Herbs That Help Boost Weight Loss That Help Boost Weight Loss.
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Weight loss is not easy.
There are so many factors to consider. What are you eating? Are you a person in the fast lane and all too often, the drive through lane? Fast food is too easy, usually inexpensive compared to fancy sit-down restaurants, and it is fast. A double cheeseburger with bacon and all the fixings can be as much as 1000 calories at one sitting. Add in some French fries and a large soft drink that number can be 1500 or more calories for one “fast” meal.
A person on the go and rushing through a drive-through to get a fast meal usually eat that meal very quickly. You may think to yourself, “Oh, that was really tasty!” but often, you don’t think about it at all. You are off to the next thing in your day until another meal time looms and you try to hurry through that one, too.
Americans’ fast paced lives have taken a toll on diets and family. It is much too easy to indulge in fancy coffees, large sodas and who doesn’t love an ice cream sundae (or two!) The battle of the bulge sneaks up on you before you know it. Then comes the harsh reality of how difficult dieting can be.
Natural and organic have become catch words in today’s world of dieting. Sometimes reverting to the past brings pleasant surprises in the form of delicious options in the diet that are tasty as well as effective. Selecting the right herbs to spice up your meals can be key to success through improved taste and the health benefits that many herbs can provide. Some are very good for jogging the body’s metabolism and assisting with successful weight loss.
Herbs and Spices to Consider When Working on Weight-lossReady to start losing weight in a natural, herb-based way? The following herbs have various properties that can help you on your weight loss path.
· Ginger: A combination of vitamins and minerals make this root spice a hammer in the toolbox of weight loss. Ginger oils, oils found in ginger, are chock full of antibacterial, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger stimulates your digestive enzymes and can assist with successful weight loss. Ginger is believed to combat some infections and issues within the body. Ginger adds a spicy flavor in hot liquids like tea and soups. There are many extracts and herbal supplements available.
· Cardamom: A pungent spice that has been around for centuries. It assists the digestive processes and helps speed up metabolism in regular users. A secondary benefit is cardamom’s ability to alleviate depression in a natural, healthy way. Puddings, soups, vegetables, meat and even coffee can be enhanced with the sweet, somewhat smoky taste of cardamom. This versatile herb has been used to help cure diarrhea, bronchial issues, parasitic infections, and more. Many claim relief from the pain of arthritis and attribute it to cardamom.
· Black Pepper: Virtually everyone has taken a sniff of pepper and sneezed as a result! The component that causes that sneeze is called piperine. It can also keep fat from gathering on your body! Many studies, in several countries have claimed that black pepper helps stifle the genes in the body that create new fat cells. Pepper is a great addition to any food and does not come with the same health warnings that follow its table companion salt. The positive effects of black pepper span many health applications. The more pepper, the better.
· Mustard: A burger just isn’t the same without a good dose of mustard! This condiment contains only five calories in a serving, but packs a healthy punch. For those not weak of heart, the spicy hot mustard has an effective thermogenic effect which encourages the burning of more calories than yellow mustard. Mustard seed is also believed to boost the body’s calorie burn.
Raw mustard seeds can be a spicy treat but they also add zest when sprinkled onto main dishes, sauces and vegetables. Get creative and make your own specialized condiments with mustard seeds, turmeric, pepper and even garlic! Just be creative!
· Cayenne Pepper: Thermogenesis raises your body temperature. Like hot mustard, cayenne pepper utilizes thermogenesis to heat you up from the inside. The body’s response is to cool down. Seems funny, but the act of cooling down burns calories. Don’t hesitate to kick start the flavor of your food with a pinch or more of cayenne pepper.
· Turmeric: This vibrant yellow powder is being touted as a miracle spice. The benefits to the diet are just a small part of the many uses of turmeric. A Tufts University study discovered that mice fed curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, dropped more fat than those mice not fed with the curcumin.
Like cayenne pepper and mustard, turmeric is a warming, (thermogenic) seasoning which raises the body heat and helps spur metabolism to burn more calories. Studies show that turmeric helps slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Also, women suffering from the discomforts that can come with their monthly cycle may find some relief by supplementing their diet with turmeric. It can be sprinkled on foods or taken in supplemental capsule form.
· Cinnamon: Don’t limit your intake of this wonderful spice to the traditional holidays! It is credited with balancing blood sugar, curbing cravings and giving one a sense of “fullness”. Everyone enjoys a bit of cinnamon in their morning oatmeal or hot cereals. Spread the cinnamon more freely by adding it to salads, cottage cheese and yogurts. Cinnamon is a great addition to hot teas and other beverages.
· Cumin: This spice is a powerful one! Only one teaspoon per day added to a meal helps burn up to three times more body fat, according to a recent study. It will add its own special flavor boost to almost any type of meat or vegetable, sauce or soup, or just about anything.
Celebrate Your Weight Loss SuccessFlavor and satiety are key to successful dieting. No one wants to eat food that tastes like cardboard. Spices and herbs go hand in hand in creating flavorful dishes that satisfy. A huge plus for dressing up your dishes with herbs and spices is that they add flavor but do not add calories.
Successful dieting requires a healthy dose of will power, but any of the herbs and spices suggested can certainly make it a much more pleasant and tasteful and revved up fat burning experience!
