With every new craze for a particular diet regime for fat burning, there seems to be a corresponding article in the national press warning of its hidden dangers. It is important to be presented with both sides of the story, so we keep an open mind and hope that somewhere in the middle we will find the truth.
One diet will point one way, and another in the opposite. Perhaps the truth is that there is no absolute right or wrong and that what we truly need to filter is a combination of the best parts of each hypotheses. It is also important to remember that the simple truths have been around for years for a particular reason: they generally work.
A basic, unglamorous approach to fat burning would be to pay attention to eating a low fat diet, its as simple as that. If this was compared to a sporting performance some might describe it as Winning Ugly. Stick at it and it will pay dividends, but its not the diet of the Hollywood rich and famous, lets be clear about that.
A low fat diet can be shared by all the family to encourage healthy eating habits for a lifetime and ward off many illnesses that ravage society. Combined with regular exercise this can be a fun and effective way of achieving the goals of effective fat burning.
One of the main offenders is fried food, which can be substituted for a great range of healthy options. However, a certain danger lies in the assumption that carbohydrates such as pasta and potato are fine as long as they are not too oily. Excessive consumption results in the calories from these not being used and being returned to the fat stores for another day. As as we know, that day always seems to be further away than initially anticipated.
Low carb diets can offer a solution, but should not be taken to extremes. The quick weight loss that results does not mean fat loss necessarily, as water and muscle wastage may account for part of it, if not all. Metabolic rate might also be affected, and on return to a normal diet, unused carbs seem to turn to fat much easier. Low carbohydrate diets can be good if the wrong carbohydrates are reduced or replaced with good ones and an overall balance of nutrients and protein is achieved.
The issue is not just about carbohydrates, but what kinds. There are simple ones and complex ones, the former resulting in spikes of insulin to cope with the rise of blood sugar when a high carb meal is eaten. Hunger is satisfied but not in a sustained way. More complex carbs release energy slower and have more fibre and other nutritional benefits that unrefined carbs certainly don’t have.
Many of the best vegetables, broccoli, spinach, carrot, etc., may be used as substitutes for high carbohydrate items such as bread, pasta and potatoes and can fill a plate to give a substantial appearance to the meal. The presence of a piece of lean meat is a great addition to this, providing balance as the protein will gives lasting satisfaction compared to the carbohydrates. Now that’s as decent a way forward to the fat burning solution as anybody will suggest in the next 100 years.
Fettforbrenning calculations are found in numerous websites on the Internet. Adjusting the metabolic rate is not difficult if you stick to a low carb diet plan.