India, July 18 -- When people think about belly fat, they often think it's from eating too much. That's not the whole story. The food you eat, when you eat it, and how your body handles it all play a role in getting belly fat. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rohini Patil, author, nutritionist, and founder of Nutracy Lifestyle, shares the eating mistakes that promote insulin resistance.

"One mistake people make is eating too many refined carbs and sugary foods," said Dr Rohini. Things like bread, pastries, and sweet drinks make your blood sugar level fluctuate. This makes your body produce more insulin. Over time, your body becomes less responsive to insulin, leading to insulin resistance. High insulin levels also make your body sto...