My readers are probably aware of my attitude to Science, that is, Science t best is a currently working hypothesis, not necessarily correct, but works till some ting better is discovered(!) by Science .
Eating fatty foods does not make you fat. Fat in moderation is a necessary part of any healthy and balanced diet. Putting on more weight in the form of fat is a result of energy imbalance. You will gain weight if you take in more calories than you burn. Fat is a concentrated source of calories, but it is not necessary to eliminate fat from your diet completely.
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Bellatti agrees, providing a little context as to why we might look at fat as a problem:P
Sheer lunacy. Whole-food fats (nuts, seeds, avocado) are satiating and help you feel fuller for a longer period of time. You can’t put French fries and almonds in the same category simply because both are “high in fat.
2.Eating Carbohydrates.
If eating fat won’t make you fat, carbohydrates must! Right? Carbs, the devil of our current decade, get cut from just about every new fad diet to promote super fast fat loss. Again, the truth comes down to striking a healthy balance. Dr. Nadolsky explains why a healthy amount of carbohydrates don’t really cause a problem:P
While it is becoming more popular to blame carbohydrates as the cause of obesity, people don’t realize that de novo lipogenesis (DNL; which converts sugars into fat) tends to be inefficient in human bodies. For carbs to make one fat, they would need to work in concert with a poor diet and lack of exercise which makes those latter two more readily blamed.
Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, has a sordid past. Many Americans look at MSG as anything from a dietary problem to a silent killer. In reality, if MSG poses a problem it doesn’t stem from the flavor enhancer itself, but where you tend to find it. Bellatti explains:P
Yes and no. Some people don’t respond to it well. My main thing with MSG is that it’s a marker for highly processed foods.
Yet to find out if it is related to the Genes or the Environment, Diet habits.
Corporate and Doctors have found this a good opening.
They scare people, who are foolish enough to go to them for Advice.
Doctors scare you with vague statements you are overweight for your Age,Height……
Then they ask you the Diet you have been taking.
Depending on the what you say, they suggest changes.
If you want to check how they lie, tell the Doctor, not the actual Diet you are taking, but what you have read or heard of the Foods that reduce weight as the ones you are taking.
You will be surprised at this answers.
Next they tell you that it is likely to be a problem with Thyroid, ask you to run costly tests.
Majority of the results will be negative.
Then a suggestion , to be on the safer side, take some mild Thyroid Tablets, some for Hypothyroid, some for Hyperthyroid.
They put you on a regimen of Diet, which , if a normal healthy individual takes continuously for a month, will develop weakness, loss of appetite,bloating.
In some cases, people become emaciated and I have seen cases where people start falling unconscious.
The Doctor then tells you that there are complications and starts further treatment, for complications that arose out of this crazy medication and suggestion.
By this time you would have forgotten your complaint about Obesity or overweight problem.
I am yet to see a dietician who is not either overweight or look as if they are about to fall sick.
Most of these people are employed by Health Care Industries, Corporate Hospitals.
They serve as His Master’s Voice, parrot what they have been trained to tell you.
Now we have an ex employee of a weight loss company has sent an open Apology Letter.
Read On.
I’m sorry because I put you on a 1,200 calorie diet and told you that was healthy. I’m sorry because when you were running 5x a week, I encouraged you to switch from a 1,200 calorie diet to a 1,500 calorie diet, instead of telling you that you should be eating a hell of a lot more than that. I’m sorry because you were breastfeeding and there’s no way eating those 1,700 calories a day could have been enough for both you and your baby. I’m sorry because you were gluten intolerant and so desperate to lose weight that you didn’t put that on your intake form. But you mentioned it to me later, and I had no idea the damage you were doing to your body. I’m sorry because I think I should have known. I think I should have been educated better before I began to tell all of you what was right or wrong for your body.
