The ‘Stubborn’ Fat depletion plan
This plan includes lots of
cruciferous vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices, flaxseed oil which could help
in flushing the stubborn fat of the human body.
Hidden Weight Gain Factors
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Tired toxic liver-
Liver is a vital organ of
the body. It has a triple role in carbohydrate metabolism. Conversion of:
1. Glucose - glycogen (storage form)
2. Stored Glycogen - glucose (when blood sugar level drops)
3. Protein/Fat - glucose
Perhaps the liver’s most important function, and the one that puts it at
greatest risk for damage, is to detoxify the myriad toxins that assaults our
bodies daily. It neutralizes the toxins, transforms them to water soluble
chemicals and eliminates them through lungs, kidneys, skin, intestines etc.
Liver stressors such as caffeine, sugars, trans fats, medications eg NSAIDS,
cholesterol lowering drugs, anticonvulsants etc and inadequate fibre need to
be avoided.
How will the plan help with your tired toxic liver?
Cranberry juice, water, turmeric and flaxseed act as antioxidants providing nutritional support and cofactors for liver detoxification pathways.
Red meat such as lean beef and lamb normalize liver enzymes in the blood.
Garlic and onion also aid in liver function.
Hot water- lemon drink
promotes faster elimination of wastes out of the body.
Cruciferous vegetables, such as, broccoli, sprouts etc convert toxins into
nontoxic wastes for elimination.
Dandelion root aids liver and fat metabolism.
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Water retention
Waterlogged tissues contribute to abdominal bloating, cellulite, face and eye puffiness. It occurs due to:
1. Little consumption of water and protein, food sensitivities, hormonal fluctuations and certain medications.
2. Foods like dairy products, wheat, sugar, yeast trigger destructive response. Excessive consumption of processed foods is particularly disastrous. It may not only cause bloating but may also result in eczema, fatigue, intestinal gas and anemia.
3. Hormonal imbalance- high estrogens at ovulation may result in fat accumulation and promotes sodium retention. When estrogen is higher than progesterone, hypothyroidism develops which further depletes insulin. It triggers hypoglycemia along with intense craving for carbohydrates.
4. Medication bloat- Various medications cause water retention and weight gain, such as, Hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills, antihypertensives like beta blockers, NSAIDS, sleeping pills etc.
How will the plan help
flushing fat that is actually not fat?
It targets water retention.
Cranberry juice is a powerful diuretic. Drinking 64ounces of cran- water a
day will ensure that your kidney and lymphatic system have the fluid they
need to remove wastes and fat.
Flaxseed binds estrogen receptors and interferes with various enzymes that
convert various hormones to estrogen, thus preventing water retention and
weight gain.
Daily portions of selected fruits and crunchy vegetables ensure that you
have an adequate dietary fiber.
High protein whey powder and two eggs will prevent water retention.
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Fear of eating fat
Fear of fats results in deficiency of essential fatty acids in the body. Polyunsaturated omega-3 and omega- 6 are responsible for lowering the triglyceride levels.
These fats also stimulate thyroid, raising the basal metabolic rate and activate brown adipose tissue to burn fat rather than storing fat.
Our fear of fats has driven us away from dairy products and butter. In their place, we have put refined vegetable oils, low fat or no fat dairy foods and margarine. As a result, the balance of omega- 3 and omega- 6 is substantially skewed.
Comparisons between grass
fed and grain fed cattle show how much we have lost from our food supply:
>Meat from grass fed animals has half the saturated fat of that from grain
fed animals.
>Meat from grass fed animals has two to six times more omega- 3 fats than
that from the grain fed animals.
What does the plan do for your fear for fat?
Omega-3 and omega- 6 found in flaxseed, soybeans, sprouts, sea vegetables,
leafy greens, safflower, sunflower and corn oil.
Vitamins, minerals, herbs and amino acid help stimulate brown fat activity.
To ensure that your body makes the best use of these oils and supplements,
the plan encourages elimination or minimization of many of the saboteurs,
including sugars, alcohol, vitamin deficiencies and stress.
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Accumulated insulin
Some carbohydrates quickly get converted to glucose, sending a flood into your blood stream and triggering an equally high level of insulin. The excess insulin causes your blood sugar level to drop sharply, bringing on fatigue and cravings for more carbohydrates. So excess of glucose gets stored as fat resulting in weight gain.
Once cells stop responding to insulin, glucose is not converted to fat that remains circulating in the blood stream, wreaking havoc on your heart, kidneys, nerves, eyes and blood vessels
What does the plan do for
excess insulin?
Foods, such as cakes, white bread, bagels, boxed cereals, fruits and
vegetables like potatoes, carrots, apricots and bananas, have a high
glycemic index. These foods breakdown quickly and bring on a rapid insulin
response.
Conversely, low glycemic foods fill you up and help keep you satisfied
longer. They also help you burn more body fat and less muscle tissue. The
plan promotes these foods.
Vinegar or lemon juice taken along with meals can lower blood sugar by as
much as 30%. The acidity of these foods helps slow stomach emptying and thus
keeps you full for long.
Herbs and spices specifically cinnamon boost your body’s ability to
metabolize sugar.
Cloves, coriander, ginger lessen your risk of excess insulin by speeding
your metabolism or by lowering glucose levels.
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Stress as fat maker
As a stress moment passes, cortisol levels come on the higher side. This stimulates your appetite to replenish fuel your body has burned. A high consumption of sugary foods prompts more cortisol production, causing the body to store more fat than needed, usually in the abdominal area. If stress remains as a problem, the stress- fat cycle goes on indefinitely.
Alcohol, cigarette smoking, and caffeine intake shoot up your cortisol levels, thus starting the stress fat cycle. High cortisol levels also disturb sleep and mood.
What does the plan do for
combating stress?
The plan discourages intake of caffeine, alcohol and sugar, known cortisol
boosters.
Protein intake should be promoted to enhance fat burning.
Also daily fat intake is advisable to avoid cravings and physiologic stress.
A full seven to eight hours sleep each night is important to reduce cortisol
levels.
With all these benefits, it is encouraged to use as many possible features
of the plan as the basis for rituals in life. Hopefully everybody says… What
a plan!
Written By: Dr Shelley Narula.
Having an excellent academic record throughout my career, I am a person who always looks forward to work in an environment that would provide me with an opportunity to use my knowledge and polish my personality. I completed my MBBS in Year 2003 and presently working as a Medical editor with a publishing company based out of Mumbai.
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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this health article are strictly those of the writer and 123oye does not take any responsibility for them. Kindly consult a Doctor before following any advice.
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