แสดงบทความที่มีป้ายกำกับ Weight แสดงบทความทั้งหมด
แสดงบทความที่มีป้ายกำกับ Weight แสดงบทความทั้งหมด

วันจันทร์ที่ 11 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Fish Oil and added weight accident supplements

The oil derived from the tissues of oily fish is known as Fish oil. Types of fatty and oily fishes include salmon, tuna and mackerel. The other famous fish, which is made into fish oil and fishmeal, is Petrale sole. These fishes are rich in omega 3 fatty acids like docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).

วันเสาร์ที่ 25 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Popular Weight Loss Supplements

When you go to a health food store or browse the internet looking for weight loss supplements, you'll be bombarded with literally hundreds of choices. This article will help you make sense of the confusion that can result from the plethora of supplement choices you're offered. So let's take a look the eight most popular weight loss supplements...

Fucoxanthin

Fucoxanthin is an antioxidant that naturally exists in edible forms of brown seaweed. These seaweeds -Wakami is one variety we know in the West - have been used by the Japanese for centuries to make 'miso soup'. Although human clinical trials of Fucoxanthin have not been undertaken as yet, animal trials have and anecdotal reports from people who have taken the supplement strongly suggest that Fucoxanthin is effective in targeting and reducing abdominal fat deposits.

Hoodia

Hoodia is a well known herbal supplement which acts as a natural appetite suppressant. Again there have not been any clinical trials of this supplement but many who've used it swear to the product's effectiveness in reducing the cravings for food and reducing appetite. However, if you decide to buy and use this supplement, be sure that you buy it from a reputable dietary supplement supplier as reports indicate that counterfeit Hoodia sales are rife.

Guarana

Guarana is another natural herbal supplement that's sourced from the Amazon rain forests. Guarana is found in extremely high levels in caffeine but in supplements of Guarana, the level is double that which is in caffeine. For this reason, it's widely believed that Guarana works by stimulating energy expenditure, or put another way, it makes you burn calories faster because of increased activity levels.

Chromium

Chromium is a naturally occurring mineral which is required by the body to metabolise protein and fat. When it's used as a supplement, Chromium is widely reported to assist people to lose weight, especially those who have diabetes or who are insulin resistant. People with diabetes or people who suffer from depression, anxiety or other psychiatric conditions should consult their doctor before commencing a supplement program containing chromium.

Ephedra and Bitter Orange

Ephedra is a natural stimulant that was known to aid weight loss however it was banned in the US because of severe adverse side effects. Bitter Orange is also a stimulant herb similar in effect to Ephedra and which has been used instead of Ephedra since the supplement was banned in 2004. As a stimulant, this herb will increase your energy expenditure and speed up your metabolism.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)

This supplement naturally occurs in milk and has been proven to assist with weight loss. Conjugated Linoleic Acid is believed to encourage decreased body fat and increased muscle growth.

Chitosan

Chitosan is another natural supplement which is sourced from 'chitin', a component of the shells of crustaceans. Chitosan has been proven to improve weight loss and works by binding to fat molecules in the intestines which then prevent the absorption of the fat.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar has long been used as a natural appetite suppressant and is now available in tablet or capsule form from dietary supplement suppliers. Apple Cider Vinegar is known to be effective in liquid form also. However there have been some reports of adverse effects associated with the use of Apple Cider Vinegar tablets so always check with your doctor before taking this supplement.

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 21 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2553

The Benefits of Using Herbal Diet Pills for Weight Loss

The main benefits of herbal diet pills are that they act as appetite suppressants and metabolism stimulants. The result is that you will eat less and burn more calories throughout the day, both of which are recipes for successful weight reduction.

Some companies use implied advertising to make people think that herbal weight loss supplements are the magic pill to weight loss, but this can lead people to a false sense of security. If you take herbal weight loss pills to lose weight but continue to eat a diet that is high in fats and sugar and not exercise, you will not see the benefits of using herbal weight loss pills.