I’m sorry because I made you feel like a failure and so you deliberately left a message after the center had closed, telling me you were quitting. I thought you were awesome and gorgeous, and I’m sorry because I never told you that. I’m sorry because you came in telling me you liked to eat organic and weren’t sure about all the chemicals in the food, and I made up some BS about how it was a “stepping stone.” I’m sorry because many of you had thyroid issues and the LAST thing you should have been doing was eating a gluten-filled, chemically-laden starvation diet. I’m sorry because by the time I stopped working there, I wouldn’t touch that food, yet I still sold it to you.
“Long-term studies of dieting however indicate that the majority of individuals who dieted regain virtually all of the weight that was lost after dieting, regardless of whether they maintain their diet or exercise program.[4]Weight loss by dieting, while of benefit to those classified as unhealthy, may also slightly increase the mortality rate for individuals who are otherwise healthy”(wiki.org)
“Fruits is one of these things that sort of could be viewed as a silent but deadly thing,” he says. “It’s packed with fibre and minerals and vitamins. But if you’re someone who suffers from diabetes or obesity, or if you’re someone who’s really trying to be mindful of their weight control, you have to be cautious about how much you take in.”
Fruit, like all carbs, should be consumed before 2 p.m. so that the body is able to burn off the energy by the time they go to bed rather than storing it as fat, Dr. Moreno says.
“The worst thing you could do is sit down to a big bowl of fruit for dinner because that’s just going to turn in to sugar by the end of the day,” he says. “You might as well have had doughnuts.”
I had a friend of mine visiting me to-day and we spent about 4 hours chatting on a host of subjects, including our early child hood diet,the habits in our house holds being identical though separated by some three hundred miles,our college days,profession and of course children.
USDA weight Pyramid.
In the midst of our conversation,or should I say my monologue, my friend received a call from well qualified, working daughter that she was feeling exhausted and was on the verge of collapse.
He immediately rushed to meet and take her Home.
Reason for the complaint.
His daughter has been a Diet of only vegetables and Fruits since last night, as advised in an article she found in the Internet.
This was her effort at reducing weight and keeping fit.
My daughter also went on a Diet of not eating Rice the whole day and was eating only fruits for about a week before she was exhausted
The use of Internet in self medication is on the rise.
The day before I read an article where a woman was reported finding on the Internet that the treatment being to her son/daughter was nor correct and she advised the doctor to have a relook and the doctor did so and had to revise his opinion.
This is an exceptional case.
As a rule it is only a Doctor who can advise on health issues, weight included.
As I wrote earlier in some of my posts the first results that appear in Google Results need not be correct and factual.
They are mostly determined by the Writing style and use of key words.
In any search one has to find an exactly opposite point of view and arrive at a balanced understanding, us not being specialists.
Always refer to Doctor for Health issues.
On Diet there is no conclusive evidence that Diet controls weight.
The reason for gaining weight and obesity is debatable,genes,Food,periodicity of intake,expending of calories,exercise or a combination of all these.
Added to this is the uniqueness of the individual health,climate and habits.
Food we take is organised by our culture over a period of hundreds of years, by our ancestors, taking into account the climate as well.
In India the South is normally there are only three seasons,Hot,Hotter and Hottest.
Here you need more calories and quick release of Energy in the form of carbo hydrates .
This is provided by Rice.
Altering the eating pattern is harmful to Health.
Without having a thorough understanding of these factors following a Diet course by referring to articles in Internet may prove fatal in some cases.Healthy weight management is all about energy balance. That means burning more calories than you’re consuming. So it is helpful to become familiar with the calorie counts of the foods you eat most often. Keep a food diary for a couple of days, and then look up the calorie counts of the foods you’ve eaten. You can get that information by referring to the nutrition facts panel on packaged foods, or by looking online at websites like the USDA National Nutrient Database. This will give you a sense of where your calories are coming from and help you identify some smart and easy ways to cut calories. For instance, if you normally drink whole milk, you can switch to fat-free milk and save 60 calories per cup. After a while, you’ll become a good diet detective and be able to estimate the calorie counts of your most regularly eaten foods. Also, remember that the higher the fat content, the higher the caloric level. And of course, the larger your portion, the more calories you’re consuming.
