Green tea is in use for almost more than four thousand years now. During the olden days Chinese used green tea more for its medicinal values. They would use it as a medicine for all the small and common diseases like poor digestion, body ache, headaches, etc. Green tea is a part of the staple food of many Asian families and is the most consumed drink world wide after water. Researches have confirmed that if green tea is consumed daily in a particular quantity it reduces the amount of fat in the human body considerably and also makes the body more resistant to other diseases. It has also been proved that risks of cancer are well prevented by the consumption of green tea. The risk of stomach cancer is prevented to a whopping 50 percent. This is definitely of importance. Green tea is available in many flavors that make it more popular world wide.

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This is definitely a good option for many (provided it really works). The major advantage is the short time frame it works in. It just requires seven days to a show result, that sounds very short, and it is just a week now that sounds even shorter. Let’s see how the seven day plan works?

The first day of the diet plan starts with fruits. It says that you can have any fruit that you like except banana. Along with only fruits you would have to consume the cabbage soup. The second day you have all kinds of veggies and the soup at dinner. The third day is a combination of the first and the second day i.e. fruits, veggies and soup. The forth day is all about up to 6 bananas and skim milk along with the soup. The fifth day is about 10-20 ounces of beef, 6 to 8 glasses of water, a can of tomatoes and the soup. Day six is all the vegetables and the beef along with the soup. The last day is unsweetened fruit juice, brown rice, vegetables and the soup. One good thing about the diet plan is that it does not restrict the amount of intake.

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The reason behind this is very simple. Cigarette contains nicotine, which blocks the respiratory track. It also prohibits the absorption of vitamin C into the body. Vitamin C acts as an anti oxidant, thereby protecting the body from free radicals. Thus the body cells do not get damaged and cardiovascular diseases are prevented. More the frequency of smoking, more is the obstruction to the entry of vitamin C. To nullify this effect, smokers should increase their vitamin intake by 2000 mg/day.

It’s very difficult to quit smoking, once one gets addicted to it. To protect the body from the harms caused by smoking, various measures such as meditation, exercise, etc. should be incorporated. This may help in reducing stress. Many people are under the impression that smoking reduces stress. It is advisable that instead of resorting to these artificial methods, the above mentioned methods would work out. A healthy conversation is essential between doctors and smokers. This will help the smokers to develop the right attitude, the required enthusiasm and ultimately quit smoking. Let’s hope to have a smoke-free world!

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The reason behind this is very simple. Cigarette contains nicotine, which blocks the respiratory track. It also prohibits the absorption of vitamin C into the body. Vitamin C acts as an anti oxidant, thereby protecting the body from free radicals. Thus the body cells do not get damaged and cardiovascular diseases are prevented. More the frequency of smoking, more is the obstruction to the entry of vitamin C. To nullify this effect, smokers should increase their vitamin intake by 2000 mg/day.

It’s very difficult to quit smoking, once one gets addicted to it. To protect the body from the harms caused by smoking, various measures such as meditation, exercise, etc. should be incorporated. This may help in reducing stress. Many people are under the impression that smoking reduces stress. It is advisable that instead of resorting to these artificial methods, the above mentioned methods would work out. A healthy conversation is essential between doctors and smokers. This will help the smokers to develop the right attitude, the required enthusiasm and ultimately quit smoking. Let’s hope to have a smoke-free world!

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This goes to show that the body actually consumes energy when the person starts eating and chewing food. The foods that consume more energy while eating end up using more energy while digesting. Hence, it is advisable to have fibrous foods. For instance- if bread of high fiber content is chewed, it will take hell of a time to break it into carbohydrates and add to the energy. Due to this, the person will not feel hungry soon and avoid eating more. Thus, the diet would be regularized.

The other way to increase one’s metabolism is to exercise. Muscles end up burning more calories than fat. Hence, toning and strengthening the muscles helps in increasing the metabolism a great deal. Changing the eating methods can also help in increasing metabolism and burning off the extra fat. For instance- The easily digestible food items should be avoided.

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Some experiments have been carried out on mice- which have shown that DHA and EPA are present in sardines, tuna, sablefish, and salmon. DHA and EPA are the omega-3s having a chained structure. Hence, the people intending to lose weight have to go hunting for these fishes.

