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$1,000,000,000 Worth of Research Later: Eating Fat Does *Not* Harm Health
UncategorizedThe last post concluded with Harvard University researcher F.B. Hu informing us that “It is now increasingly recognized that the low-fat campaign has been based on little scientific evidence and may have caused unintended health consequences.” Here’s the supporting data I promised.
There’s no shortage of data. In the Malmö Diet and Cancer Study, 28,098 men and women were split into four groups according to their intake of foods containing fat. After six years of observation, researchers found: “Individuals receiving more than 30% of their total daily energy from fat and more than 10% from saturated fat, did not have increased mortality. Current dietary guidelines concerning fat intake are thus generally not supported by our observational results [data].” Additionally: “With our results added to the pool of evidence from large-scale prospective cohort studies on dietary fat, disease and mortality, traditional dietary guidelines concerning fat intake are thus generally not strongly supported.” And the icing on the cake: “No deteriorating effects of high saturated fat intake were observed for either sex for any cause of death.”
I’ll briefly point out three more studies: the Nurses’ Health Study, the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, and the Nurses’ Health Study 2. Together these studies tracked 300,000 people. None of these studies showed total fat intake increasing the risk of heart disease. The only conclusive finding was that eating more plant fats—such as the fats in flax seeds and nuts—lowers the risk of heart disease. The researchers involved reported:
The government was trying to help with the guidelines, but sadly, it failed. Even worse, it keeps on failing. Scientists know it, and the data show it. In the next few posts we’ll expose why we haven’t been told about it.
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UncategorizedThese simple SANE tips can be integrated into almost every lifestyle, and can be enjoyed by the whole family, even a significant other who is not “on-board” with a new diet. That means you will never have to wonder ever again… “How can I lose that belly fat?”
How to Lose Belly Fat? Lower Your Setpoint Weight!
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Before you plan on losing 50 or 100 pounds, focus on the reality of how fatty tissue functions in the human body. It’s present for a very important purpose.
Fatty tissue nourishes you during periods of food shortages. With this evolutionary purpose in mind, it makes sense that your body holds onto the fat (especially belly fat), as a form of survival. No matter how frustrating it may be!!
In reality,your body has a natural setpoint weight which is the weight that your body will fight to stay at. It’s about a 10 pound range and it’s the exact reason naturally thin people stay thin.
The good news is you can lower your setpoint and enjoy that same naturally low setpoint weight. This is the easiest way to lose belly fat that has been proven by over 1,300 studies.
Losing weight can feel nearly impossible unless you focus on lowering your setpoint weight. Here are a few real-life tips to help lower your set point weight which is the best way to answer the question: how to lose belly fat.
It’s difficult to lose more than your setpoint allows.
Alter Your Diet
If you’re wondering how to lose belly fat, altering your food intake is the most effective solution. Not exercise, and not fad diet pills.
The main parts of your diet should contain nutrient-dense proteins and non-starchy vegetables. In fact, you can eat almost an unlimited volume of these natural, whole food items. Artichokes, bean sprouts and asparagus, red cabbage and broccoli are just a few examples for your meals.
Follow up the protein and vegetables with whole food fats and low-fructose fruits, such as strawberries and papaya. Limit your intake of high-fructose fruits, dairy and sweets.
Drink More Water
It’s a fact that many people eat unhealthy foods and feel “hungry” when they really just need water. The trick with hydrating the body is to do it on a continual basis. Sip water throughout the day. If you wait until you’re thirsty, the body is already dehydrated.
To avoid bathroom breaks at night, however, you should refrain from drinking water about three hours beforehand. Hydrate yourself when you wake up and through the day until about dinner time.
Understand the Nutrient Factor
If you’ve dieted in the past, the concept of cravings isn’t new to you. When you crave something however, that fact more than likely reflects missing nutrients in your diet. Your body responds to the dieting by activating hunger for certain foods that are rich in those missing nutrients.
Eating a larger volume of nutrient-dense proteins, non-starchy vegetables and low-fructose fruits gives you a well-rounded diet, one that is proven to burn more fat because you have lowered your setpoint weight.
Your body shouldn’t crave anything, SANE eating is always about eating so many nutrient dense foods that you are never missing anything! In fact, you’re actually eating more than you did before. (Get the “eat More, lose more” free food list and weight loss plan here)
Get Active
Losing belly fat always involves some form of exercise… but probably not nearly as much as you think. In fact, over-exercise is a surefire way to raise your setpoint weight which leads to unwanted belly fat.
The right way to exercise to lose belly fat is to focus on 20 minutes a week of eccentric exercises. That means focusing on the lowering movement of any exercise. It’s slow and low-impact, so perfect to do at home without any extra equipment.
The best part is that it activates a special calorie hungry muscle called type 2-B. That means your metabolism will get a boost and you will burn more calories even if you are sitting on the couch!
As long as you’re active for up to 20 minutes during each session, these workouts may be repeated only once a week.
Seek Out Interests
An associated “trick” to losing belly fat is simply living life at an active level. Set a goal for everyday movement, such as walking the stairs to your office or exploring a belly-dancing class.
The key factor when you choose a movement, is loving the activity. Yoga, jogging and dancing are all activities that are more like a fun diversion than actual exercises. You don’t realize that you’re burning fat until you look in the mirror.
Prioritize Rest
Sleeping may seem like a lazy man’s sport, but it actually helps you lose belly fat over time. Ideally, sleep about seven hours each night. Don’t sacrifice sleep for extra time at the gym or work either. Regardless of your activity level, sleep will always be the most important factor in your quest for a leaner appearance and lowering your setpoint weight.
Next Step: How to Lose belly Fat With SANE
Ready to finally break free from the yo-yo dieting and belly fat rollercoaster by balancing your hormones and lowering your body’s setpoint weight?
Want to know the exact foods and serving sizes that are scientifically proven by over 1,300 peer reviewed research studies to boost metabolism, burn belly fat and enjoy virtually effortless weight loss like a naturally thin person?
Download the free SANE metabolism boosting food list, cheat sheet and “Eat More, Burn More” weight loss program by clicking here.
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