When
looking to lose weight, many people are appointed to search the Internet for
the ‘easiest’ or ‘best’ way to do so. As
we have all been told, not everything on the Internet is true. This is especially true in the nutrition
realm as little to no research is behind many tactics that claim to lead to
dramatic weight loss. Because of this,
many people become disheartened when their consumption of ‘superfoods’ or
scarce diet plans don’t work as promised.
Being able to tell the difference between the truth and hoaxes is one of
the best ways to achieve your goals in a timely manner and with the best
results.
For
instance, some people claim that eating certain foods, such as green tea and
spicy foods, boost your metabolism and will help contribute to weight
loss. Although your metabolism is
increased from the consumption of such foods, it is only temporary and will not
lead to any dramatic results, as the heightened rate is not enough to combat
overeating. The truth is that no item
claimed to be a ‘superfood’ can truly lead to weight loss by itself. These foods may be able to contribute to a
healthier weight, but only when combined with an overall balanced diet.
Another
commonly believed falsehood is that eating foods later in the evening
contributes to weight gain. This is also
untrue as it is not the timing, but the amount of calories consumed that
matters. Those with diabetes or
hypoglycemia often find it helpful to spread caloric intake through the day,
but that tactic is solely based on blood sugar levels rather than the number of
calories consumed. It is important to
note that this information does not give anyone the right to binge, as those
calories add up quickly and can cause an increase in weight.
Lastly, skipping
meals or switching to very low calorie diets should never be encouraged. Our bodies are designed to survive famine and
harsh times, and will strive to maintain their current state with less energy. This tactic is both unhealthy and
inefficient.
The human
body is more complex than any ‘simple fix’ found on the Internet or celebrity
claim could embody. Although slow and
sometimes exhausting, the best way to lose weight and maintain a healthy
lifestyle is with a balanced diet and regular exercise.
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