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MUFA FOOD LIST: Servings and Calories

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:00:43 +0000

Eat a MUFA at Every Meal

The MUFA food list which you can find below is very helpful when you’re preparing your meals.

As you know MUFA (MOO-fah) stands for “monounsaturated fatty acid,” a type of heart-healthy, disease-fighting, “good” fat found in foods like almonds, peanut butter, olive oil, avocados even chocolate.

MUFAs are unsaturated fat and have the exact opposite effect of the unhealthy saturated and trans fats you’ve heard about in the news.

You can substitute one MUFA for another as long as the calorie counts are nearly equivalent. For example, you can exchange almond butter (200 calories) for semisweet chocolate chips (207). For precise serving amounts per meal check out the MUFA food list below.

MUFA FOOD LIST

Soybeans (Edamame), shelled and boiled

Serving: 1 Cup
Calories: 298

Semisweet Chocolate Chips

Serving: 1/4 cup
Calories: 207

Almond Butter

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 200

Cashew Butter

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 190

Sunflower Seed Butter

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 190

Natural Peanut Butter, Crunchy

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 188

Natural Peanut Butter, Smooth

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 188

Tahini (Sesame Seed Paste)

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 178

Pumpkin Seeds

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 148

Canola Oil

Serving: 1 Tbsp
Calories: 124

Flaxseed Oil (Cold-Pressed Organinc)

Serving: 1 Tbsp
Calories: 120

Macadamia Nuts

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 120

Safflower Oil (High Oleic)

Serving: 1 Tbsp
Calories: 120

Sesame or Soybean Oil

Serving: 1 Tbsp
Calories: 120

Sunflower Oil (High Oleic)

Serving: 1 Tbsp
Calories: 120

Walnut Oil

Serving: 1 Tbsp
Calories: 120

Olive Oil

Serving: 1 Tbsp
Calories: 119

Peanut Oil

Serving: 1 Tbsp
Calories: 119

Pine Nuts

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 113

Brazil Nuts

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 110

Hazel Nuts

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 110

Peanuts

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 110

Almonds

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 109

Cashews

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 100

Avocado, California (Haas)

Serving: 1/4 cup
Calories: 96

Pecans

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 90

Sunflower Seeds

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 90

Black Olive Tapenade

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 88

Pistachios

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 88

Walnuts

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 82

Pesto Sauce

Serving: 1 Tbsp
Calories: 80

Avocado, Florida

Serving: 1/4 cup
Calories: 69

Green Olive Tapenade

Serving: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 54

Green or Black Olives

Serving: 10 large
Calories: 50

Source: Flat Belly Diet, p. 101

What is Breast Cancer?

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:26:37 +0000

Breast cancer starts much the same as other cancers: a cell begins to grow and divide without normal controls, forming a mass of tissue called tumor. Most of the time, tumors are benign , and the non-life threatening cells do not spread. But when the tumor is malignant, it can spread to other parts of the body, and can be life threatening. When that malignancy starts within the breast, it is called breast cancer.

Though it primarily strikes women, breast cancer knows no boundaries as far as age, race, gender, or socio-economic status. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide.

Causes of Breast Cancer

“We don’t know exactly what causes breast cancer,” says Susan Brown, MS, RN, director of health education for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “But the many risk factors unique to women, such as estrogen levels and reproductive factors, may explain why it is so prevalent among women.”

Types of Breast Cancers

There are 2 primary types of breast cancers: invasive and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Invasive breast cancer develops when cancerous cells leave the milk duct, invade breast tissue and have the ability to spread to other parts of the body. This form of the disease is far more common than DCIS, and more difficult to treat.

Considered the earliest stage of breast cancer, and pre-invasive, DCIS occurs when abnormal cells grow in and are confined to the milk ducts. More than 62,000 women will be diagnosed with DCIS in 2009, over and above the 192,000 who will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Brown says, “A women diagnosed with DCIS has the best prognosis possible today.”

Though there is no explanation for why cancer cells develop, we do know that abnormal genes play a role. Some gene mutations, such as the BRCA1 and BRCA2, are inherited, but most mutations are spontaneous and occur during your lifetime.

