What's out #2, What in & what works
What's out
Low-fat diets
Fat makes food taste good. It gives food a good "mouth feel" that is satiating. Without fat, most food products taste lousy, leaving food manufactures to add sugar back in to improve taste. Once sugar is added back in, the glycemic index of the product is raised and the vicious insulin/weight-gain cycle begins again.
Fat is critical for weight loss, proper brain function, healthy-looking skin and overall well-being. The key is to add good fats into your diet, such as omega 3 fats (nuts, seeds, cold water fish) and monounsaturated fat (olive oil and avocados) and eliminate the bad fats such as saturated fats (red meats and cheeses) and trans fatty acids (margarine). It's also best to eliminate processed and packaged items labeled "low fat" as these products are typically loaded with sugar. Check labels.
What's in and what works
Natural/cleansing makeovers
I firmly believe that moderation and knowledge is the key to successful weight loss. Once you understand the basics of nutrition, you'll have the luxury of "falling of the health wagon" at special events such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. You'll also have the information you need to jump back on the health wagon to ensure your health changes are long-lasting.
I also advocate cleansing your body for a five- to seven-day period as a springboard to boost metabolic function and improve digestive health. By cleaning yourself from the inside out, you set the stage for proper blood-sugar control and optimal digestion, which spills over to weight-loss results.
For long-term, sustainable weight loss, maintain hormonal balance by eating the right types of low glycemic index carbohydrates, lean proteins and essential fats at each and every meal or snack. Keep in mind that fats have more than twice the calories than proteins and carbohydrates, so you do not need as much. Think of "sprinkling" your fats.
Ideal sources to include in each meal and snack are:
Carbohydrates: Breads and pastas made out of whole grains such as kamut or spelt, brown rice, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, watermelon, blueberries, raspberries, apples, pears, chickpeas, lentils etc.
Proteins: Chicken, fish (i.e. wild salmon), egg whites, yogurt, cottage cheese, protein powder, occasional lean beef.
Fats: walnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, ground flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, olive oil, primrose oil, borage oil and avocados.
Once you start to eat in hormonal balance, you'll no longer need to count points or calories or follow the latest diet shtick. Your weight will naturally come down and your weight-loss battle of yo-yo dieting will finally come to an end.
To learn more about how to cleanse and follow the Natural Makeover Diet, visit www.drjoey.com.
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