There is a widespread feeling, some times propounded by some Doctors that if you are fat you are more likely to become unfit and liable for diseases, especially heart related diseases as the system needs to pump in more and this puts additional load on the Heart.
On the other hand ,are Skinny, less fat people tend to become more Healthy?
You can use a measurement called a body mass index, or BMI, along with yourwaist size, to decide whether your weight is dangerous to your health. The BMI is a combination of your height and weight. If you have a BMI of 30 or higher, your extra weight is putting your health in danger.
People who carry too much fat around the middle, rather than around the hips, are more likely to have health problems. In women, a waist size of 35 in. (88 cm) or more raises the chance for disease. In men, a waist size of 40 in. (101 cm) or more raises the chance for disease.1
If you are Asian, your health may be at risk with a BMI of 27.5 or higher. Also, health problems are seen with a smaller waist size. In Asian women, a waist size of32 in. (80 cm) or more raises the chance for disease. In Asian men, a waist size of36 in. (90 cm) or more raises the chance for disease.2
It has been revealed by a team of researchers from the Centre for Obesity Research and Education that people generally wrongly estimate their weight and height. The team has told that self-reported figures by Australians are mostly wrong.
However, Professor Paul O’Brien had affirmed previously that it is not apt to consider self-reporting for checking number of obese. Also, he had claimed there is no point to trust the data reported by people themselves. But, BMI was still being considered as the best method to measure a person’s health.
The team had carried out a survey in the year 2007-08, in which they had asked the participants to approximate their height and weight. All the respondents were also given an option of getting their actual height and weight measured. And improvements were seen as compared to the data revealed in 1995.”
-topnews.us.com
Obesity.
Again, the association of health risk with Obesity is open to question.
“respect to how qualitative aspects of physical activity, such as frequency and intensity, affect body
composition and healthrisk. The effect of television viewing on obesityrisk is of particular interest. …
84 However, the relation between dietary fat and adiposity has been questioned. ..’
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And there is no clear indicator which says that exercise will reduce Obesity.
So there is no point in following tips on obesity and be scared to death thinking of the health risks.
One can reduce fat accumulating foods without seriously affecting general Health and with out doing exercises that may not suit your system.
Safe is walking with the condition that walk what you can, don’t have fixed time frame and do not push your self nor’ take rest and walk again”
Take timely meals,Avoid snacks in between,and Drink tender coconut water as much as you can.
On the other end of the spectrum is the skinny people.
The presumption that they are less susceptible to health risk is unfounded.
Follow the discussion here and you will know the Opinions are non-committal.
AMANDA says: “The idea that you can be fit and yet be overweight or even obese is not always as straightforward as it seems. Check out my questions below to help you understand the myths from the facts.”
Q Can you eat anything you like and still be fit and fat?
A It has to be better to eat healthy foods rather than junk, even if overall you are eating too many calories.
Fill up on wholegrain cereals like wholemeal bread, brown pasta and wholegrain breakfast cereals. Also eat fruit and vegetables, pulses, lean meat and fish, which will provide vitamins, minerals, super nutrients and fibre.
While excess weight puts a potential strain on various organs in our bodies, at least if you are eating healthy food, you are probably doing less damage. Healthy foods give you more protection from long-term diseases.
Q I’m a bit overweight but I eat a lot better than my friend who’s as thin as a rake. Can being overweight ever be nutritionally healthier than being underweight?
A People who are underweight are probably less able to pack sufficient vitamins and minerals in to their overall food intake compared with people who are overweight.
Skinny people who are eating too few calories often find it difficult to eat enough B vitamins like folic acid, which may affect their moods.
They often get too little iron – which could lead to stress and tiredness – and get insufficient zinc, which may lead to a less robust immune system.
People who eat large quantities of food tend to meet daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. In my view, the middle ground is best. Eat a good variety of healthy foods that are nutritionally valuable and not high in fat.
Q Is it true that if you carry fat on your bottom, it is not as bad as carrying it on your belly?
