WHY CALORIE COUNTING DOESN'T WORK - NOT ALL CALORIES ARE CREATED EQUAL.

Healthy Eating
from Marissa Liana
 Certified Nutritional Practitioner/Health Coach
WHY CALORIE COUNTING DOESN'T WORK - NOT ALL CALORIES ARE
CREATED EQUAL.
Are you counting calories but still not losing weight? It’s important to know that not all calories are created equal. Here’s why????
1 Nutrient density is not the same as calorie density. Nutrient density refers to the proportions of nutrients, specifically the vitamins and minerals that are contained in a food. Vitamins and minerals are considered essential nutrients because they are required to perform hundreds of roles in the body that keep us alive and healthy. They help strengthen our bones, boost our immune system, convert food into energy, repair muscle tissue, and increase rates of detoxification.
Too many people are eating calorie dense foods that lack nutrient density, which therefore sets their body systems up for failure. It is 100% possible to be over-fed and under-nourished.
2 Hormonal response of food. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins all generate different hormonal responses in the body. Carbs increase insulin, the hormone responsible for fat storage. Proteins increase glucagon, which helps to burn/break down stored fuel sources including fat stores. Fats do not increase insulin, help to keep us full and cholesterol is actually needed for proper sex hormone balance (like estrogen and testosterone). The way food affects your hormones has a huge impact on your body composition and the way you look.
3 Food impacts your gut’s microbiome. In order to manage your weight, hunger and body composition, you must keep your healthy gut bacteria flourishing. Those who struggle with obesity actually have different microflora (good bacteria/probiotics) in their G.I tracts than those who are comparatively lean! Gut bacteria play a large role in extracting energy and nutrients from food. If your gut flora is compromised (from a diet high in refined carbs and processed food, diet low in fiber, diet lacking in raw, fermented foods) you are not probably utilizing your food for fuel and can carry excess weight. .
If you’re ready to start a meal plan that balances your gut, hormones and replenishes your nutrients, visit www.marissaliana.com or email me at marissalianacnp@gmail.com to set up a consult now.
                                             Until next time, stay well! Marissa