Olive Oil for Obesity, Weight Loss | How to Prevent Obesity
Olive Oil for Obesity Control:
The pharmacologists from the University of California have conducted a research, that has demonstrated that the fat found in olive oil stimulates the production of a particular compound in the upper part of the small intestine that curbs hunger pangs.
The compound is OEA, oleoylethanololamide. It regulates hunger, reduces appetite, and manages body weight.
It also helps lower the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
Oleic acid found in olive oil, (and also in nuts and avocados), gets transformed to OEA, in the small intestine.
OEA, then gets to the nerve endings that carry the hunger-curbing signal to the brain.
The study was conducted by Daniele Piomelli and his colleagues and it was published in the journal Cell Metabolism.
Tips for Weight Loss:
- Decrease your meal size and increase the number of meals per day.
- This boosts your metabolism, improves digestion, and checks the tendency for fat deposition around the belly. Consume 5-6 small meals every day.
How to Control Obesity:
- Consuming honey first thing in the morning is good to fight those bulges. It is lower on the glycemic index; but along side, right eating, a workout schedule, and a healthy lifestyle are important aspects of a weight loss program.
- Fitting in time for exercise in your busy schedule may not be possible. But make an effort. Begin by working out on weekends, and then gradually build up on the frequency and duration.
- Don’t bother about counting calories. Instead add up your nutrients, and see whether you’re eating a balanced meal. Home-cooked meals are almost always wholesome. Hurl out – refined foods, white flour, white sugar, aerated beverages, trans fats, and excessive saturated fats from your diet.
- Be very particular about what you eat in the evenings. Never overeat. And always eat 2 hours before bedtime.
- Our state of mind plays a critical role in determining how we look. So never be harsh with yourself. Stress and emotional disturbances also affect our weight. A calm and tranquil mind aids in optimum digestion of food and helps in weight management.
How to Stop Craving:
- Walk to crush a craving for chocolates. A study has revealed that exercising curbs cravings. A test was done comparing the cravings in a group of individuals who walked (or exercised regularly) and another group which comprised of couch-potatoes. The chocoholics experienced a major drop in the chocolate cravings after only 15 minutes of walking. The trick is to keep your pace moderately brisk and you can stifle the craving in next to no time. By then, your thoughts will have moved on.
- Emotion control will help take better control of your cravings. You eat to fight anger, vexation, depression, and anguish. So take charge of your emotions, and channelize negative energy effectively.
- Science has proved that occasionally, man confuses appetite with thirst. So next time, an irresistible craving comes on, drink a glass of water.
Most importantly, always remember that, weight loss and subsequent weight management comprises of several components. A successful programme should be consistent and ought to include – a positive mental attitude, a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, regular eating habits, and an exercise regimen.
November 6, 2009 | Filed Under
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Make you daily menu include fresh salads, fresh fruits boiled vegetables and whole grains. It helps to fight obesity.
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