Weight loss can be simplified as "calories out" must be greater than "calories in". By using the correct herbal diet supplements, you can swing both sides of the equation in your favor. Let's look at a couple of the most common herbal substances that have made there way to the weight loss market.

Hoodia

Hoodia has recently increased in popularity due to its ability to suppress the appetite. African hunters use this herb to diminish hunger pangs during prolonged periods of hunting. Hoodia has recently become very popular on the internet, however there are problems with some companies providing either fake hoodia or hoodia that is less concentrated than advertised. You want to be sure you get your hoodia pills from a trusted source.

Fucoxanthin

Fucoxanthin is an antioxidant present in brown seaweed. If you've eaten miso soup, then you've had a dose or two of fucoxanthin. Preliminary studies have shown success in fucoxanthin reducing the abdominal fat of animals. Not only is abdominal fat the most common type of fat that people are trying to lose, it is also linked to dangerous diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. With further successful testing, fucoxanthin has the potential to be one the most effective and popular herbal fat loss remedies on the market.

Guarana

The seeds from the Guarana plant, which is found in the amazon rain forest, are high in caffeine content (twice as high as that of coffee) and raise your metabolism, allowing you to expend more energy and burn more calories. If you suffer from anxiety, you want to avoid taking large doses of guarana as it can stimulate the central nervous system. Otherwise, guarana can help you lose weight by increasing the "calories out" portion of the weight loss equation.

The benefits of herbal weight loss pills are that they will help you eat less and burn more calories. They are not meant as a sole means of weight loss, but they can make the difference between a successful weight reduction program and one that has little to no results.

In conjunction with consistent exercise and a healthy eating regimen, the benefits of herbal diet pills will help you lose weight safely, effectively and quickly. If you are serious about losing weight, you should consider herbal diet pills as a vital part of your weight loss program.

วันศุกร์ที่ 1 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Weight Loss Probiotic - Healthy Bacteria For Fat Loss

Digestive Health

Another major concern is that if your digestive system is performing poorly a good diet will not give you the full benefit due to all the nutrients from your food being undigested and sometimes leaving the body unable to produce vitamins. Which means you might as well eat whatever you want if your not actually absorbing any of the nutrients and vitamins and minerals you need.

Good Bacteria for Weight Loss

There is a clear connection between the amount of good bacteria in our bodies and the ability to loose weight. Without enough healthy bacteria in the body your body will be unable to process foods and absorb nutrients. Without proper digestion the body can find it difficult to remove toxins and will sometimes hold onto fat.

By simply promoting the growth of good bacteria in your digestive system you can put your body in the right mode for burning fat and staying healthy. There are always levels of good and bad bacteria in the body and by making dietary changes and avoiding prescription medications and overly processed foods we can help to improve our digestive systems and our health.

Weight Loss Probiotic - Foods that promote beneficial bacteria

Weight loss probiotic's include foods which are left to age or ferment over time, these types of foods develop the beneficial bacteria which is easily absorbed into the body.

Healthy Bacteria foods include:

- Miso Soup
- Organic Natural Yoghurt
- Kimchi
- Inulin

The easiest way to get your beneficial bacteria is through yoghurt and it should clearly say on the container the amount of live bacteria contained within it. The other option is the fiber supplement inulin which promotes healthy bacteria and can be added to your fruit juices and has no taste which makes it easy to add it to your cooking or snacks.The Diet Solution guide can help with healthy eating options and promoting fat loss.

วันอังคารที่ 28 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2553

Weight Loss: The Cheat Codes

We've all played at least a few action video games. At some point, we find ourselves in a corner we can't seem to escape and consult our list of cheat codes to get extra ammunition, a bigger gun, or restore our battered health. Suddenly we're invincible and everything falls into place.

Trying to lose weight often leads to the same kind of frustration. No matter what we try, we can't seem to move on to the next level. We hit a plateau and no matter which way we turn or what strategies we use, the scale refuses to budge. For those days that threaten our best laid plans, we need our own diet cheat codes.

