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Following this line of thought, biology defines toxicity depending on the quantity we have in our bodies, regardless of what type of substance it is. This means that anything is toxic if in large quantities. Following this conclusion, the ingredients that the detox diets use can be seen as toxins as well. If consumed too much vitamins, proteins, and lots of other compounds found in fruits and legumes, they can become toxic as well. For a more accurate picture, the healthy old broccoli contains sulfur-based chemicals called glucosinolates that can trigger hypothyroidism. However, the same substance protects us from cancerous cells. The same goes for other known ingredients, such as sugar which is an important source of energy, or alcohol that can either trigger health problems or grant you longevity with one glass of wine daily. 4. Are There Studies to Support Detox Diets? The promoters of detox diets do rely most of their knowledge on a series of researches that have targeted the functionality of cleanses.
Two hallmarks of drug addiction also appeared. First, many dopamine receptors -- important players in the brain's reward pathway -- disappeared, possibly signaling that more food was now needed to reach previous levels of satisfaction. Behavior also changed; eating these foods became top priority. The rats continued eating even after a light warned them that they would get shocked if they didn't stop. The behavior parallels both that of compulsive eaters and addicts, said study researcher Paul Kenny of Scripps Research Institute in Florida. "They can't control it even when doctors have warned them, and their relationships suffer, " Kenny told LiveScience. Since rats that ate regular food did not experience such changes, the researchers concluded there is something unique about junk food. "Really try to regulate your access to this type of food, " Kenny advised. "It is not as innocuous as you think. " Structure meal and snack times One of the major mistakes Marissa Lippert, a registered dietician and nutrition counselor in New York City, finds among dieters is that they wait too long between mealtimes.
In one study, men ate one of two breakfasts, each with an equal number of calories, and then ate freely for the rest of the day. The men who had a protein-rich breakfast (scrambled eggs and toast) not only reported feeling less hungry at lunchtime, but also ate about 400 fewer calories over the following 24 hours, when compared with men who had the carb-rich breakfast (a bagel with low-fat cream cheese and low-fat yogurt. ) Protein has long been known as the most satiating food source, although the extra fat in the egg breakfast could have also contributed to the long-lasting satiety. While the study was funded by the Egg Nutrition Center, senior researcher Maria Fernandez of the University of Connecticut said "other types of protein could have the same effect, including tuna, chicken, meat and steak. " One might want to avoid manufactured protein supplements, however. Other studies have also supported the value of hearty, even rich, breakfasts when it comes to healthy eating -- especially if lighter choices are made at later meals.
Toxins are microscopic molecules that react in a harmful way even causing diseases on contact with our body tissues. There is a list of 689 toxic substances that people are more than likely to ingest on a daily basis, starting with the mercury found in fish meat and ending with the compounds created by plastic wrappers. However, scientists don't see these toxins as toxic per se. Here's a fact. Plutonium is a radioactive material that is used in producing nuclear weapons. So, if someone would be asked to swallow plutonium, the answer would more than likely be "No. " The reasons might not even get to the nutritious part, as they would stumble to one decisive factor. Namely, because it is poisonous. Even though this is true, one atom of plutonium will have to effect to our body. This is an overall image that perfectly portraits one of the core fundamentals of toxicology " the dose makes the poison. " So, can we still see things the same? Since the mercury we found in fish is called a toxin, yet we experience no illness after we finish eating white meat, is this substance toxic?
And neglected food imparts the emptiest of calories. When we pay attention to what we eat -- its color, texture, freshness and seasonings -- we are satisfied in a deeper way than stuffing of our stomachs could ever accomplish. In this way, we maximize the pleasure of our meals, while eating an amount best for our bodies. And, according to Lippert, if you truly take the time to savor each luscious bite, you will be surprised how much less will satiate you. Eating well, after all, is as much about the brain as the belly, scientists say.
For me, this was a great post-holiday jumpstart. It got me back on track and I didn't feel like I was suffering through it or testing out life as a functioning anorexic (see The Master Cleanse). Weight loss: I have kept off four pounds. I realized I was eating way more than I needed to on a daily basis, and while I happily added solid food back into my life, I didn't go wild and eat a whole pizza. Green factor: There are mail-order juice cleanses, but if you can, go local. It's better for the environment, the juice is fresher and you support your community. Green Corner sources fruits and veggies locally when possible, and while it was winter and I did drive there, I stopped in on my way to yoga and I drive a Prius so I feel fine about it. (It's practically a Stuff White People Like blog post come to life. ) All in all, this was a solid green choice and the best of the cleanse options. Part of me wants to discourage cleansing and say: If you're into suffering, or want to make your burger-loving husband hate you, by all means, give a cleanse a whirl!
In HFCS, the glucose and fructose are already separate and so can be absorbed more directly, the study's senior researcher Bartley Hoebel of Princeton University told LiveScience. The researchers expect the finding to be relevant to humans, pointing out that HFCS is not only found in soft drinks, but can be the primary ingredient in baked goods, many cereals, canned fruits, desserts, juices and jams. The study was published by the journal Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior in March 2010. Don't let junk food warp your brain (Image credit: Byron Solomon /) Sure, M&M's and potato chips are irresistible, but could they be addictive? A new study in rats suggests that junk food can affect the brain in ways similar to drug abuse. Mirroring human consumption patterns, rats were given unlimited access to food we can find in every corner store -- frosting, bacon, candy bars, donuts, sausage, hot dogs, snack cakes and so on. Obesity, of course, resulted, according to the study detailed in the journal Nature Neuroscience in March 2010.