Malton A. Schexneider

One of the more important concepts in any healthy weight loss program is stable blood sugar. What does a stable blood sugar level mean and how is it important in a healthy weight loss plan?

When you consume carbohydrates, your body experiences a spike in blood sugar levels due to a rise in glucose in your bloodstream. In response to this rise in glucose levels, the pancreas releases the hormone, insulin.

Because of the nutritional deficiencies in the soil due to modern farming techniques and the presence of toxins, chemicals, additives, and preservatives, the need for micro nutritional supplementation is very important in any healthy weight loss program.

Micronutrients are found within the macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber) of whole foods and include such substances as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants.

Who doesn't want a healthy weight loss program? Did you know that it is estimated that as high as 54% of Americans are considered overweight, while an alarming 33% of Americans are considered to be obese or 20% over the recommended weight for their height?

Did you also know that of the major causes of death from lifestyle related disease processes, the lack of physical activity and poor diet rank second only to cigarette smoking? In fact, as a result of these lifestyle choices, conservative estimates suggest that over 40% of Americans will die from cardiovascular disease alone.

To achieve healthy weight loss and function properly, our bodies must be well hydrated. In total, better than 70% of our cells, tissues, and organs are made up of water. Our most important organ, the brain, is made up of over 85% water. Water is, in fact, the regulator of all functions of the human body and is the core of any healthy weight loss program.

Perhaps the most important component of any healthy weight loss program is rest. Unfortunately, in our world of deadlines, long work hours, and poor time management, rest seems to be a commodity that is easily sacrificed.

By now, you have learned the importance of diet and exercise for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and promoting healthy weight loss.