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5 Factor Diet

Assist me with what this 5 factor diet means. Whatever you can tell I will be great.
(21 Apr 2008)

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The factor five is the strategy behind the five factor diet. This kind of diet includes five meals per day with five workouts a week with five kinds of exercises. A cheat day, once a week is allowed.

The five criteria for each of the five meals are

  • Healthy fat
  • Quality protein and low fat
  • Beverages devoid of sugar
  • Carbohydrates with low glycaemic index and Fibre.

The reasons behind weight loss associated with this diet are exercise, correct calories, metabolism, rest and glycaemic index. Lean muscles are built, whereas fat is burnt. The right choice of foods with their calories helps. Rest and relaxation ensures reduction of cortisol, the stress hormone. Increased metabolic processes burns calories and not fat. The blood sugar levels are regulated by consumption of low glycaemic index foods. The foods prepared should contain five ingredients prepared in five minutes. Various methods of inspiration to follow this diet are food log, daily inspiration, daily meal planner, cooking shortcuts, message boards, weight tracker, shopping list, personal recipe box, activity calculator, eating out guide, custom fitness plan, online journal, ideal weight calculator and hundreds of recipes.

answered by E L on 20 Apr 2008, 11:52:39

 

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