| These 7 secret foods that promote weight loss | | | | I'm not talking about the honey in the little bear. |
| are not just the "ordinary" superfoods like the | | | | I'm talking real, unprocessed, raw honey. |
| cherry, the avocado or extra virgin olive oil. | | | | Raw honey contains enzymes, phytonutrients, |
| Imagine a food--or a group of foods--that alone | | | | resins and propolis--bee glue. This unique |
| can elevate moods, enrich your body with almost | | | | combination of properties makes it versatile not |
| hundreds of minerals, help you lose weight and | | | | only as a food, but as an anti-bacterial agent. |
| taste great all at the same time? | | | | As a food, raw honey can raise antioxidant levels |
| The 7 foods that promote weight loss I want to | | | | in the body, restore muscle glycogen after a |
| talk about do all this and more... and These foods | | | | workout and help lower cholesterol and the risk of |
| are from the corners of the world and they will | | | | certain cancers. |
| pack a super-punch into your everyday diet. | | | | As a topical substance, it can decrease infection |
| The reason they work so well is because they | | | | and work just as well as alcohol solutions. |
| each are highly mineralized which can help you find | | | | Use it as a sweetener, put some in your teas or |
| the nutrients you need and not be hungry all the | | | | your water, or just have a small spoonful for a |
| time. | | | | quick pick me up. |
| The Secret Foods that Promote Weight Loss - | | | | (Be sure not to heat it to a high temperature. |
| Superfood #1: Cacao (Raw Chocolate) | | | | Heat will destroy many of its best qualities.) |
| Want more energy? Try some raw chocolate. | | | | The Secret Foods that Promote Weight Loss - |
| Raw chocolate is one of the most powerful | | | | Superfood #5: Spirulina |
| sources of magnesium on the planet. Not only | | | | This superfood and next might scare some |
| does magnesium help with alertness and activity, | | | | people off. |
| it also helps elevate your mood. | | | | Don't compromise your health by not trying these |
| Magnesium is one of the most deficient minerals in | | | | two foods! |
| the human body. Depending on where you find | | | | The first, spirulina, is an algae that has high |
| your studies 60-80% of Americans are deficient | | | | vegetable protein content, is high in B-12 vitamins |
| in magnesium. No wonder we're sluggish, agitated | | | | and Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). |
| and stressed! | | | | GLA and Vitamin B-12 are connected to mood, |
| Raw chocolate is the same reason you've heard | | | | memory and general energy vitality. Many people |
| that chocolate is good for you... except that the | | | | believe that low B-12 levels for long periods of |
| cooked and processed form that you get in your | | | | time is actually the cause of "old age" |
| Hershey's bar does not have the same | | | | symptoms--fatigue, memory loss, confusion, etc. |
| composition as it does when it's raw. | | | | Just because it's algae doesn't mean that it's |
| Raw chocolate also contains tryptophan--an | | | | gross! The first time I tried it, I was surprised |
| essential amino acid--which helps naturally produce | | | | that it tasted so good. |
| serotonin in your body. This is great news for | | | | Buy it in flakes and sprinkle it on your salads, add |
| those who need an emotional boost. | | | | it to a smoothie, sauces or soups. |
| You can buy raw chocolate in the shell (it is a | | | | The Secret Foods that Promote Weight Loss - |
| bean), but it's easiest if you buy it without. | | | | Superfood #6: Sea Vegetables |
| Since the cacao bean is actually fairly bitter, it is | | | | Sea vegetables are grown in an environment full |
| best to mix it with various other foods that | | | | on minerals that our body needs for optimal |
| promote weight loss like pumpkin seeds and goji | | | | health--the ocean. |
| berries for a super, power-packed, nutrient rich | | | | The ocean water has up to 92 minerals can be |
| snack that will get you through even the toughest | | | | absorbed by the plants growing in the sea. |
| days. | | | | This makes sea vegetables are one of the most |
| The Secret Foods that Promote Weight Loss - | | | | nutrient dense foods on the planet. |
| Superfood #2: Goji Berries | | | | Seaweed--compared to land vegetables--is one of |
| Move over carrot. | | | | the best vegetable sources of calcium, which is |
| This little, bright red berry from China is one of | | | | fantastic for muscle and bone development, |
| the most potent sources of beta-carotene and | | | | strength and growth. |
| vitamin C. These are both fantastic antioxidants. | | | | Don't worry if the idea of eating seaweed |
| Goji berries also contain 18 amino acids and over | | | | grosses you out. Your health food store will have |
| 21 minerals which give them a serious | | | | different seaweed granules that you can use as a |
| power-punch to anyone's system. | | | | salt substitute and you'll never know the |
| Goji berries help stimulate your body's natural | | | | difference. |
| human growth hormone which is critical in | | | | Nori, dulce, and kelp are three of the most readily |
| anti-aging and longevity. | | | | available sea vegetables. |
| You can only get them dried in the US, so don't | | | | The Secret Foods that Promote Weight Loss - |
| expect to find them in any produce section. Some | | | | Superfood #7: Pumpkin Seeds and More... |
| health food stores will carry them, but you're best | | | | The raw pumpkin seed, just like the cacao bean, |
| bet is online. | | | | is another feel good food. It is a great source of |
| Goji berries are a fantastic snack--eat them just | | | | magnesium and tryptophan. You can find this |
| like you would raisins--to add to your superfood | | | | super-seed right in your backyard if you live in the |
| arsenal and are a great addition to any herbal tea. | | | | Northeastern US! |
| The Secret Foods that Promote Weight Loss - | | | | Pumpkin seeds also are great sources of protein, |
| Superfood #3: Maca | | | | fat and other essential minerals. |
| Maca is a Peruvian root powder that is used to | | | | Other great seeds and foods that promote |
| increase strength and vitality. It has more mineral | | | | weight loss are hemp seed, flax seed and raw |
| content than potatoes and carrots--containing iron, | | | | sunflower seeds. These all contain good fats and |
| magnesium, calcium, potassium, and iodine. | | | | good protein for optimal health. |
| The Peruvians and many others claim, Maca can | | | | If you're eating a primarily vegetarian or vegan |
| help fight depression, help with anemia and | | | | diet, be sure to add these seeds to your diet to |
| improve overall memory and vitality. | | | | get some good protein. If you're NOT a |
| This powerful food is also a libido stimulant! | | | | vegetarian or vegan, be sure to add these seeds |
| Maca powder is best taken mixed with warm | | | | to your diet to get some good protein (not a |
| water in a tea. Maca has a strong taste and this | | | | typo!). |
| can be softened with goji berries or honey. | | | | They are great to add to salads as an extra |
| The Secret Foods that Promote Weight Loss - | | | | garnish or great as a snack or mixed in with |
| Superfood #4: Raw Honey | | | | some other superfoods. |