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How did you change your nutrition when trying to burn fat?
I recently underwent a 21-day challenge by NSP Nutrition. I dropped 1 percent of body fat in 21 days. You can learn about my nutrition plan and results here:
The main ingredients of the nutrition plan was steak and eggs. So was I successful in dropping 1% of body fat in 21 days? Because of the nutritional content and fat-during properties of this diet.
First, the nutritional content of steak and eggs. These two ingredients are superfoods:
4-ounce (112g) ribeye steak contains 23g of protein and 9g of fat. That's a total of 173 calories. It also contains the following vitamins and minerals:
Vitamins:
B1 - helps turn starch and sugar into energy, and nerve transmission
B2 - supports adrenal function, help calm and maintain healthy nervous system
B3 - supports adrenal function and maintain a healthy nervous system
B6 - helps with the production of chemicals that allow brain and nerve cells to communicate
B9 - help protect against cancers of the lung, colon, and cervix; and slow memory decline with aging
B12 - important to DNA synthesis and maintains healthy nerve cells
D - helps absorb calcium, promotes bone mineralization, and strengthens immune system
K - supports bone metabolism
It contains the following minerals as well:
Calcium - important in human metabolism
Iron - transports oxygen in the body
Potassium - carries by-products out of the cells
Magnesium - important in human metabolism
Phosphorus - helps protect acid-base balance; acts as a transport mechanism for energy
Sodium - regulates fluid in and out cells
Zinc - supports cellular metabolism and immune functions
Copper - builds strong tissues, maintains blood volume, and produces energy in the cell
Selenium - supports thyroid function
Second, steak and eggs forces the body to burn fat for energy. When you restrict carb intake, the liver converts fats for energy. Your body taps into your fat storage [areas] to fuel the body. This makes it effective for fat burning.
And third, steaks and eggs boosts testosterone. Saturated fat and cholesterol are precursors to testosterone production. Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. The egg yolk is the perfect example of this. Saturated fat contains cholesterol. And cholesterol is an important component of cell membranes. It's also a precursor in the synthesis of vitamin D and testosterone, among others. A study proved vitamins D as a key component to producing healthy testosterone levels in men.
Steak and eggs can be for everyone. While simple, it gets boring. It does save me on money when I go to the grocery store. That's because I go to get eggs, steaks, and raw vegetables. That's it! How about you? Let me know in the comments below.
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