Planning A Diet For 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.

The first thing on the checklist is to drink an adequate amount of water daily. The human body uses about one-half cup of water every hour. A person ought to drink at least eight cups of water everyday. Headaches can result by not having enough water. A lack of water can impair your thought processes. If you find yourself feeling somewhat dull mentally, drinking an ounce of water could possibly make you more mentally alert.

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.

Carbohydrates are a form of sugar and too much sugar is unhealthy. The good kind of carbohydrate digests slowly so the bloodstream does not get infused with a large amount of carbohydrates very quickly. You can avoid the sugar rush when you get your carbohydrates from apples, plums, peaches, pears and other fruit. The actual fruit is good for you, but too much fruit juice upsets the balance of blood sugar.

An interesting and healthy trick is to eat vegetable with a variety of colors. The colors are an indication of many nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that are in these foods. The more colors the more enzymes and trace minerals are present. Select foods that are purple, blue, red, and orange. You can not get these powerful combinations of nutrients in a pill or food supplement.

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.

Following these simple steps will help you have a metabolic makeover. You will have more energy and be more mentally alert. It will help build your immune system. After a while on this type of diet, urges and craving to overeat will go away. You will sleep better at night. It does not take long to realize the benefits of this life style.




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