genetics, or age. Wrong! There are many factors that influence it, but they are not all outside of our control. The food we eat is one of them. A very
simple way of explaining what metabolism means, is ‘how good we are at using up the nutrients from our food to produce energy’, and in this respect, blood sugar is really important. We’ve all felt the effects of low blood
sugars, when the brain struggles to function, we get cravings and can feel very angry and negative no matter what the circumstances really are. My opinion is that 90% of people in
our western society struggle with blood sugar highs and lows, wasting hours of effectiveness due to poor concentration as a result (just 2 hours a day is the equivalent of 91 full 8 hour workdays over a year!) And how much irritation, frustration and
relationship strain could be attributed to low blood sugar levels I wonder? Can you see how understanding better metabolism control could change your life?
How do you do it? Simple.
The results? Your body gets so much better at burning fat, laying down muscle, producing energy and you become a lot happier.
Always have a good breakfast, preferably within 30 minutes of getting up.
Have good sources of protein with each meal – pizza with some cheese on top is not good enough!
Replace any white, refine carbohydrates, with denser, wholegrain versions as the fibre slows down the release of glucose into our system.
Try to eliminate sugar completely Avoid caffeine.
Keep your nutrient bank account topped up Calories don’t mean a thing if you don’t consider where they come from. Some calories nourish you, whereas
others tax your organs and deplete you. ‘Empty calories’ (like a white bread roll) cost you nutrients – imagine what’s needed to
metabolise and process this food – and yet doesn’t contribute in any positive way to the bank balance.
What nutrients? So many nutrients need to come from your diet – the body can’t magic them: essential amino acids (proteins), essential fats (like omega 3s), vitamins and minerals, and the list goes on. Think of it like this: every forkful you put
into your mouth is an opportunity to make a healthy deposit. Too much debt and you end up ill. It’s as simple as that.
Why so important? It might not be an out and out illness – yet. It could just be feeling below par, or a bit low, or very prone to catching colds. All too often treated as a deficiency in caffeine, anti- depressants, or paracetamol. Many people suffer for years from symptoms which in reality could be rectified simply through diet. Years of research have shown links between schizophrenia and vitamin B3 deficiency, numerous studies show the connection between essential fats and depression, and
the chemicals that produce motivation – well frankly without the right types of protein, we would just be sat on the sofa all day long. And I see people improving in so many
ways when their diet changes, this is really the giveaway sign that the way they were feeling was just due to nutrient budgeting issues! So... As lifelong learners, we study avidly the
methods at our disposal to create a better life for ourselves. More motivation, more positive feelings, more success in our personal and professional lives... We should never forget that a good nutritious meal is one of them. b
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