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.

Mono-unsaturated oils and fats are good for you. Cook with healthy oils like flax seed, olive or canola oil. Try to get 1 teaspoon of Omega 3 oil everyday. Fresh cold water fish is a good source of Omega 3 oils. Eating cod, mackerel and salmon are good sources of this type of oil. They are heart healthy foods. The only way to get Omega 3 oils is through the food you eat because your body does not make them naturally.

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.

Take your time when you eat. It is best to eat slowly. Avoid eating on the run. It is better to savor your food with long meals with family and friends. A long leisurely meal is relaxing and reduces stress. Our hectic lifestyles are a constant source of unhappiness in society. It is healthy to eat slowly. Try to do half the things in twice the time.

These simple measure, if followed regularly, will give you a metabolic makeover. You will loss weight, have more energy, sleep better, and increase your mental abilities. If you have had problems with binge eating and cravings for sweets, you will be happy to learn that they will be a thing of the past. With a rebooted metabolism, your health can be restored.




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