Diet Aides That Really Keep You Fit

Eat Healthy Without Worrying About Calories Metabolism is more about energy than weight loss. Usually, articles and other materials for boosting your metabolism are related to weight loss. It is true that metabolism has to do with burning calories, but obese people usually have a high natural basal metabolic rate. Metabolism is more about the energy it receives from your diet and how it is disbursed throughout your body for vital functions.  Calorie Restrictions is Bad Calorie restrictions and rapid weight loss makes it increasingly difficult to lose more weight as it disrupts your basal metabolic rate (BMR) by slowing it down; a faster BMR burns more calories at rest, but it does not necessarily lead to weight loss because obese people usually have higher BMR's naturally (Cleveland Clinic). Metabolism is Not About Weight Loss or Gain Research has shown that people who consumed more of their daily calories as protein, had a higher metabolic rate (Olsen). You gain weight by taking i

 How to Lose Lower Belly Fat Effectively Changing your diet and consistent exercising are the first steps. I don't mean to sound cliche, but if your serious about knowing how to lose lower belly fat, then that is the way. Change the way you drink, eat, and exercising regularly helps to burn fat within those troubled areas.   Knowing how to lose lower belly fat could start by eliminating sugary drinks from your life because they increase belly fat and fiber reduces it, but  the most important  is a commitment to moderate intensive exercise which first eliminates visceral fat then your subcutaneous fat ( Germany) .  Excess visceral fat causes type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Sugary drinks and poor nutrition lead to this excess caused by the inflammation of cytokines. Good nutrition  rich in potassium  (eliminates excess water in your lower belly) decreases fat in your stomach along with foods rich in omega - 3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats.  Liposuction gets rid of subcutane

Big Changes in Organic Farming Changes in organic farming inside the United States have been huge over the years. Increased organic food sales and increased demand for organic food. Supply from native organic farms were unable to meet the demands even though organic croplands have shown a significant increase over recent years. The 2008 farm act really handcuffed the organic farm industry for the next decade, by funding the bioengineering and non-organic farm industries in the hundreds of millions while reducing the organic farm industry funding. How Did Organic Farming Begin The concept of organic farming came from India when Sir Albert Howard learned their farming methods and championed for those concepts in the early 1900's, along with F.H. King and Rudolf Steinerto, to be used in the west for an improved farming system (Adamchak). Changes in Organic Farming Over the Years Organic food sales increased an estimated 30 billion dollars from 2010 - 2020, with certified organic cropl

How Important is CoQ10  How important is CoQ10? It is used by cells for growth and maintenance, naturally made inside the body with levels decreasing as you age, however, food sources such as fish and nuts are not capable of significantly increasing levels in the body (Mayo Clinic Staff).  Coenzyme Q10 is primarily used to generate energy in cells - helping to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP) (involved in energy transfer within cells) - and serving a critical role as an antioxidant protecting cells from oxidative damage, therefore low levels of CoQ10 are associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease, brain disorders, diabetes, and cancer (Semeco).  Important for The Heart How important is CoQ10 for the heart?  Significantly lower coenzyme Q10 levels were associated with 58 deaths out of 242 patients who were studied long term with acute cardiovascular disease (Shimizu et al.). According to the American Heart Association , low CoQ10 levels are associated with increased severit

Can Weight Loss Prescriptions Be Replaced? Weight loss prescriptions are prescribed by Drs to help overweight people lose weight. Eating a healthy diet and regular exercise are needed as well. Can natural diet supplements for losing weight replace prescription drugs? To lose weight a little equals huge gains because losing weight is not easy; people who lose 1 to 2 pounds per week are likely to keep the lost weight off eating healthy and exercising regularly ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) . A goal of losing 1 to 2 pounds per week is very realistic, you just have to be ready and motivated to make a complete lifestyle change ( Mayo Clinic Staff) .   Sustained loss of weight reverses metabolic abnormalities with obesity as the root cause, benefiting type 2 diabetes and heart disease sufferers for example, and new research discovered lifestyle changes and anti-obesity drugs enabled people suffering from obesity to have an over 10% reduction in weight sustained for 5 years (

