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Garcinia Cambogia: 6 Health Benefits Of Garcinia Cambogia You Should Know

Garcinia Cambogia, brindle berry, Malabar tamarind or Garcinia gummi-gutta, this fruit has n number of names and health benefits. There are over 300 species in this genus but this one gets max attention due to its properties. Garcinia Cambogia is a little pumpkin-shaped fruit which is light greenish-yellow in color and has a sweet-sour taste. For centuries it has been used in the South-east Asian countries for making meals more filling. Multiple studies have shown that this fruit has the ability to burn oodles of fat in just a month. But besides weight loss, this fruit has many other health benefits to offer. This is one of the reasons why Garcinia Cambogia is termed as the ultimate fruit.

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So let’s cut to the chase and take a look at 6 miraculous health benefits of Garcinia Cambogia.

1. Weight loss

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One of the most talked about health benefits of Garcinia Cambogia is weight loss. When it comes to weight gain, certain enzymes do the damage. They slow down body metabolism and store the calories consumed in the form of fat. These enzymes need to be blocked in order to prevent the calories from being stored. This is done by hydroxy citric acid (HCA) in Garcinia Cambogia. This acid converts the calories into glycogen which is necessary for building muscles. Both the fruit and the supplement can promote weight loss.

2. Eliminating fatigue

Certain enzymes slow down your body metabolism and make you feel lazy. Other health conditions can also be blamed for chronic fatigue. This can be eliminated by regular consumption of Garcinia Cambogia. HCA in this fruit boosts your stamina and this acts as a motivation for you to move to a healthier lifestyle.

3. Keeps you safe from HIV

HIV happens to be one of the deadliest diseases in today’s world. This virus directly attacks your immune system and weakens it over time. It may sound strange that the properties of a fruit can fight back a virus as deadly as HIV, but it is true. Some researchers show that the Garcinol compound in this fruit has the ability to replicate HIV virus and to destroy them.

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4. Suppresses appetite

Garcinia cambogia promotes weight loss by boosting body metabolism and by suppressing appetite as well. Basically, the extracts of this fruit train your body in a way by which it eats limited food at specific times. For example, for those who are trying to lose weight, giving up on snacks is not such an easy task. To kill the temptation, the extracts of this fruit can be used.

5. Reduces stress and depression

Cortisol is one of the most common stress hormones. HCA in Garcinia Cambogia is helpful in regulating the levels of this hormone. It reduces the levels of this hormone in the body, thereby treating anxiety. Regular consumption of this herbal supplement can improve the functioning of your organs and reduce oxidative stress in the body. Besides this, the organic compounds of this fruit can be helpful in releasing the pleasure hormones in the body. This stabilizes the mood and can contribute in treating long-term depression.

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6. Lowers cholesterol

Bad cholesterol or LDL levels in the body need to be regulated in order to keep heart diseases at bay. Garcinia Cambogia optimizes cholesterol balance in the body. The compounds of this fruit are known to lower bad cholesterol levels and increase good cholesterol levels thereby keeping serious heart diseases at bay.

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information. 


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Low cal pop only allowed in US schools

Today I read a story that has been covered everywhere about how US schools are going to stop selling high calorie pop in schools and are going to instead focus more on juices and bottled water.

When I was in high school many years ago it was not acceptable to be drinking pop and eating junk food out of the machines, at least it was not for me. Now I look at my daughter who does not eat any junk food almost because of the strictness of my wife and watch my son try to get more candy all of the time. I myself do not always set a very good example, I set a great example for exercise and tell the kids what is good and bad to eat but I still bring a big bag of food to work every day and eat chocolate and pop everyday.

I am happy to see that the schools in the US will stop selling high sugar pop and instead focus on water and juice in the machines but really as a culture we need to go farther. The kids will just bring their own pop or have it after school but there needs to be less of an entitlement culture in North America when it comes to food. we need to decide that fitness and health are up to us as individuals and that the governments are really partners with us in education.

I will not get into the rage I feel when I see the giant lineup at a fast food drive thru of fat guys smoking cigarettes but still if we all decided to make a healthy lifestyle a priority I believe we would all be better off.

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Pineapple Body Scrub

A body scrub can make you look and feel better. The idea of getting rid of dead skin especially as sking is approaching will make you look healthier even if it does not actually really make you healthier.

Next time you serve fresh pineapple, reserve the rinds to use later in the shower to slough off dead skin cells on your elbows, knees and heels.

The unique enzyme found in pineapple, known as bromelain, has many important dermatological benefits. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it useful in soothing insect bites and minimizing unsightly bruises. For our purposes, bromelain’s enzymatic processes have an exfoliating effect which, added to the natural abrasion from the fleshy inside of the pineapple peel, works wonderfully in smoothing rough, calloused or flaky skin.

The optional almond flour/ground almonds also work gently to remove dull, dead skin cells, both through the exfoliating effect of their granular texture as well as through their relatively high beta-hydroxy acid content. Almonds are also one of the highest sources of vitamin E — an antioxidant that mops up free radicals while protecting other vitamins and nutrients from oxidative damage, allowing them to do their work.

Because pineapple is slightly acidic, this treatment should not be used on your face.

Ingredients:
Pineapple rind, cut into wide slivers
Almond flour, prepackaged or finely ground almonds (optional)

Directions:
Take pineapple peels — cupping rough side in your hand — and either using alone, or with a sprinkling of almond flour, rub the fleshy side of the rind on problem areas. Moisturize afterwards with a tropical-scented oil or cream to protect new skin and complete your spa experience.