Healthy Eating and Fat Loss
by
Darren O Connell
Eating
healthy for weight loss can be a slick slope for some people. Actually it can
be downright tricky, if you are not careful. Diets only offer a temporary fix
to a long-term problem. When it comes to weight loss, adopting healthier
choices will make your weight loss goals more obtainable and help you keep that
weight off.
Fruits and vegetables are some of the
healthiest, safest ways to get the disease fighting nutrients, but are
naturally low calorie foods that can curb hunger and can act like an appetite
suppressant. Just ten servings a day will give you the nutrients and vitamins
you need for a healthy body.
Eating the
right type of fats will help you too. You fat intake should be around 30 per
cent or below, but eating the right types of fats can benefit your body in more
ways than one. Mono and polysaturated fats can reduce cholesterol; lower the
risks for heart disease and cancer. Lean protein within your diet is a natural
fat burner as it helps to regulate your blood sugar level and keeps you feeling
satisfied longer.
High fiber foods can leave you feeling full
for a longer period of time, regulate blood sugar levels in the body and
maintains the regular function of your intestines. Most individuals should
consume thirty grams of fiber a day, which can be achieved by incorporating ten
servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Eliminating carbonated beverages from your
diet can eliminate a great deal of empty calories from your diet. Sodas house
several grams of sugar, which can wreak havoc on your blood sugar levels. An
increase in blood sugar levels can cause you to feel hungry when you are not
and excess sugar gets stored in the body as fat. Even diet sodas can cause
weight gain! If you part with your sugary sweet beverage, do so! You’ll thank
yourself later for not consuming those empty calories.
But eating healthy is not just about losing
weight, it’s about keeping the body you were given as healthy as possible. By
eating healthy, the body has the right nutrients it needs to function properly
and keep you it top shape. Keeping your body functioning properly means you are
burning calories and fat more efficiently and able to lose or maintain your
ideal weight. Just remember that this change is more about your life style than
your waistline.
Eating
healthy makes you a better functioning individual, which makes you a better
person to be around? Skyrocketing and out of control blood sugar levels can
make you cranky and irritable, which is not fun to be around. Having a balance
system allows you to be calm and cool under pressure. And always remember your
water. Water is most important in any diet and exercise program, as it is the
cornerstone of the body’s function. Keep your body hydrated and you will see
the results you are looking for.
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