Digestion is one of the most overlooked aspects of health. Interestingly, digestive health is only given attention when problems such as irregularity or Irritable Bowel Syndrome are experienced. This is unfortunate because how our body processes what enters into it affects our entire well-being. Healthy digestion is essential, it enables us to make efficient use of the nutrients that we consume and prevents us from experiencing the discomforts caused by gas and bloating, constipation and nausea.
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A fat's constituent fatty acids may also differ in the number of hydrogen atoms that are bonded to the chain of carbon atoms. Each carbon atom is typically bonded to two hydrogen atoms. When a fatty acid has this typical arrangement, it is called "saturated", because the carbon atoms are saturated with hydrogen; meaning they are bonded to as many hydrogens as possible. In other fats, a carbon atom may instead bond to only one other hydrogen atom, and have a double bond to a neighboring carbon atom. This results in an "unsaturated" fatty acid. More specifically, it would be a "monounsaturated" fatty acid, whereas, a "polyunsaturated" fatty acid would be a fatty acid with more than one double bond. Saturated and unsaturated fats differ in their energy content and melting point. Since an unsaturated fat contains fewer carbon-hydrogen bonds than a saturated fat with the same number of carbon atoms, unsaturated fats will yield slightly less energy during metabolism than saturated fats with the same number of carbon atoms. Saturated fats can stack themselves in a closely packed arrangement, so they can freeze easily and are typically solid at room temperature. But the rigid double bond in an unsaturated fat fundamentally changes the chemistry of the fat. There are two ways the double bond may be arranged: the isomer with both parts of the chain on the same side of the double bond (the cis-isomer), or the isomer with the parts of the chain on opposite sides of the double bond (the trans-isomer). Most trans-isomer fats (commonly called trans fats) are commercially produced rather than naturally occurring. The cis-isomer introduces a kink into the molecule that prevents the fats from stacking efficiently as in the case of fats with saturated chains. This decreases intermolecular forces between the fat molecules, making it more difficult for unsaturated cis-fats to freeze; they are typically liquid at room temperature. Trans fats may still stack like saturated fats, and are not as susceptible to metabolization as other fats. Trans fats and saturated fats significantly increase the risk of coronary heart disease.The properties of any specific fat molecule depend on the particular fatty acids that constitute it. Different fatty acids are comprised of different numbers of carbon and hydrogen atoms. The carbon atoms, each bonded to two neighboring carbon atoms, form a zigzagging chain; the more carbon atoms there are in any fatty acid, the longer its chain will be. Fatty acids with long chains are more susceptible to intermolecular forces of attraction (in this case, van der Waals forces), raising its melting point. Long chains also yield more energy per molecule when metabolized.The properties of any specific fat molecule depend on the particular fatty acids that constitute it. Different fatty acids are comprised of different numbers of carbon and hydrogen atoms. The carbon atoms, each bonded to two neighboring carbon atoms, form a zigzagging chain; the more carbon atoms there are in any fatty acid, the longer its chain will be. Fatty acids with long chains are more susceptible to intermolecular forces of attraction (in this case, van der Waals forces), raising its melting point. Long chains also yield more energy per molecule when metabolized.According to most weight loss experts, you can do all the exercises you want and you will still not be able to get rid of that stubborn belly and rear-end fat. Then it dawned on me: That is why all the diets I’ve tried in the past didn’t work! I would follow the diet exactly and exercise regularly. But I just couldn’t lose the weight.
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The Atkins Diet is the grand daddy of the quick weight loss diets. It's based on severely limiting carbohydrates. Carbs are processed by the body to become sugar or glucose. Glucose is used by the body for energy. If the carbs consumed for the day aren't enough, the body transforms the fat it has stored back into glucose for energy. Carbs also cause the blood sugar to spike which signals the body to produce insulin to remove the sugar from the bloodstream. This causes the blood sugar to drop which results in a craving for more carbs to raise it back up. That's the basis of the Atkin's Diet. Severely limit carbohydrates in the daily diet and the body has to fall back on its fat storage for energy.
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There are so many weight loss programs out there that it becomes very difficult to work out which one will work best. The problem is that people have tired so many different weight loss programs without success that they lose all hope. One thing that will never change is that people will lose weight when they burn more calories then they consume. A successful plan is simply one that you can stick to you will enable you to do this.
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In my previous article we discussed your weight goal and how to find it. We also touched on the need for diet and exercise combined to lose weight. In this article we will discuss crash dieting and why it may actually cause you to gain weight in the long run.
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An essay on the topic of weight regain used an example of a patient; who after undergoing gastric bypass regained 80% of the weight she had lost. Keeping in mind that such a surgical intervention leads to weight loss as much as 60% of your initial body weight, this is some serious weight regain.
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This is not a joke, a piece of equipment, nor a magic diet… the powerful combination that is spoken of is simply diet and weight training.
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Now more than ever is the best time to attend to our weight management goals. We are living in the modern times where our working schedules and other preoccupations are taking most of our time. This leaves us with no choice but to grow fatter and fatter due to our lack of physical exercise routines and bad eating habits.
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Gwen Stefani calls her weight struggle 'a nightmare'. She has revealed that she's being dieting since she was in grade 6 and admits that it is all in the name of vanity.
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Millions of people are trying to lose weight. However, not everyone who tries to go down at least one size become successful with it. There are many effective forms in which one can try to get a slimmer figure.
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