Conscious uncoupling

So, we know that the fuel (food) we eat needs to go somewhere - ideally, we match our fuel intake to our energy demands, but if our fuel intake exceeds our energy demands, then our bodies have to allocate the excess fuel to a fat deposit within us. Under the skin (subcutaneous) fat deposits are best, but when our subcutaneous storage space is full, then the excess fuel gets stored as fat in our abdomen, around our liver and pancreas. This is called visceral fat and contributes to fatty liver, diabetes and cancer.

There is a little known window of opportunity between eating and the creation of fat deposits for our cells to deal with a fuel overload - this is called uncoupling. Uncoupling is the process whereby excess fuel is released as heat. Think Joey and his meat sweats. Think about an uptick in hot flushes after a sugar buffet. 

If we have a tendency to eat more fuel than we use, we really do need to be top-notch uncouplers. More Gwyneth, than Angelina (allegedly).

Amongst the many genes reported on, the Lifecode Gx Metabolics report tests for genetic variances on the uncoupling proteins (UCP1, UCP2 and UCP3). The uncoupling proteins operate the safety valve which releases excess energy as heat.

We can all encourage uncoupling by eating diverse sources of dietary fibre, berries, pomegranate seeds and olive oil and by intermittent cold exposure. BUT if you are struggling to organise your eating and to lose unwanted weight, the information provided in the Metabolics report is like gold dust. Instead of shooting in the dark and hoping for the best, we will be able to put together a truly personalised plan of action to support you in achieving your health goals as quickly and easily as possible. 

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