It May Not Be Your Fault If You Are Obese Or Overweight

There has been a great deal of outcry over the chronic obesity problem that has developed in recent years in the US. While many point fingers at fast food restaurants and sedentary lifestyles, research has shown that there are many other factors that can be traced back to environmental toxins and the buildup of toxins in the body caused by artificial preservatives in foods. The link between toxins and obesity has shown that the two are linked in a mutually feeding spiral that only gets worse.

It has long been known that overweight or obese people have a slower than normal metabolism that allows toxins to build up in their bodies. These toxins lead to illnesses, such as heart disease and high blood pressure, as well as increasing the risk of developing degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis and diabetes.

You may not be aware that environmental toxins accumulate in the body from things like:

* fruits and vegetables laced with poison such as pesticides

* meat from animals that were fed with grains that contain residues in the form of pesticides or animals that were boosted with hormones

* processed foods with loads of artificial ingredients and preservatives. These chemicals stick to tissues and paralyze the body's ability to function normally

When our body is bombarded by toxins in quantities it cannot handle, it tries to protect itself from contamination by these substances by encapsulating them in pockets of fat and storing them until it is able to process these toxins and remove them.

The greatest challenge faced, is the incredible pace and immense quantities these toxins are thrown at the body, which cannot find the opportunity to eliminate the toxins already accumulated. In turn, we store even more junk while waiting for the perfect opportunity to get rid of it.

This fat builds up and slows the metabolism, allowing for more of a buildup and on and on. You can see how this cycle becomes self feeding and leads to an early grave after a long fight with several chronic health problems. The question becomes one similar to the chicken and the egg mystery. Obesity leads to a buildup of toxins in the body and the buildup of toxins leads to more obesity.

While the precise link between toxins and obesity may not be transparent, the solution to the obesity problem can be found in the consumption of a healthier diet consisting of lower toxic substances and higher fiber and nutrient content, which the body needs in order to eliminate as well as burn fat at a faster pace.

An increase in natural fruits and vegetables washed thoroughly to remove traces of toxins such as pesticides is absolutely essential. Red meat processed through commercial feedlots must also be reduced. In addition, processed foods full of artificial ingredients and preservatives should be avoided. Caffeine, cigarette smoke, and chemically treated water consumption should be eliminated or cut significantly, in order to reduce the volume of toxins attacking the body while aiding detoxification of the body.

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