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Do not starve while slimming down

Do not starve while slimming down

02/09/2012

For the bikini figure, many resort to a radical diet after the winter months. But starving does not help you lose weight, explains nutritionist Jan Prinzhausen. The expert advises rather to healthy and balanced nutrition.

Jojo effect by starvation
Prinzenhausen explains: „After a few days of starvation, discontent and cravings quickly set in as the body fights against the threat of starvation.“ This can only be prevented with a full stomach. The body must be sufficiently supplied with nutrients. „Food intake and food choices should not be restricted too radically, as fast weight loss leads to the yo-yo effect“, warns the lecturer at the German University for Prevention and Health Management / BSA Academy in Saarbrücken. Furthermore, it is not possible to completely eliminate long-term high-calorie, diet-deficient foods.

Healthy foods should be something more
The basis for slimming consists of a healthy, balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, salads, nuts, low-fat meats, poultry, marine fish and dairy products. Prinzenhausen explains: „That may be more.“ Protein-rich foods would also be able to escape the loss of muscle, which is accompanied by a disturbed fat burning and slowing down the metabolism.

The expert advises two servings of broccoli with two potatoes and fish fillet with lemon juice for lunch. For dessert, he recommends yogurt with pieces of fruit. „Then it may be in the afternoon in addition to an apple and some chocolate or the like.“

Exercise keeps you fit and supports a healthy lifestyle
Basically, a balanced diet should be complemented by a healthy lifestyle. This primarily involves movement. Already the daily walk promotes well-being. Healthy people can also do endurance sports. For people of all ages, training systems such as Tai Chi or Feldenkrais are suitable. Who can do without alcohol and cigarettes, does his body a great favor. Stress and low sleep should also be avoided. (Ag)