Friday, June 30, 2017

How to reduce fat in the body

Fat is used as fuel when glycogen stores run low or during low intensity exercise. This is what happens in our body. Fat is stored in our fat cells. It however cannot be burned without the presence of some carbohydrates.
Food for thought people.


  • 1 gram of carbohydrates yields 4 calories.

Before we go on, there 2 major things to consider before continuing with your relationship with food.

Never demonise any macronutrient of  food, by insisting on keeping away from them. They exist for our consumption for a reason e.g carbohydrates, fats and oils. It is just that some are more calorie dense than others the calories in an ounce of rice would be more than the calories in an ounce of cauliflower or cabbages which contain some carbohydrates.

You know the feeling of contentment and satisfaction?? Well, we are all human beings and obviously the satiety, only comes from those calorie dense foods but please the secret is eating it in moderation.

If you need to lose weight, the only method of reduction in size is CALORIE DEFICIT. EATING LESS

Carbohydrates help to regulate the digestion and utilization of proteins and fat.
 I am not including carbohydrate snacks, which contain large amounts of refined sugars and starches, typically promote a sudden rise in blood sugar levels, thereby providing the body with an immediate source of energy and few nutrients. The "insulin spike" which shortly follows this reaction, rapidly lowers the blood sugar levels and results in uncontrollable cravings for more sugary foods and potentially causing fatigue, dizziness, nervousness and headaches.  
Diets that are high in refined carbohydrates are usually low in vitamins, minerals and cellulose. Foods such as white flour, white sugar and polished rice are lacking in the B vitamins and other nutrients. Overindulging in starchy and or sweet foods gives you calories without the nutrients and robs you of essential nutrients to metabolize these foods.
If you eat a meal or snack that contains a high concentration of refined or simple sugars and is low in fiber, fat or protein, your blood-glucose levels may rise so high that the pancreas over-secretes insulin. This process drives the circulating glucose into the cells at too rapid a rate. As a result, the blood-glucose level may fall low enough to cause symptoms such as fatigue. The effect that food has on a person's blood glucose and insulin response is called the glycemic effect. The glycemic effect determines how fast and how high the blood glucose rises and how quickly the body responds to bring it back to normal. 

Most people can quickly re-adjust but those with an abnormal carbohydrate metabolism (diabetics, hypoglycemics and insulin resistant) should avoid foods that severely alter circulating blood glucose levels.

We should bear in mind that 1 gram of carbohydrates yields 4 calories, therefore carbohydrates should not be taken in excess but is necessary for satiety and the functions mentioned above.
Allow me to reiterate that nothing beats the satiety that calorie denser carbohydrates provide. Take for example grilled sweet potatoes drizzled not soaked in oil is quite satisfying.
 A lot of foods have mixed contents of carbs, proteins fats and oils, even beans have a percentage of carbs in them! 
 A lot of foods have mixed contents of carbs, proteins fats and oils, even beans have carbs in them! 


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