A The fat cells we carry around our waists churn out hormones and toxic substances 24 hours a day. The damage they cause has been linked to heart disease and changes to cells that may lead to cancer, especially in the colon and in post-menopausal women. This means that it is probably “better” to be bottom-heavy. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/4577143/Advice-on-balance-in-wake-of-Lady-Gaga-and-Christina-Aguilera-weight-gain.html#ixzz28iJvt7W3
There is some evidence to suggest that taking a daily multivitamin may actually aid weight loss. Several studies have shown that dieters who take a multivitamin either lose more weight or feel less hungry than those who take a placebo. Nutrition experts think that when you’re low on certain vitamins and minerals, your appetite revs up, encouraging you to eat more and replenish those missing nutrients. Keeping those nutrients at healthy levels with a multivitamin may then help stave off extra appetite. Although it’s best to get your vitamins and minerals through food, eating fewer calories may cause some dieters to become deficient. So cover your bases with a multivitamin.’ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eatingwell/easy-ways-to-lose-weight_b_985117.html?ref=mostpopular
I understand from experienced Doctors that multivitamin may not really contribute in any way to your Health and they are rejected by the Body and thrown out.
You may notice that when you take Greens/iron Tablets, stools appear green.It is the excess of Greens/iron expelled by the body.
In the case of Vitamin, you will notice the same and while passing urine notice change in color and smell of the medicine.
Any source other than Natural Source is not good and even then excess of vitamin is not accepted by the body.
‘In 2006 the National Institutes of Health convened an expert panel to examine the available evidence on nutrient supplements.
This review concluded that “Most of the studies we examined do not provide strong evidence for beneficial health-related effects of supplements taken singly, in pairs, or in combinations of three or more.” They noted that multivitamins could provide health benefits to some groups of people, such as postmenopausal women, but that there was “disturbing evidence of risk” in other groups, such as smokers. The panel’s report concluded that the “present evidence is insufficient to recommend either for or against the use of Multivitamin/Mineral Supplements by the American public to prevent chronic disease.”.. Similarly, a 2006 report for the United States Department of Health and Human Servicesconcluded that “regular supplementation with a single nutrient or a mixture of nutrients for years has no significant benefits in the primary prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, cataract, age-related macular degeneration or cognitive decline.”However, the report noted that multivitamins have beneficial effects in people with poor nutritional status, vitamin D and calcium can help prevent fractures in older people, and that zinc and antioxidants can help prevent age-related macular degeneration in people at a high risk of developing this disease. In 2007 the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency published an updated set of recommendations for eating a healthy diet. The recommendations stated that pregnant women should take extra folic acid and iron and that older people might need extra vitamin D and iron. However, the report advised that “Vitamin and mineral supplements are not a replacement for good eating habits” and stated that supplements are unnecessary for healthy adults who eat a balanced diet. One study from 2008 found that multivitamin use had no effect on prevention of lung cancer. Participants in this observational study had been taking multivitamin supplements for an average of 10 years, and this use appeared to have no effect on the prevention of lung cancer.‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multivitamin#Evidence_of_little_or_no_benefit_.28neutral.29
Drink lots of Water at least Two liters a day. It is advisable to take half a liter of water on an empty stomach in the morning.It removes toxicity in the body. Buying cut up,vegetables and storing in the fridge is not healthy. Buy fresh Vegetables, clean them with skin on and use immediately.
Preferable to take leafy vegetables and greens.
Take more of Fiber rich foods to ensure smooth bowel movement and prevent the occurrence of piles.
Taking of calcium tablets, energy Drinks, Vitality tablets and Tonics are to be avoided.
Exercises for slimming have negligible impact in thinning.
‘ More and more research in both the UK and the US is emerging to show that exercise has a negligible impact on weight loss. That tri-weekly commitment to aerobics class? Almost worthless, as far as fitting into your bikini is concerned.The Mayo Clinic, a not-for-profit medical research establishment in the US, reports that, in general, studies “have demonstrated no or modest weight loss with exercise alone” and that “an exercise regimen… is unlikely to result in short-term weight loss beyond what is achieved with dietary change.”
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