Dr. Eric Berg offers surprising tips on losing weight, including not worrying about eating fat, and exposing yourself to the cold.
Expert Berg, who specializes in weight loss, revealed 10 “very easy” fat burning tips to help you achieve your weight loss goals.
1. Animal proteins
When it comes to a weight-loss diet, Berg explained that there are some basic pillars to follow. He recommended keeping your carbs low, eating a moderate amount of protein, and surprisingly, not worrying about fat.
“You want to eat a moderate amount of animal protein,” he said. “I would say the size of the palm of your hand if you're female, then twice as much if you're male.”
The metabolic switch that allows you to utilize your fat is regulated by the number of carbohydrates you consume. We must keep the percentage of carbohydrates less than 50 grams. Eat the fats that usually come with protein, and this will create a foundation to be able to eliminate hunger.
2. Choose carbohydrates through vegetables
Choose carbohydrates in the form of leafy greens and salad, as this will boost your fiber intake and "carb counting won't be a problem."
3. Don't eat unless you are hungry
While this may seem pretty obvious, Berg explained that once you reduce your carb intake, your body will benefit from more fat and you won't feel as hungry as before.
4. Exercise instead of snacks
Unfortunately, tip number four isn't about enjoying delicious snacks, it's about getting the most out of exercise throughout the day. "For example, if you do a lot of work on the computer, take hour-long breaks, go for a five-minute walk. Take every opportunity to get more physical activity," Berg said.
5. It is forbidden to eat fast food at home
“It's very important that we don't give in to the temptation or even provide this junk food,” Berg said.
6. Avoid places that might tempt you
It's not enough to avoid fast food when you're at home, you shouldn't give in to temptations when you're out either.
7. Avoid dead food
“It's either canned, cooked or highly refined foods,” Berg said.
8. Cold therapy
Berg explained that your body has to work hard in a cold environment to increase its temperature, which means it will start burning an "enormous amount" of calories.
9. Avoid glyphosate
Aside from “dead foods,” you should also change foods treated with herbicides that contain glyphosate as the active ingredient. “Glyphosate acts as an antibiotic, and it will mess with the microbes in your gut, and that can easily affect inflammation,” Berg said.
Wheat products contain glyphosate as well as inorganic nutrients. So when you buy commercial chicken or beef or things like that, guess what they're being fed: grains.
10. Apple cider vinegar
The expert's final tip is to add apple cider vinegar to your shopping list, because it indirectly helps you lose weight without doing anything.
A hormonal condition affecting women of childbearing age that causes dementia-like symptoms
A new study has found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome may experience cognitive problems later in life.
The researchers found that women who suffer from a hormonal condition may be more likely to suffer from memory and thinking problems in middle age.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is known as a hormonal imbalance that affects women of reproductive age. The syndrome often causes the ovaries to secrete the male hormone, known as androgen, excessively. Many small fluid sacs form on the ovaries. They may fail to produce eggs regularly
This results in irregular menstrual cycles, ovarian cysts, and excess levels of male sex hormones, which can cause abnormal hair growth.
Researchers from California, Michigan, Tennessee and Maryland followed 907 women between the ages of 18 and 30 in a study that lasted for 30 years.
At the end of the 30 years, the participants completed tests measuring memory, verbal abilities, processing speed, and attention. At the time of testing, 66 women had PCOS.
Study author Dr. Heather Huddleston from the University of California, San Francisco, said: “While PCOS has been linked to metabolic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes that can lead to heart problems, little is known about how this condition affects brain health.” She points out "Our findings indicate that those with this condition have lower memory and thinking skills and subtle brain changes in middle age. This can affect a person on many levels, including quality of life, career success and financial security."
The researchers stressed that their findings did not prove that PCOS causes cognitive decline, but rather only showed an association.
A smaller group of 300 women underwent brain scans at ages 25 and 30, and 25 of them had polycystic ovary syndrome. In the scans, the researchers analyzed the composition of white matter pathways in the brain by looking at how water molecules move in brain tissue.
The white matter in the brain is located in deep tissue and contains nerve fibers, which are extensions of nerve cells.
White matter plays a crucial role in helping the body process information. It connects areas of the brain that send and receive signals, affecting the ability to concentrate, learn, solve problems, and stay balanced when walking.
When studying the participants' brain scans, the researchers noticed that the white matter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome was not as healthy as the white matter in women who did not suffer from the hormonal condition, which may indicate early evidence of brain aging.
Dr Huddleston said: “Further research is needed to confirm these findings and determine how this change occurs, including looking at changes women can make to reduce the risk of developing thinking and memory problems. Making changes, such as incorporating more cardiovascular exercise Improved blood circulation and mental health may also lead to improved brain aging in this population.”