Because of the questions about causation and the lack of a cure, Brown says your best defense against breast cancer is an educated offense that includes a regular screening regimen, knowledge of your personal risk and lifestyle choices that reduce that risk.

Source: Breast Cancer, USA Today Supplement, Oct. 2009, p. 5

Breast Cancer and Health Reform

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:09:27 +0000

According to the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC), all of the debate about health care reform boils down to one key issue for breast cancer patients: affordable, quality health care for all. “Women should not have to worry about cancer and about how to pay for their life-saving treatment,” says Fran Visno, NBCC president.

While “affordable, quality care for all” is a visionary goal, Visco says NBCC is advocating for several specific points to be addressed in reform:

Removal of pre-existing conditions so that women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer will be able to purchase insurance at a reasonable price.

A move toward an evidence-based health care system so women can receive the care they need when they need it, and don’t get unnecessary or harmful care.

Shared responsibility so everyone contributes according to his or her ability to pay and everyone has affordable health care.

Equal access to quality care has long been an issue for NBCC as well as numerous other breast cancer advocacy organizations. In June, Visco testified before the House Education and Labor Committee on a draft proposal for health care reform, and took the opportunity to explain why NBCC is so committed to change.

She said, “Our long standing commitment to health care reform is driven by the experiences and stories of the millions of women who have not only received the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer but have also had to suffer the injustices of our current health insurance system.”

It remains to be seen whether current advocacy efforts will make a difference, but Visco says NBCC is redoubling its efforts and is hopeful that results are on the horizon. “Health care reform can happen this year.”

Source: Breast Cancer, USA Today Supplement, Oct. 2009, p. 5

Breast Cancer: The Fight Continues

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:47:30 +0000

By: Ambassador Nancy Brinker
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As the 25th National Breast Cancer Awareness Month enter its final week, I’m reminded of how much has changed for the better in the fight against this disease, and humbled by how much is still left to do.

The good news first: breast cancer mortality is dipping slightly and some forms of breast cancer have extraordinary survival rates – 98% five-year survival rates for cancers that haven’t spread from the breast, compared with 74% when I founded Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement in 1982.

In just one generation, leading scientists funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure have learned that breast cancer takes many forms. They’ve developed more treatment options, and we’ve gained extraordinary insights into how cancer cells develop and spread.

Screening and widespread education programs in our communities, supported by Komen’s local Affiliates, have given more information, and thus more control, over their health.

Importantly, there are far more resources and support. When my sister, Susan G. Komen, was diagnosed in the late 1970s, there were no 1-800 numbers, no internet, and a stigma around breast cancer that left women feeling very much alone. Today, the internet and a multitude of support programs provide women with access to others and unlimited information.

Still, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in American women. Some 200,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year; 40,000 will die just in the United States. Ten times that number will die around the world. Treatments are still elusive for aggressive forms of the disease, and we have any number of theories, but no definitive answers, on how breast cancer can be avoided in the first place. Today, too many Americans cannot access cancer care without also facing financial ruin, a situation we are addressing in our advocacy programs.

We also face arising wave of cancer deaths in countries where is not a priority. As Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control at the U.N.’s World Health Organization, and with information gleaned firsthand from Komen’s relationship in 50 countries, I am calling on global health ministers to include cancer screenings in existing communicable disease programs. I’ve sat with women in these countries, dying of cancers diagnosed too late to save them, who might have recovered if information and medical help were available sooner.

I promised my sister that I would do everything I could to end breast cancer forever. We’re not there yet. So while we seek the answers, I urge women – and men – to get educated about breast health. This USA Today supplement is an excellent place to start, and we have a wealth of information on www.komen.org. Please visit us.

Source: Breast Cancer, USA Today Supplement, Oct. 2009, p.2

Ways to Prevent Lung Cancer : Diet Tips

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:14:41 +0000

One of the ways to prevent lung cancer is to eat nutritious foods. I’ve found this list of foods, chock-full of nutrients that will help you protect and prevent lung cancer, from Woman’s World Magazine, Sept. 21, 2009, p. 16.

