Hi and welcome to Peak Nutrition News blog. I am currently covering the 5 main obstacles to healthy eating. Here is Obstacle 2: Not eating enough and its implications. Enjoy.
When we consume foods our metabolism gets fired up and when we do not it starts to slow down. A fast metabolism is necessary to stay nice and lean and a slow one makes it easier to gain fat stores hence the dreaded weight gain.
Similarly, like throwing small logs on a fire to keep it alight, eating small portions frequently will keep our metabolism ticking over quickly and keep it burning calories. As today's lives get busier and people have less time, many people miss breakfast and lunch and then compensate by eating a huge dinner. A large meal at dinner can be similar to throwing a large log on the fire i.e it can smother it and put it out. This erratic eating encourages the body to store fat to provide energy for long periods of not eating and is just about the worst eating patern to follow.
Ever noticed that you are hotter after eating and may have to take a layer of clothing off. This is down to the thermic effect as our metabolism has increased for the period after eating as we digest the meal. Grazing rather than gorging keeps the metabolism strong and is much better for retaining muscle and reducing fat stores. If you have been on a low calorie diet to lose weight quickly, quite often you need to eat more regularly to keep the body burning energy at a higher rate.
Try it
Just divide a sensible calorie intake between 3 meals and 2 snacks and ideally include lean protein such as chicken or fish, low GI carbohydrates such as brown rice or pasta and fruit, vegetables or salad in each meal.
You will be surprised at the results.
Next Obstacle: Over reliance on pre packaged foods
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