Planning A Metabolic Makeover For Good Results

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.

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.

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.

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.

An interesting trick to ensure that you get lots of nutrients, vitamins, and trace elements is to eat foods with lots of different colors. The many colors are there because of all the natural nutrients. You do not need food supplements if you eat fresh vegetables that are a purple, blue, orange, and red. When you go food shopping look for different colors.

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.

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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