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Type 2 Diabetes
Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2 diabetes) is the most common type of diabetes in the United States. Type 2 diabetes reduces your body’s ability to control your blood sugar. It is a major cause of early death, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and blindness. Over people are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes as people who are not over. You can reduce your risk of developing this type of diabetes by losing and by increasing your physical activity.

Controlling Diabetes with Weight Loss
If you have type 2 diabetes, losing and becoming more physically active can help control your blood sugar levels. If you use medicine to control your blood sugar, loss and physical activity may make it possible for your doctor to decrease the amount of medication you need.

Cancer
Several types of cancer are associated with being over. In women, these include cancer of the uterus, gallbladder, cervix, ovary, breast, and colon. Over men are at greater risk for developing cancer of the colon, rectum, and prostate. For some types of cancer, such as colon or breast, it is not clear whether the increased risk is due to the extra or to a high-fat and high-calorie diet.

Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that is closely associated with being over. Sleep apnea can cause a person to stop breathing for short periods during sleep and to snore heavily. Sleep apnea may cause daytime sleepiness and even heart failure. The risk for sleep apnea increases with higher body weights. Weight loss usually improves sleep apnea.

Controlling Diabetes with Weight Loss
If you have type 2 diabetes, losing and becoming more physically active can help control your blood sugar levels. If you use medicine to control your blood sugar, loss and physical activity may make it possible for your doctor to decrease the amount of medication you need.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common joint disorder that most often affects the joints in your knees, hips, and lower back. Extra appears to increase the risk of osteoarthritis by placing extra pressure on these joints and wearing away the cartilage (tissue that cushions the joints) that normally protects them. Weight loss can decrease stress on the knees, hips, and lower back and may improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Gout
Gout is a joint disease caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid sometimes forms into solid stone or crystal masses that become deposited in the joints. Gout is more common in over people and the risk of developing the disorder increases with higher body weights.

Gout notes:
Over the short term, some diets may lead to an attack of gout in people who have high levels of uric acid or who have had gout before. If you have a history of gout, check with your doctor or other health professional before trying to lose weight.

Gallbladder Disease
Gallbladder disease and gallstones are more common if you are over. Your risk of disease increases as your increases. It is not clear how being over may cause gallbladder disease.

Not Too Fast
Weight loss itself, particularly rapid loss or loss of a large amount of , can actually increase your chances of developing gallstones. Modest, slow loss of about 1 pound a week is less likely to cause gallstones.

Slow and Steady
Slow and steady loss of no more than 1 pound per week is the safest way to lose weight. Very rapid loss can cause you to lose muscle rather than fat. It also increases your chances of developing other problems, such as gallstones, gout, and nutrient deficiencies. Making long-term changes in your eating and physical activity habits is the best way to lose and keep it off over time.

Eat Better
Whether you are trying to lose or maintain your , you should take a look at your eating habits and try to improve them. Try to eat a variety of foods, especially pasta, rice, bread, and other whole-grain foods. You should also eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. These foods will fill you up and are lower in calories than foods full of oils or fats.

Little Loss – Big Benefit
If you are over, losing as little as 5 to 10 percent of your body may improve many of the problems linked to being over, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds and are considered over on the -for-height chart, you would need to lose 10 to 20 pounds. Even a small loss can improve your health.

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5 erbe brucia grassi per dimagrire velocemente

NewTuscia – Per chi spera di trovare la formula magica per dimagrire senza sforzi, ho brutte notizie da darvi: non esiste. Alla base di ogni perdita di peso deve necessariamente esserci un’alimentazione sana ed equilibrata unita ad attività fisica costante.

Esistono però delle sostanze naturali che possono aiutare molto nel processo di dimagrimento. Si tratta delle ormai famose erbe brucia grassi, le quali agiscono direttamente sul metabolismo, favorendo l’ossidazione dei grassi ed eliminando le tossine in eccesso.

Le erbe brucia grassi che vengono generalmente utilizzate per la composizione dei supplementi erboristici si distinguono in quattro categorie:

– le erbe diuretiche, che permettono di eliminare le tossine e depurare l’organismo;

– le erbe stimolanti, le quali aumentano la termogenesi ed il metabolismo, sono energizzanti ed aiutano a ridurre il senso di fame (Queste erbe sono disponibili anche come integratori. Per maggiori informazioni clicca qui;

– gli integratori di fibre e mucillagini, che permettono di aumentare il senso di sazietà e rallentano l’assorbimento dei nutrienti, aiutando cosí a mantenere stabile la glicemia;

– le erbe che accelerano il metabolismo, tra le quali troviamo principalmente alcune alghe in quanto ricche di iodio, vitamine, minerali e fibre e sono indispensabili per mantenere il metabolismo corporeo.