Here are some samples:

1. Vegetable day.

Set aside a day or two when you will consume nothing but vegetables. Don't worry about which kind, even those with the highest carbohydrate and calorie counts will work as long as you eat them raw or steamed. The key is to eat nothing else: no butter, dressing, sauce, oil, dip, salt and no beverages other than black coffee, unsweetened tea or, best of all, plain water. Even the most unruly appetite will find it hard to eat more than a few hundred calories and your system will flush itself out for days.

2. Soup day.

Convince yourself that you've just had dental work and couldn't chew if your life depended on it. Give yourself a day or two with only soups that require no chewing. Ignore the expensive stew-like concoctions and aim for the cheaper varieties that are broth-based: consommé, vegetable, oxtail, celery, cabbage, French onion (no cheese), miso, or egg drop. Avoid anything that is creamed like the plague and stay away from accompaniments such as bread, crackers, and croutons.

3. Steamed or poached fish.

Any kind of fish, including shellfish, works wonders in nudging our body fat along and those omega-3 oils help everything. The easiest way to prepare any fish is to steam it or poach it in water or clam juice in the oven. Allow yourself a squeeze of lemon but shun butter, oil, sauce, and capers. Not only will you break through that plateau but you'll be healthier for it.

4. Hard-boiled eggs.

Skip this method if you have a dangerously high cholesterol condition but for most of us, a day or two on even a large number of eggs won't have any permanent effects on our cholesterol levels. Are you familiar with how filling just one or two hard-boiled eggs can be? Unless you're Cool Hand Luke, you'll find it hard to eat more than six eggs throughout the day. Use no condiments and drink huge quantities of water to quench the thirst they will surely generate.

5. Cottage cheese.

Years of weight watching have taught me to like, if never really love, cottage cheese. As a substitute for potatoes or rice, it definitely has its place. However, on its own, it quickly becomes downright boring, like eating creamed chalk. It does, however, contain good protein and rapidly raises the level of your blood sugar to alleviate headaches, light-headedness, and hunger pangs. Try it alone for a couple of days and by the second afternoon you'll not even be hungry and may choose to skip your evening portion.

6. Salads.

A huge bowl of salad greens can fill you up with barely a hint of calories. The secret is to avoid the non-salad enhancers we usually add for flavor and variety. No croutons, no fruit, no cheese, no beans, no seeds, no nuts, and absolutely no dressing. A squeeze of lemon or lime is acceptable but not even the lowest calorie dressing is allowed for this experimental period.

7. Green tea.

The merits of green tea have been trumpeted in the media for the past few years and it does seem to have some secret properties that help our bodies hum along more efficiently. Make it the centerpiece of your diet for a day or two, consuming as many pots as you can brew. If the liquid alone can't keep you going, combine with one of the other suggestions here.

8. Liquid protein.

Pure protein, without any carbohydrates or fats, is a miracle worker for weight loss when combined with a copious intake of liquids (a pure protein regimen generates almost constant thirst). There are canned protein drinks to sip through a straw and powders to be mixed into thin shakes. Easiest of all is to take a few spoonfuls of protein syrup throughout the day. Your hunger will stay in check, your scales will start to respond, and you'll free up a lot of time to spend doing something more important to the world than simply chowing down.

9. Fad diets.

Fad diets have a bad name because they are ineffective over the long haul. We're not looking at the long haul now - you already have your diet, whatever you chose. We are looking for a short term jolt to get our bodies back on the losing track. Pick whatever two or three day fad diet you like and stick to it religiously. It will do the trick of scaring your body into giving up some of its fat and then you can return to your long term "sensible" diet until the next plateau hits.

10. Fasting.

I am somewhat reluctant to mention this, despite its proved effectiveness over thousands of years, because we are looking at short term jumpstarts and the first three days of fasting can be difficult - after about the fourth day, your body stops craving food and the true benefits of fasting kick in. However, if you're really frustrated and willing to do anything to get your weight moving, a few days of eating nothing at all will work wonders. Educate yourself a little first, reading up on water and juice fasts, and don't pursue this for more than a few days unless you have considerable prior experience or know a fasting expert to turn to for advice.

