At Integrative Nutrition, there are a few simple principles that can
help just about everyone to get healthier, including shedding excess
pounds. Generally, what works for most people is to eat less packaged or
processed foods, more whole foods, drink more water, get adequate sleep
each night, and make sure that you’re getting a healthy dose of primary food.
Some dietary theories promote certain foods and herbs that have
slimming properties, among their many other healthy benefits. Here are a
few that can help support your body when you want to shed excess weight
and burn fat (and they actually taste good, too):
Cacao
This small tropical tree’s seeds turn into
the food that's been called "Food of the Gods" – chocolate. Cacao
contains theobromine, a mild stimulant that can help promote fat
burning. It also increases pleasure and relaxation by boosting your endorphin and serotonin levels,
the feel-good brain chemicals, which can also stimulate weight loss.
Cacao is healthiest when consumed in its raw form (not as sugary
chocolate bars), and is revered by raw food enthusiasts such as visiting teacher David Wolfe.
Cinnamon
This healthy spice is from the brown bark of the cinnamon tree. A daily dose of cinnamon has been found to reduce blood sugar, triglycerides, and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and total cholesterol
for people with type 2 diabetes. It is known for its warming and
stimulating properties that can bring balance to Vata and Kapha,
according to Ayurvedic medicine as taught by visiting teacher Dr. John Douillard.
Try some cinnamon in a healthier breakfast cereal: rice porridge with apples.
Green Tea
From the Camellia sinensis plant, this
brewed beverage contains theanine, which counteracts stress and promotes
relaxation and focus. A study in the Journal of Nutrition shows that
the main antioxidant component in green tea, called catechins, can help stimulate weight loss, especially belly fat.
Daikon Radish
This long white root is used in
traditional Japanese and Macrobiotic cooking to help heal the body and
ease the discharge of excess fat and fluids. Daikon is also a
decongestant, diuretic, and helps ease the work of the kidneys by
eliminating excess fluid retention.
Try it in this tasty grated daikon salad.
What foods do you eat when you want to balance your body and slim down? Let us know in the comments section below.
Source: http://blog.integrativenutrition.com
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