Vediamo ora quali sono le 5 principali erbe brucia grassi.

 

  1. Tè verde

Il tè verde è l’erba brucia grassi per eccellenza, ottima se bevuta in infusione da sola o in abbinamento con altri ingredienti, rappresenta un vero e proprio toccasana per l’organismo.

Vediamo insieme le sue proprietà:

– ricco di antiossidanti,

– è un antibatterico naturale;

– stimola il metabolismo, permettendo di eliminare il grasso in eccesso;

– protegge la pelle, in quanto ricco di vitamine B, C, E e betacarotene;

– aiuta nel trattamento del diabete, in quanto tiene sotto controllo il livello di zuccheri nel sangue.

 

  1. Alghe

Riscoperte anche nella cultura occidentale, le alghe sono da sempre utilizzate in Oriente sia nell’alimentazione, sia in ambito cosmetico, in quanto ricchissime di sostanze nutrienti.

Ne esistono di vario genere, ma generalmente presentano proprietà comuni:

– disintossicanti;

– favoriscono la digestione ed aiutano ad eliminare le scorie tossiche dall’organismo;

– antinfiammatorie e antibiotiche, grazie alla presenza di acidi grassi;

– accelerano il metabolismo basale in quanto ricche di iodio, il quale ripristina il corretto funzionamento della tiroide;

– combattono i radicali liberi.

 

  1. Garcinia Cambogia

La Garcinia Cambogia è un’erba brucia grassi ormai famosa in quanto ricca di acido idrossicitrico, indispensabile per inibire l’azione dell’enzima ATP citratoliasi, fondamentale nella metabolizzazione dei grassi. Viene spesso prescritta in caso di obesità o diabete in quanto previene la formazione di tessuto adiposo.

Vediamo nello specifico le sue proprietà:

– dimagrante, grazie all’acido idrossicitrico (HCA), favorisce l’eliminazione dei tessuti adiposi e ne previene la formazione;

– riduce l’appetito;

– velocizza il transito del cibo nell’intestino, limitando l’assorbimento di zuccheri e carboidrati;

– abbassa trigliceridi e colesterolo;

– aumenta la serotonina, la quale favorisce il buonumore e aiuta a tenere a bada la fame;

– digestiva, soprattutto se utilizzata sotto forma di decotto;

– depurante, in quanto libera l’organismo dalle impurità grazie alle sue proprietà lievemente lassative.

 

  1. Coleus Forskholii

Il Coleus Forskholii è un’erba spesso utilizzata per i suoi effetti benefici sul sistema cardiocircolatorio. Utilizza il principio attivo della forskolina, contenuta principalmente nelle radici della pianta e viene solitamente impiegata come rimedio per coadiuvare le diete ipocaloriche e in abbinamento con la Garcinia Cambogia.

Vediamo ora le sue proprietà:

– abbassa la pressione, difatti viene spesso consigliata ai soggetti che soffrono di ipertensione;

– è antinfiammatoria e un ottimo antiaggregante piastrinico;

– stimola la produzione degli ormoni tiroidei, i quali aiutano a regolarizzare il metabolismo anche in presenza di variazioni del regime alimentare;

– favorisce la diminuzione della massa grassa e l’incremento della massa magra, in quanto sollecita gli enzimi preposti alla scissione dei trigliceridi.

 

  1. Yerba Mate

La Yerba Mate viene utilizzata soprattutto sotto forma di bevanda dai popoli dell’America Latina ed è ricca di proprietà benefiche per l’organismo, in quanto ricca di caffeina, vitamina C, proteine, polifenoli e minerali.

Le sue proprietà principali:

– stimola il metabolismo;

– aumenta i livelli energetici dell’organismo;

– rafforza il sistema immunitario;

– migliora il rendimento mentale;

– favorisce la digestione e la diuresi;

– aiuta a bruciare le calorie in eccesso e diminuisce l’appetito.

 

 

 

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Coffee and calories – Is your favourite blend sabotaging your weight loss?

Not all coffees are equal, especially when trying to lose weight. Whilst you may be correct in thinking that caffeine can be your friend when it comes weight loss, the innocent cup of coffee could in fact be sabotaging your efforts.

Which coffees are your favourites?

