Obesogen may sound like a made up word, but in all actuality they are very much a real problem...sabotaging your health and your efforts for a thin waist line.
Obesogens are chemicals that alter regulatory systems, which control our metabolism, weight and modify hunger signals by mimicking naturally occurring hormones in the body. So, I guess it is not necessarily as easy calories in verses calories out. And to save you a long and complicated read here is what you need to know.
Obesogens’ Effects on your Body:
• Body is signaled to store more fat and changes current cells into fat cells
• Increased insulin resistance and more insulin is produced = more energy is turned into fat
• Leptin not released (appetite reducing hormone)
Saboteurs to Avoid:
• High fructose corn syrup
• Pesticides in your tap water: atrazine, slow thyroid hormones effecting metabolism, and tributylin, a fungicide in some paint that stimulate fat cell production
• BPA in cans and bottles: increase insulin resistance
• Nonstick pans and microwave popcorn: perfluorooctanoic acid, leads to obesity later in life by affecting thyroid glands
• Shower curtains, shrink wrap used in deli meats and air fresheners: phthalates, lower testosterone and metabolism so you gain weight and lose muscle
These items are already lurking in your home right now. Stay vigilant and protect yourself.
No comments:
Post a Comment