India, Jan. 12 -- Snacking may seem harmless, but what you reach for between meals can make or break your fat-loss journey. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained in AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, shares in his January 11 Instagram post how everyday snack choices can either support your metabolism or quietly slow down your weight-loss goals. (Also read: Neuroscientist breaks down how 90-year-old grandpa performs 20 push-ups every day: 'He is laughing and having fun' )

"Fruit juice is bad for visceral fat. Whole fruit is good. Berries are excellent," Dr Sethi said, highlighting how the presence of fibre plays a crucial role in slowing sugar absorption and improving metabolic health.

He also cautioned ...