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The importance of antioxidants in a
weight management system can’t be overemphasized because the process of losing
weight actually releases more free radicals into your body than normal.
Free radicals are those “bad guys” that are linked to everything from
heart disease to cancer, neuronal degeneration and aging–aka wrinkles.
Free radicals actually stimulate
pathways in the body that convert food to fat. Fat cells in the body
produce inflammatory chemicals which can prevent sugars from being utilized
properly . . . so you wind up with higher blood sugar . . . which
converts to fat. Each fat cell in your body is like a chemical factory
set up to produce . . . more fat cells! What a horrible, vicious cycle!
Antioxidant rich foods are vital in interrupting that unhealthy cycle.
Antioxidants are measured on the ORAC
scale. This scale measures how well a food mops up the free radicals in the
blood stream. When you eat the best, antioxidant dense foods, you’re
energetic, and you feel strong, focused, and empowered to continue to eat
healthfull
Some of the important Nutrionts found in Raw Cacao
ASCORBIC ACID
This is a form of vitamin C. Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation, antioxidant, iron absorption, immune function, and formation of some hormones. Vitamin C needs to be obtained from our diet and cannot be synthesized.
THIAMINE MONONITRATE
It is a form of the vitamin thiamin, which is useful in the metabolism of carbohydrates and BCAAs for energy. It is important for the transmission of nerve impulses and formation of neurotransmitters.
ZINC
It is a mineral required for many body reactions. It stabilizes many cell walls and is involved in many body reactions. It is important for the immune system.
MAGNESIUM OXIDE
Magnesium is vital in building protein, bone metabolism, enzyme actions, muscle contractions, nerve conductions, maintenance of teeth, and helping the heart rhythm.
COPPER
Copper is a helper in many body functions. It helps form collagen and helps repair connective tissues. It is an anti-inflammatory and helps form myelin around nerves. It is an antioxidant along with zinc, SOD (superoxide dismutase), and ceruloplasmin.
PANTOTHENIC ACID
It helps with many body chemical reactions and is very important in the cellular metabolism of carbohydrates and fats to release energy. It is the “antistress” vitamin. It supports the adrenal glands to increase production of cortisone and other adrenal hormones to help counteract stress. It is thought to prevent aging and wrinkles.
MANGANESE
Manganese is used in many body reactions, especially carbohydrate metabolism.
VITAMIN E
It is a fat-soluble antioxidant
CALCIUM
Provides bone and tooth structure, blood clotting, nerve conduction, and is necessary for muscle function.
NIACINAMIDE
It is an active form of the vitamin niacin which helps in many body reactions and is especially important in the metabolism of glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids
Best Foods for Weight Loss
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10 Weight Loss Foods that Satisfy
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Brought to you by: Karen Handy, PhD, weight management specialist for Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
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We want to manage our weight, but we’ve still got to eat! So what foods should we stock up on to support our good intentions?Weight loss expert Karen Handy, MPH, of Palo Alto Medical Foundation's weight management programOpens new windowsays the best foods for weight loss are the ones that leave us feeling full and satisfied, while lowering our average “calorie per bite.”
To lose or maintain your weight, first figure out how many calories you should be eating, then stock up on the following items. A few of them might surprise you!
1. Vegetables
How low (calorie) can you go? Not much lower than this, and the bulk from the fiber and water content will help you feel full, crowding out higher calorie choices.
2. Fruit
Like vegetables, these allow you to make fiber fullness work to your advantage. Fill your plate with fruit and/or vegetables (shoot for 5 cup-equivalent servings per day), eat them first, and then tackle the protein and starch servings.
3. Lean Proteins
Protein takes longer for the body to break down and digest, leaving you feeling full and satisfied longer. Along with the usual lean protein suspects (chicken, fish, turkey) try a new favorite: non-fat Greek yogurt (and add your own fruit for even more bulk).
4. Whole Grains
Like proteins, whole grains take longer to break down and digest, leaving you feeling more satisfied – and for a longer period of time. Read labels and look for high fiber cereals (top with skim milk and fruit) and “whole wheat” or “whole grain” among the first ingredients listed for pasta and baked goods.
5. Diet Entrees (meal replacements)
Try these portion-controlled, quick and easy meals at the grocery story. Look for choices that are around 300 calories or less, add a couple of servings of veggies and/or fruit for additional flavor, texture and bulk. A review of more than 70 studies found that three times more weight was lost (and maintained!) with meal replacements vs. when dieters created their own meals using grocery store food.
