The Ingredients Put in Food that Make You Fat

I explained the motivation of corporations for putting these ingredients in food. Now let's further explore just what these food ingredients do...

1. High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): This is one of the worst. I mean have you seen the commercials that claim "HFCS is fine in moderation?" Are they serious? The way that this additive works is that it prevents leptin (the body's natural trigger that regulates food intake) from signaling the body that it's had enough to eat. Unlike sucrose, which triggers leptin to respond, HFCS doesn't act as a trigger because the body doesn't recognize it. Instead, HFCS shuts off your hunger mechanism, makes you eat without feeling full, drives your insulin levels up and consequently turns the food into fat storage. Not sure about you but under these facts I conclude that it is NOT okay to consume HFCS in moderation and that it MAKES YOU FAT!

2. Monosodium Glutamate (aka MSG, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, hydrolyzed plant extract, plant protein extract, sodium caseinate, yeast extract, texturized protein, autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed oat flour, natural flavorings, calcium caseinate and too many more): Like the others on the list, MSG is one of the most addictive of the commonly used additives so it makes you want more and more. It is also called an excitotoxin which excites your brain cells to the extent that it makes them explode and die. So basically, it makes you fat AND kills your brain cells!!

3. Olestra: this one was created by Proctor & Gamble who initially promoted it as a "fake fat" or rather a "fat substitute" that you could consume to lose weight. It is a synthetic fat that is not absorbed as it passes through the digestive system, so it has no calories. Procter & Gamble suggests that replacing regular fat with olestra will help people lose weight and lower their risk of heart disease. However, the untold side of this pitch is that olestra has been found to cause severe gastrointestinal and digestive issues because it is indigestible and inhibits the body's ability to absorb fat-soluble carotenoids (which are nutrients found in fruits and vegetables such as alpha and beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and canthaxanthin). For this reason, products made with olestra should not be called "fat free," because they contain substantial amounts of indigestible fat. This "fake fat" ingredient can typically be found in junk food snacks like chips. Suffice it to say that because olestra is indigestible you can really pack on the pounds with this one.

4. Artificial Sweeteners (aka aspartame, sucralose, saccharin): this additive can be found in Splenda, Nutra-Sweet, Equal, SweetNLow, Sorbitol, Maltodextrin, Dextrose and Acefulsame, baked good, chewing gum, diet sodas, gelatin desserts and many of the foods labeled "fat-free," "lite," "no-fat," "no calories," "sugar-free," "reduced fat," you get the idea. Like the others listed, artificial sweeteners also bypass your hunger mechanism, causing you to crave more food.

5. Trans Fat (aka hydrogenated oil, vegetable oil, partially hydrogenated soy bean oil): trans fat is known to increase the "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and reduce the "good" cholesterol (HDL). Moreover, it clogs your arteries and has been linked to Type 2 Diabetes. The molecular structure of this fat has been chemically altered, making it synthetic. Like the others, since it is synthetic the body doesn't know what to do with it and turns it into fat storage.

By Amirah Bellamy

Fat Burning Foods

Berries

If you want to keep your hunger in check throughout the day and to stay away from your fridge, then you need to ensure that you have a good volume of fiber in your diet. Fiber ensures that you will feel full and satisfied and also ensures your food will move through your body, preventing excessive fat absorption. A great source of fiber comes from berries. In particular, raspberries are the best berries to include in your diet, followed closely by blackberries and blueberries. Nuts are another good way to ensure a high fiber mix. While they may scare many do to their high fat content, studies have shown that this higher fat content is countered by the high fiber component.

Breakfast Cereal

Choose fiber rich, low fat cereals. Again, the fiber will help fill you up and - so long as your opt for healthy cereals -they will provide much fewer calories than other breakfast alternatives (think bacon and eggs or pastries). One particular study investigating the effects of cereal on weight loss revealed that women who ate cereal were 30% less likely to be overweight, as compared to those that ate other breakfast foods.

Tea

Would you believe it -Tea is helpful for weight loss? For those of you that like the odd cuppa - then you are probably pretty happy about this. It is the catechins in tea that stimulate your body to use its existing fat for energy. One or more cups of tea per week for 6 months or more has been linked to lower body fat. Green tea in particular has been proven to assist in weight loss.

Calcium

A good source of calcium in your diet will assist in losing weight. Natural calcium in dairy foods is more effective than just a calcium supplement. Foods such as yoghurt or even broccoli will provide a good supply of calcium to help you lose weight.

Hot Peppers

Do you eat capsaicin's? Well. You will be pleased to know that the capcaicins in hot peppers will boost your metabolism and stimulate your fat burning potential as well as decreasing your cholesterol - rendering it a fantastically valuable fat burning food!

By Aaron D Stone

Binge Eating Causes - The Top 9 Binge Eating Causes

This article is for anyone curious and or confused about them consuming these large meals!

