How to Identify and Eliminate Metabolism Sabotaging Foods

Are you finding it hard to lose weight despite watching what you eat?

You may be consuming foods that, while seemingly harmless, are negatively affecting your metabolism. These are known as aggressor foods, a concept developed by metabolism specialist Frank Suarez.

Below, we explore what bully foods are, how to spot and eliminate them, and why doing so can make a big difference to your well-being.

What are offending foods?

A bully food is one that strongly impacts your metabolism. This impact occurs when the food causes a significant increase in blood glucose levels, which triggers insulin production. Insulin, known as the storage hormone, converts that excess glucose into fat, which commonly accumulates in the abdomen.

The interesting thing about offending foods is that they vary from person to person. For example, while for someone it might be wheat, for another it might be something unexpected like tomatoes or cucumbers. This depends on genetics and how each body responds to different foods.

Step One: Eliminate TAM (Wheat, Rice and Corn)

Before you start looking for your offending foods, it is advisable to eliminate wheat, rice and corn for at least two weeks. These foods are very common and, by their nature, tend to strongly stimulate insulin. Reducing them will allow you to more accurately identify other foods that may be affecting your metabolism.

How to identify your offending foods

The detection process requires discipline, but it is simple and effective:

1. Test your fasting glucose.

   Before eating a specific food, take an initial measurement of your blood glucose.

2. Test the food.

   Eat a serving of the food you want to test.

3. Measure your glucose two hours later.

   If you notice a significant change in your glucose levels (out-of-normal rise or fall), that food could be an offender.

4. Check the results.

   It is important to repeat this process at least twice to confirm that the food is an offender.

   
   

Where to start?

The best way to start is to try foods that are considered "metabolism friendly" or type A foods. These foods, such as green leafy vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats, have a low impact on glucose and are ideal to start the process. Subsequently, you can evaluate type E foods (fattening and metabolism haters), such as carbohydrates or fruits, making sure not to exceed the amounts recommended in the 3x1 Diet® by Frank Suarez.

Benefits of eliminating offending foods

Once you identify and eliminate these foods, it is common to notice improvements such as:

• More stable glucose levels*.

• Reduced fat storage*.

• Less bloating*.

• More energy and overall well-being*.

  
  

In addition, this process is especially helpful if you have already implemented other steps to take care of your metabolism, such as the 3x1 Diet®, adequate water consumption and cravings control.