Fat Busting Foods

A cactus-like succulent plant, Caralluma fimbriata, has been eaten in rural India for centuries, either raw as a spiced vegetable or in chutneys and pickles. Studies now show it has appetite-suppressing properties and trials confirm the…
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Monsoons are all about chai and pakoras, samosas or bhajiyas at the roadside or then bhel and chaat, right? Wrong! No matter how wonderful the weather might be to indulge in some sinful temptations, avoid the usual roadside food in the…
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According to researchers from the University of Iowa, apple skin contains ursolic acid – an ingredient that protects against obesity by increasing levels of muscle and ‘brown fat’ which burn white fat as fuel. Other researchers from Nova…
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Grapefruit: Eating half a grapefruit before each meal may help you lose up to a pound a week! It can lower insulin, a fat-storage hormone, and that can lead to weight loss. It's also a good source of protein, and because it's at least 90%…
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This refreshing smoothie is full of fat-burning ingredients like lemon, mint, cucumber and apples. Plentiful in nutrients and fibre this makes a great breakfast or snack. You can add a chunk of fresh ginger for that extra kick to your…
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In the face of warnings against the danger of adding sugar, syrups and cream to coffee, you may be surprised at wellness experts advocating the addition of butter. The inspiration comes from yak butter tea, a traditional Tibetan drink. The…
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Ginger is a powerful spice whose anti-inflammatory pain-killing properties are useful against arthritis pain. It is also used as a gentle anti-nausea treatment. Ginger plays a valuable role in controlling weight, too. Drinking hot ginger…
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According to the World Health Organization, obesity has nearly tripled worldwide since 1975. In 2016, for example, more than 1.9 billion people came under the category ‘Overweight’. Of these, more than 650 million had obesity. Because…
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Eating one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils could contribute to modest weight loss, says research published in ‘The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’. The study shows that eating about 3/4 cup (130 grams) each day of…
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Don’t go on a diet, eliminating all of your favourite foods, skipping meals or starving yourself in an attempt to lose weight won’t help you with weight loss in the long run.  It is not sustainable, healthy or realistic. You won’t be able…
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