Top 9 Causes To Over Eating Disorder

1. Giving In To Foods That Taste Great - Man sometimes it's good and you can't let go. But keep in mind we eat for energy and I think that's what's forgotten.

2. Shame - Whatever it is you can overcome it. Regain your confidence and step back out in full faith!

3. Poor Social Life - You know for most emotional eaters, a poor social life occurs because they hide from it, not because lack of acceptance!

4. Lack Of Progress - Remember desires become reality when you go out and prove your worthy of them everyday! You never know you could be quitting on the day it all comes together!

5. The Uncontrollable Mind - A lot of people think they think but instead their mind is just busy, moving with the world. Stop and think.

6. Artificial Sweeteners - Some sweeteners increase sugar levels which can cause you to feel worst!

7. Temporary Comfort - When you overeat you are feel just for that time your eating. But next time before you do think about how you'll fell after.

8. It's Easy - To succeed is hard but to eat yourself till you fall asleep is effortlessly.

9. The Spike - Large amounts of food will cause your insulin to spike in which you'll grow tired and in slump.

'My point is that with all of these reasons to binge their are none that oversees your happiness and control over your life! STOP BINGE EATING!"

By Mason JMC Rudolph

The Surest 3 Ways to Stop Late Night Binge Eating

You've made it all day eating right but as soon as night time hits you become a big time eater. I've been there, which is why I'm giving you the surest 3 ways to stop late night binge eating.

This eating disorder also known as "night eating syndrome" is hard to crack especially if you've fell pray to it for a long time. Some of the reasons for it is the types of foods we eat, our social life, and mindset!

Why do you need to know this?

Because each treatment weighs on the causes....

The Foods You Eat

The first cause of night eating is the food. Usually their rich in artificial ingredients that spike your insulin. Causing your sugar levels to drop and your body asking for more. Keeping those levels high! Replace those foods with more nutrient dense foods. "I'm not saying diet. But what I am saying is, if you replace "Pizza Hut" with homemade pizza you'll take in less calories, eat less of it, and benefit more because of the amount of nutrients in it.

Lack Of Progress

Shame, poor social acceptance, and lack of progress puts you in a state of depression. And it's easier to cope with pressure with food then GENUINE POSITIVE ACTION. But I challenge you the next time your feeling this way you choose a different alternative than food.

Mindset

Most people think their thinking but their mind is just busy! So stop and collect your thoughts and ask yourself do you need to overeat this late at night!

By Mason JMC Rudolph

How Can I Lose Weight Fast? Read on For the Answer You'd Never Expect

Everyone wants to know the answer to this question: how can I lose weight fast? Well, the way to lose weight fast is changing your lifestyle. It isn't an overnight thing - you won't magically wake up one day and be healthy and slim. But once you get into the process, you will realize how great being healthy really is.

So, let's get started.

Eat Good Carbs

A lot of diet plans advocate the elimination of all carbs. That means removing fruits, beans, and vegetables. Does that sound like a good diet to you?

You need a healthy dose of good carbohydrates for your body to have energy and work properly. That includes foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, rice, sweet potatoes, breads made from sprouted grains... the list can go on and on.

Adding in these foods will help you feel fuller at meal times and can provide you with the necessary fiber you need to keep your system clean. The right carbs can do wonders for your body.

Add in a Variety of Foods

While you don't have to cut out carbohydrates from your diet, you can't forget to eat the other good foods that are also necessary for good health. Grass fed meats, raw milk, fish, eggs, good fats... all those foods are important to keeping your system healthy and strong.

Yes, fat is good for you, but only the right types of fats. Nuts, some fish, and meat all contain the types of fats you should be eating. Unrefined coconut oil and olive oil are also excellent sources of good fat. You can even have butter.

Now, this doesn't mean you can go overboard; you need to eat the correct portions of the right types of fats to facilitate your weight loss. When you eat the right amount of carbs, fats, and other foods for your metabolic type, you will maximize your weight loss. So go ahead and enjoy!

Get Rid of Bad Carbs and Other Bad Foods

One of the main foods you should try to avoid is the wrong kinds of carbs. These include foods that contain refined sugar and wheat products. Wheat breads - even whole wheat - pastas and baked goods are all on this list. These kinds of carbs wreak havoc on your blood sugar levels and can lead to your body storing excess fat. That is counterproductive to what you are trying to achieve.

Another food to avoid is anything with hydrogenated fats in it... margarine, shortening... items like that. Be careful; these fats can show up in some strange places. Read the ingredients list on your food to make sure you are not ingesting this dangerous material.

While you are looking at the ingredients list, keep an eye out for high fructose corn syrup and any other chemical additives. These foods also contribute to an unhealthy lifestyle and may inhibit your weight loss.

The next time you think to yourself, " How can I lose weight fast?" remember these three tips: eat good carbs as well as a variety of foods matched to your body type and stay away from the bad list. Following these tips will help you reach your personal goals and attain the body you are trying to achieve.

By Isabel De Los Rios