Chapati in addition provides fibre from whole grain cereal whereas rice is a refined cereal, without fibre content, says Komal Jethmalani.

'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.

To avoid binge eating, you need to control your mind and focus on your goal, says Komal Jethmalani.

Eating less than your normal calorie requirements is generally the prime cause of weight loss, says Komal Jethmalani.

Lack of physical exercise lowers the body's lean mass, reduces the metabolic rate and causes increase in fat percentage, warns Komal Jethmalani.

Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

Although we all have tastebuds that are dying to sample all the yummy food around us, we must remember that anything in excess is bad.

And what it is doing to your body, asks nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.