Living Right - Losing Weight

People have been eating bread since before the invention of writing.
Bread is appreciated for it’s taste and texture,
And is included in the menu of many people.
We all eat bread. But is it good for our diets?
First, let’s discuss bread calories.

White bread calories count for 100 grams is approximately 220 calories.
This means that a bread slice has about 70 calories.
The same goes for pita bread calories.
White rolls have a bit more with 270 calories for 100 calories.
Now, here is a surprise.
Most of us know that whole wheat bread is better for your diet then white bread.
But a whole wheat bread calories count is100 grams of whole wheat bread has also around 220 calories, just like white bread.

Wait, what? Exactly like white bread?
So what makes whole wheat that much better?
Well, the benefit from whole wheat bread doesn’t come from a lower amount of bread calories, rather, it comes from the other nutrients in it.

Whole wheat bread contains complex carbs, in comparison to white bread that contains simple carbs.
Complex carbs are slower to break down into energy.
Making the 220 bread calories available throughout more time.
This has two advantages:
First, instead of an energy spike that fades quickly and leave you tired,
Complex carbs will supply you with a the same amount of energy spread longer.
When energy is not used properly it turns to fat.
And that is exactly why the whole wheat bread calories count of 220 is much better then white wheat bread.
Second, whole wheat bread will make you feel fuller – making you eat less of it.

But what about other foods that are rich with carbs?
Well white rice, for example, has about 250 calories for 100 grams. That is even a little more then bread.
It’s about the same with potatoes (baked, not fried).
Brown rice, on the other hand, has about 150 calories for 100 grams, so you can see there’s a big difference here.

So you see, bread calories count is pretty average considered to other carb rich food.
But unlike other carb rich foods, people eat bread throughout the day along with other meals.

My advice to you is to eat whole wheat bread, but eat it in moderation.
Keep a check on how much you eat.
Don’t eat bread from the basket in restaurants, don’t add bread to a full meal just because you’re used to it.
It’s ok to eat some when you are hungry (depending on your diet), but make sure to slice it thin!
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David H. Mason

The general discussion regarding carbs is very conflicted,
The case of Bread carbs is no different.
Bread is always a big deal for people on a diet,
Some never eat it, some try to avoid it.
But most people will tell you that bread is bad for your diet.
Though you might think that all bread carbs are to be totally avoided,
It is not necessarily the case.
It is partially true when speaking of white bread.
Whole wheat breads and some kinds of grain bread are different.
You see, the real issue is the kind of carbs that you should keep your distance from,
And these carbs are the simple carbs.
Simple carbs, in comparison to what is called complex carbs, are much lower in nutrients such as fiber.
The problem with white bread carbs is that they are the simple and cheap carbs.
And this is the reason people are so afraid of bread.
White bread is calorie rich, and yet it’s quite hard to eliminate all bread from your diet.
Bread is almost irreplaceable.
Don’t get me wrong, you can go on a diet and decide to never eat bread again.
But my point is that it’s really hard and not really necessary.
In my opinion, carbohydrates are vital for any diet.
Low carb/no carb diets are actually really dangerous.
Carbohydrates are the main glucose supplier for your body,
Cutting your carbohydrates will cause your body to go to “starvation mode”.
It is entering a state called ketosis, and it is very unhealthy.
So if you eat carbohydrates you might as well eat bread carbs.
Just try to make sure you eat foods with complex carbs.
And which food is that?
Whole wheat bread.
This type of carbs is slowly releasing glucose to your blood stream.
As opposed to simple carbs this kind of carbs is very good for you.
Giving a balanced supply of energy to your body is exactly what you need.
Whole wheat bread is also heavier than white bread so it makes you feel fuller.
So not only do you eat a better type of bread carbs,
You also eat fewer calories.
This is win-win situation.
The same goes for many different types of complex carbohydrate breads.
There are a lot f them out there,
All you need to do is go and find them.
Look for the word “whole” or “full” on the label,
The bottom line is don’t let the general “bread carbs are bad” idea make your diet harder.
Just find the right bread with the right bread carbs and you’re good to go.
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I’ve heard the name ketosis diet a lot of times before,
I’m sure some of you have heard of it too.
But do you know exactly what it is?
Do you know its dangers and benefits?
So let me tell you all about it.
Ketosis diet is a diet based on a state of the human body called ketosis.
Ketosis happens when the body is deprived of carbohydrates and starts relying on proteins, fat and muscle for its energy.
In other words a ketosis diet is a low carb/no carb diet.
In this state, the brain is telling your body to reserve glucose for emergencies only.
This is due to the brain understanding it is not getting enough glucose because you don’t eat enough carbs.
So, like every dieting person hopes, the brain starts using fat stores for all immediate energy needs.
Sounds good, doesn’t it?
What I didn’t tell you yet, is that ketosis is treated by a big part of the medical society as a bodily crisis.
So read ahead before you go and start a ketosis diet.
The state of carbohydrate depravation is not only dangerous but is considered a bodily crisis.
This will be enough to make me ban this diet for life.
But if it’s not enough for you, take a look at the side effects.
The basic side effects of a ketosis diet are constant tiredness and general fatigue and similar bodily malfunctions caused by simply not having enough glucose in your body.
But aside of those, it can cause life threatening liver damage and destruction of muscle tissue.
I’m sure you don’t want any of those.
But wait, there’s more.
Considering the effects of a ketosis diet,
You very likely won’t be able to follow even the easiest workout regime.
And as we all know, working out is a vital part of losing weight.
So you are constantly tired, you can’t exercise because you don’t have sufficient energy,
You have a lot of restrictions regarding what you can and can’t eat
And your body uses its fat as a last resort for an energy source.
Ladies and gentleman, this is called starving.
Starving is in many ways a sort of sickness.
This sickness can cause long term damage to your body and can also affect any future dieting efforts.
Please, before you start a new “promising” diet - consider it very carefully.
All and all, ketosis diet is not a very enjoyable process.
You have so many alternatives, so many healthy diets that offer a better lifestyle.
You shouldn’t succumb to a harsh and dangerous ketosis diet.

