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If your diet contains a significant amount of fats, especially
saturated fats from animal products, not only are you going to increase the amount of fat
on your body, but also in your blood. High levels of fats (triglycerides) in the blood
decrease the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. Why? Because the fats (triglycerides)
are sticky. This causes the red blood cells to adhere to one another therefore decreasing
its oxygen carrying abilities. This also causes thickening of the blood
increasing the risk of blood clotting elements known as platelets to become more adhesive.
When this happens the blood clotting proteins become more active therefore causing the
blood to suddenly form clots. If a clot occurs in the heart artery, you are now at great
risk for heart attack! Try pouring grease or cooking oil down the sink for a period of
time and you will see that it will stop up after a while. Grease, oils, etc. from the
foods we eat have the same effect on our bodies. When this occurs the body will lack in
oxygen causing you to not only feel fatigue, but also inhibit fat loss. It takes a
considerable amount of oxygen to utilize the fat on your body for energy. Also, if you try
to suddenly become active, exercise, etc. without changing your diet this can be harmful
or even fatal. Remember, high fat concentrations in the blood decreases the oxygen
carrying capacity of the blood. It takes oxygen to not only utilize the fat on your body,
but also for your organs to function properly. If you get your heart pumping without a
sufficient amount of oxygen, you are now at risk for heart attack or stroke, during and/or
after exercise. For that matter any activity you do - Yard work, activities with the kids,
etc. How many times have you heard of a man or woman dying from a heart attack after doing
some type of activity, even an argument with the spouse? Believe me it happens every day!
When you eat foods in the right
combinations at the right time in the right amount your body is capable of
utilizing stored fat for energy throughout the day. This is
what leads to permanent weight loss without having to severely restrict your
diet.
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