Men's Health Killing Fat By Ellington Darden, Phd
People have become quite health and fitness conscious in the todays world. Flexitarian is a marriage of the words "flexible" and "vegetarian." The term was coined by registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner in her book "The Flexitarian Diet: The Mostly Vegetarian Way to Lose Weight, Be Healthier, Prevent Disease and Add Years to Your Life." U.S. News ranked it high on the list for being nutritionally complete, easy to follow, and providing long-term weight loss as well as heart health benefits.
This is one of the best homemade drinks to lose weight very quickly. How so? Grapefruit contains an enzyme called AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) which helps the body to assimilate sugar, thus activating metabolism and shedding of calories. Grapefruit is also a natural immune booster as it is rich in Vitamin C, not to mention that it hydrates the body and promotes vibrant skin and brain.
Cayenne, or Capsicum annuum, is an annual herb that produces a hot pepper. Herbalists use the fruit in teas, tinctures and lotions to treat rheumatism, nerve pain, body spasms, upset stomach, and laryngitis. In their 2000 book, Prescription for Nutritional Healing," Dr. James F. Balch and Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, recommend cayenne for its fat-burning and digestive properties. Cayenne contains a group of thermogenic chemicals known as capsinoids, which boost energy metabolism and body heat. A study in the August 2010 issue of Nutrition and Metabolism" found that capsinoids increased thermogenesis in young, healthy, physically active males who were not exercising. The researchers note that cayenne can supplement diet and exercise in treating obesity. Do not use cayenne if you are pregnant.
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