New and Exciting Engine 2 Diet
Another popular method for losing weight and going on a diet is following the Engine 2 diet. In the Engine 2 diet plan you can lose weight and reduce cholesterol within a span of just around 28 days, as mentioned by the author of the book Engine 2 Diet, Rip Esselstyn. Under the Engine 2 diet plant you have to only follow the preplanned meals which are made from the ingredients mentioned in the diet plan. The meals are easy to make and can be prepared quickly. The ingredients for making the Engine 2 Diet food are available only in stores providing natural foods. If you strictly follow the planned Engine 2 diet and the exercise regime described in the Engine 2 diet plan you can easily lose weight within 28 days flat. It is always advisable to take the help of friends and others who have followed this plan and also those who wish to follow the Engine 2 diet plan.
Whole grains, nuts and seeds, vegetables and fruits, all are sources of low-fat protein and are the main ingredients to be consumed while following the Engine 2 diet. The author himself agrees that it is very difficult to follow this diet. You are used to the regular diet of eating so many different varieties which you have followed for so many years, which makes following the Engine 2 diet a bit difficult. To make the diet more interesting chicken and fish have also been included which can be eaten in the initial stages of the plan. Whole grain crackers and whole grain pastas, as also tofu, soy yoghurt and vegetable burgers are allowed. In this diet every 1000 calories you consume will have just less than 2.5 grams fat content. You are not allowed to add oil while making these foods. Sugar used will also have to be the natural sweetener only.
The quantity of salt consumed in the Engine 2 diet foods is very less. Much of the proteins required are taken from the plants in the Engine 2 diet. Actually most people are of the understanding that proteins are obtained only in foods such as eggs, meat and various other dairy products. But the Engine 2 diet plan proves that the proteins obtained from the plants are equally beneficial to the body and are easy to digest. Proteins contain around twenty amino acids out of which only eight of these amino acids can be absorbed by our body system. So not only the non vegetarian foods but even plants can give us the required amino acids. The Engine 2 diet has proved it effectively in its diet plan. Our body can absorb on a daily basis at least 70 percent calories from the carbohydrates, which provide enough fuel to our bodies.
The Engine 2 diet lays a lot of emphasis on proteins obtained from the plants. Different quantities of amino acids are available in different plants. The Engine 2 diet selects different vegetable combinations which complement each other so that the right quantity of proteins and amino acids are available to the body. Proteins available from the plants are much safer than proteins obtained from non vegetarian foods. Our whole body requires energy at all times, be it working, exercising, breathing or for that matter even digesting food, all require energy which can be obtained from carbohydrates. After the digestion process sugars available in both the complex as well as simple carbohydrates get converted into glucose.
Carbohydrate remains in the blood as glucose, but in the muscles and liver, the carbohydrate is stored as glycogen. The body knows what it needs. Therefore, any excess carbohydrate is stored as fat. It is the complex carbohydrates that are health-friendly. These are found in vegetables, beans, sweet potatoes, fruits and different whole grain cereal breads. These complex carbohydrates release sugar in a controlled manner into your body's system, thereby allowing the body to make full use of it as a fuel, and you feel energetic throughout the day. Research has proved beyond doubt that plants can give you all the fat you need.
Our body can obtain high and instant energy from simple carbohydrates. But these simple carbohydrates get converted into fat and get stored in our body and make us look fat. Such fats are very dangerous to our health and well being. A number of fruits and vegetables do contain good fats like poly saturated or mono saturated fats. Soybeans contain a great 41% fat content, whereas, vegetables such as spinach contains 11%, bell peppers contain 6%, broccoli 8%, and fruits such as strawberries contain 5% fat content. Good fats are available in fruits and vegetables and these are very good sources of fat for the body.
From various case studies of famous champions and athletes we are able to find that so many of them were on plant diets alone. The hugely competitive Martina Navratilova was on a constant plant based diet during her career. Esselstyn, the author of Engine 2 Diet book has stated various examples in his book. For example Tony Gonzalez won more than a thousand triathlons, by beating breast cancer. Salim Stoudamire, NBA player and Dave Scott have won the very famous Iron man triathlon which was held in Hawaii. So from these studies we can understand that we need not resort to eating only non vegetarian foods to obtain the best nutrients. Plants can also provide the same good nutrients which are released slowly in to our body system. Vegetarian food like the fortified soy milk can give our body a rich supply of essential supplements like Vitamin B12.
Consequently, the energy that plants which are high in fiber and packed with nutrients provide is consistent all through the day, instead of periodically giving you a high. It would be better to substitute fish oil with ground flaxseed, walnuts, soybeans, and green leafy vegetables. These are all rich in omega-3. You could also try omega-3 supplements from plankton. Butter, margarine and sour cream do make food tasty but the inherent danger in eating foods which have these, is something that you will need to seriously think about if you want to enjoy good health.