Us, here at Natureday, wish you the best of success as you take positive steps in transforming your body and your health.
There are so many factors to consider. What are you eating? Are you a person in the fast lane and all too often, the drive through lane? Fast food is too easy, usually inexpensive compared to fancy sit-down restaurants, and it is fast. A double cheeseburger with bacon and all the fixings can be as much as 1000 calories at one sitting. Add in some French fries and a large soft drink that number can be 1500 or more calories for one “fast” meal.
A person on the go and rushing through a drive-through to get a fast meal usually eat that meal very quickly. You may think to yourself, “Oh, that was really tasty!” but often, you don’t think about it at all. You are off to the next thing in your day until another meal time looms and you try to hurry through that one, too.
Americans’ fast paced lives have taken a toll on diets and family. It is much too easy to indulge in fancy coffees, large sodas and who doesn’t love an ice cream sundae (or two!) The battle of the bulge sneaks up on you before you know it. Then comes the harsh reality of how difficult dieting can be.
Natural and organic have become catch words in today’s world of dieting. Sometimes reverting to the past brings pleasant surprises in the form of delicious options in the diet that are tasty as well as effective. Selecting the right herbs to spice up your meals can be key to success through improved taste and the health benefits that many herbs can provide. Some are very good for jogging the body’s metabolism and assisting with successful weight loss.
Herbs and Spices to Consider When Working on Weight-lossReady to start losing weight in a natural, herb-based way? The following herbs have various properties that can help you on your weight loss path.
· Ginger: A combination of vitamins and minerals make this root spice a hammer in the toolbox of weight loss. Ginger oils, oils found in ginger, are chock full of antibacterial, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger stimulates your digestive enzymes and can assist with successful weight loss. Ginger is believed to combat some infections and issues within the body. Ginger adds a spicy flavor in hot liquids like tea and soups. There are many extracts and herbal supplements available.
· Cardamom: A pungent spice that has been around for centuries. It assists the digestive processes and helps speed up metabolism in regular users. A secondary benefit is cardamom’s ability to alleviate depression in a natural, healthy way. Puddings, soups, vegetables, meat and even coffee can be enhanced with the sweet, somewhat smoky taste of cardamom. This versatile herb has been used to help cure diarrhea, bronchial issues, parasitic infections, and more. Many claim relief from the pain of arthritis and attribute it to cardamom.
· Black Pepper: Virtually everyone has taken a sniff of pepper and sneezed as a result! The component that causes that sneeze is called piperine. It can also keep fat from gathering on your body! Many studies, in several countries have claimed that black pepper helps stifle the genes in the body that create new fat cells. Pepper is a great addition to any food and does not come with the same health warnings that follow its table companion salt. The positive effects of black pepper span many health applications. The more pepper, the better.
· Mustard: A burger just isn’t the same without a good dose of mustard! This condiment contains only five calories in a serving, but packs a healthy punch. For those not weak of heart, the spicy hot mustard has an effective thermogenic effect which encourages the burning of more calories than yellow mustard. Mustard seed is also believed to boost the body’s calorie burn.
Raw mustard seeds can be a spicy treat but they also add zest when sprinkled onto main dishes, sauces and vegetables. Get creative and make your own specialized condiments with mustard seeds, turmeric, pepper and even garlic! Just be creative!
· Cayenne Pepper: Thermogenesis raises your body temperature. Like hot mustard, cayenne pepper utilizes thermogenesis to heat you up from the inside. The body’s response is to cool down. Seems funny, but the act of cooling down burns calories. Don’t hesitate to kick start the flavor of your food with a pinch or more of cayenne pepper.
· Turmeric: This vibrant yellow powder is being touted as a miracle spice. The benefits to the diet are just a small part of the many uses of turmeric. A Tufts University study discovered that mice fed curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, dropped more fat than those mice not fed with the curcumin.
Like cayenne pepper and mustard, turmeric is a warming, (thermogenic) seasoning which raises the body heat and helps spur metabolism to burn more calories. Studies show that turmeric helps slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Also, women suffering from the discomforts that can come with their monthly cycle may find some relief by supplementing their diet with turmeric. It can be sprinkled on foods or taken in supplemental capsule form.
· Cinnamon: Don’t limit your intake of this wonderful spice to the traditional holidays! It is credited with balancing blood sugar, curbing cravings and giving one a sense of “fullness”. Everyone enjoys a bit of cinnamon in their morning oatmeal or hot cereals. Spread the cinnamon more freely by adding it to salads, cottage cheese and yogurts. Cinnamon is a great addition to hot teas and other beverages.
· Cumin: This spice is a powerful one! Only one teaspoon per day added to a meal helps burn up to three times more body fat, according to a recent study. It will add its own special flavor boost to almost any type of meat or vegetable, sauce or soup, or just about anything.
Celebrate Your Weight Loss SuccessFlavor and satiety are key to successful dieting. No one wants to eat food that tastes like cardboard. Spices and herbs go hand in hand in creating flavorful dishes that satisfy. A huge plus for dressing up your dishes with herbs and spices is that they add flavor but do not add calories.
Successful dieting requires a healthy dose of will power, but any of the herbs and spices suggested can certainly make it a much more pleasant and tasteful and revved up fat burning experience!
Us, here at Natureday, wish you the best of success as you take positive steps in transforming your body and your health.