Fish oil has been tested on mice by the Czech researchers and some amazing results have been recorded. When the intake of DHA and FPA was increased to 12% (from 1%), there was an alarming reduction of weight gain caused due to high-fat. It also caused reduction of accretion of adipose, i.e. fat cells, in the abdomen, in particular. Thus, it reduced the risk of a heart attack. The foods containing DHA and EPA boosted the metabolism of glucose (sugar) and fat as well.

But, this is a slow process. Utmost patience is needed while following this diet. The human body always takes time to adapt to the changes. Similarly, the reprogramming of genes start very slowly, hence it takes time to give out positive results. Moreover, the intake of saturated fat and foods with a high content of carbohydrates and vegetable oils, and red meat should be reduced.

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Beet greens and red beets

Beet greens and red beets are the best option for people having a constipation problem. Both of them are rich in fiber. This causes the waste materials to be on a constant move through the small intestines as well as the large intestines. Red beets can boast of a high content of magnesium and potassium, while ‘beet greens’ contain calcium, iron, and beta-carotene. These nutrients play a vital role in reviving the digestive system. But, they should be steamed and eaten, as they will act as a hindrance to digestion if eaten raw.

Sweet Potatoes and ‘Yak on Gold Potatoes’

They should be eaten with their skins as far as possible. This is a rich source of manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and carbohydrates. They also help in curing duodenal ulcers and peptic ulcers, especially in GI tracts.

Avocados

A single avocado can boast of 15g of fiber, thus, proving to be the fruit having the highest quantity of fiber. Avocados are easily digestible and contain an abundance of raw healthy fat.

Oats

Oats contain soluble-fiber in plenty. They also contain zinc, vitamin E, folate, copper, manganese, phosphorus, thiamin, and selenium. Steel-cut oats are the best ones to eat. They do not require any heating. Rolled oats require heating, but then they become depleted of nutrients.

Cod-liver Oil

It is a source of vitamin A and vitamin D. Vitamin D prevents bone diseases.

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Shopping the outer aisles

Every supermarket has an outer aisle. The products available there, say- meat, dairy, bread, etc. are the most, unprocessed, natural foods which are the best suited for health.

Shopping in hunger

Generally, shopping should be avoided in hunger, because when one is hungry, everything seems to be tempting, even if it is not good. So, one needs to shop on a full stomach, to avoid buying the wrong kind of food. In this way, calories and money, both would be saved.

Buying of organic, whole and fresh items

Processing removes all the nutrients and results in addition of extra calories, thereby causing obesity. If there exists a wide choice, fresh fruits and vegetables should be bought. Preference should be given to whole grains. Snack foods are nothing but rubbish.

Weighing and measuring

Clothes give a perfect picture of one’s health. If the person is originally obese and his/her clothes are of the perfect fitting, they will definitely start getting loose once the weight loss program is sternly followed. No need to take a second opinion on this count. One should have a positive attitude about oneself. Weight loss is being carried out in order to adorn the body. So, reinforcing is very essential.

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Studies have proved that a garlic consumed a day can actually prevent cancer. It does only keep cancer at bay but is also useful for many other health problems. It was known in olden days to keep away common cold. Raw garlic is also used to treat acne related symptoms. It is a natural repellent for mosquitoes and is useful for keeping certain blood pressure related issues and heart issues in control. Flu to a certain extent can be prevented and cured by the appropriate intake of garlic.

However garlic is not all that good for all. There are certain people that have an irritation towards this wonder herb. A few people are allergic to garlic while some may not simply be able to tolerate the smell of it. Consumption of garlic in more proportion is not good for health and some may not be able to digest the amount. It may also have side effects in case it is consumed in more proportions. It affects the digestive track and in some acute cases it might create temperatures, headaches, skin rashes, etc.

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However it is always nice to have a flat tummy. Definitely only dieting cannot help obtain a flat and healthy stomach. Skipping meals and taking help from supplements or diet pills would not assist either. It is also said that the last place fat will start reducing from will be the stomach or the abdominal line. One needs to follow the right diet along with a proper exercise regime to obtain a healthy and flat tummy.

Some of the food items can be very useful while dieting and a few recipes also would help. Consuming green vegetables like spinach would do well surely. Other green vegetables should also be consumed on a regular basis. Dairy products that are low fat or fat free should also be used in food. Nuts like almonds should be consumed with their skins intact. Berries like raspberries and others should be consumed.

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