Why Lose Weight?: Whats Wrong With Sugar? How To Curb Cravings

Why Lose Weight?: Whats Wrong With Sugar? How To Curb Cravings: Sugar Cravings Root Cause Part 1 (Yin/Yang Imbalance)         When it comes to sugar, it is not simply that we don’t have...

Whats Wrong With Sugar? How To Curb Cravings

Sugar Cravings Root Cause Part 1 (Yin/Yang Imbalance)
 

 

 

 
When it comes to sugar, it is not simply that we don’t have the willpower or discipline to control our cravings – there are some deeper, physiological and biological reasons behind our urge.

In my last post What's Wrong With Sugar  I mentioned that I would give out some tips and information on Thursday about how to curb cravings etc.

 So Here we go!

What I will do  is to look at why we have those uncontrollable cravings, and what we can do to reduce them naturally and gradually over time.

When we understand the reason behind those cravings, we have a much better chance to outsmart them and curb them using ways other than sugar.


First, let’s look at one concept which is Yin/Yang balance or opposites like hot and cold or sweet and salty etc.

Eating foods that throw our body out of balance can create food cravings. It is very helpful to look at this idea under the lens of Yin/Yang balance.

We can put all our foods along the Yin/Yang spectrum. Yin foods are the ones that are cool and expanding in nature, while Yang foods are ones that are warm and contracting in nature.


When we eat too much Yang foods – such as red meat, salt and egg, our body will want some Yin foods to restore balance. Sugar and alcohol are extreme Yin foods that our body would usually crave.


Armed with this knowledge, you can reduce your sugar cravings by eating less extreme yang foods and instead, choose foods that are more neutral on the Yin/Yang spectrum.

Examples are whole grains, fish, sea vegetables, beans, root vegetables, and winter squash to name a few!

Stay tuned for more tips on how to reduce sugar cravings and the causes as well as more health,fitness and wellness information!

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Stress, Your Health and Weight Loss are they Linked? You Decide!

In response to a stressful situation, our body secretes the stress hormone cortisol, which alters our physiological response.

 Cortisol helps us cope with acute stressful situation by increasing blood levels for energy mobilization, increasing appetite, converting fat to energy, suppressing reproductive system, and stimulating immune organs to cope with bodily injury.

However, if the level of cortisol is chronically elevated, it results in a number of negative and destructive effects, including:

•  visceral fat deposits
•  memory impairment
•  insulin resistance
•  osteoporosis
•  mood swings
•  changes in  Sleeping habits
•  various digestive issues
•  neuromuscular complaints

Besides making us much less able to enjoy life and much more unpleasant to deal with, chronic stress can cause a cascading series of physiological responses in our systems that can lead to serious health issues in long run:


 Here are a few!

Nutrient deficiencies due to decrease in nutrient absorption and increase in excretion of certain minerals

Increased chances of cardiovascular disease by increasing LDL, triglycerides and increasing blood pressure (high blood pressure)

Reduced good gut flora, which can lower immunity and cause digestive issues

Reduced metabolism and increased fat storage, leading to weight gain

Decreased healing ability

Increased oxidative stress which increases premature aging

In the next post we will look at what can be done to reduce and manage stress so that some or all of these negative health consequences can be avoided and managed.

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Why Lose Weight?: Whats Wrong With Sugar?

Why Lose Weight?: Whats Wrong With Sugar?: Sugar Anyone? Refined table sugar, also called sucrose, is extracted from either sugar cane or beets and then refined. During th...

Whats Wrong With Sugar?

Sugar Anyone?

Refined table sugar, also called sucrose, is extracted from either sugar cane or beets and then refined. During the process, it is striped of its vitamins, minerals and fiber. It actually requires extra effort from the body to digest and assimilate.

The body must deplete its own store of minerals and enzymes to absorb sucrose properly. Therefore, instead of providing the body with nutrition, refined sugar creates deficiencies.