Now you have ten cheat codes to help you through the rough patches. Whichever long range diet you have selected is rarely going to result in a steady losing curve. When the weight loss stops for two or three days, or a week, break out your cheat codes and give one of them a whirl before you throw up your hands in disgust and conclude "This diet isn't working for me."

วันพุธที่ 22 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2553

Popular Food Supplements For Weight Loss

Many people who would like to lose weight quickly and cannot stick to normal diets are turning to weight loss supplements to see results. Using this method of weight loss can show results in a matter of days and weeks rather than months.

A good thing is that most of these supplements come from totally natural sources, meaning they are not harmful to your body. They usually take the form of powders, tablets or drinks and contain these supplements.

Some of the ingredients have been known about and used for years but have only just recently been used to replace foods as part of a diet.

Apple cider vinegar.

You should have no problems finding this in your local health food shop or supermarket. Apple cider vinegar is known to help suppress a persons appetite. It has quickly become an easy way to help people who eat too much. Many diets use cider vinegar as a way of controlling how much people eat.

A small amount taken before meal times will help the person feel fuller quicker. As this liquid is an acid, you will need to be careful as it may have some side effects on your body. For this reason, some doctors do not recommend using apple cider vinegar to control weight.

Hoodia.

This is a popular herbal food supplement and can be used to suppress a persons appetite. Many have said that it is not very effective as the small number of clinical tests that have been carried out have not been conclusive on the results it delivers.

Hoodia also suffers from market saturation where many fake products are sold to consumers. It can be hard to tell which is the real product as companies often mount counter attacks on each other, saying that the other is not real. Stick to known brands if you are buying Hoodia from a shop or online.

Fucoxanthin

Commonly used in Miso soup, Focoxanthin is an edible brown seaweed. It is a very common food used as part of Japanese food and many of their recipes have this food included. It comes in two different types, Hijiki and wakame, each known for slightly different potencies and tastes.

If you are looking to buy this supplement, you can do so from any local Japanese food store or supermarket. It is also available online.

Chromium

Your body already uses chromium to help keep the levels of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in your body in check. The main purpose of chromium in the human body is to help get glucose around the body. Insulin controls the glucose release, so using chromium as a food supplement is good for those who suffer from diabetes.

There have not been many studies around the use of chromium as a weight loss aid. Some people who suffer from mental problems may find that chromium can trigger more severe symptoms.

วันพุธที่ 1 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2553

Lose Weight and Reduce Fatigue Naturally

1. Boost the Energy of Your Spleen to Raise Metabolism

In summer, we tend to drink and eat cold foods. Yet, cold foods and drinks can suppress the energy of the spleen to create sluggish digestion and metabolism. Cold foods and drinks can also aggravate low energy and fatigue so that you feel less motivated to exercise.

In Asia, where obesity rates are lower than in the U.S., warm beverages and foods are used year round as digestive aids to warm the spleen, improve digestion, and increase metabolism.

Adding a bowl of miso soup or vegetable soup to meals can help counter the cooling effects of cold salads and other summer dishes. Soups are also a great addition to cold sandwiches. Stick to the low sodium and low fat varieties for optimum benefit.

Consider replacing iced beverages with warm tea to give further support to your spleen. Try a soothing cup of peppermint, spearmint, chrysanthemum (available in Asian supermarkets), or chamomile tea at room temperature or warmed. All of these teas:

Provide antioxidants to help detoxify the body (a necessary process to achieving successful and long lasting weight loss).

Energetically cool the body to help you acclimate to hotter external temperatures.

Cool the energy of the liver which can help improve sleep, avoid agitated states, and lower blood pressure naturally.

2. Use an Online Caloric/Fat/Carbohydrate Tracker

No more hunting for calorie counters. SparkPeople (http://www.sparkpeople.com) makes journaling food choices easy and empowering.

This free service allows you to input your current weight and height to determine a body mass index.

Next, you can set weight and dietary goals based on your BMI. The program will generate menu items and allow you to input your food choices for daily meals to determine calories, carbohydrates, fats and other nutritional qualities of each food listed.

