India, May 20 -- Staying healthy is not about doing one major thing perfectly, but making many smaller, good choices throughout the day. And according to Dr Parameshwara CM, a Bengaluru-based colorectal surgeon and gut specialist with over 25 years of experience, this is where most Indians go wrong.

Taking to Instagram on May 19, Dr Parameshwara stated, "The average Indian eats at the wrong time, sleeps at the wrong time, drinks everything but water, and calls it a normal day." This is something that he has seen over and over in his career across cities and across age groups.

To help individuals make the right choices, he went on to share six common mistakes that they should try to avoid. They are listed as follows.

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