Are You Overweight? It May Not Be Your Fault!
Chronic obesity and weight problems have led to serious outcries in recent years, specifically in the United States. Many feel it's the fault of fast food outlets and rather laid-back, sedentary lifestyles, but actually research has shown that there are quite a few factors that can be traced back to environmental toxins as well as toxin build-up in the body as a result of artificial preservatives. The link between toxins and obesity has shown that the two are directly linked in what appears to be a spiral, mutually feeding of each other, that's actually getting worse.
It has long been known that overweight or obese people have a slower than normal metabolism that allows toxins to build up in their bodies. These toxins lead to illnesses, such as heart disease and high blood pressure, as well as increasing the risk of developing degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis and diabetes.
What many people may not know is that there is a buildup of environmental toxins in the body from:
* fruits and vegetables laced with poison such as pesticides
* meat from hormone boosted animals and grain fed that contain all kinds of residue including pesticides
* processed foods containing a variety of artificial ingredients and preservatives that bond to the tissues of the body and block the normal functioning of certain organs
When our body is bombarded by toxins in quantities it cannot handle, it tries to protect itself from contamination by these substances by encapsulating them in pockets of fat and storing them until it is able to process these toxins and remove them.
The problem is that these toxins are coming at us in such quantities that there never seems to be a time when our intake is low enough for the body to eliminate the buildup already stored. Instead, we keep storing up more waiting for an opportunity to get rid of it.
This fat builds up and slows the metabolism, allowing for more of a buildup and on and on. You can see how this cycle becomes self feeding and leads to an early grave after a long fight with several chronic health problems. The question becomes one similar to the chicken and the egg mystery. Obesity leads to a buildup of toxins in the body and the buildup of toxins leads to more obesity.
While the precise link between toxins and obesity may not be transparent, the solution to the obesity problem can be found in the consumption of a healthier diet consisting of lower toxic substances and higher fiber and nutrient content, which the body needs in order to eliminate as well as burn fat at a faster pace.
Its absolutely essential to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables, washed thoroughly to remove every hint of pesticide as well as find a way to eat substantially less red meat which has been processed via commercial feedlots. In addition, its recommended that we should avoid processed foods filled with artificial ingredients and preservatives and limit or eliminate caffeine, cigarette smoke, and chemically treated water consumption. This will help reduce the number of toxins destroying the body while aiding natural detoxification.