You can also enter custom foods to create your own meals. The system has a database of over 10,000 food items to make tracking customized meals easy.

The website also has a handy fitness tracker that complements the nutrition tracker. Demonstrations of exercises are also given online.

Blogs, newsletters, health articles and community support are also helpful resources that empower you to reach your weight loss and fitness goals.

3. Move that Body with Qi Gong!

Yes, moving the body for 30 minutes or more a day will benefit you whether you hike, swim or run.

However, internal healing exercises such as qi gong not only raise your metabolism and increase cardiovascular fitness but also:

Improve core strength.

Improves the energy flow of internal organs.

Detoxify the body at a profound level.

Decrease fatigue and increase energy.

Increases meditative states to reduce stress.

Qi gong also greatly increases your body's capacity to absorb oxygen. Also, the European Journal of Cancer care published a report in 2005 that showed that qigong has a positive impact on a cellular level for cancer patients.

Qi gong movements are gentle and Tai-Chi-like which makes it easy for all people, young, old, healthy or recovering from illness to participate.

วันอังคารที่ 31 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Liquids That Can Help You Lose Weight

There are foods that can help you lose weight and be healthy. Below is the list of liquids that can help you with it.

1. No fat, organic milk to ensure you will get anti-biotic and bovine growth hormone free milk that doesn't contain saturated fat. It is high in calcium and protein. Alternatively use enriched rice milk made from organic brown rice. It is high in rice protein and nutrients. Another option is enriched organic soy milk. You can drink them on their own or add to your morning cereals or shakes.

2. Soup is a good choice. You can make soups with vegetables, miso soups with seaweeds, beans, lentils or chickpeas soups with greens or vegetables. There are many healthy choices. Soups are good for your digestive system and prepared from the right ingredients they can help you lose weight. Try for example brown rice miso soup with wakame seaweed or tomato-basil soup with green pepper, carrots, celery and paprika. Try to use Himalayan salt. It contains over 80 trace elements and a healthy addition to food.

3. Green tea. You need to drink about 5 cups a day to see the difference. Besides being high in anti-oxidant content, it can also help burn extra calories.

4. Water. I tried not to mention water here - but it was just impossible not to do so! This actually needed to be first on the list. Drink 6-8 glasses of filtered or spring water. You can add a thin slice of organic lemon to the water. This will help to detoxify the liver and might make it easier for you to start drinking a lot of water especially if you are not a big fan of it. Water is practically good for everything, not only weight loss.

Replace the unhealthy drink you consume now with healthier alternatives and start losing weight immediately.

วันจันทร์ที่ 16 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Dining Out - A Weight Loss Perspective

For as much as I advocate cooking food at home from scratch I realize that it can become a boring chore. It is perfectly OK to dine out if you are on a weight loss program. You just need to know which restaurants to attend and what to eat.

The general rule is to go through the menu with your weigh loss goal in mind.

Here are some points to consider while dining out:

1. Chinese restaurants. Avoid white rice and deep fried food (including dough-wrapped food). The food to eat in Chinese restaurants are soups and mixed salads.

2. Avoid going to buffets unless you can control the portion size and eat lots of vegetable and fruit salads. Do not use excessive dressings in your salads - a little bit of lemon and olive oil is enough.

3. Visit vegetarian restaurants to be on the safe side. While lean chicken is good for you most of the restaurants add a lot of fat while cooking the chicken. By visiting vegetarian restaurants you will avoid the consumption of trans-fats. Choose raw salads, legumes and avoid the excessive salad dressing.

4. Greek restaurants. Eat salads with olives and olive oil, hummus is good too, try yogurt sauces. You can also order grilled chicken once in a while. Try to avoid dessert or share it.

5. Mexican restaurant. Avoid excessive consumption of chips - few are OK; do not order rice. Instead eat guacamole, whole beans, grilled chicken, salsa. Limit the consumption of flour-containing items.

6. Japanese restaurants. Avoid rice; eat miso soup, try sashimi instead of sushi, seaweed salads, drink green tea.

วันจันทร์ที่ 5 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553

The Japanese Diet - a Diet To Lose Weight, Remain Slim & Be Healthy!

