Nutritionist shares 5 every day habits that are quietly sabotaging your health: Eating late, scrolling all day and more

Published on: Sep 26, 2025, 12:18:34 IST

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According to the nutritionist, scrolling on your phone all day can destroy your mental health. (Pixabay)

From lying down right after meals to drinking fruit juices, nutritionist Deepsikha Jain has revealed 5 daily habits that are quietly damaging your health.

We often think of healthy living in terms of avoiding obvious risks like junk food or smoking, but many seemingly harmless daily habits can quietly take a toll on your body over time. From the way you sit after meals to how much salt you sprinkle on your food, these small choices can disrupt digestion, strain your heart, or even affect your mental well-being without you realising it.

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Deepsikha Jain, a nutritionist with a Masters from Global Public Health Nutrition UK and a certified national Diabetes educator, has revealed five everyday habits that could be silently sabotaging your overall health. In an Instagram video posted on September 24, the nutritionist breaks down how these habits can harm your health, the specific areas they affect, and how that damage can translate into long-term health risks.

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Sitting after meals

According to Deepsikha, immediately sitting down after meals can wreck your digestion, leading to poor gut health. Sitting or reclining can hinder digestion by slowing stomach emptying and potentially increasing acid reflux, leading to symptoms like bloating and discomfort, as per PubMed.

Eating late

Deepsikha points out, “Eating late and a heavy dinner can destroy your blood sugars that can lead to diabetes.” It disrupts your circadian rhythm, resulting in a series of health issues.

Eating excess salt

The nutritionist highlights the detrimental effects of consuming too much table salt. It can negatively affect your heart health, increasing the chances of high blood pressure.

Excess phone use

The nutritionist mentions, “Constantly scrolling on your phone can destroy your mental health and also cause depression and anxiety.”

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Drinking fruit juices

Drinking a lot of fruit juices can lead to inflammation and increase the risks of fatty liver, according to the nutritionist. Fruit juices have high fructose content, which is converted into fat by the liver, according to a study published in World Journal of Gastroenterology.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eshana Saha
Eshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling. Based in New Delhi, Eshana specialises in comprehensive coverage of major cultural moments — from international film press tours to the curated aesthetics of global fashion showcases, award shows and music-centred events. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata, and a Master’s degree in English from the University of Delhi, equipping her with a strong academic foundation and a keen ability to deconstruct complex cultural trends into clear, high-impact narratives. Beyond the red carpet, Eshana has developed a growing focus on health and wellbeing reporting. She bridges the gap between celebrity-driven trends and practical, evidence-informed lifestyle advice, ensuring her work remains both aspirational and grounded in editorial rigour. She has extensively covered the health implications of Delhi’s air pollution crisis, while also playing a key role in amplifying expert-led insights on women’s health and mental wellbeing, helping translate complex medical perspectives into informed, impactful public awareness. An artist at heart, she explores multiple creative forms — from visual arts and music to culinary experiments — and brings a creative’s eye for nuance, texture and detail to every story. Whether analysing runway dynamics or examining emerging wellness movements, she remains committed to accuracy and the highest standards of contemporary journalistic ethics.Read More

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