Calories In...Calories Out

I'm always looking out for the latest research when it regards nutrition and physiology. I think history, science and common sense can get anyone a long way in this life. That being said, I'm currently involved in two large study courses covering the proper nutrition and exercise patterns most advantageous for children, adolescents and pre-adolescents. The interesting common thread is that no matter the age of the child, or the adult in this case, the body is required to move to remain in a healthy state.

In addition to these courses, I'm forever researching the internet for new findings in medical research. Just today I read an article on MSN which the author reviewed the latest research on the anti aging diet. The article stated the obvious which is more fruits, vegetables and essential fatty acids and less saturated fat. This, we all know to be true. However, further research has indicated a direct correlation to life longevity and a calorie restricted diet.

Now, we know calorie restriction means eating fewer calories than the body's energy output creating a deficit in available calories forcing the body to use stored calories (body fat) as the alternate energy source. The benefits of the Calorie Restriction diet seem to be a reduction in the wear and tear caused by the effects of unstable oxygen molecules which seem to be present more often when more calories are taken in than needed. In researching the Calorie Restriction (CR) diet, I have found research stating the negative effects of reducing calories purely through a reduction in calorie intake to be worth noting. Catabolism (losing muscle mass) is among the most outstanding effects.

So, how can we reap the benefits of the (CR) diet while reducing the negative symptoms? I submit that we move the body more which will naturally cause a caloric deficit. I am all for keeping things natural. Moving the body as it was intended to do and eating the proper kinds and amounts of fuel seem to be historically, scientifically and sensibly the most advantageous and healthy approach to life fulfillment and longevity. Interestingly, this is also the structural integrity of the Habitsforming approach.

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Rochelle Gravance