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  • Diet Composition

    Diet Composition

    Diet Composition for Maximum Fat Loss

    Calories do count. But they are not the only thing that count.

    The person that eats a 1500 calorie diet of tuna and green vegetables will look considerably better than the person who eats a 1500 calorie diet of soda and bacon….even if they weigh the same amount.

    Diet composition is the percentage of each of the macronutrients (protein, fats, carbohydrates) that make up our diets.

    There are multiple opinions (and supporting research) regarding the optimal ratios for maximum fat loss.

    Girl holding healthy fruit and vegetables for good diet composition

    In the end, it is probably more important to focus on the type of fat (omega-3 and monounsaturated preferentially over saturated and omega-6 polyunsaturated) and carbohydrate (whole grains, fruits and vegetables over sugar and processed grains) than to obsess over macronutrient ratios.

    Low Carbohydrate

    Make no mistake, low carbohydrate diets burn fat like there is no tomorrow. In fact, low carbohydrate diets beat low fat diets when compared head to head.

    Excess carbohydrate also appears to be one of the primary contributors of weight gain, and may decrease leptin secretion. There also appears to be less of a metabolic slowdown while dieting with a low carb diet than a low fat diet.

    Low Fat

    On the other hand, some of the greater weight loss shown by the low carb dieters may be due to the depletion of glycogen and its associated fluids and lower caloric intake (though this could be seen as a positive for low carb dieters in that they are able to sustain at lower calories without excessive hunger issues).

    If you are to succeed on a low fat diet, the quality of the carbohydrates becomes extremely important. When quality carbohydrates are emphasized, the advantages of a low carb diet seem to disappear. Fiber seems to be the most important thing here, the more the better.

    Protein

    Eating more lean protein may make you leaner whether you choose a low fat or low carbohydrate diet.

    High protein dieters lose more fat than low protein dieters, though high protein diets are associated with a higher bodyweight.

  • Minerals Necessary for Better Health

    Minerals, along with vitamins are essential elements found in the soil. Plants absorb these elements from the soil, then they are transferred to humans either by eating the plant or eating an animal that has ingested the plant. Vitamin and mineral supplements are available and they are also included in most multivitamins.

    There are many minerals that the human body utilizes but the four that are required in large amounts are Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium and Calcium.

    Sodium

    Sodium or salt is the most abundant mineral in our bodies. This mineral is essential in the regulation of water. A Harvard Medical School study states that 0.2 grams of sodium are necessary each day. Too much salt will cause dehydration, loss of Potassium and can lead to other medical problems. Too little salt can also cause dehydration and muscle cramps.

    When it comes to Sodium balance is essential. You can get plenty of salt from the foods you eat, so it is not necessary to add any extra. Good sources of Sodium are fish, meat, chicken, nuts and grain. It may be necessary to limit some foods that have high levels of Sodium such as potato chips, French fries, popcorn and margarine.

    Potassium

    When you exercise your muscles produce heat. Potassium increases the blood flow to muscles to prevent overheating. It is also essential in nerve conduction. If you feel overly weak or tired when exercising, low levels of Potassium can be to blame, although the only way to know for sure is a blood test. Potassium is lost in urine and sweat so you must replenish it often.

    Fruit juice is an excellent source of Potassium. Other good sources are walnuts, vegetables and fruits, molasses, soy beans, flour and rye.

    Magnesium

    This mineral regulates the conversion of carbohydrates to energy and helps control muscle contractions. A deficient amount can show up as fatigue and muscle cramps.

    A report by the US Department of Agriculture states that 36% of Magnesium is derived from meat and dairy products. Other good sources of Magnesium are nuts, dark bread and green leafy vegetable. Surprisingly beer is also a great source of for this mineral, even used by some professional athletes as a post game refresher.

    Calcium

    Calcium is used by the body to build teeth and bones in addition to regulating most of the body’s chemical reactions. However, it is also produced by in our bones keeping the requirements for calcium from outside sources relatively low. Children and mothers who are pregnant or nursing do require extra calcium.

    Of course milk is a great source of calcium, but you can also find it in almonds, beans, cauliflower, cheese, nuts, egg yolks and sardines.

    Eating a diet that is rich in these four dietary minerals can dramatically increase energy levels and help prevent workout fatigue and muscle cramps. Minerals are too important to ignore.

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  • Topical fat reduction using aminophylline cream

    Topical fat reduction using aminophylline cream

    Aminophylline consists of Theophylline (a compound similar to caffeine) and Ethylenediamine (a stabilizing agent).

    Topical Aminophylline has been demonstrated to be an effective for topical fat loss.

    Subjects were put on a reduced calorie diet and those that using aminophylline cream around the waistline had twice the improvement in waist circumference.

    Aminophylline Cream

    Obviously, this type of treatment must be accompanied by diet and exercise or it will not be successful.

    Mobilizing fatty acids with aminophylline and then failing to burn them will only result in them being reesterfied elsewhere in other fatty tissues.

    Still, it does allow some cosmetic control over fat loss without cosmetic surgery. Read more from the Abstract.

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