6. Potatoes
I know, I’m kinda cheatin’ here (they belong in the vegetable category), but potatoes have been given such a bad rap when it comes to dieting, they deserve their own category. (Hey, it’s not the potato; it’s the bacon, sour cream, cheesy “company” they keep!) Filling and nutritious, top with something low-cal like non-fat sour cream, salsa – or a diet entrée (how about a turkey chili entrée topped with that salsa and non-fat sour cream) for a very satisfying meal.
7. Popcorn
Not movie popcorn, which is loaded with calories even without butter (drat!), but air-popped or 94% fat free versions can be a very supportive, fiber-filled (whole grain!) snack and satisfying when you want a big bowl of something to munch.
8. Broth-based Soups
Research has shown that those who start their meals with a broth-based soup (or low-calorie salad) eat fewer overall calories for the meal – and for the day. Try a broth-based soup chock full of veggies to take an even greater edge off your hunger.
9. Low-calorie Condiments
Trying to lower your calorie intake doesn’t mean you have to scrimp on satisfaction or flavor. Use non-fat salad dressings as dips for your veggies or marinades for your chicken or fish -- or experiment with different vinegars, spices and mustards; load up on salsa and non-fat sour cream for added moisture and flavor; sugar-free Italian syrups can be great drizzled over some non-fat Greek yogurt or to jazz up an afternoon cup of coffee or non-fat latte.
10. A Daily Treat
Yes, you read that right – a daily “splurge” can help keep you off the binge-deprivation see-saw and keep your dieting momentum in high gear. Just be sure your daily indulgence is about 150 calories or less – and not a trigger food that if you start, you won’t be able to limit to just one. Think along the lines of 100-calorie portion-controlled snack packs, Xocai Healthy Chocolate,
This article taken from web address: https://www.mylifestages.org/health/nutrition/best_foods_for_weight_loss.page?
13 Great Ways to Beat Sugar Cravings
Discouraged by failed attempts to stop eating so much sugar? Clinical Nutritionist Sharon Meyer of California Pacific Medical Center’s Institute for Health and Healing and Internist Maxine Barish, M.D., of Sutter Medical Group in Sacramento offer up the following suggestions to help improve your diet and reduce sugar intake:
1. Avoid artificial sweeteners Not only do they contain potentially harmful ingredients, they keep the brain locked into the craving for sweetness.
2. Read labels Ideally, you should eat unprocessed foods in the their “whole” form. If you find yourself reaching for packaged food, check the labels for sugar, partially hydrogenated fats and, as Michael Pollan would say, unrecognizable “food-like” substances. Try to avoid foods with more than five ingredients.
3. Eat enough fat Healthy fats like olive oil and nut butters are good for us and help reduce our cravings for sugar and other simple carbs. If you really need a treat, Meyer recommends one spoonful of coconut butter with a few chocolate chips for a highly satisfying indulgence.
4. Get lots of protein, especially in the afternoon Protein stabilizes our blood sugar and keep us out of the craving danger zone. During the afternoon, our circadian rhythms change as cortisol levels decrease and melatonin increases. According to Meyer, these chemical shifts are the reason we start reaching for
5. Build a diet around plants Vegetables also deliver steady amounts of nutrients without creating blood sugar volatility. Try roasting a big batch of different veggies with olive oil, garlic and a little flavored salt. Use those veggies for egg scrambles in the morning or mixed with brown rice at lunchtime.
6. Avoid low-fat products It’s no coincidence that Americans have gained weight while eating “low-fat” foods. Typically, these products contain high levels of sugars and other carbs to compensate for fat reduction.
7. Keep a food journal Track your food intake, as well as the emotions you feel before, during and after eating different foods.
8. Reduce your stress Yes, easier said than done, but the more stress we have, the more we crave instant gratification.
9. Skip the alcohol Since alcohol is so much like sugar and also feeds those pleasure centers in our brains, it’s important to cut it out while you’re trying to get on top of your cravings. “Once that neuro circuitry has been calmed down, then you can maybe introduce a little bit.”
10. Avoid processed foods Skip those center aisles at the grocery store where packaged foods reigns. “If people just did that, they wouldn’t need to worry so much about hidden sugars,” says Dr. Barish.
11. Do it with a friend Whether it’s your co-workers, a fellow group of moms or a best friend, find other women to join you in your changes.
12. Find luxurious ways to reward yourself Create Healthy Deserts with Xocai healthy Chocolate Maybe cut up an apple , sprinkel on some cinnamon, and add an x power sq on top , put in microwave or oven just long enough to start melting x power sq
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