Sugar has a lot of negative health impacts:

•  it can suppress the immune system
•  weaken eyesight
• cause hypoglycemia
•  cause weight gain
•  exacerbate arthritis
•  contribute to the development of osteoporosis
•  increase cholesterol
•  contribute to development of diabetes
•  speed up skin aging
•  increase fluid retention
•  cause poor concentration
• lead to mood swings and depression
  
  Sugar is also related to ADD and ADHD, in both adults and children.
  
  If sugar causes us so much trouble, why are we still hooked?
  
   The reason is, sugar is an addictive substance, because:
  
  1. Eating even a small amount creates a desire for more; and
  
  2. Sudden quitting causes withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, mood swings, cravings and fatigue.
  
  

It is important to realize that sugar is an addictive substance – just like caffeine and even alcohol – because then psychologically you won’t blame yourself for being "weak" and give up when you try to "quit" and fall off the wagon.

 It’s not just about willpower – your cravings have a physical cause and in my next blog post (Thursday) I am going to give you the tools so that you can get to the root cause of your cravings, and wean off your intake gradually and painlessly.

 

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5 Tips to Eating for Sustained Energy

With the Holidays fast approaching the tend to overeat and drink happens to the best of us but if you are already on your path to losing weight & improving fitness?

You don't have to fall prey to the Holiday "food trap".

The rich foods and beverages that are usually very high in sugars and fats come out in plenty this time of year and this can really spike our blood sugar levels causing us to crash and burn leaving us with little of no energy.

To minimize spikes and crashes in energy levels, you want to make sure your nutritional intake supports a sustained flow of energy by limiting fluctuation in blood sugar levels.

 An even blood sugar level can also help you improve your focus and concentration, and help you prevent mood swings caused by hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Here are 5 tips to use nutrition to support a sustained flow of energy:

1. Eat meals with a low glycemic load – combine whole grains and vegetables (high fiber foods) with a moderate amount of good fats and lean protein.

2. Eat foods rich in B vitamins, such as whole grains 

3. Eat just the right amount and type of protein for your body – a basic guideline is 15%-20% of your daily intake or more depending on lifestyle, goals and energy requirements. 

4. Stay hydrated – dehydration often causes fatigue and headaches.

5. Avoid caffeine, which  can worsen blood sugar fluctuation.

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Weight Loss – Why Should We Care?

Gaining a little extra weight is not a big problem however gaining extra weight on a constant basis week after week and month after month can lead to being overweight and being overweight if not put in check can lead to excessive weight gain leading to obesity.


Obesity has become an epidemic in our society, it’s not uncommon to see people going on various diets, counting calories to the single digit, and still constantly battling extra pounds.

 Overweight and obesity can cause a lot of health issues some of which include:

•  insulin resistance
•  type 2 diabetes
•  fatty liver disease
•  myocardial infarctions (heart attack)
•  hypertension
•  stroke
•  cancer
•  asthma
•  sleep apnea
•  osteoarthritis, neurodegeneration and gall bladder disease to name a few!

    The medical community even predicted that this generation of children would be the first generation to live a shorter lifespan than their parents since the industrial revolution because of the obesity epidemic.

 Obesity not only affects an individual’s quality of life, but also put a huge burden on the society’s healthcare system.

Besides people who are obese or overweight, there are also people who are considered to be “skinny fat” – they look and weigh within the normal range, but their body composition has a high proportion of fat. These people are also at higher risk of the diseases and conditions associated with obesity, as mentioned above.

Aside from someone who suffers from a medical condition or metabolic disease there are many options to help individuals lose weight, reduce health risks, feel better and live a longer quality of life.

What are  some of the options to lose weight and fight obesity?

Going to a fitness facility, hiring or consulting with a fitness and wellness professional, joining a specific weight loss program, being more active and eating healthier are all good options but what about the foods we consume on a regular basis?

Does it all not begin with the food that we consume on a daily basis?

 One Key ingredient to health that we are all aware of but not doing as much as we should is consuming the right type of foods and knowing what, when and how to eat! 


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