For no people on earth is it more true than the Japanese, when you say, "you are what you eat". The Japanese are, by all accounts, the people with the least obesity problem, the highest longevity rate, and best health record. What are they eating?

The importance of rice

Rice is the main carbohydrate food in Japan, consumed with every meal. However, the real basis of the Japanese diet is not rice but fish, consumed at more than 70 kilos per person per year--which means 190 grams daily. This combination of rice and fish, as their staple food is far superior to the American meat and potato, the European little of this, little of that diets, and light years ahead of the Russian pork, potato and mayonnaise daily fare.

Let's see what else they eat. Miso and other soy products! Miso is a fermented soy product, and a soup is made from it that is light tasting and easy to digest. One gets all the benefits of soy from it. Also, the famous soy sauce. Japanese people, on the average consume about 200 grams of soy products daily.

So why are they so thin and so healthy?

There are a few very good reasons. One is their sparingly consumption of sugar.

Low in sugar

Japanese consume only 20 kilos of sugar per year (compared to the American 71 kilos per year). Another is the Japanese consumption of cereals (which obviously includes rice) to be 105 kilos per year (compared to the American 68 kilos per year).

The human body appears to be doing much better with natural cereals and less sugar than fried potatoes and 'sugar in everything you eat' diets. The Japanese have far less incidence of heart disease and cancer than Americans. As they eat as much meat as the Americans do (or more), and smoke more, the theory is refined sugar and stress are the two biggest contributors to destroying one's health.

Portion size

Another important factor in the Japanese diet is portion size. The portions are small.

This means they savor their food; eat slowly and enjoy it. No "scarfing" down hamburgers and fries here, and king size cola drinks.

Eating with chop sticks help, as you eat more slowly, take smaller bites and are able to appreciate what you are eating. This aids in digestion, and that is a proven fact.

There are two more factors which must be mentioned that make the Japanese diet so successful.

The first is breakfast.

The typical Japanese breakfast can (and usually includes) green tea, steamed rice, miso soup with tofu, spring onions and omelet and both raw and grilled fish.

This gives your body all it needs to start your day well. You will feel better, and such food does not add weight to your body at all. In fact, it stimulates the metabolism mechanism. You will not gain weight, and if overweight, will lose weight.

Variety Never be bored

The second factor is variety.

A typical American will have about 30 varieties of food per week. A typical European (especially southern European) will have about 45. The typical Japanese will have about 100 varieties of food per week, and will include lots of fresh fish, vegetables, fruit and a variety of meats.

There is one over-riding element here as well; the Japanese cook their foods lightly and thus are never feeling stuffed and stuffy after eating.

As you can see the diet is great and its healthy and is perfect for those wanting to lose weight and avoid illness.

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 9 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Lose Weight and Get Heathy: 5 Shopping List Essentials

Hello to you all,

So what can you do this week to get healthier? Here 5 items for your shopping list, all of which will boost your health and help you shift those extra pounds.

Essential Shopping list:

o 6 pack of mineral water; stock up on a good mineral water, buy the 1.5/2 liter bottles and drink one each day. Carrying the bottle with you will help you self-monitor how much you are drinking, if there is any left at bed time, then finish off the bottle. Most people do not drink enough water, and if you are exercising you will need extra. Being properly hydrated will; give you more energy, promote good skin, aid digestion and absorption of nutrients, help avoid constipation, aid weight-loss, reduce headaches, keep you mentally focused, protect your heart, and support your liver. Drinking 1.5 liters of chilled water will burn off 100 calories each day as your body warms the water to blood temperature- wow in one year that is worth nine pounds of body fat! Make the effort to drink more (water) this year.

o Oats; start each day the best way with a bowl of oats; make porridge or home made muesli with skimmed or Soya milk (muesli- 30 g oats, a few seeds and chopped nuts, a handful of sliced strawberries and blueberries), or have with some natural live yoghurt and some steamed pureed apples- yum! Oats contain plenty of fiber, are full of vitamins and minerals, help reduce cholesterol, and help maintain a steady metabolism; warding off sugar cravings, and making you feel full. I believe that they are the number one breakfast choice to support your body, and they are very cheap to buy. Get a breakfast habit!

