FOOD TO EAT TO SLIM DOWN FASTER

Here are some foods to each if you want to slim down faster:

1. Whole grain cereal - the complex carbohydrates in the morning are an easy way to refuel your body and pump and prime your metabolic rate.

2. Low fat dairy – pack with protein in help build muscles and banish flab.

3. Coffee – caffeine is a stimulant which can help speed up your calories burning furnace.

4. Lean meats – they are rich in protein which takes more energy to digest that carbs or fats. Protein keeps you feeling satisfied too.

5. Green Tea – its caffeine and plant nutrient may help your metabolic rate by up to 3.5% a day.

6. Nuts – thanks to their fiber and protein a handful at snack time keeps your body engine humming.

7. Tufo - a good source of leucine, this diet friendly protein help you stay trim.

FOOD THAT NOT HEALTHY TO YOUR HEART

Eating heart-healthy food is essential part of proper nutrition, it’s just as important to limit or avoid foods that are bad for the heart. Knowing which foods can damage the heart over time is crucial to prolonged health and life.

Trans fats partially hydrogenated unsaturated fats, should be completely avoided in the diet. Excessive trans-fat consumption is one of the greatest risk factors for coronary artery disease. Some places around the world have actually banned trans-fat in recent years.

Refine white flour eating excess amounts of refined flour has been linked to heart disease and because of its high glycemic index, diabetes as well; instead opt for whole grain products. Oil with high Omega 6 fatty acids (canola, sunflower, corn, coconut) contributes to the development of heart disease.

They raise LDL levels and can even cause irregular heart rhythms with excessive consumption over time. Sugar should be eaten in limited quantities. It has array of negative health effective including contributing to high cholesterol and heart disease. Raw sugar, honey and molasses are better alternatives.

FISH AND VEGETABLE DETOX

Detox diet comprise low fat, high fiber foods which aid in removal of toxins from our body, after one week of detox you should begin feeling more energized and less bloated. A strict detox diet involves the elimination of processed foods, preservatives and additives, gluten, dairy, high fat foods, sugar, nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, starches like pasta and breads, and all meat from one diet. Less strict detox may include one cup of coffee per day to avoid any headaches and certain types of fish. 

Duration and frequency of detox to achieve maximum result should last one week and should be made into a habit in maintaining healthy lifestyle. To those in detoxing for the first time may experience headaches that are associated with withdrawal of caffeine and other food that avoid during detox. How often you should detox is dependent on your lifestyle, metabolism and regular diet. Better to consult a health care provider to determine your detox frequency. 

Since the main purpose of any detox is to cleanse one’s body by eliminating toxins, ideally all foods should be organic and fresh, during detox all food should be sautéed with olive oil, broiled, steamed or baked. Most important drinking lots of water will help flush out toxins. Water will also cut unnecessary food craving by keeping you feeling full. Vegetable and fish “must eat” increasing your vegetable intake is good, but replacing any red meats and other food on the “to avoid during detox” list with vegetable is great. Although all vegetables have some nutritional value, the colorful ones offer the most health benefits. All these vegetable, tomato, onion, garlic, shallots, chives and leeks are cancer reducing foods. The next time you add these foods to a dish, remember that they not only add spice but also reduce the risk of cancer. 

Saturated fats should avoid altogether, because they are toxins that build up in cell membranes and increase the risk of heart disease. During detox, saturated fats should replace with nutritional fatty acids such as those found in olive oil and flaxseed oil, salmon and tuna. Salmon and tuna may contain highest level of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and are therefore the preferred fish for detox diets. Considered essential nutrient for development of healthy cells, these fatty acids cannot be made by our bodies and must come from foods. Lack of these fatty acids can result in chapped lips, cracked or dry skin and brittle hair. Beyond skin condition these fatty acids can also improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation.

Liver Detox

A people with liver need of cleansing suffer symptoms such as dull hair, bloating, unexplained weight loss, brittle nails and even mood swings. But there are homemade liver cleansers that can be made to facilitate better liver health.

Water is a quick and inexpensive liver cleanser, drinking 6 – 8 glasses of water a day can help to flush toxins out of the liver. Homemade liver tonic along with water and healthy diet, drinking liver tonic will help cleanse and remove toxins from your liver. Tonic composed of 8 oz water, I tbsp. of olive oil, 3 tbsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of garlic oil will cleanse liver and provide nutrition to other part of your body as well. This liver tonic is meant to drink before meal once a day.

Healthy diet, eating balance diet of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and proteins in moderation help to cleanse liver. As well as cleansing the liver, healthy diet provides nutrients to your whole body system and put less strain on the liver.

Green tea or tea has been found to be very effective tool in fighting a toxic liver, green tea contains antioxidants which help cleanse and heal the liver. Green tea has been found to improve liver function and helps remove fat from the liver itself.

Reminder that these remedies can help cleanse the liver and beneficial to the body in general, if you suspect that may have liver disease contact a doctor immediately. These treatments are helpful but do not cure serious illnesses of the liver. This tonics and diet recommendation are for those who want to detox the liver and boost its function.