Lung Cancer Facts: Men and Women

The latest research reveals that women are a lot more vulnerable to lung cancer than men are. Lung cancer is more common than breast, ovarian and uterine cancers combined. Research has found out also — even non-smoking women are twice as likely to develop it compared to their partners. According to Woman’s World magazine: Whether you smoke or not, these study proven strategies can slash your risk 60% or more!

Cut Your Lung-Cancer Risk in Half!

Getting vitamin E from whole foods instead of supplements gives you all 8 forms of vitamins E at once. Research at Wake Forest University suggests that these antioxidants are 40 times move effective when taken as a team than when taken solo — helping to cut your lung-cancer risk in half!

Food sources – For Best Results: Enjoy 1 oz. of sunflower seeds, almonds, peanut butter or wheat germ daily.

Great Lung-Protector Foods:

Consuming one cup of spinach daily also halves your odds of ever having lung cancer. Taking in lycopene — the pigment that makes tomatoes red — cuts the risk by up to 32%. Lycopene is best absorbed when eaten with a little fat: “That makes pizza topped with tomato sauce, chopped spinach and cheese a great lung protector!” says women’s health specialist Deborah Bernstein, M.D.

Reduce Lung-Cancer Risk with Apples

Eating an apple a day (skin and all!) can keep the doctor away. Inflammation-fighting nutrients in apples reduce lung-cancer risk by 60%, while boosting resistance to pneumonia and bronchitis.

According to the magazine — Red Delicious, Northern Spy and Cortland apples have the highest concentration of these nutrients.

Heal Damaged Lung Tissue with Oranges

Ann G. Kulze, M.D., author of Dr. Ann’s 10-Step Diet, says: The antioxidant carotenoids in citrus fruits heal damaged lung tissue before cancerous changes occur.

Harvard research suggests: eating just half a cup of oranges a day — or any other carotenoid-rich food, such as carrots, sweet potatoes or butternut squash — can send your lung-cancer risk plunging by 25%.

Prevent Pre-Cancerous Lung Cells – Juice

The natural chemicals called proanthocyanidins from cranberry juice help prevent the spread of precancerous lung cells. Drinking 8 oz. of cranberry juice — or a handful of the dried sweetened berries — daily delivers the same benefit.

Exercise – Lowers Risk of Lung Cancer

Another way to prevent lung cancer is exercise. Exercising in just 20 minutes a day of physical activity improves blood flow to the lungs and speeds healing of damaged tissues. Up to 45% lower risk of lung cancer, even for ex-smokers and current smokers.

Source: Brenda Kearns
Woman’s World Magazine, Sept. 21, 2009, p. 16.

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Lose Stubborn Fat Recipe: DASH Diet and Low Sodium Juice

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:42:57 +0000

Lose Stubborn Fat Recipe

A new recipe to lose stubborn fat is revealed by the researchers working at Baylor College of Medicine. This “lose stubborn fat” recipe is so easy, you’ll be shocked how powerful it is — according to the Woman’s World magazine.

2 Main Ingredients – Lose Stubborn Fat Recipe

First ingredient? A simple, sensible diet. Next up? Low sodium vegetable juice. Mix the 2 together and — presto! — you’re set to melt 300% more fat than if you used the sensible diet alone.

The Baylor dieters all had metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors—including high blood sugar and cholesterol — that make fat extra stubborn. Yet juice drinkers still lost big — stubborn fat!

Try Juicing Off to Lose Stubborn Fat

Nutrition expert Carl Keen, Ph., D, says “Store-bought vegetable juice is a convenient way to increase vegetable consumption. . . ”

The Woman’s World magazine asked a group of readers to try “juicing off” weight, they dropped up to 7 pounds in 7 days!

Lose Stubborn Fat with DASH Diet

Everybody in the Baylor study was put on the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, a well-balanced plan designed by the National Institutes of Health to keep Americans healthy. Some were also asked to drink 1 – 2 cups of low sodium V8 a day—and these folks ultimately shed the most weight.

At DASHDiet.org you can learn to make your own DASH meals. Following a DASH diet plan has been found to lower blood pressure naturally and reduce cholestrerol by 14 points in 8 weeks!

Why Juicing Works to Lose Stubborn Fat

Juice Kills Hunger!
A cup of vegetable juice has 50 calories. Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, says, “The juice takes up a lot of space for few calories, which tricks your body into feeling satisfied with less.” A Penn State study found that drinking vegetable juice before a meal automatically makes us eat 136 fewer calories.