o Sprouts, cabbages, purple broccoli, red cabbage and cauliflower are all amazing. These brassicas are some of the healthiest vegetables that you can eat, rich in cancer-fighting ingredients, providing fiber to protect against bowel problems and bowel cancer, and containing high levels of vitamins and minerals to support your organs and immune system- you cannot afford to leave them off your shopping list.

o Get Fruity, with berries; these wonderful fruits are bursting with cancer-busting ingredients, and also contain fiberand many different vitamins and minerals including potassium; thought to keep the heart healthy, and lower blood pressure. Put them in a fruit salad, sprinkle over your breakfast (see below) or turn them into a smoothie.
Swap your usual fatty, salty or sugary snacks for bowls of mixed berries, do yourself a big favour!

o Get spicy! Eating fresh chilies or chili sauce will speed up your metabolism, and help you loose weight. Those clever people at Oxford Brookes University have discovered that eating chili can increase the amount of calories that you burn by up to 8% for two hours after your meal. Chilies also contain cancer-busting ingredients, and are thought to help you sleep. Chop them up fine and add to almost anything. I use them to make salad dressing, or to spice up a miso soup. Making food tasty using herbs and spices means you do not need to use salt to add taste. Cutting down on salt will revive your sense of taste, lower blood pressure, improve your heart health, and banish water retention; you will loose a few pounds, feel better and improve your health.

Until next time, take care and stay healthy!
Vikki.

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วันจันทร์ที่ 26 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2553

Top Natural Weight Loss Supplements in the Market

Good news to health buffs all over the world! A wide array of natural weight loss supplements are available in the market for those who don't want to compromise their health with the initial idea of losing weight.

You don't need to go for artificial products to lose an incredible amount of weight natural products proven to help individuals lose a significant amount of weight are now being sold over-the-counter. This article presents some of the popular weight loss supplements offered on the commercial market.

Fucoxanthin - An antioxidant which can be found in naturally grown, edible brown seaweed such as wakame, the crucial ingredient found in Japanese miso soup is Fucocanthin. Studies are still being conducted on these varieties of weight loss supplements as this specific variety has not yet been tested on humans. Studies conducted on animals using this natural product have, however, yielded one promising result, that the antioxidant attacks the abdominal fat. The fat which can be linked to the two deadly diseases: heart disease and diabetes.

Hoodia - Hoodia is utilized by most as an appetite suppressant despite the fact that there is no known scientific study that can verify this property of the herbal weight loss supplement. It is, however, sold in the market as one of the many weight loss products that are out. When planning to use Hoodia as a weight loss supplement, however, make sure that the company you buy it from offers the genuine product---counterfeit Hoodia have long since been the problem of the buying population.

Guarana - Most commonly found in the rain forest, Amazon, Guarana is a plant with seeds rich in caffeine. It is said to have approximately double the caffeine found in coffee beans. Caffeine is included in the weight loss supplements section of the commercial markets for its ability to raise the amount of energy used in a day or night.

Apple Cider - Vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar is considered both a "fat-burner" and a natural appetite suppressant, much like Hoodia is and it is for these reasons why this product is popular and most sought after by individuals dying to lose a lot of weight. Due to its popularity in the market, an Apple Cider Vinegar Diet has even been devised---along with diet pills made from apple cider vinegar.

Ephedra - Many stores or markets today have banned this weight loss supplement product because it has been found out through many cases and scientific studies that it can cause a number of adverse effects to manifest in the body. Although there are many of these that can be found online, those considering in using it in order to lose weight are warned to avoid it due to its adverse effects on the regularly functioning human body. The source of Ephedra is the Ephedra sinica which is a plant grown in the continent of Asia.

Aside from these five, there are still many other weight loss supplements available for direct purchase over-the-counters. However, the public is warned to exercise caution when purchasing and using them.