Your daily cuppa can help boost your metabolic rate, stimulating thermogenesis and ultimately helping you burn more fat. Coffee also contains Chlorogenic acid, which helps slow down the absorption of carbohydrates as well as stimulating the hormone Epinephrine, which helps break down the fat. However, before you start guzzling coffee all day long, the fat burning effect diminishes the more coffee you have, and you could in turn become intolerant to its effect, so it’s time to choose your coffee wisely and drink only a few cups (3-5 max) per day to enjoy all the benefits. It is also important to recognise that many of us are loading our cups of coffee with sugar – the leading cause of Type 2 diabetes, so try to avoid flavouring your coffee with syrups and lots of sugar to ensure you aren’t offsetting the health benefits coffee can offer. Nutritionist Sarah Flower looks at which caffeine choice is the healthier option, to kick start you on your weight loss journey:

Milky Coffees

These may taste divine, but they do you no favours when it comes to weight loss. They can be packed with sugar, not just from the added syrups but also lactose in the milk. For example, a Starbucks Latte Grande made with semi skimmed milk, contains 190kcals but also delivers 18g of sugar (4 ½ tsp). Using whole milk does not affect the sugar content, however it does boost the calories to 230kcals. Although there is a way to have your milky coffee without the guilt – simply swap to a plant-based milk such as almond milk, which reduces the sugar content down to 5g (just over 1tsp) and calories almost in half. Better still, opt instead for a plain Americano with a dash of milk on the side. This will dramatically reduce not only the sugar content but also the calories. A Grande Americano contains only 15kcals and no sugar.

Syrupy Coffees

A Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Grande, again made with skimmed milk, contains 250kcals and contains a whooping 33g of sugar (8 ¼ tsp). Sadly, unlike the milky coffee option above, switching to a plant-based milk with a syrup laden beverage, does not really make a huge amount of difference, as you will still be taking in 23g of sugar (5 ¾ tsp) and 170kcals.

The good news is companies are starting to take notice of the high sugar content in some of their beverages. Costa Coffee have some sugar-free syrups available upon request and you can also ask for Stevia (a natural sweetener) instead of granulated sugar.

Frappuccino Blends

These can be laden with calories and sugars. For example, Starbucks Grande Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino made with whole milk, contains 500kcals and a massive 83g of sugar (20 ¾ tsp). Semi Skimmed doesn’t fare any better, with only 10kcals less and no difference in sugar. Coconut milk has slightly less calories at 470kcals, but still has 82g of sugar (20 ½ tsp). Try taking out the whipped cream, as this does reduce the calories and sugar slightly (about 100kcals and 3 tsp sugar), but not enough to give this drink the green light.

Iced Coffees

These can range from iced coffee without milk right across the blend to a milky brew. Starbucks Almond Protein Cold Brew sounds healthy, made with plant-based milks and packed with protein, but it contains 270kcals and has 22g of sugar (5 ½ tsp). However, fa cool ice blend coffee is your caffeine choice try going for a standard cold brew coffee, with only 5kcals and zero sugar.

Skinny Coffee Club

As mentioned, coffee has the ability to enhance weight loss, but it is important that you choose a blend that offers the most weight loss benefits. For example, Skinny Coffee Club is a great beverage for anyone who wants to boost weight loss. It contains a blend of ground coffee, green coffee bean extract, green tea extract, spirulina and Garcinia Cambogia and Siberian ginseng, all of which work together to help speed up the metabolism, reduce appetite and burn more fat. I also love Siberian ginseng, the ultimate adaptogen herb which also helps balance the adrenals. It is recommended that you drink one caffeinated coffee in the morning and one decaffeinated in the evening. The evening blend contains spirulina, chlorella and fennel. Fennel is a wonderful herb which helps combat bloating and other digestive problems.

If caffeine causes any problems (digestion, anxiety, insomnia) then it is advised to cut down or cut out – it all depends on how caffeine affects you and the amount of caffeine you are consuming per day. If we drink too much, especially when combined with weight loss pills or energy drinks that contain a lot of caffeine, the fat burning effect diminishes and you could become intolerant to its effects, so it is actually better to choose your coffee wisely and drink only a few cups per day to ensure you enjoy all the benefits. We are also in danger of stimulating our metabolism too much and putting more strain on our heart, causing irregular heartbeat and even seizures. If you suspect you have adrenal stress, caffeine is not going to be your friend and can make you shaky and anxious due to an overstimulation of adrenaline. Caffeine can be addictive, so it can be difficult to withdraw, causing tiredness, headaches and even a flu-like feeling as you detoxify. We also need to account for the caffeine from other sources such as tea, green tea, energy drinks, diet pills, not just the caffeine from coffee.

by Sarah Flower, a nutrionist for Skinny Coffee Club (www.skinnycoffeeclub.co.uk)



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