Why calorie model is faulty!!
An apple 116 calories , cola 200 millilitres 86 calories
Which one make you fatter? Answer is cola even through it has less number of calories
Regular 200 millilitres 86 calories , diet cola 200 millilitres 0 calories, which one makes you fatter? Answer diet cola , seems surprising, we have always been taught calories are the biggest mantra for weight loss ,so all of us started counting calories like maniac, research shows that calories didn't play such a big role in weight loss.
In fact eating less food and starving is not sustainable for a long term, over 95% of people who follow the method of eat less fails but there is hope we can actually eat more to lose weight and it's actually hormones in your body which determine your weight.
There are two harmones fat burning and fat storing, fat burning will burn your fat and convert to energy on the other hand fat storing will store fat in your body
Why calories model is faulty:-
1. All calories are not equal - 100 calories of cola will make you fat as it releasing fat storing Harmones whereas 100 calories of apple will make you slim by releasing fat burning harmones. If calories where important then diet cola and artificial sweeteners would be perfect for weight loss but that's not the case research shows(click here) diet cola increase your chances of gaining weight by 50%
2. Calories counting does not consider stress or sleep
3. Calorie model doesn't consider timing , once should always eat heavy breakfast and light dinner.
Let's understand how exactly harmones affect our body weigh, some hormones help burning fat while other help in storing fat
- Leptin (satiety harmone)
- Gherlin (hunger harmone)
- Adiponectin
- Glucagon
- Cck(cholecystokinin)
- Epinephrine
- Gh (growth harmone)
We are going to discuss only the importance harmone which plays a part in fat burning.
Leptin:-
Leptin is a type of hormone called an adipokine that is released exclusively from fat cells. Leptin interacts with your brain to get your body to eat less and burn more calories. The more body fat you have, the more leptin your fat cells will release. However, too much body fat leads to too much leptin being released—a condition called leptin resistance. When this occurs, your brain becomes numb to leptin’s signal.
To maximize leptin sensitivity, get adequate sleep and pack your diet full of antioxidant-rich berries and green and red vegetables. Losing weight also enhances leptin sensitivity and gives you some momentum, as the more weight you lose, the more effective leptin will become in your body.
Gherlin:-
Gherlin has numerous functions. It is termed the ‘hunger hormone’ because it stimulates appetite, increases food intake and promotes fat storage. When administered to humans, ghrelin increases food intake by up to 30%; it circulates in the bloodstream and acts at the hypothalamus, an area of the brain crucial in the control of appetite.
Gherlin regulation and control:-
Ghrelin levels are primarily regulated by food intake. Levels of ghrelin in the blood rise just before eating and when fasting, with the timing of these rises being affected by our normal meal routine. Hence, ghrelin is thought to play a role in mealtime ‘hunger pangs’ and the need to begin meals. Levels of ghrelin increase when fasting (in line with increased hunger) and are lower in individuals with a higher body weight compared with lean individuals, which suggests ghrelin could be involved in the long-term regulation of body weight.
Eating reduces concentrations of ghrelin. Different nutrients slow down ghrelin release to varying degrees; carbohydrates and proteins restrict the production and release of ghrelin to a greater extent than fats.
Fat storing harmones:-
- Cortisol (stress harmone)
- Insulin
Cortisol (stress harmones):-
There is much truth behind the phrase "stress eating." Stress, the hormones it unleashes, and the effects of high-fat, sugary "comfort foods" push people toward overeating. Researchers have linked weight gain to stress, and according to an American Psychological Association survey, about one-fourth of Americans rate their stress level as 8 or more on a 10-point scale.
Effect on fat storing:-
In the short term, stress can shut down appetite. The nervous system sends messages to the adrenal glands atop the kidneys to pump out the hormone epinephrine (also known as adrenaline). Epinephrine helps trigger the body's fight-or-flight response, a revved-up physiological state that temporarily puts eating on hold. But if stress persists, it's a different story. The adrenal glands release another hormone called cortisol, and cortisol increases appetite and may also ramp up motivation in general, including the motivation to eat. Once a stressful episode is over, cortisol levels should fall, but if the stress doesn't go away — or if a person's stress response gets stuck in the "on" position — cortisol may stay elevated.
Insulin :-
Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells of your pancreas. It's secreted in small amounts throughout the day and in larger amounts after meals. Insulin allows your cells to take in blood sugar for energy or storage, depending on what is needed at the time. Insulin is also the main fat storage hormone in the body. It tells fat cells to store fat, and prevents stored fat from being broken down. When cells are insulin resistant (very common), both blood sugar and insulin levels go up significantly. Chronically elevated insulin levels (termed hyperinsulinemia) can lead to many health problems, including obesity and metabolic syndrome. Overeating -- especially sugar, refined carbohydrates, and fast food -- drives insulin resistance and increases insulin levels.
So harmones determine your body weight not the calories we are eating, don't miss your favourite dessert, think wisely and decide.
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