Furthermore dehydration can have a huge impact in your metabolic rate as this can cause a dramatic temperature loss within the body and it quickly starts to convert glucose into fats to help insulate your organs. Preferably the average human should drink at least 64 ounces of water per day to help prevent this. Below I have compiled a suitable diet plan for a week for an average male wishing to lose 1-2 stone of weight.
Monday
Breakfast
Bowl of Muesli with semi skimmed milk. Muesli is an excellent source of fibrous solids which aid digestion. Cereals also are a great source of ‘slow release’ energy sources which means they keep you going for a long time. Milk is high in calcium, a vitamin used in your body to repair bones and teeth.
Glass of orange juice. Orange juice is high in Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) which is vital for a healthy immune system particularly the T cells which need this vitamin to function properly.
Lunch
Wholemeal bread sandwiches with peanut butter spread. Wholemeal bread is high in Vitamin B which is a group of 10 substances that have similar uses within the body. They are especially useful in the growth and maintenance of muscle which is particularly vital for the person in question, because if they are suddenly doing a lot more exercise and ultimately building muscle tissue, then they will need B vitamin to help them develop. Peanut butter is a good source of amino acids which are protein molecules needed in body repair. They also contain monounsaturated fats which are liquid at room temperature. These are important for healthy skin.
Fruit Smoothie with Cranberry and banana. These are high in anti oxidants and Vitamin C.
Dinner
Carrot Soup. This is full of beta carotene an orange pigment that is converted into Vitamin A by your intestines. This vitamin aids resistance to infection and strengthens the cells that make up your outer layer of skin.
Grilled Mackerel and green beans. A highly nutritious option, green beans are packed full of Vitamins B and A. Mackerel contains polyunsaturated fats which as mentioned before are vital for healthy skin. They are also a source of iron, a mineral that benefits the red blood cells.
Fruit Salad.
Tuesday
Breakfast
Banana.
Glass of Pink Grapefruit Juice. Vitamin C
Lunch
Wholemeal pasta dish with reduced fat crème fraiche and spinach. Though not probably as pretty on the plate, wholemeal pasta has a considerable amount more fibre than its white cousin. Add some spinach, a source of anti oxidants and a bit of crème fraiche for flavour. Lovely!
Pint of fresh water
Dinner
Chicken and Swede casserole. Tasty, protein rich dish.
Biotic Yoghurt. Thought to aid digestion yoghurt is a nice alternative to other sugar pumped treats.
Drink lots of Water!
Wednesday
Breakfast
Bowl of Porridge. A great way to start a hectic work day or a day of heavy exercise.
Cup of tea (no sugar of course). Basically just water with a bit of harmless flavour.
Lunch
Baked potato (including skins). Potato is high in carbohydrate fuels which provide quick use energy (this should be used up by exercising). The baked skin is fibre rich.
Lemon Juice.
Dinner
Corn on the cob. Sweet and nutritious.
Green Leaf salad with balsamic vinegar dressing. High in vitamin A.
Lemon Sorbet with raspberry coulis. Just frozen water with a fruit sauce, healthy and natural.
Thursday
Breakfast
Wholemeal toast and reduced fat butter.
Fresh Apple Juice. Sweet, and packed full of body enriching vitamins.
Lunch
Lean pork and apple pasty. ( a little treat).
Bibliography
The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science
http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/a/metabolism.htm
