How Do You Resrict Calories With Optimum Nutrition?
Calorie restriction is the one method that has worked to extend life in laboratory animals. It also has shown many benefits for the health of humans. The only healthful way to restrict calories below normal requirements is to make sure that every calorie consumed has a corresponding measure of nutrition. This is called Calorie Restriction with Optimum Nutrition(CRON), or just CR. These steps will help you to begin restricting calories with optimum nutrition. Read as much on the subject as you can. There are books on calorie restriction as well as several helpful websites and blogs. Ask your doctor for some tests: a metabolic panel,a liver function panel, a lipids panel, a complete blood cell count. These tests will help assess your present health and give you a way to measure your progress. Monitor and improve your diet. Get your nutrition from lean protein, vegetables, fruits, small amounts of nuts and other healthy fats. Check your portions against a “required daily allowance” chart
