Weight loss with snacking and move hand position while holding the spoon? That just might be joke! Tip that appears before a commercial break in the reality show The Biggest Loser that aired on pay TV may seem not serious. But, not without reason when the great coach-who managed to throw 83 pounds of excess weight David Gurnani, this unique tip to share it to the viewers. Fitness expert dr. Phaidon Toruan healthy helping uncover the facts behind each tip.
Tip 1: Snacking on it! If you're hungry between meals, eat a snack about 20 minutes before lunch or dinner.
Expert says: Why should 20 minutes? This time it takes food to get into the gastrointestinal tract. This method will 'calm' stomach as well put the brakes on the desire to overeat at lunch or dinner. However, must not snack! Choose which is not high in calories, but rich in nutrients and fiber. Snack like a piece of fruit topped with low-calorie yoghurt without flavor (plain) can be delicious and healthy choices. The fiber content in the fruit will make the body feel full, while the yogurt will improve the digestive system.
Tip 2: Before shopping, eat first. In order not to end up spending the hungry eyes and a no-no food in the mall. Hungry eyes can also make you easy to be tempted to eat junk food.
Experts said: So fun shopping, before I know you've spent hours and hours without any food stuffed into the body. Meanwhile, the body continues to burn energy to move. As a result, blood sugar content in the body decreases. At the same time, the brain needs glucose for energy supply.
This makes our body's response to be weak, easy to panic, and difficult to control yourself. Hunger attacks that arise for us to lose rationality in choosing the right foods and healthy. Furthermore unpredictable, we will eat whatever is available in front of us and tend to eat sweets and fatty foods. Your 'hungry eye' condition is also able to 'trap' you to stock high-calorie foods in the refrigerator!
Tip 3: Switch the position of the spoon and fork. Hold the spoon in your left hand and fork in his right hand, or vice versa if you are left-handed.
Expert says: Obviously you need a little time to familiarize yourself with this new way. If you had been accustomed to eat quickly, then this new habit will help you eat more slowly and have full signal at the right time. Remember, the brain takes about 20 minutes to give you full signal.
It's a matter of choice. Go ahead for those who want to try this way. Origin, do not do it at dinner with new boyfriend, future in-laws, or business associates. Actually, the way the mediocre can help. For example, with getting used to chew food properly, which are slowly until soft enough to swallow food. Doctor Irene Berman-Levine from Health and Age Health website says, people who eat fast tend to eat more calories 3-4 times higher than the need, long before it was completely full.