Juice Boosts Fat Burning!
In the Baylor study, juice drinkers got double the vitamin C of other dieters. Arizona State University (ASU) tests show that Vitamin C enables our bodies to produce an amino acid crucial to fat burning. ASU scientists have proven that folks who skimp on C burn 11% less fat, while those who up their C intake burn 30% burn.

Juice Works Magic!
In addition to Vitamin C, “a single serving of vegetable juice is packed with literally thousands of different vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. . . This new study certainly seems to prove that they can help with weight loss,” says Bowden.

Lose Stubborn Fat Success Stories from Woman’s World Readers

The Woman’s World readers who tried this lose stubborn fat recipe had followed the DASH Diet guidelines.

Woman’s World Hint: Opt for store-brand juice, and you can supercharge your weight loss for just $3 a week!

“I lost 5.5 pounds and 9.5 inches in a week. For weeks before that, I had been dieting and barely losing. This worked really well and right away!
—Gretchen Hollingsworth, Atlanta-area teacher, 30

“At the end of the day, I’m usually looking for stuff to snack on. I drank the vegetable juice while preparing the dinner, and I didn’t have that urge to snack. It was awesome!”

Rachel’s best tip: Boost your burn
“I added some hot sauce to my juice. I heard it increases your metabolism.”
—Rachel Bausch, Los Angeles model. Rachel lost 3.5 pounds in one week.

“Drinking the juice really took the edge off my appetite. I wasn’t hungry between meals and I hardly had cravings at all. I highly recommend every dieters start drinking juice before meals!”

Sharon’s best tip: Have some extra juice
“If I did feel a craving coming on, I’d have some juice, and it passed right by.”
—Sharon Goen, 56, Brownfield, Texas; lost 7 lbs. in 7 days.

Source: Excerpts taken from Woman’s World, pp. 20, 21. Aug. 10, 2009 issue

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Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:55:11 +0000

Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally – Lifestyle Changes

To lower blood pressure naturally it’s important for hypertensive individuals to change their lifestyle. Changes may include diet, exercise, and knowing how to manage stress.

About 1 in every 4 adults in the U.S has high blood pressure. Because there are no symptoms, many people don’t know they have high blood pressure. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. This is why high blood pressure is called the “silent killer.”

High blood pressure, which is considered 140/90 mm Hg or higher, is more common in persons older that 35 years, in African-Americans, persons overweight, the elderly and heavy drinkers. People with diabetes, gout or kidney disease are also more likely to have high blood pressure. About 150,000 people die each year in the US from strokes due to high blood pressure, and many more non-fatal strokes that leave them disabled.

Most Effective Way to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally

Antihypertensive drugs are commonly used, but these have undesirable side effects. Weight control is the single most important factor in the prevention of hypertension, and weight reduction in hypertensive overweight individuals offers the most effective-non drug means of lowering blood pressure. Other important modalities include elimination of alcohol and sodium restriction. The average American typically consumes about 6-8 times the amount of sodium needed per day. Using processed food significantly increases your daily sodium intake.

Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally – Exercise

Regular exercise helps lower blood pressure. It is important for effective stress management, another risk factor for high blood pressure. Blood pressure in hypertensives is normally lowered 3 – 6 mm Hg by an increased calcium intake. In the Nurses’ Health Study there was a 23% reduction in risk of high blood pressure associated with regular calcium intake of at least 800 mg/day compared to an intake below 400 mg/day. Cheese, wine and chocolate should be avoided by sensitive individuals and those using mood elevators, since these foods can raise blood pressure.

Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally – Vegetarian Diet

In the Adventist Health Study, non-vegetarians had a risk of fatal stroke that was 20 – 30% higher than the vegetarians. The lower blood pressure levels seen in vegetarians may result in part from the fact that vegetarians are leaner. In addition, vegetarian diets are low in saturated fat and rich in fruits and vegetables, excellent sources of potassium and magnesium that lower blood pressure. During an intensive 2-week live-in program, a low fat, high fiber vegan diet, combined with moderate exercise and stress management, lowered blood pressure 5 – 7% in middle aged men and women.

