Diet Myths And How To Over Come
We are so obsessed with losing weight particularly women. There are a plethora of dieting materials from books to pills and more are coming out. Unfortunately, whether it be the lay or medical professionals, there are a number of myths and false science behind dieting. What I want to do is to take a look at a few of these myths and bring them out into the open and at the same time make suggestions on what you can do to be successful with weight loss.
Weight Loss Myths
Calories – In the past, the scientific literature has clearly stated that the calories you bring in should be less than the calories you take out. If it were only that simple, things would be great. Initially this may be true but somewhere …show more content…
Well, there is some truth to that especially if you’re taking in the wrong fats. However, your body needs fat but the fats need to be healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are important for maintaining proper cell membrane function in every cell of the body and is particularly important for brain and heart. Most people don’t get enough omega-3s simply because they are eating fast foods and animal products that are not free range, grass fed and also not taking enough oily fishes. Free range, grass fed animals contain a high concentration of omega-3s and are low in omega-6s. Too many omega-6s causes your metabolism to run amok. Many people are taking in foods that produce a ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s anywhere from 20:1 to 50:1. This is not good. The ratio of 6s to 3s should be 1:1 or 2:1. This is very important!. Keep in mind that hormonal communication between cells requires healthy cell membranes. So, even if you have enough of the right hormones floating around, if the cell membrane can’t respond to them then they might as well not be there. Consider consuming avocados, coconut oil and nuts (like walnuts) to increase levels of omega-3s which should help you with weight loss. Don’t forget oily fishes and range free, grass fed chickens, beef and
We are so obsessed with losing weight particularly women. There are a plethora of dieting materials from books to pills and more are coming out. Unfortunately, whether it be the lay or medical professionals, there are a number of myths and false science behind dieting. What I want to do is to take a look at a few of these myths and bring them out into the open and at the same time make suggestions on what you can do to be successful with weight loss.
Weight Loss Myths
Calories – In the past, the scientific literature has clearly stated that the calories you bring in should be less than the calories you take out. If it were only that simple, things would be great. Initially this may be true but somewhere …show more content…
Well, there is some truth to that especially if you’re taking in the wrong fats. However, your body needs fat but the fats need to be healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are important for maintaining proper cell membrane function in every cell of the body and is particularly important for brain and heart. Most people don’t get enough omega-3s simply because they are eating fast foods and animal products that are not free range, grass fed and also not taking enough oily fishes. Free range, grass fed animals contain a high concentration of omega-3s and are low in omega-6s. Too many omega-6s causes your metabolism to run amok. Many people are taking in foods that produce a ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s anywhere from 20:1 to 50:1. This is not good. The ratio of 6s to 3s should be 1:1 or 2:1. This is very important!. Keep in mind that hormonal communication between cells requires healthy cell membranes. So, even if you have enough of the right hormones floating around, if the cell membrane can’t respond to them then they might as well not be there. Consider consuming avocados, coconut oil and nuts (like walnuts) to increase levels of omega-3s which should help you with weight loss. Don’t forget oily fishes and range free, grass fed chickens, beef and