A study conducted by the "Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory" (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) in California indicates that fast walking is more effective than running in terms of reducing the risk of heart disease; the risk of heart disease decreased by 9.3% among walkers, while this percentage was only 4.5% among runners.
Burns more fat
Sports expert, Vaya Nelson, is one of the most prominent advocates of walking; she even claims that walking is the best way to lose weight.
In light of this, she recommends doing this activity before breakfast to get better results, and points out that "if you don't have a lot of time, it is advisable to practice this activity when possible anywhere and at any time; but the best time to do this, will be before breakfast for 60 Minutes".
Although some may dispute the theory that walking has better benefits than running, the main difference between both exercises actually lies in the number of calories burned per minute of exercise.
Therefore, if the Walking time is long enough to burn the same number of calories while running, it will be a good sport to practice.
If you are sick or have any acute or chronic health problems, consult your doctor before starting any physical activity, even walking can be a big load on the body, especially if a person is not used to it.
What are the dangers of harsh diets for the body
1-sagging skin
Sagging skin is one of the most visible symptoms when following a hard diet, losing weight in a short time, as the skin does not find enough time to respond to the changes that occur in the body, and does not cope with the new size, according to a report published by the website "Marie Claire" in its Russian version, by psychiatrist Mikhail Gavrilov.
On the other hand, gradually losing weight is the first rule to maintain a normal skin condition, and it is better that the lost weight does not exceed 4 kilograms on average monthly.
2-depression
Weight loss in many cases leads to depression, and according to the author, changing eating behavior plays an important role in reaching this state. For example, if a person likes a specific food and finds great pleasure in eating it, he will inevitably become depressed immediately after giving it up.
In this case, the author argues that the diet should be combined with psychotherapeutic systems, such as auto-training, meditation and breathing techniques.
It is also important-according to him - that pleasures are not limited to eating various delicacies, so that such relapses do not occur when correcting the wrong eating behavior, it is necessary to practice activities that relieve oneself such as sports and reading.
Depression after weight loss is also associated with a lack of nutrients, especially those responsible for the secretion of the hormones serotonin and dopamine, as well as elements necessary for the functioning of the nervous system.
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3-muscle loss
This is especially true for people who want to lose weight quickly and in a few days. Losing weight in this way does not lead to long-term results; the weight usually returns as soon as the strict diet is stopped.
Losing one kilogram of muscle in this way slows down the metabolism by 10%, which increases the chance of gaining weight again and leads to the accumulation of fat in the body.
Maintaining the integrity of muscle tissue during weight loss requires adherence to a balanced diet that includes proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and not getting carried away with extreme diets.
4-weakened immune system
Frequent colds, a constant feeling of fatigue and headaches are side effects of losing weight. According to the author, many factors contribute to the weakening of the immune system while following weight loss regimens, including a lack of vitamins and nutrients important for the immune system.
To avoid these complications, you must follow a healthy diet that leads to a gradual weight loss of no more than a kilogram per week, taking care to get all the nutrients the body needs, and develop new healthy eating habits.
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What are the best carbohydrates that can be eaten without gaining weight
The German society for Nutrition points out that there are types of carbohydrate-containing foods that can be safely consumed without gaining weight.
German experts distinguish between two types of carbohydrates; simple and complex, and complex carbohydrates are polysaccharides that break down only in the small intestine; due to their complex molecular structure, the blood sugar level rises more slowly and remains constant over a longer period of time, which in turn means that complex carbohydrates ensure a longer feeling of satiety.
Simple carbohydrates, on the other hand, pass into the blood quickly, and it follows that insulin rises in the blood, and this insulin quickly lowers blood sugar again, and food cravings occur.
Among the foods that contain complex carbohydrates are:
Green peas.green peas.
Whole grain products.
Popcorn.
Oatmeal flour.
Legumes.