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David H. Mason

The carbohydrate, one of the most debated things in the world of weight loss,Some say it’s very important, some try to live without it. But what exactly is it?

Carbohydrates are in fact a type of sugar,

It is a vital component of the metabolism process.

The most important thing to know about carbohydrates (aka “carbs”) is the difference between simple and complex carbs.

Simple carbs are found in: white bread, chocolate, candy, cakes, table sugar, and so on.

Complex carbs are found in: oatmeal, whole wheat bread, potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, and so on.

In your average weight loss diet, simple carbs are to be avoided while complex carbs are essential in the right dosage.

The difference in carbs is rooted in the digestion process,

Simple carbs are digested fast while complex carbs are digested slowly.

The reason you should eat only complex carbs (and not a lot of those either) is this:

When the body breaks down carbohydrates as part of the digestion process,

The level of blood sugar is rising,

When the blood sugar is high, the body releases insulin to level the blood sugar index.

When insulin is released, the body does not use fat as a source of energy,

Even worse, the body will store the energy in the form of new fat cells as long as it doesn’t have a better use for it (muscle, providing energy for a workout, etc).

For example, if you eat chocolate your blood sugar is rising,

Your body receives a quick boost of energy it has nothing to do with,

The energy is stored as fat.

On the other hand,

Complex carbs are digested much slower.

This means that the blood sugar will not rise quickly,

Instead, the body will receive energy gradually and will not produce a lot of insulin (aka “insulin spike”).

So, what you should do is eat a complex carb before you do your workout.

The timing is crucial, you do not want to give your body energy that you are not going to use soon.

Leftover energy, as you all know, is stored as fat.

However, do not cut all carbs off your diet,

some people do it thinking it will hasten their diet - but it is very dangerous.

It weakens your immune system and can damage your metabolism.

Carbohydrates are a major source of energy but it doesn’t mean you can just quit eating them.

You must be calculated and eat the right carbs at the right time.

If you really want to lose weight,

You should combine eating complex carbs before long aerobic activities.

This way the body knows it has a reliable energy source and so it allows it self to burn fat.

Hopefully you will take what you just read into your weight loss efforts and increase your diet’s productivity.

Good luck,

David H. Mason