Experimental Technology Initially Created GMOs Genetically modified organisms are responsible for unnatural ingredients in foods that we eat. Evidence exists showing GMOs developing some serious illnesses and diseases in the human body. Major companies used extreme measures to block legislation that would divulge GMO practices. When GMOs were introduced, people reported toxic effects after consuming them because they were unnaturally created by placing genes from one species into DNA of another species. (Harris 100-101) GMOs are derived from experimental technology that creates unstable combinations of crops, animals, bacterial, and viral genes, that can't occur in nature like Vitamins, High-Fructose Corn Syrup, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Vitamin C, Amino Acids, Molasses, and more. (Leake 28-29) When foods inside a grocery store or supermarket are not labeled with non-GMO, then most likely they will have GMOs listed within its nutritional label. Government Measure to Disclose GMOs

Struggling With Diets? Take A Diet Test  Image by Bruno/Germany from Pixabay If you have been struggling with diets, a diet test might be another option for you. Also known as a DNA test which will match you up with a diet plan based on the results of the test. In addition, nutrition testing will point out reasons why you may have been struggling with your diet plans in the past and point to the areas of your body and mental health you have been struggling with.  DNA Holds the Key to Your Nutrition Image by MasterTux  from Pixabay Your DNA holds the key to how your body reacts to what you eat and drink which allows diet testing, called nutrigenomics, to design a unique set of dietary recommendations to prevent food illnesses and it allows your body to reach its full health potential (B.S). Over 500,000 people die each year in the Unites States from food related issues. This is not a sudden death either. Bouts of depression, obesity, feeling down, gastrointestinal issues, many differe

Anise is that funny looking plant available in most supermarkets that sometimes goes unnoticed. It is the bulb of the fennel plant. Although this part is quite the debate surprisingly. Cultivated in Egypt for over 4000 years (Wiki). The plant contains many health benefits for the body.  The Many Health Benefits for Anise Anise is great for your blood, digestion, reduces menopausal heart flashes, and test tube studies revealed anise to be able to reduce the fungi related to yeast infections (Contributors). Aniseed relieves menstrual pain, has anti-diabetic properties, prevents bad breath, and good indications for treating insomnia (Koganti). An excellent food source for women for when they go through menopause and their cycle every month.  It's great for your blood because its rich in iron. This is why Dr. offices inject vitamins and other nutrients directly in your arm because it's difficult to receive the necessary nutrients into your blood through diet alone because of how di

Difference in Supermarkets Karen Washington (Won the James Beard Foundation Leadership Award and invited to the Obama White House) is a food justice activist who worked as a physical therapist and saw people of color suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and obesity (Brones). She noticed her white friends' neighborhoods had different supermarkets than her local supermarkets where the food was not as fresh in particular (Brones).  Indigenous, Blacks, and Hispanics in Poor Health  Factual research conducted by the U.S Department of Agriculture highlighted indigenous and black people living in poor and rural areas have limited access to full-service grocery stores which strongly suggests why the poor health of these two races are at higher rates when compared to whites (Feller). The Center for Disease Control reported from 2017 - 2020, obesity and diabetes were much more prevalent in Hispanics and blacks than whites (CDC). Most likely the limited access to fresh foods, lack of income

Image by RitaUnMid from Pixabay Eye Popping Fruits and Vegetables Statistic According to the CDC, less than 1 and 10 adults and adolescents eat enough fruits and vegetables (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Poor nutrition can lead to four major harms to the body (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).      1. Obesity 2. Stroke and Heart Disease 3.Type 2 Diabetes 4. Cancer Why Do People Eat Unhealthy? Image by MaxxMcgee from Pixabay With so much bad food leading to so much harm to the body why don't people focus on eating a healthier diet? Quality food is much more prominent throughout the world than it was in years past.  Celebrity endorsements influencing eating habits assist in causing 36% of obesity in the United States along with billions spent on marketing junk food and sugary drinks (Aubrey and Godoy). Especially when your young, celebrities have a big influence on kids. Sometimes people do not break those bad habits as they grow up.  If people were made