Antoaneta Sawyer, PhD
Dr. Leo Galland, wrote his book ‘The Fat Resistance Diet: Unlock the Secret of the Hormone Leptin to: Eliminate Cravings, Supercharge Your Metabolism, Fight Inflammation, Lose Weight & Reprogram Your Body to Stay Thin' ( 2006), based on the concept that hormones such as leptin, insulin, ghrelin, glucagon and adiponectin control appetite and closely monitor body fat levels.
The diet is built with the idea of possible biochemical and metabolic changes, following a recovery from the effects of 'bad eating' habits. (Source, Amazon; Fatresistancediet) As an internist, the author recognizes that obesity, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes are modern pandemics of our American society. While separating myths from facts, Galland is completely sure that 'leptin resistance' is the phenomena that drives obesity and metabolic syndrome up. The critical relationship between inflammation, incorrect diet habits, and obesity is well explained in the initial chapters of the book. (Source, Answers)
According to the author, when the body lipids elevate, that causes chronic but steady proinflammatory background, which subsequently alters the whole body biochemistry and creates hormonal imbalances. The book is built on healthy eating guidelines, so you can reverse your metabolic problem by designing your proper menu. The Wall Street Journal termed it: "The new thing in dieting." (Source, Random House)
By offering a variety of more than 100 different recipes, the author is introducing the reader to his version of an "anti-metabolic syndrome" diet plan to the road of success in combating ‘leptin resistance' timely and steadily with the help of hormone-balancing and anti-inflammatory nutrients.
As most of the well known diets, the Galland's diet is built on three-phase (stage) approach:
Stage 1. Consisting in a radical and quick weight loss
Stage 2. Directed to a moderate but steady weight loss
Stage 3. Geared to a long term "lifestyle" maintenance
Galland claimed that it is possible for dieters to achieve their ideal weight by inhibiting inflammation and to restore body biochemistry in terms to reduce cravings, and to increase metabolism and fat burning. In addition, his nutritional approach is based on detoxification and the addition of several super foods, what has been associated with weight loss and significant decline in cholesterol levels and blood pressure- all recognized as metabolic syndrome effects. (Source, Wiki)
The author's purpose is to transform the human body into a "fat-fighting" lean machine with the help of correct nutrition. The foundation of the "Fat resistance diet" is based on the abundant intake of fresh fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients such as carotenoids and flavonoids that have proven their anti-inflammatory effect. The author's idea is simple, but reasonable: eat plenty of veggies, fruits, and lean meats (fish and chicken), never overeat, maintain an active lifestyle, and get your daily exercise.
Foods high in carotenoids include carrots, spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, grean leafy vegetables, pumpkins and papaya, already recognized as powerful natural anti-inflammatory key weapons. The diet also emphasizes an increased intake of foods that are high in good fats, such as the omega 3 fatty acids found in fish, walnuts, and flax seeds.
Despite there is no any guarantee that the ‘Fat Resistance’ Diet will work exactly in your individual metabolic syndrome case, as there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ diet out there on the American market, you can still educate yourself on several rules for healthy and preventive nutrition.
Photo credit: Flickr
The diet is built with the idea of possible biochemical and metabolic changes, following a recovery from the effects of 'bad eating' habits. (Source, Amazon; Fatresistancediet) As an internist, the author recognizes that obesity, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes are modern pandemics of our American society. While separating myths from facts, Galland is completely sure that 'leptin resistance' is the phenomena that drives obesity and metabolic syndrome up. The critical relationship between inflammation, incorrect diet habits, and obesity is well explained in the initial chapters of the book. (Source, Answers)
According to the author, when the body lipids elevate, that causes chronic but steady proinflammatory background, which subsequently alters the whole body biochemistry and creates hormonal imbalances. The book is built on healthy eating guidelines, so you can reverse your metabolic problem by designing your proper menu. The Wall Street Journal termed it: "The new thing in dieting." (Source, Random House)
By offering a variety of more than 100 different recipes, the author is introducing the reader to his version of an "anti-metabolic syndrome" diet plan to the road of success in combating ‘leptin resistance' timely and steadily with the help of hormone-balancing and anti-inflammatory nutrients.
As most of the well known diets, the Galland's diet is built on three-phase (stage) approach:
Stage 1. Consisting in a radical and quick weight loss
Stage 2. Directed to a moderate but steady weight loss
Stage 3. Geared to a long term "lifestyle" maintenance
Galland claimed that it is possible for dieters to achieve their ideal weight by inhibiting inflammation and to restore body biochemistry in terms to reduce cravings, and to increase metabolism and fat burning. In addition, his nutritional approach is based on detoxification and the addition of several super foods, what has been associated with weight loss and significant decline in cholesterol levels and blood pressure- all recognized as metabolic syndrome effects. (Source, Wiki)
The author's purpose is to transform the human body into a "fat-fighting" lean machine with the help of correct nutrition. The foundation of the "Fat resistance diet" is based on the abundant intake of fresh fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients such as carotenoids and flavonoids that have proven their anti-inflammatory effect. The author's idea is simple, but reasonable: eat plenty of veggies, fruits, and lean meats (fish and chicken), never overeat, maintain an active lifestyle, and get your daily exercise.
Foods high in carotenoids include carrots, spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, grean leafy vegetables, pumpkins and papaya, already recognized as powerful natural anti-inflammatory key weapons. The diet also emphasizes an increased intake of foods that are high in good fats, such as the omega 3 fatty acids found in fish, walnuts, and flax seeds.
Despite there is no any guarantee that the ‘Fat Resistance’ Diet will work exactly in your individual metabolic syndrome case, as there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ diet out there on the American market, you can still educate yourself on several rules for healthy and preventive nutrition.
Photo credit: Flickr
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