Planning A Metabolic Makeover For Good Results

By Lila Barry


There are some eating habits that will help with a metabolic makeover. Having a checklist to follow is the easy way to stick to a plan. The checklist gives a track to run on so that you do not forget anything. You can get a huge result by taking a series of regular small steps. Having an organized approach that you do not waver from is the way to get positive results.

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.

Lean protein is something everybody needs to eat daily. For each kilogram of body weight, one gram of protein should be consumed. You can get 7 grams of protein by eating one average size egg. Blood sugar and carbohydrates are regulated by the protein you eat. If you eat too many carbohydrates, you can feel drowsy. Consuming proteins will keep you mentally alert.

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.

Select foods that contain low glycemic carbohydrates. It is better for sugars to get into the bloodstream slowly. There is no sugar rush when blood sugar is stabilized. Many fruits help balance blood sugar, so pears, apples, plums, and peaches should be a part of everyone's diet. On the other hand, fruit juices sends a blast of sugar to the blood stream rapidly.

Eat vegetables with many colors. This is an easy trick to make sure you are getting the right nutrients and vitamins. The rule of thumb is that the more colors the more nutrient rich the vegetable is. Color indicates the trace minerals and elements, enzymes, and other nutrient that can not be reproduced in a laboratory.

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 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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