When we start eating only plant based foods we find it a bit difficult to get used to the tastes as, right from childhood we already have developed tastes. And when we try out something different we may find it a bit difficult to adjust. But once you get to know the benefits of eating plant based diets, you may want to stick on to the plant diet for a long time. These diets can actually make you feel fitter and energetic and then you no longer have to cling on to the non vegetarian diet at all, once you realize the wisdom and happiness in eating a plant based diet. - 17269
Whole grains, nuts and seeds, vegetables and fruits, all are sources of low-fat protein and are the main ingredients to be consumed while following the Engine 2 diet. The author himself agrees that it is very difficult to follow this diet. You are used to the regular diet of eating so many different varieties which you have followed for so many years, which makes following the Engine 2 diet a bit difficult. To make the diet more interesting chicken and fish have also been included which can be eaten in the initial stages of the plan. Whole grain crackers and whole grain pastas, as also tofu, soy yoghurt and vegetable burgers are allowed. In this diet every 1000 calories you consume will have just less than 2.5 grams fat content. You are not allowed to add oil while making these foods. Sugar used will also have to be the natural sweetener only.
The quantity of salt consumed in the Engine 2 diet foods is very less. Much of the proteins required are taken from the plants in the Engine 2 diet. Actually most people are of the understanding that proteins are obtained only in foods such as eggs, meat and various other dairy products. But the Engine 2 diet plan proves that the proteins obtained from the plants are equally beneficial to the body and are easy to digest. Proteins contain around twenty amino acids out of which only eight of these amino acids can be absorbed by our body system. So not only the non vegetarian foods but even plants can give us the required amino acids. The Engine 2 diet has proved it effectively in its diet plan. Our body can absorb on a daily basis at least 70 percent calories from the carbohydrates, which provide enough fuel to our bodies.
The Engine 2 diet lays a lot of emphasis on proteins obtained from the plants. Different quantities of amino acids are available in different plants. The Engine 2 diet selects different vegetable combinations which complement each other so that the right quantity of proteins and amino acids are available to the body. Proteins available from the plants are much safer than proteins obtained from non vegetarian foods. Our whole body requires energy at all times, be it working, exercising, breathing or for that matter even digesting food, all require energy which can be obtained from carbohydrates. After the digestion process sugars available in both the complex as well as simple carbohydrates get converted into glucose.
Carbohydrate remains in the blood as glucose, but in the muscles and liver, the carbohydrate is stored as glycogen. The body knows what it needs. Therefore, any excess carbohydrate is stored as fat. It is the complex carbohydrates that are health-friendly. These are found in vegetables, beans, sweet potatoes, fruits and different whole grain cereal breads. These complex carbohydrates release sugar in a controlled manner into your body's system, thereby allowing the body to make full use of it as a fuel, and you feel energetic throughout the day. Research has proved beyond doubt that plants can give you all the fat you need.
Our body can obtain high and instant energy from simple carbohydrates. But these simple carbohydrates get converted into fat and get stored in our body and make us look fat. Such fats are very dangerous to our health and well being. A number of fruits and vegetables do contain good fats like poly saturated or mono saturated fats. Soybeans contain a great 41% fat content, whereas, vegetables such as spinach contains 11%, bell peppers contain 6%, broccoli 8%, and fruits such as strawberries contain 5% fat content. Good fats are available in fruits and vegetables and these are very good sources of fat for the body.
From various case studies of famous champions and athletes we are able to find that so many of them were on plant diets alone. The hugely competitive Martina Navratilova was on a constant plant based diet during her career. Esselstyn, the author of Engine 2 Diet book has stated various examples in his book. For example Tony Gonzalez won more than a thousand triathlons, by beating breast cancer. Salim Stoudamire, NBA player and Dave Scott have won the very famous Iron man triathlon which was held in Hawaii. So from these studies we can understand that we need not resort to eating only non vegetarian foods to obtain the best nutrients. Plants can also provide the same good nutrients which are released slowly in to our body system. Vegetarian food like the fortified soy milk can give our body a rich supply of essential supplements like Vitamin B12.
Consequently, the energy that plants which are high in fiber and packed with nutrients provide is consistent all through the day, instead of periodically giving you a high. It would be better to substitute fish oil with ground flaxseed, walnuts, soybeans, and green leafy vegetables. These are all rich in omega-3. You could also try omega-3 supplements from plankton. Butter, margarine and sour cream do make food tasty but the inherent danger in eating foods which have these, is something that you will need to seriously think about if you want to enjoy good health.
When we start eating only plant based foods we find it a bit difficult to get used to the tastes as, right from childhood we already have developed tastes. And when we try out something different we may find it a bit difficult to adjust. But once you get to know the benefits of eating plant based diets, you may want to stick on to the plant diet for a long time. These diets can actually make you feel fitter and energetic and then you no longer have to cling on to the non vegetarian diet at all, once you realize the wisdom and happiness in eating a plant based diet. - 17269
About the Author:
The Engine 2 Diet is a new and exciting dieting program. The author, Joshua Anderson, has been experimenting with many diets. After getting very excited about the Engine 2 Diet, he had to tell everyone. Click a link above to find information on the book, and how to get started.
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