Sunday, January 13, 2008

Fats Can Make You Sexy!

The foods we eat contain nutrients that provide energy and other substances the body needs. Most of the nutrients in food fall into three major groups: proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The body uses fat as a fuel source, and fat is the major storage form of energy in the body. Fat also has many other important functions in the body, and a moderate amount is needed in the diet for good health. Fats in food come in several forms, including saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated.

Too much fat or too much of the wrong type of fat can be unhealthy. There are 3 types of fats that can make a person skinny, and these are the following:

1. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil can make you skinny because it is a type of fat rarely found in other foods, called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). MCT's go straight to the liver instead of going directly into circulation. Corn and olive oils are broken into fatty acids that’s circulate through your body after eating, allowing hungry fat cells to suck them up and store them. In using coconut oil, one can spread the coconut oil into the toasted bread instead of using butter or margarines, can also use coconut oil for sautéing. Coconut oil is saturated fats and can raise cholesterol and triglycerides, it is advisable to alternate with other healthy oils.

2. Enova Oil

Enova oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E. Traditional fats normally contains 3 fatty acids but the Enova oil has only 2 so the body treats differently as compare to the traditional fats. It's processed in much the same way as coconut oil, traveling directly to the liver, where it's burned off and used for energy. When people on low-calorie diets consumed 15% of their daily calories from Enova (between 3 and 8 teaspoons), they lost 1% more weight and nearly 3% more body fat than those who ate a similar amount of vegetable oil. You can use Enova Oil for salad dressings, bake and sauté.

3. Nut Butter

Research has shown that people who eat nut butters often weigh less. Nut butters have the combination of protein, fat and fiber keeps your stomach full, so you'll eat less overall. Nut butters can be found in some asian noodles as additives. Ideal amount is only 1-2 tablespoons.

Good fats become bad when taking it into the body beyond the normal amount or quantity. Adding these fats to your food can help you get the body you want.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Want to Lose Weight? Eat Whole Grains...

Grains are the seeds of cereal grasses, such as wheat, corn, oats, barley and rice. Eating a diet rich in whole grains helps you maintain a healthy body. Studies also show that people who eat whole grains food everyday as part of a low fat diet and healthy lifestyle are less likely to gain weight. They may even lose weight if they consume 6-10 servings of whole grains every day. The most important factor that explains the influence of whole grains on body weight regulation is that whole grains are rich in dietary fiber. It contains as much as four times more fiber than refined grains. Health experts do believe that eating whole grains regularly help keep your body in good health. Research suggests that the whole grain package of fiber, minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates helps reduce the risk of heart disease and cancers.

Today there are a lot of advertisements on ways how to lose weight. There are pills, tablets, capsules, teas, soaps and other promising products that will take off your extra fats in your tummy, thighs, arms and buttocks in no time. Unknown to a lot of people by including whole grains foods in the regular diet and maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. You can lose weight in a nutritious, effective and inexpensive ways.