carbohydrate to a low carbohydrate diet, we need to assist the body and make the process easier. You can do this by add- ing high quality fats into your diet, which makes the transition go faster and easier. These high quality fats are products such as high grade fish oil, coconut oil, and flax oil. These will help you overcome the dis- comfort associated with getting off refined carbohydrates and speed up the process of losing weight by getting your body geared for burning fat for energy. To assist in this process and redirect your diet, make your breakfast count.
I routinely consume a protein/power shake in the morning and recommend that you do too. My shake consists of 6 ounces of pomegranate juice, 2 tablespoons lecithin, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 1 tablespoon greens powder, 1 tablespoon fish oil, 2 scoops whey protein, 1 table- spoon bee pollen, and ½ cup of frozen blueberries. Blend and enjoy a nutritious and complete breakfast. Please note, the body requires con-
sistency, so drink this shake everyday for 30 days and you will experience changes in your energy level, weight loss and over all well-being. Various studies continue to show that a breakfast high in protein creates a feeling of fullness and lower levels of appetite-stimulating hormone as compared to a breakfast lower in protein. If you drink this shake between 6-7am, you may get hungry around 10-11am. This is when you must control what you eat.
Avoid low quality refined carbohydrates and snack on walnuts or perhaps a non-fat Greek yogurt.
Another effective activity to lose weight is proper exercise. Please under- stand that aerobic and anaerobic exercise is both important to a healthy and func- tioning body. However, it is found that the body burns more fat with anaerobic ex- ercise such as weight-lifting or resistance training. It has been shown that anaerobic exercise burns five to seven times the calo- ries as aerobic exercise. This occurs mostly after the exercise is performed and is called the metabolic after burn. If weight lifting is not something you feel comfort- able with, try increasing your intensity in whatever exercise you do. Change up your program often and alter your speed if you walk or run. When it comes to exercise the body prefers change and not the same old routines.
On the bright side, more and more people are exploring healthier habits. Today most people want a better quality of life and are willing to go the extra mile to assure proper health. A positive and con- sistent approach will bring you to a new level of wellness.
Submitted by Dr. Patrick DeFrancesco of the Chiropractic Health Center of Glaston- bury, 2934 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT. See ad on page 19.
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