Having Difficulty with Portion Control? Switch to a Raw Diet and Lose Weight
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by: Alistair Bedingford
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Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 Time: 7:18 AM
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Many people know they are eating too much and still have a difficult time controlling their intake. People who consume mainly raw diets however, see massive weight loss without giving much thought to things like portion control. Why is this? One of the reasons is that people on a raw diet rarely over eat. This article will discuss the reasons why.
It Takes More Time to Eat Raw Food
One major rule in weight loss is to slow down. In the fast passed world in which we live this can be a tall order. Generally, the more processed a food is the quicker it can be consumed. Raw food has very little (if any) processing. This means that you have to slow down and chew your food. The very fact that you spend longer at the table means that you give your body the time to feel the food so it can tell you it's had enough.
Raw Food Has a Lower Calorie Ratio
Raw foods have much more fiber and water than cooked foods because the cooking process can break down the fiber and remove the moisture. Hence raw food has a lower calorie ratio than cooked food meaning that you will feel full before you have had the chance to eat too many calories.
Many highly processed foods also have a very low nutrient to calorie ratio. This might result in the body trying to get its required nutrients by needing more food and more food means more unnecessary calories.
Processed Foods Do Not Communicate as Well with Your Body
Processed foods are designed to be laden with the basic flavors that the human body finds irresistible. We are genetically wired to crave fats, sugars and salts. When you consume such food your body is bombarded by these tastes making you want to eat more and overpowering signals that tell you that you are full.
There are many reasons why going raw significantly reduces overeating. It takes longer to eat, it has fewer calories and more nutrients and it communicates better with your body. All these factors allow you to eat food and naturally know when it's time to stop without feeling stuffed.
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