2008/12/17

Myths About Diets

Myths About Diets


* Not to fruit after 4 pm?

There are no scientific studies to verify this. In fact, now speaks of the importance of consuming some carbohydrates past this time, because the insulin works better at night. The fruit is always good, except in cases of intolerance.


* There are fruits that make more fat than others?

No, what happens is that some have a higher caloric density than others, such as Cambur or bananas, for example, because it has more starch. So these fruits contribute to gain weight when you eat more than one in a day.


* Take eight glasses of water make you thinner

The consumption of water does not help you to loose weight, it produces an effect of satiety, and we must not abuse of it if we have a problem of fluid retention. The important thing of drink water in large quantities on a day basis in that it helps to metabolize food in nutrients and in a better kidney functioning and enzymes.

* Forget bread, potatoes and rice

Dieting may not be synonymous with the exclusion, in one fell swoop, of this type of food because the ingested protein will be converted into energy, when its true function is to build tissue and cells. Hence the importance of consuming meals that are sources of carbohydrates.

* Only proteins

Eat only animal protein diets like many proclaim that it help you to lose weight, the problem is that the day whe I bore of eating the same thing and I choose to eat a bread, for example, the metabolism will accelerate and keep all the proteins, instead of a part of them.

* Butter vs. margarine

Here the question, in fact, is what is least harmful. The answer would be butter, because it has a number of vitamins and essential fatty acids, but whenever you can, does not tilt in any of these; just optfor the olive or canola oils.

* Increase the Wheat foods?

Without abusing it, have it on hand, it should consider its lower caloric density and are rich in fiber, which helps to better intestinal transit.

* A Farewell to Fat

Do not remove them, remember that, modestly, are necessary for proper production of enzymes, hormones, for the transport of fat-soluble vitamins, and to maintain the temperature of the body and protect organs.

2008/12/05

Reasons why your diet does not work

Reasons Why Yor Diet Does Not Work


Limiting in excess of Candies

* Simply too much on the intake of sweets generates extreme anxiety that leads you to desesperarte and eat a lot of candies later. Give you a taste once in a while does not mean you're weak or have no will power. You are simply human, and eventually your diet does not hurt. Even leaving the diet two days does not mean that everything is lost. One recommendation is to eat the sweet in the morning, because you have all day to burn it.

Spoilsport

* Sometimes your family or friends influence your respect to diet, either because your mommy loves you so much and that makes you a super special meal loaded with calories or because a friend who is jelous about your successful weight down, invite you to a party and ask you to eat a huge piece of cake. In situations like these acts intelligently, do not deny it completely to eat what your mother prepared, just eat a small portion, tell hem that it was delicious, but you can not over. As your friend, try not to focus on who is doing you damage, because it probably does not do so badly, but to commiserate his own guilt about his failed diet, so explain delicately to your friend that you're looking to eat healthier and not obsessively.

The Jeans Test

* It's easy to obsess with the scale and watch daily our weigh , but this can be harmful because we are never the same and our weight varies with the hormonal changes in addition to fluid retention, among other factors. The most important thing is not desanimarte or frustrate whenyou can´t fit in your jeans. it's best to go making changes slowly, trying to be ever more healthy, like doing some excersice and focusing more on all the benefits that brings you the new regime. Do you have more energy? Does your skin is radiant? Spend more time outdoors and less in front of the TV? Do you feel stronger? All these are reasons to help in the goal of losing weight healthily.

Order The Same as your Model Friend

* When we lose weight always seek to imitate such a model friend with a fast metabolism who can eat a plate of pasta with a chocolate cake for dessert and coffee cappuccino, without her figure is altered in the slightest, but in oir our bodies our entire figure is inflated. We must learn to listen to our body, is the best guide to not eat more and to help us to lose weight, without falling into the cravings. Remember, we are unique beings and we have different needs.

5 Tricks to avoid dependence on addictive food

5 Tricks to avoid dependence on addictive food


1.- Learn to listen to your body. Some of the cravings can be really hungry because this is the way that the body informs us that it needs more energy. In that case you can opt for nutritious snack and also healthier for example: some almonds, a piece of fruit, a yogurt skimming etc ...., Instead of the tentative sweets, bread or chocolate bars.

2.- Do some exercise and rest. These measures are so important because it stimulates production of endorphins, which promotes a feeling of well being.

3.- Eat until you are satisfied, not full. Many times we eat so quickly that it does not give the brain time to realize that the stomach is full. So when the signal reaches the brain it's too late: the stomach is too crowded. That is why it is important to eat slowly and chew well. So our body can react and tell us when is enough.

We have to make several meals a day and follow a schedule. If we knew detect signals of hunger and satiety, we are going to have appetite every two or three hours, so we can take a mid-morning "snack" and another snack in the afternoon, because both are very healthy habits that everyone should acquire. In this way, calories a day are distributed in a more reasonable and also help the metabolism work harder and therefore burn more. Of the five meals, recalls how important it is for breakfast, because you come from a long number of hours without eating for being asleep and if you ingest food when you wake up, you will not feel hungry and avoid the anxiety during the day.

Choose "satisfying" ingredients. Foods rich in fiber help you to control levels of blood sugar and give the feeling of being full.

2008/12/04

The importance of satisfy cravings in diets


It's normal that when we are on a diet is precisely what we want its the food that its banned, because to be honest we are not enthusiastic about a broccoli as much as the idea of eating an ice cream with a layer of chocolate or French bread just out of the oven! But calm, whatever your weakness is something that can be controlled and forgiving. On the one who repeatedly break your diet plan will not affect much on your weight, unless you really miss the control and you go out completely from your system.

When we eat any of these cravings, our organism is asking the sensory properties that satisfy our palate, Activating our brains and sensory knowledge of that particular food.


It's very common to think that cravings are a nutritional need, because if the body calls for them, its for something .... But if true, we love spinach! But it is not. This is very important to know because not everything we asked that the body must pass it, because it may be due to other factors. The best thing is to eat every 3 hours, to keep the body nourished and not hungry, because if this is carried to the limit of hunger is more likely to eat the first thing that will put you ahead.

In the evenings it is more common the need for something rich off the diet, try to eat some crackers, or a few strawberries with a light touch of chocolate and not deprive your body.

A very helpful tool to avoid the cravings is to recognize that craving is (sweet, salty, creamy) and try to please the body with the most healthy version of it. If it is something sweet, go for the fruit is the best option, though if you are hungry you will wantsomething sweet to recover energy quickly. A fruit with a touch of cinnamon will fall you very well, cinnamon has a very good effect in the mouth that gives a different taste sensation in the fruit.

If the craving is salty, avoid sodium, because this can be very damaging. Opt for a few almonds or merey

If it is creamy, try to get a dressing in olive oil or light cream.

If it is carbohydrates, choose whole wheat bread, Swedish bread with cream cheese, pita bread, oats, brown rice.

The most important thing is to understand that it can turn over cravings, but no ban a good piece of pizza or a basket of chocolate, because at the time that we limit something, the stronger the desire to obtain it. Be smart, listen to your body, do not be fooled, do not be justified, learn, think and please your body from time to time.