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Workable Diets

Many people are in search for workable and balanced diets that help them lose weight. Surprising for many, there are only few basic rules and characteristics of a healthy diet. The workable diet consists of diverse and healthy foods combined with increased physical activity. Being on a good diet doesn't mean you cannot eat your favorite ice-cream or cake. It only means you have to take more care about balancing between healthy and unhealthy food.

  1. Nutrients

    • A workable diet has to contain all nutrients in proper proportions. Carbohydrates are the most valuable source of energy. The food that contains carbohydrates are potatoes, noodles, bread, rice and cereals. Many think that by avoiding fats they will lose weight. If you take in too many carbohydrate and proteins, the body creates fat from them. Vitamins and mineral salts are required in small quantities, but are still needed for a healthy and workable diet. One way to have a balanced diet is to consume at least 50 percent of fruits and vegetables of your entire diet.

    Frequent Meals

    • The human body is not accustomed to big meals. Infrequent and large meals force the body to store fats. Most people cannot eat three or less times per day without feeling and ignoring hunger. Because of this, the body prepares itself to store as much fat as possible to "survive" periods of hunger. To make a diet that works for you, split big meals into more smaller and frequent meals. This way, you don't have to give up your favorite foods, and still see the results.

    Rotational Diet

    • One of the most important elements of a workable diet is rotation. It is important to change the input of calories frequently to prevent body from adapting to a diet. If you follow a constant diet -- for example, a low-calorie diet -- the body adapts to the diet, which reduces the weight-loss effect. Diets that last several weeks or even months are not always the most effective. A balanced diet should have small breaks that allow the body to rest and recover from the stress of dieting.

    Commitment

    • Regardless of the diet you choose, it requires commitment to show results. All diets have their do's and don'ts. If your diet prohibits eating after 6 p.m., don't eat after that time. If you don't stick to the plan, the diet is not effective. It often happens that people gain weight during diets, because they don't follow the specific diet rules. The full commitment means you do some kind of physical activity. It doesn't have to be a gym activity, as long as it is physical.

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