Aside from eating healthy, I have decided to really understand what I can do to stay fit in order to avoid diabetes. I bought several diabetic cookbooks and I would like to share with you as much as I can how our body works. This will help us all in coming up with a diet that will make us lose weight and keep our body strong.
Metabolism and Losing Weight
We have heard of it before, people claiming to have always had difficulty losing weight because they have a very slow metabolism. The truth behind that statement is actually more complicated than I can explain. It is true that metabolism can work against you just as it can work for you. It is also true that different people have different metabolism rates. Some people are simply blessed with the skinny gene. That, I will not argue. However, we can do something about.
Prioritize Fiber
Fruits, vegetables and seeds are good for people with diabetic conditions. It has so many benefits. The calorie content is really low. That means your body does not feel the pressure to convert so much food into energy that your body will in turn have to store and convert to fats.
What is Metabolism?
Metabolism, in literal terms, means change from the Greek word metabole. According to Medterms Dictionary, scientifically, it refers to an internal motion in our body that allows us to live. This refers to the activities of our body tissues that make us grow, reproduce, repair damage and respond to external influences. There are two kinds: Anabolism and Catabolism.
Water
Along with consuming a lot of fiber, you need consume a lot of water as well. This is necessary to wash away the toxins that fiber will help you cleanse out. Try to consume ten glasses. It is really easier than you think. Drink two in the morning, two in between breakfast and lunch, two during lunch, two in between lunch and dinner and two during dinner.
You will also be surprise at how full you feel when you are drinking lots of water. You will not have to eat as often. It really has a lot of benefits and I can go on and on about it. When you have come from a work out, however, I suggest you take something with electrolytes.
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