India, Aug. 2 -- When trying to lose weight or get fitter, many people assume the quickest route to results is to cut out carbs and fat altogether. But healthy eating isn't about eliminating entire food groups - it's about building a balanced diet that gives your body everything it needs. In fact, stripping all the fat from your meals can sometimes backfire. Take a salad, for instance. It may seem like the ultimate weight loss food, but one small tweak could make it far more nutritious without derailing your fitness goals.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is explaining why even a weight-loss-friendly salad shouldn't be completely fat-free. In an Instagram video shared on August 1, he says, "...