Metabolism Foods - Not That Low-Carb Diet!

I know, I know…We’ve all heard the mantra “low-carb diet,” and perhaps some among us have even tried doing it. And it is undeniable that a lot of the high carbohydrate foods we eat are not good as high metabolism foods, but we do need carbohydrates. They provide our bodies with energy. In other words, you should never totally eliminate carbohydrates from your diet. Why? Simple:

If you follow a low-carb diet for a long time, you run the risk of creating health problems. If you DO put yourself on a low carbohydrate diet, make sure it’s only for a short period of time. Some of the health risks you face with long term low-carb dieting are truly frightening.

One of the problems with low carbohydrate diets is that they’re high in animal proteins. (Which is actually the whole point of the diet.) An unfortunate byproduct of digesting large amounts of animal protein is that they tend to build up acids in the blood. Our bodies have to neutralize these acids, and they take calcium from the bones to do so. This can lead to osteoporosis, which is inordinately dangerous for women.

Additionally, there is a higher risk of cancer with these types of diets over the long term. The American Institute for Cancer Research states that low carbohydrate diets that are low in whole grains, fruits and vegetables (all excellent metabolism foods) and at the same time high in animal proteins increase your risk of getting certain types of cancer.

There’s another problem with low carbohydrate diets, which is that they increase the amount of fats we eat. In fact, studies have shown that countries that consume vast amounts of fats also have the highest rates of breast cancer. Therefore, particularly if you are a woman, make sure you get a large amount of high-fiber metabolism foods in your diet to reduce your risk of breast cancer.

It’s even more alarming to see that overly consuming saturated fat can increase the risk factors for raising so-called “bad” or LDL cholesterol, as well as increasing your risk of stroke and heart disease.

In order to lose weight, we need to include carbohydrates, proteins and fats in our diets in moderate and balanced amounts. Our bodies need all three of these building blocks of life, in the right proportions and of the right type. We can choose healthier options from each of these three categories - there are several high metabolism foods in each - but we do need all three building blocks.

If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you need to increase your metabolic rate with the right metabolism foods. You can safely increase your metabolism in several ways which are healthy and are going to keep you in good shape. A good lifestyle change “diet” is never going to leave you hungry or deprive you of enough food.

To learn more about metabolism foods and the best ones for your metabolism - and how you can give it a boost, take a look at my website. While you’re there, why not enroll for a free copy of my “Fast Weight Loss Tips!” mini-course?