Healthy Diet Weight Loss

Healthy diet weight loss is the best way to lose weight and stay slim because you're going to fine tune your body and learn how to burn calories. When the body is able to function the way it was designed to when you originally received it, getting rid of fat and excess energy that turns into fat is easy. Obviously, most people who overeat on a regular basis will gain unwanted pounds, but many people today are gaining weight who are not overeating. When the body isn't functioning properly energy from food (calories) is stored as excess fat instead of burning off in the form of energy fuel.

There are a number of factors that effect the normal functioning of the body when dealing with weight control: An overload of toxins in the liver, problems associated with digestion and absorption of nutrients and a slow metabolism. As you journey back to optimum health through healthy weight loss I highly recommend you monitor your body fat. An accurate and inexpensive method is known as skinfold thickness measures using skinfold calipers. This is important to make sure you are losing body fat and not muscle.

The liver is our number one fat burner. Excess weight is a symptom of liver dysfunction and not solely due to the number of calories you consume. We are told daily by the media that the key to weight loss is diet, high impact aerobics, stomach stapling and toxic drugs such as appetite suppressants, laxatives and diuretics. What hasn't been considered is the liver dysfunction. Toxins can lead to the destruction of nutrients, which are needed to detoxify the liver. In addition to this, it needs to deal with damaged fats that are present in processed and fried foods. A liver detox will restore liver function and the proper burning of fat.

A slow metabolism is another major contributor to weight gain. Starvation or low calorie diets negatively impact the metabolism. The body holds on to the fat as an energy source because it isn't getting enough calories. If these types of diets are continued for a long term the body will begin to break down muscle tissue for fuel. This releases nitrogen. The body will quickly wash it away which will cause unhealthy weight loss of water and muscle. The water will be quickly regained and the loss of muscle will cause problems with the metabolism for a long time.

Other factors involved in a slow metabolism are: More body fat than lean muscle - Your metabolism will increase as your muscle mass increases), not getting in enough physical activity in your daily lifestyle, overeating and drinking of foods and beverages full of sugar, Throwing your metabolism into overdrive because of too little sleep.

A good total body detox will help restore the body's balance, eliminate the waste allowing our bodies to run much more efficiently. Coroners often find colons that are more than 75% clogged with waste matter. The walls of the colon are intended to absorb nutrients but low fiber, high fat, high sugar foods create a build up on the colon walls inhibiting proper nutrient absorption resulting in weight gain. This causes the systems that clean our blood and intestinal tracts to back up. Symptoms of fatigue and irritability begin to develop. Health issues often follow. A total body detox allows your body to return to optimum functioning in all areas including weight control.

A diet high in simple sugars and carbohydrates found in processed foods and stripped foods such as white flour, white sugar and white pasta products is a main contributor to weight gain. After consumption, these foods quickly turn to glucose causing a spike in blood sugar which causes rapid weight gain. Tap water has been found to contain several chemicals that originate in many of the personal care products we use. These products are called counterfeit estrogens which are known to lead to rapid weight gain. Weight management is dependent upon a high fiber diet and proper intake of clean water throughout the day. Making modifications in diet to eliminate these contributors to weight gain will make your journey to your ideal weight much easier.

In the last fifty years there has been a gradual decrease in fiber rich foods from the American diet. Experts are warning that a critical fiber deficiency is eminent. The scarcity of fiber is now being studied very closely in it's relationship to heart disease, diverticulitis and intestinal disease. It has become one of the most discussed nutrients for improving health and preventing disease. Presently, there are two health claims approved by the FDA that appear on food labels promoting the high fiber foods as a preventative of certain types of cancer as well as heart disease.

Every meal of the day has seen a decrease in fiber rich foods due to the quick and easy pre-packaged foods in abundance today. For decades now the processing of fruits and grains had already been contributing to this fiber deficiency. More recently this disappearance of fiber from the diet has been accelerated through the food industries efforts to replace a nutritional meal with pre-packaged foods and snacks. Refining foods removes most of the fiber content. A prime example is white flour which makes up so many of the foods today. It has approximately 75% less fiber than whole grain flour. Brown rice has four times the fiber of white rice and whole grain pasta has triple the fiber of white pasta.

Studies show that Americans only eat about half the required daily intake per day. Experts say that eating fiber rich foods could have a huge impact on prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, breast cancer, gallstones and the treatment of obesity. Research clearly shows that a long term, low fiber diet of less than 20 grams of fiber per day is associated with colon cancer and obesity. Fiber is a carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the body and therefore contains almost no calories. Animal products do not contain fiber. The only sources of fiber are from plant foods such as whole grains, seeds, nuts, beans, vegetables and fruits.

There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber is the type of fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel material in the stomach which slows the rate at which food passes from it. In fact, it slows down the movement of food through the whole digestive tract. This slowing effect has been found beneficial in regulating blood sugar in diabetics. Studies have also shown that it is effective in lowering blood cholesterol. Another benefit of the slowing effect of soluble fiber is that you will feel full longer and be much less likely to overeat. Insoluble fiber is the type of fiber that is referred to as a bulking agent. It promotes bowel elimination and regularity because it absorbs water and softens the stool. It may help in the prevention of colon cancer and it is helpful in preventing diverticulosis and hemorrhoids.

Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of fiber because they contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. Fruit and vegetable juices are not a substitute for eating raw fruit and vegetables since most of the fiber has been removed. It is best to eat the the edible peels and seeds as well. (Organic fruits and vegetables to not contain unhealthy wax coating preservatives). It is important to note that fiber doesn't work without adequate amounts of liquid. Fiber supplements are fine as long as you drink plenty of water with them. Otherwise they can have the opposite effect of their designed purpose which is constipation, gas and bloating. Many high fiber foods have some of the liquid needed for them to be effective, but it is still important to drink lots of water on any high fiber diet.

It is important to increase your fiber intake gradually so the body can effectively make the adjustment. This will avoid gas, bloating and diarrhea. The best way to do this is to add about 5 grams per week until you reach the recommended daily intake. Many high fiber foods are low in calories. Fiber naturally binds to water creating no calorie bulk and a feeling of fullness and satisfaction after eating. High fiber foods tend to be difficult to swallow if they aren't chewed adequately. This slows down the eating process and gives the stomach more time to signal the brain that it is full. This usually is about a twenty minute process.

It is important to increase your fiber intake gradually so the body can effectively make the adjustment. This will avoid gas, bloating and diarrhea. The best way to do this is to add about 5 grams per week until you reach the recommended daily intake. Many high fiber foods are low in calories. Fiber naturally binds to water creating no calorie bulk and a feeling of fullness and satisfaction after eating. High fiber foods tend to be difficult to swallow if they aren't chewed adequately. This slows down the eating process and gives the stomach more time to signal the brain that it is full. This usually is about a twenty minute process.

Healthy diet weight loss is the best way to lose weight and keep it off. It is an easier and more effective method to lose weight than low calory or no calory diets, which are not only unhealthy, but are ineffective for long term weight loss. Eliminating foods that contribute to slow metabolism, an inefficient liver and a sluggish digestive system is essential. A healthy diet is not only the easy and effective way to lose weight, it can also be very enjoyable.