Alpha Lipid SDII : What to eat?

Have you ever stopped to question why when we have so many diet foods available, we are in fact getting fatter, not thinner? Obviously there's a bit more to weight management than just counting calories.

The food we eat triggers various responses in our body. Food that is high in refined carbohydrates or sugar are broken down into a simple sugar called glucose and absorbed into the blood very quickly. The body responds to this surge in blood glucose by releasing enough insulin to get the glucose out of the blood and into cells for energy, or storage for use later on. Guess what form it's often stored as? That's right, fat!

To help with your weight management goals you need to learn which foods should be dumped from the diet, and which ones should be included.

The Alpha Lipid SDII Weight Management Programme doesn't count calories, instead it will teach you to identify and include high quality foods in your everyday life that will form the foundation of your ongoing health, wellness & weight management.

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Slim Diet II : Speed up your weight loss by taking control of your blood sugar!

Keeping your blood sugar level stable is essential for the human body to function properly. A stable blood sugar level is key to feeling energized throughout the day as well as controlling hunger.

Blood sugar levels are affected by numerous factors and diet is the most important one and the one of which you have the most control of. Stress, exercise, and some medications can also influence your blood sugar levels. Here are three ways to keep your blood sugar levels stable:

1.Eat often. The most important thing you can do to keep your blood sugar levels stable is to eat several times throughout the day. It is best to eat about six small meals over the course of a day instead of a few bigger meals. This will also keep you from ever feeling very hungry which means you won't over eat.

2.Eat more fibre. Eating sufficient amounts of fibre through the day will regulate your blood sugar levels, keeping you feeling full for longer as well as giving you energy. Although the majority of people get way less you should be getting about 30 g of it per day. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains, legumes, beans, and oatmeal. Fibre supplements are also a great option if you have a hard time getting your daily amount.

3.Keep your carbohydrates in check. We do need carbs, but we need the right kinds of carbs. If you get too many carbohydrates into your body too quickly-either by eating carbohydrates from processed foods or just eating too much- you will end up with too much glucose in your blood stream which causes your blood sugar levels to spike. They key is eating portion control sizes of nutritious foods such as whole grains, fruits, and veggies. for SDII users, please take note that maximum carbs intake per day is 35 grams.

It is a scientific fact that our blood sugar levels dictates so much of our physical functions as well as how we feel. Your brain can only burn glucose (blood sugar) and it cannot store it. This means that your brain which is the central part of all functioning, is completely controlled by your blood sugar levels all the time.

How you feel and how well your body is functioning at any given moment is completely influenced by our diet.

source : http://astronutrition.com/blog/3_ways_stabilize_blood_sugar_0

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