Maximized Health “tip of the week”

FOUR FOODS THAT CAN HELP YOU FIGHT FAT

1) OATMEAL
A 2006 study revealed that the fiber in this rolled grain decreases your appetite.

2) NUTS
Researchers at Penn State University found that adding a small serving of nuts to your diet will help to maintain your weight. The fiber and good fats in nuts make you feel full longer.

3) VEGETABLE JUICE
Scientists at Pennsylvania State University believe that drinking a glass of vegetable juice before your meals may cause you to reduce your intake by as much as 135 fewer calories.

4) GREEN TEA
According to clinical studies, the compounds in green tea may help boost your body’s metabolism and fat burning abilities.


Now, don’t run out and buy canned vegetable juice that contains so much sugar that you will be busting at the seams. Also, don’t try and drink yourself thin with a dozen cups of green tea everyday. The tried and true method of increasing lean muscle mass while reducing body fat still remains to be a matter of good nutrition and exercise.

For some time now, we have known that one measurement of health is the ratio of lean muscle to body fat. For this reason, our bodies were designed to be exercised and strengthened for our entire lives – not just the first 20 or 30 years. On the same note, our bodies were designed to be fed high quality nutrients in a manner that promotes muscle maintenance and normal metabolism of fat.

Right now, we are working on creating several different Health & Fitness Programs that will assist you in setting and achieving goals related to diet and exercise. We will be launching these Health Programs within the year and they will be available to you as a member of Maximized Health. So, keep your eyes pealed for these new seminars and events.

Until then, one more tip for improving your health…

MORNING EXERCISE FUELS THE FAT BURNING PROCESS

If you would like to get in “better shape” than you are now, try starting your day with exercise. Research shows that exercising in the morning before you eat is one aggressive method of attacking fat. Without food, or dietary fuel in the system, the body will better utilize fat stores in the energy production process. This may be difficult for some, but if you want results… then difficult is what you must endure.


* Consult with your doctor prior to strenuous alteration of diet and exercise regimes, especially if you suffer from cardiovascular or blood sugar issues.