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RISING WOMEN EXPERT
ADVICE...
What is the source of most over-weight
issues?
According to top European Doctor and best-selling author, Dr. Tran Tien
Chanh, “The cause of most weight issues in modern society is insulin
dysfunction. A diet disproportionate in its share of saturated fats and
sugars, such as in breads, cereals, muffins, pastries, pasta, pizza, rice,
corn - very much like the North American diet - causes the pancreas to
produce an abundance of insulin, which stays in the system and puts the
blood sugar level in a negative balance.”
An overproduction of insulin also leads to hypoglycemia, which in turn
induces constant sugar cravings and weight gain. Insulin’s primary function
is to regulate blood sugar levels. However, it is also the hormone that
facilitates the transport of fat (triglycerides) into the cells. Even worse,
it “locks” the fat in the cell, preventing its use as a source of energy.
Because the blood sugar has dropped (and we can’t access the fat as a fuel
source) it creates sugar cravings and the vicious cycle begins again.
What can we do about this spreading epidemic? It is vital to research and
find a protocol that will transform the body’s ability to digest sugars
properly by regulating insulin levels. How? By giving the pancreas a
deserved break and by cutting out simple and most complex carbs until the
weight loss goal is achieved.
Now remember that this is only acceptable if we are providing our bodies
with enough protein. Why Protein? Proteins are one of the three basic food
types, others are fats and carbohydrates. Proteins are essential for growth
and repair. Everything in our body is all mainly proteins. The amino acids
contained in protein participate in virtually every cellular process. The
body is unable to make the nine essential amino acids, and it must obtain
them from the food we eat. The body is capable of synthesizing amino acids
into glucose, which is then used by the cells for energy. If a person
starved themselves then the body would turn to its muscle protein to meet
its energy needs resulting in muscle mass reduction. Dietary sources of
protein include eggs, dairy products, meat, nuts, legumes and some grains.
The body requires approximately 1/2 gram of protein per day for each pound
of lean body mass. Calculate your daily protein intake. You might be
surprised.
For more expert weight loss advice, please contact Jen & Dewar McCarthy at
250.483.4720 or email
jen@newerawellness.ca Visit their website at
www.newerawellness.ca
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