A diet providing substantial levels of potassium and calcium, and with reduced saturated and total fat, has an antihypertensive effect, in both normotensives and hypertensives, comparable to that achieved with many pharmacological interventions. After 3 weeks, a diet containing 10 servings per day of fruits and vegetables and 2 – 3 servings per day of low-fat dairy products lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 5.5 mm and 3.0 mm Hg, respectively. Much greater reductions were seen in the hypertensive subgroup.

Source: Winston Craig, Ph.D., RD, is a professor of nutrition at Andrews University.
Lake Union Herald, Sept. 2009, p.9

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Water Help To Loss Weight: Shed All Those Extra Pounds

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:19:37 +0000

Water Help To Loss Weight: Water Contains Zero Calories

from giulietta

Have you heard about water help to loss weight? You need all the help you can get to shed all those extra pounds, right? Some people believe it can, so let’s take a look at this theory to see if it holds any merit.

Weight loss is all about consuming fewer calories each day than what you burn up. This sounds simple enough doesn’t it? So where does water come into play?

Water contains zero calories so you can literally drink as much water as you like without putting on weight. However, you should realize you can drink more water than is good for you. If you should happen to have a water retention problem; it is best to check with your Doctor before going overboard with your water drinking.

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But in contrast to any other beverage, you do not need to think twice before drinking water. In fact it should become a regular part of your day as drinking lots of water assists in overall health and well being too.

Water flushes out your system and is simply the best liquid you can drink. If you are trying to lose weight, then ultimately you should totally eliminate any sugar based drinks from your diet. A good example of these types of drinks would be carbonated soft drinks.

Water Help to Loss Weight – Avoid Sugary Drinks

These drinks contain nothing of substance and are full of artificial ingredients, not to mention sugar and calories. If you drink two cans of soda per day, it could be just those extra calories that are causing your weight gain. So substituting these with water can eliminate the cause of your weight gain. How simple is that!

Some people don’t like the taste of water. Water lovers can’t understand this, but it’s a fact. In all likelihood, people who say they don’t like water probably have only tried plain unfiltered tap water. Tap water also tastes different depending on where you live and even on a house by house basis. If you‘re a person who dislikes the taste of water based on what comes out of your tap, then try buying spring water.

The taste of spring water even differs by brand, so keep trying them all until you find one you like. Spring water, in some cases, is more pure than tap water and doesn’t contain any harmful bacteria. Some of the best quality spring water tastes absolutely delicious, so make sure you find one to your liking.

Back to water help to loss weight; keep in mind that water is never a substitute for food, but it should simply complement your healthy diet. Instead of a soda or sugar fruit juice at dinner, have a glass or two of water. It is also recommended to start the day off with a refreshing glass of water as it gets your brain active.

Water Help To Loss Weight – Other Benefits

Drinking water throughout the day also enhances brain function and keeps you alert. You may start noticing that if you don’t drink water, for most of the day, you’ll suffer from headaches and tiredness.

Water is a wondrous natural substance that all humans need. Water help to loss weight may be the best help you can get, when you are shedding all those extra pounds.

3-Day Tuna Diet – Beware

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:26:18 +0000

3-Day Tuna Diet – Things You Need to Know

by lulife
Are you desperately looking for the fastest way you can find to knock off a quick 10 to 15 pounds or more? You have that fancy dance just around the corner and you just have to fit into that slinky size 6 black dress; you just bought. You have heard about the 3 day tuna diet and believe it’s just what you’re looking for. Hold on there are some things you need to know before jumping on that diet.It’s very true the three day tuna diet has fast become one of today’s favorite crash diets. Many people think that because the time frame of the diet is short there is no health risk. The truth is that when people use this type of low calorie diets they are adversely affecting their metabolism. Essentially this means that by using this diet you are setting yourself up for later weight gain and very possibly more weight than you lost.

3-Day Tuna Diet – A Starvation Diet

One of the primary reasons that this diet isn’t healthy is because it is essentially a starvation diet. If you add up all the calories allotted for a day’s meal you only get 978. Eating this few calories will put you in starvation mood within the first day.

