Tag: ‘Carbohydrates’

Chromium in food

Chromium in food

Chromium is an essential trace mineral that enhances insulin action and influences the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It has been suggested that could be used as an adjunct to facilitate weight loss and improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes. This article examines the information thereon, and offer recommendations on their use.

Sources of chromium (Cr)

When we speak of chromium in foods is necessary for our body, we refer to trivalent chromium (Cr3 + or Cr (III)). Chromium is present in the air, water, land and in many foods. However, as in the case of other trace elements, the amount in food is limited and varies depending on exposure to chromium in the environment and during the manufacturing process. In general, meat, seafood, fish, eggs, whole grains, nuts and some fruits and vegetables are rich sources of chromium. (more…)

Cholesterol lowering diet

Cholesterol lowering diet

3% of the total cholesterol comes in through the diet. The body does the rest itself. There is also a regulatory mechanism that the liver creates cholesterol less if the food comes through and vice versa.

Cholesterol diet.

The best thing you can do with high cholesterol is to follow a cholesterol-lowering diet. It is important that you have enough anti-oxidants and vitamins B-gets. Make sure that you have no Tran’s fats and refined carbohydrates in them. Tran’s fats are almost non-existent in nature but are created in the factory, through which liquid vegetable oils are hardened. Ensure adequate fruits, vegetables, oily fish and olive oil. (more…)

Weight Lose Guide: How many calories are needed per day?

Weight Lose Guide: How many calories are needed per day?

Lose weight: under your daily energy

When the exact amount of calories per day you will need, you will not, but you do not fall off. You do not have too many calories that can be stored as fat, but you have enough energy that the body’s own energy reserves (the fat stores) is appealing. So you will determine how much you sit under your daily level. Imagine you’re a woman who frequently sports a light and intensive job, and you come out to 2200 kcal per day. Then you can choose to sit in example 200. That is not too much and very good to keep. Equal 700 kcal less a big step, very difficult to maintain and because it is so extreme you increase the chances that you will soon get a yo-yo effect. Extreme weight loss diets work with too few kcal per day and are not healthy!

Calories on sharing meals

Now something new: You’re not eating three big meals a day, but you go to a two three one small meal. The food spread of about seven small meals a day ensures that your metabolism increases: And this is beneficial for the burning!

The right nutrients. You will probably end up at three or four hundred kcal per meal. Let your meals consist of the following nutrients: (more…)