Negative calorie food
It has been a lot of discussions recently about how negative calorie foods can help to lose weight and get rid of fat.
So, what is it, negative calorie foods…
Basically, foods which consume more energy to digest them, than these foods provide ( hence negative calorie effect), are called negative calorie foods. That means that you can eat large portions of these foods and feel full, and at the same time you start losing weight.
The question is – do these foods exist? Many people believe they do, but it has not been proven scientifically yet. It has been proven, though, that some foods, like celery and broccoli require more energy to digest them, than they contain.
Fat in our diet
Many people think fats are bad for the body. This is not true. Fats are essential nutrients, because they help to protect organs of the body, tissues and maintain body temperature. Fats provide twice as much energy that carbs and proteins.
- Fats will give you 9 calories
- Carbs 4 calories
- Protein 4 calories as well.
However, consuming too much fat cab be harmful to the body, because fat can form the bulges, clog arteries, which might cause heart attack.
Weight loss tips
How many times have you heard “I am on a diet” from those who are desperate to lose weight. But choosing the right diet is not that easy. Most people just cut on food they it or ever starve themselves, which is a no-no.
To perform daily activities we need energy, and all nutrients are important, whether you get them from carbs, fats or protein. It only becomes a problem, if food is taken in excess. If you consume more calories than you burn a day, the rest of them will be stored in your body as fat, which we don’t want.
What determines your weight?
It is a common believe that genes determine the weight and you can not change that. Well, it is not always true.
Of course, genes play a big role, the major factor is how many calories you consume a day and how much exercise you do. The more the better, that’s for sure.
Even if your parents and relatives are overweight, it doesn’t mean you have to be. If you take care of your diet, eat plenty fruits and vegetables ( I know, it sounds boring and like a cliche), exercise even a little, it will increase your metabolism, and your body will burn more calories.
Therefore, regardless of your genes, there are plenty of ways to beat the fate and get into a healthy weight.