You will know when your body begins starvation mood soon after beginning the three day tuna diet. You will begin to feel sluggish and not want to do activities you normally would. You will begin to feel cold no matter how many blankets you use. In some cases people have reported dreaming about food and having food dancing in front of them when awake. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms your body is probably in starvation mood.

In addition the 3 day tuna diet has such a low calorie count that it is close to being a VLCD, or very low calorie diet. This diet gives the illusion of lasting for three days. The truth is you are on and off the diet for a full month.

For the most part the foods that you eat on the three day tuna diet aren’t balanced and therefore will most likely not help you lose any permanent weight. You are allowed some small amounts of fish and chicken, some peanut butter, a few vegetables and an apple for dinner. If you consider that, you then end your day with ice-cream; you can clearly see this is not a healthy diet choice.

Large Portion of the 3-Day Tuna Diet

You need to be aware the refined carbohydrates, which make up a large portion of the three day tuna diet have very little if any nutritional value. Food cravings are increased when you have so few calories but have breads and sugars. The reason for this is that there is a hike in the production of insulin when we eat these carbs.

When you decide to use low calorie diets like this diet you are setting yourself up for food cravings. Even if you do make it through the three days every week, you are likely to consume unhealthy foods during the four day period, in which you are free to eat what you want. Studies done as far back as the 1970s, show that the average dieter will ultimately gain up to eight pounds in the weeks after the diet.

There are various diets that are geared towards weight loss. Some of these diets can be good ways to lose weight while others focus on eliminating healthy foods and calories. The 3 day tuna diet may drop pounds in the beginning but in the end you will most likely gain the weight back you lost and more.

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Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Benefits

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:39:27 +0000

Cider Vinegar Weight Loss: Age-Old Technique

by noikia
With all the diet pills, extreme dieting techniques and exercise programs, you might miss an age-old technique: cider vinegar weight loss. That’s right, you don’t need to pump your body full of chemicals or go on some crazy crash diet. The answer you’re looking for might already be in your kitchen cupboard! It might sound crazy, but cider vinegar has been used as a weight loss treatment for ages.So how can apple cider vinegar help with your weight loss? The truth is, no one quite knows. Scientific tests haven’t been able to prove anything for sure about cider vinegar in regards to weight loss. The reason to try cider vinegar is mainly the stories of people who’ve already used it, and already lost weight thanks to it.There are a few ideas as to why cider vinegar aids in weight loss.

Some people believe that it increases a person’s natural metabolism, which makes out body digest and change food into energy faster.
Other people have stated that cider vinegar actively burns the calories in your body to help you lose weight.
Some reports say that cider vinegar helps cleanse the liver, which is an organ that can have a big effect on weight loss.

One recent experiment showed that eating cider vinegar with or right before a meal can help you feel more full, and thus prevent overeating. The test was a very small one, but the results looked really good. Cider vinegar weight loss still needs to be tested more with people before we can be sure just how much it helps. There’s evidence that ancient Egyptians used cider vinegar for weight loss, so it must be doing something right!

Ways to Use Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss

There are a couple of different ways to use cider vinegar in your weight loss program. The easiest way is just to add a little bit of cider vinegar to a glass of water or juice, and drink it with a meal. Another option is to buy tablets or capsules that contain cider vinegar in them. Some of these tablets contain other things, like vitamin B6 and something called lecithin, which may have more effect than cider vinegar alone.

Other Benefits of Cider Vinegar

Aside from weight loss benefits, cider vinegar is very healthy for you. It is naturally rich in vitamins and minerals, and can help with a number of medical problems and improve your general health. For instance, cider vinegar contains potassium, which helps lower blood pressure. It also has fiber, which can absorb the cholesterol that causes heart problems. Those are just a few things it helps with – cider vinegar can also help with digestion, sore throats, arthritis pain and even diabetes.

Cider Vinegar Weight Loss – Warning

Despite all the bonuses of using cider vinegar weight loss, it has some risks as well. The biggest thing to watch out for is that cider vinegar is very acidic, which means it can burn and damage your teeth, mouth or throat. It’s important to dilute cider vinegar in water or juice before drinking it. Be sure to contact your doctor before trying cider vinegar if you have any serious medical conditions.