats once daily is a Yogi. The person, who eats twice daily is a Bhogi (the enjoyer of food). The person, who eats thrice daily is a Rogi (sick). And this thing that you mention here about intermittent fasting makes so much sense. Thanks.