Friday, September 20, 2013

How To Plan A Metabolic Makeover

By Lila Barry


There are specific steps a person should take to have a metabolic makeover. It is easier to follow a checklist when attempting to follow a plan. With a checklist, there is less of a chance that a person will miss an important aspect of a plan. Small steps can result in big results if followed in a organized and dedicated manner.

You must drink at least 8 ounces of water every day. Each hour the human body uses about one-half of a cup of water. The 8 ounces are required to just keep the minimal amount in your system. Some people get a headache when they are not drinking enough water. It can slow down your mental alertness too. If you are feeling drowsy and mentally slow, try drinking a cool glass of water.

You need lean protein every day. The formula is one gram of protein for each kilogram that you weigh. A single egg will supply your body with about 7 grams of lean protein. Protein plays an important role in regulating blood sugar and carbohydrates. Lean protein helps maintain your mental alertness. Too many carbohydrates will make you feel sluggish and slows you down mentally.

Eat Mono-Unsaturated Fats and oils. Most people need about one teaspoon of Omega 3 rich oil per day. Examples of good oils to use are canola, flax seed, or olive oil. Fresh cold water fish, like salmon, cod, and mackerel, are an excellent source of Omega 3 oils. Unlike some fats and oil, this type is actually healthy for your heart. The human body does not produce omega 3 oils, so the only way to get them is to eat foods that have them.

Be selective with the types of carbohydrates you consume. With the right kind of carbohydrates, sugar enters your bloodstream slowly. With foods that are digested slowly, you will avoid the sugar rush and will stabilize blood sugars. Fruits like apples, pears, plums, and peaches are good examples of foods that balance your blood sugars. Apple juice is not because it is digested quickly and the sugar enters your bloodstream quickly.

An interesting trick to ensure that you get lots of nutrients, vitamins, and trace elements is to eat foods with lots of different colors. The many colors are there because of all the natural nutrients. You do not need food supplements if you eat fresh vegetables that are a purple, blue, orange, and red. When you go food shopping look for different colors.

It is healthy to eat slowly. It is relaxing to take your time and enjoy a meal. It is not good to rush through a meal. Savor your food and take little breaks between courses. Eating a meal with friends and family is a good way to relieve stress and relax. Avoid eating on the run. Avoid fast food. In general, a hectic lifestyle causes stress and stress can cause all sorts of problems.

These easy guidelines are help with a metabolic makeover. This type of diet can help renew your energy and boost your mental powers. The immune system will be revitalize. Urges to binge on unhealthy foods and cravings for deserts will eventually disappear. Sleep will come easier at night and it will be a deep renewing sleep.




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