Weight loss

At least once in your lifetime you probably were obsessed with the question: “How can I lose weight?” Some people need to lose weight for medical reasons, to make life easier for their hearts and joints. Some people just go on vacation and are searching for the best and fastest ways to lose body fat to look great in a swimsuit (O, human vanity!). Usually, in both cases there are two major tips on losing weight: exercise more and eat less. Does it really work? Yes. Is it easy? No. It is extremely hard to stick to a low-calorie diet and exercise at the same time. Why? Simply because there is not enough energy, when you feel hungry all the time. If you have ever tried it, you know how irritable and depressed one feels when undernourished. One’s will power is depleted as well and it is 10 times harder than usual to push yourself to exercise. These are the reasons why we all seek a diet or exercise regimen that would allow us to lose weight as quickly as possible. If you are not a masochist you prefer your torture to be as short and painless as possible. Nowadays Internet and magazines are full of articles about a miracle diet pill or miracle food that can help you lose weight without dieting or exercise. If they seem to be too good to be true, it is because they all are. There is no miracle drug that you can take and wake up next day 20 lbs. lighter without any grave damages to your health. Natural and safe weight loss must be gradual and slow. Are there plants that can help you with it? Yes, there are plenty of them.

  1. Even if you just strengthen your immunity system, you’ll have more energy and stamina to exercise while eating less than usual. Yet, there are plants that could give boost to your endurance level, shorten recovery periods after exercises, and feel you with a pleasant feeling of well-being and ease. Imagine eating less and feeling happier about it! Isn’t it a miracle? Here is a list of the plants that you can find on our website:
  2. Plants with thermogenic properties (so called fat burning foods) that boost your metabolism and by doing it help you literally burn more calories faster. All weight loss pills contain some thermogenics. And these pills are not good for your heart, or for your health in general. Yet, there are natural foods that can produce the same thermogenic effect in healthier and safer way. Here is the list:
  3. There are also special foods reach in fiber that slow digestion, keep you full longer and reduce hunger. Certain plants will help suppress your appetite and reduce your chance of over-eating. Here is the list:
  4. Let’s not forget about plants that help you with digestive problems. Getting rid of constipation, flatulence, toxins, and excessive liquid in your body certainly will make you weigh less. Here is the list:
As you can see, a lot of herbs and foods are in two or more lists. They are versatile and in many ways beneficial to your body. Before you go to a store, though, to buy any of those and to start adding them to your diet, read carefully all the information about them. Some of the plants are safe, but some can cause allergic reactions, some – interfere with the drugs you are taking regularly, and some can be taken only for a short period of time. For more information about potential interactions when mixing herbs and drugs you can go to this website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html.

In conclusion, if you are looking for a safe natural way to lose weight that actually works, try to add some or all of the plants, mentioned above, to your diet. Moving around in a kitchen doesn’t equal to moving in the gym, but it will still get you off the couch. The results might not be miraculous, nevertheless, might surprise you by their effectiveness. Use of herbs and other plants in your diet will help you achieve optimum health and long-term weight management. If you haven’t tried it yet, what are you waiting for?

Resources

Payne, C., Wiffen, P.J., Martin, S. (January 18, 2012). Interventions for fatigue and weight loss in adults with advanced progressive illness. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22258985

National Collaborating Centre for Chronic Conditions (UK). Type 1 Diabetes in Adults: National Clinical Guideline for Diagnosis and Management in Primary and Secondary Care. NICE Clinical Guidelines, No. 15.1. Royal College of Physicians UK. (2004). Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0072772/

http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/

http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/diabetes/watch-your-weight

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/weight-control/choosing-safe-successful-weight-loss-program/Pages/choosing-safe-successful-weight-loss-program.aspx

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