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.

A person should eat lean protein everyday. One gram for every kilogram of body weight ought to be consumed on a daily basis. For example, one egg contains about seven grams of protein. Protein helps regulate blood sugars and carbohydrates in the human body. Eating an excessive amount of carbohydrates can make you sleepy. Proteins helps you stay 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.

Be selective with the types of carbohydrates you consume. With the right kind of carbohydrates, sugar enters your bloodstream slowly. With foods that are digested slowly, you will avoid the sugar rush and will stabilize blood sugars. Fruits like apples, pears, plums, and peaches are good examples of foods that balance your blood sugars. Apple juice is not because it is digested quickly and the sugar enters your bloodstream quickly.

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.

It is healthy to eat slowly. It is relaxing to take your time and enjoy a meal. It is not good to rush through a meal. Savor your food and take little breaks between courses. Eating a meal with friends and family is a good way to relieve stress and relax. Avoid eating on the run. Avoid fast food. In general, a hectic lifestyle causes stress and stress can cause all sorts of problems.

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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