4 Deceptive Food Ingredients to Be Aware of

Deceptive Food Ingredient #3: Sodium

There are seasonings that are high in sodium while others that are not. Seasonings that are high in sodium should be avoided as they will cause you to retain excess water and therefore more weight. It is not that sodium itself is bad for you, but rather the amount we consume on a daily basis that is. Studies have shown that we should not consume more than 2,000 mg’s of sodium if we are trying to lose weight and stay healthy.

Benefits of Sodium:

Sodium allows the body to transport water more efficiently. Water is needed to keep our bodies properly hydrated and from overheating. Sodium also helps to keep a good acid balance between our blood and urine. In addition, sodium helps our bodies to deliver nutrients more efficiently which is important to achieving any fitness goal!

Effects of Too Much Sodium

If you consume too much sodium, some side effects can be high blood pressure and excess water retention. This could lead to bloating and ruin your weight loss or fitness endeavors as your body is holding on to water weight. So make sure you get no more than 2,000 mg’s a day of sodium to avoid any of these side effects.

Deceptive Food Ingredient #4: MSG

Also known as Monosodium Glutamate, MSG is an excitotoxin. Excitotoxins can damage our nerve cells and even kill them. MSG is detrimental to our health and added to several of our seasonings. There are several adverse side effects caused by this ingredient such as chest pain, nausea, headaches drowsiness and weakness. However, the most detrimental effect this ingredient has on our bodies when it comes to weight loss is the effect it has on our insulin production.

MSG causes our insulin levels to increase. Our bodies tend to store more fat from the foods we eat when our insulin levels are elevated. This is caused by eating the wrong foods in addition to ingredients such as MSG. However, if you eat the right foods and follow a good diet with the right macronutrient ratio, your body can store muscle glycogen. Muscle glycogen (stored carbs) allows your body to have more energy. This is why I always preach about macronutrients and discuss the importance of eating them at the right times with the right portions.

So the next time you think you are eating healthy, make sure to thoroughly read the labels of the foods you consume to see if any of these ingredients are listed. If you see one (or many of the ingredients above on the label) now you are armed with the information you need in order to make a wise decision; a decision that will put you on your way to making your fat extinct!

About the Author

Anthony Alayon is an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer and Bodybuilding Champion with over 10 years of bodybuilding experience and multiple articles and e-books targeted to all the teenagers out there who are just starting out their bodybuilding journey and to regular people who just want to lose weight and achieve higher levels of fitness. You can visit Anthony Alayon's website at: http://www.fatextinction.com.