You have heard of several reason for fat such as eating lots of food, laziness etc. but have you realized that its not lots of food but the type of food that increases fat in the body.
Actually food can be categorized into two types
1. Alkaline food
2. Acidic food
To regulate out body, both types of food are necessary as alkalinity helps in proper functioning of our organ and organ systems where as acidic food provides us heat and energy. For better functioning of body, there is a certain balance maintained between the amount of acidic and alkaline food known as Acid-Alkaline balance. A healthy person, in which Acid-Alkaline balance is properly maintained, have a PH of around 7.2 which is slightly alkaline. However the limit varies from 6.5-7.5 during the course of day.
Now question arises, which type of food is bad for health? The answer will be Acidic Food. Because the high amount of acid is extremely dangerous for our intestines and body organs. So, in a person consuming acidic food, body responds by creating high amount of unsaturated and neutral fat cells: on which the acid has no effect and these fat cells act as a wall between acid and our organs. That's why in a fat person, we can saw Fat around his waist, stomach to protect liver and stomach and around chest to protect Lungs and heart.
Now, it is fact that that the more acidic food we eat, the more fat we produce. So, Which food are acidic food? Answer: You can search internet for more details But in short all the fast food, spicy food and Meat are included in Acidic food category.
Saw this table fore more details.
http://www.naturalhealthschool.com/acid-alkaline.html
One of the most important component, in your daily routine, to control and prevent blood pressure is 'Physical Activity'. Physically active people have low risk, 25-50%, of developing hypertension. A regular aerobic exercise from 'low to moderate impact' can decrease both -systolic and Diastolic types of blood pressure by 10mm Hg.
Take Charge Now!
You need to maintain a healthy weight. Exercise regularly- minimum of 30 minutes of a moderate intensity exercise regimen such as walking is recommended. Limit your salt intake to less than 2400 mg( nearly about 1 teaspoon). Consume Fruit, vegetables and follow a low fat diet. Relaxation and deep breathing exercises are beneficial. Also avoid too much caffeine.
Exercises
Cardiovascular exercises should be performed 4-6 days a week, about 30-60 minutes per day. Begin the exercise session with gradual warming up of about 10 minutes. Names of some cardiovascular exercises are: Walking, Bicycling, Swimming and Golf.
Strength training exercises can be safely designed with the help of fitness professional. Heavy resistance weight training exercises can elevate blood pressure. So, it is advisable, to do weight training exercises using light resistance.
Deep Breathing Exercises
Shallow breathing deprives the body of oxygen and the heart compensates by pumping more blood. This increases its workload and can elevate blood pressure. Simple deep breathing exercises and pranayama(meditation) decrease stress and can lower blood pressure.
Simple Deep Breathing:
Do slow and deep inhalations and exhalations.
Benefits: Improves concentration, increases lung capacity and calms the mind.
