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.

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.

Carbohydrates are a form of sugar and too much sugar is unhealthy. The good kind of carbohydrate digests slowly so the bloodstream does not get infused with a large amount of carbohydrates very quickly. You can avoid the sugar rush when you get your carbohydrates from apples, plums, peaches, pears and other fruit. The actual fruit is good for you, but too much fruit juice upsets the balance of blood sugar.

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.

Change your lifestyle to have long leisurely meals with the whole family. Try not to eat on the run. Avoid being in a rush when you eat. The relaxing qualities of eating slowly is a stress reducer. Eliminating stress is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and it will impact your metabolism in a good way.

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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