Interesting facts about diet

Short term diets do not work!

The body breaks up with water and only then – with fat cells. Slow weight loss suggests a comfortable diet without fasting and stress. Rapid weight loss affects work. An effective method of losing weight – ladder, more on the website.

15 minutes of jumping rope equivalent to 60 minutes of running!

On biomechanics running – a series of jumps with a relaxed phase of flight after a jolt. When working with a rope, the muscles of the tibia of both legs are simultaneously reduced and circular movements are made in the shoulder joints. This almost 4 times increases the load.

The amount eaten at dinner depends on the light!

The brighter the light, the less you will eat – this is the conclusion reached by German scientists. The lack of light distorts the portion size (it seems smaller), and the amount of food eaten is more difficult to control.

You can eat everything!

The main rule of a good figure: maintaining a balance of KBSTU (calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates). For losing weight, the balance is as follows: 50% of proteins, 30% of fats, 20% of carbohydrates. The number of calories depends on the level of physical activity. Meals should be balanced and varied. Nutrient deficiencies can lead to health problems.

Weight depends on the condition of the teeth.

It has been proven that people with severe wear of the chewing surface, diseases of the teeth and the oral cavity gain weight twice as fast. Reason: violation of digestion and metabolism due to inadequate chewing of food.

From fat-free foods can get better

Dairy products contain vitamins A, D, E, K, but they are not digested without fats. Lipids signal to the brain about saturation. If they are not in the dish, we eat much more. Sugar is added to the taste of low-fat foods, and these are fast carbohydrates, from which you can recover.

Overweight people have a normal metabolism.

Overweight people spend more energy. Each movement and rotation costs them a few more calories. Studies have shown that the metabolism of obese people is about the same as that of lean people.

Weight gain is a long process

Weight gain is a long process, like losing weight. If after a piece of cake, the scales showed +300 grams, this is water, not fat. In the morning, the weight will return to normal. In order to gain, it is necessary to systematically upset the balance of the CPHI and overeat.

Aromatherapy helps to lose weight

There are flavors that send signals of saturation to the brain. For example, the smell of peppermint, apples and bananas. Keep a bottle of essential oil on your desktop and periodically bring it to your nose when you have bouts of severe hunger. When choosing an apple or banana as a snack, try to chew it as slowly as possible to prolong the flavor.

Perfect Snack – Pine Nuts

British scientists found out: pine nuts contribute to the production of cholecystokinin, a hormone that sends a signal of saturation. They are superior in nutritional value to vegetables, fruits, bread and meat. Extra bonus: pine nuts contain vitamins A, B, C, D, E, tannins, fiber and carbohydrates.

Dog owners are gaining weight more slowly.

Scientists at the University of Michigan estimated that pet owners perform 34% more movements every day! Walking the dog is an excellent cardio load, which increases the energy consumption by three times.

Sweet is allowed on the diet

For most, sweet is a reward. For this reason, the slightest stress they “jam” with candy. Moderate consumption of sweet will not affect the figure. Prefer dark chocolate and fruit. Remember, PP-pastries and natural candies from dried fruits are not less calories than traditional desserts. Do not get carried away!

Calcium deficiency increases appetite

Specialists from the Medical Faculty of Laval conducted a study: they divided women who were prone to corpulence into two groups and suggested different diets. The basis of the menu of the first group consisted of products with a high content of calcium, the second – with a low one. Result: Calcium rich menu helps

Late dinner does not affect the figure

The main rule of weight loss: energy consumption more calories. The time of the last meal should be no later than 3 hours before bedtime. If you are a night owl, a late dinner is not only acceptable, but also shown (for people with different circadian rhythms, the mode of metabolism differs).

Protracted diets are ineffective

Scientists at the University of California have proven: prolonged stay on a diet reduces its effectiveness. To continue to lose weight, you need to diversify the menu and practice regular exercise.

Products with negative calorie does not exist

A common myth: digesting certain foods (celery, for example) requires more calories than they produce. Some vegetables and fruits help speed up the metabolism: radishes, broccoli, grapefruit, asparagus, carrots and others. Their caloric value tends to zero. Snatching them fatty foods, lose weight will not work!

“Liquid calories” in the bill

Those on diets meticulously count every calorie, forgetting to add tea, coffee, juices. A cup of standard latte 500 ml – 256 kcal, fresh – 180! If your goal is to lose weight, drink water with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint.

Dessert time – 17.00

French nutritionist Alain Delabo is sure: the reason for excess weight is the inability to “listen” to the body. Hormones are produced on a daily “schedule.” The peak of the synthesis of cortisol involved in digestion is morning. Therefore, Alain advises to eat more fat for breakfast.

Fast carbohydrates are better absorbed by the evening

With them the amino acid tryptophan is delivered to the brain and contributes to the production of serotonin, the hormone of happiness. It protects against food breakdowns before bedtime. Delabo says: “The best time for dessert is: 16.00 – 17.00.”

In winter, it is easier to lose weight

In winter, many recover. The reason: a decrease in motor activity, rather than a slowdown in metabolism (another common myth!). At low temperatures, the metabolic rate increases (to generate heat), and calories are burned faster.

Men lose weight faster

Scientists have established: men lose weight twice as fast. The reason: hormones that prepare the body for pregnancy are involved in the regulation of female metabolism. When it loses calories, any incoming product is deposited as a reserve, transforming into subcutaneous fatty tissue.

Lack of sleep leads to weight gain

During sleep, the body produces leptin – a hormone that stimulates the metabolism and the mechanism of hunger / satiety. Constant lack of sleep leads to its lack. The result: a violation of metabolism.