The Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome
Our body's aerobic system is a major source of our energy. This system also helps us cope with stress, regulates fat and is important for good circulation. When we neglect our aerobic system, it works less effectively, and can become deficient. To avoid the aerobic deficiency syndrome, it's important to understand how to achieve aerobic efficiency. Much of our body's energy is derived from our red (aerobic) muscles, as a result of burning fat. (The other source of energy comes from carbohydrates.) In addition to activity, numerous vitamins, minerals and fats are required for this process to continue. Here are a few tips to achieve aerobic efficiency.
… Use Your Red Muscles. Try easy aerobic exercise, it's a great way to give your red muscles an energizing workout.
… Eat a Balance of Fats. Most of your energy should come from natural fats in the diet. However, a balance of butter, egg yolks, and unrefined oils are needed.
… Eat Right. Once you add the right fats to your diet, you need vitamins and minerals to properly use them. Some of these co-factors include Vitamins B-1 and B-6, niacin, manganese, zinc, iron and molybdenum. A good diet should provide them.
… Watch Out For Inhibitors. There are certain substances which deter, rather than aid the conversion of fats in the body and may actually cause fat storage. The most common one is hydrogenated fat. This chemically-changed fat is found in many foods, especially breads, crackers and muffins. It's also the predominant ingredient in margarine (all types). Fortunately, when hydrogenated fat is contained in a product, it is listed in the ingredients. Other substances which could inhibit the fat burning process are too much copper (from water or vitamin and mineral supplements), too much alcohol, food additives aspirin and excess stress.
… Ease Up On Excessive Exercise. Too much anaerobic exercise, such as weight lifting and running with a high heart rate, prevent the aerobic muscles from working efficiently, even If everything else is present and in good working order.