Did you know that the food you eat could be prematurely ageing you? Science has made some amazing discoveries in the last decade in nutrition. We really should be taking note of what we put in our mouth because more than ever, "we are what we eat". Do you know the impact of what you are eating? Probably not. It's time to find out because over-indulgence in certain types of food cause the body to prematurely age.
Would you like some more free radicals with your lunch...? There is frequent mention these days about 'free radicals' and how they are constantly attacking the body, causing potentially serious damage.
A free radical is the name for a molecule that has an unpaired electron. They are a normal by-product of metabolism and without them you would die.
To put the record straight, it's the over-production of free radicals that causes damage to the body. We are advised by nutritional experts to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
This is because they are rich in antioxidant phytonutrients...substances that neutralise free radicals and so help protect the body.
One of the essential tasks of free radicals is in producing energy from the food you eat. Every time you eat, free radical activity is intense. The more food you eat, the more free radicals are formed, and the more antioxidants your body needs to neutralise them. Big meals are big trouble!
Effective Antioxidants include vitamins A, C, E; minerals such as selenium, zinc, and herbs such as aloe vera and grapeseed extract.
The Reality of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are root vegetables, pasta, rice, bread, grains, fruit, pastries, cakes, biscuits, crisps, sweets etc. They are easy to prepare, filling, tasty and cheap. Most meals are dominated by carbohydrates, as most of us 'full up' on them. When you eat carbohydrates you're eating a form of sugar.
Carbohydrates are converted by the body into glucose, which is either used immediately for energy, or stored in fat cells. Carbohydrates make up an excessive proportion of the diet, add together a lack of exercise and excess sugar and the inevitable result is excess weight.
By reducing your overall carbohydrate intake and reducing the size of your meals, you reduce your body's exposure to free radical activity, and, the amount of excess food that meals, you reduce your body's exposure to free radical activity, and, the amount of excess food that gets stored as unwanted fat. A double bonus!
Big meals are too much stress
Food is in abundance - look around the supermarket shelves at the food mountain! Fill your trolley, take it home and fill your kitchen cupboards - fill your plate and fill your stomach till you can barely move. How many times a week do you overeat? How many free radicals are attacking your body and accelerating the aging process? You could choose to eat less.
Think about your meals over the last week.
Better still, keep a food diary for the next week, record each meal by drawing a plate divided up showing how much protein, carbohydrate, fat, vegetables and fruit you eat at each meal/snack. After a week you'll be able to see for yourself how much sugar you are eating.
Kim Beardsmore is a weight loss consultant. This world renowned, medically approved program will give you results you'll love and all the support you need! Estimate your healthy body weight, tons of recipes, articles, free newsletter and more at http://weight-loss-health.com.au
family-safe home cleaners Northbrook ..They sit left behind on relish trays. They're often by-passed... Read More
Unfortunately, the words "diet" and "cheating" go hand in hand.... Read More
Some fats are good for you. Your body can't function... Read More
Archeological records indicate that man has cultivated the olive tree... Read More
Today we're shifting our focus from wealth to health. First... Read More
The word cholesterol has become synonymous with poor health. Indeed,... Read More
This free list of fat burning foods will help you... Read More
You've no doubt heard the saying, "You are what you... Read More
Are you worried yet about your health? Are you anxious... Read More
Understanding ocular nutrition and eye health can be one of... Read More
Imagine you're a cell.Inside your body runs the machinery that... Read More
"It is a bone-deep change you are going into, my... Read More
While there are many effective ways to get more energy... Read More
Cholesterol. What images come to mind when you see this... Read More
A beautiful smile and healthy mouth actually can come from... Read More
Mineral nutritionSearching for mineral nutrition information is much easier today... Read More
Protein must be a part of a healthy diet for... Read More
I read a lot about the topics of health and... Read More
These are questions we have to ask ourselves? because after... Read More
Headlines:Nearly a quarter of American adults just got diagnosed with... Read More
Dr. Christine Wood, M.D, a practicing pediatrician in Encinitas, California,... Read More
Detoxifying the body has become an apparent key preventative measure... Read More
Following these simple nutrition guidelines will allow you to lose... Read More
Cholesterol is an essential building block of every cell in... Read More
The natural antioxidants in Oat Bran can significantly reduce blood... Read More
residential cleaning services Deerfield ..Food addiction isn't a problem. Pretending like you can't live... Read More
The latest tallies show that over three million people in... Read More
Studies on whey demonstrate it's an even better protein supplement... Read More
The quality of food we eat (or lack thereof) has... Read More
Beverages - and not just alcohol - are a significant... Read More
Looking into statistics, we can see the average American consumes... Read More
The body is a marvelous creation, a carbon, oxygen combustion... Read More
Much controversy and argument surrounds the idea that food may... Read More
Coq10 is also known as Coenzyme Q10.This co q10 is... Read More
Glucosamine is readily produced in the human body and is... Read More
Finding simple ways to reduce my waistline is always a... Read More
Have you ever watched someone who appears thin and healthy... Read More
As any student of chemistry will assure you, acids and... Read More
Before the thirties, people knew the importance of mineral. Their... Read More
I would like to dispel some of the myths and... Read More
America's major dietary deficiency - EFA a panacea for good... Read More
Nuts are readily available and provide a highly nutritious food.... Read More
Healthy eating is important for everyone, from babies to the... Read More
Eating orange mean absorbing vitamin C to our body, is... Read More
Arthritis - if you suffer from this illness, I don't... Read More
If you are like most people, you don't enjoy the... Read More
This is such a busy time of year, isn't it?... Read More
The acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry has been around for thousands of... Read More
With so many people concerned about natural and organic foods... Read More
While there are many effective ways to get more energy... Read More
Nutrition |