The right reflexes to lose weight
Obviously, to dislodge the extra pounds, it is important to adopt a balanced diet. In particular by limiting too fatty products, because the body directly stores fat in adipocytes (fat cells), and too sweet foods, because the excess of fast sugars are transformed into fats. But there are many foods that can help you lose weight. ” Food high in fiber (legumes, whole grains, etc.) for example, partially limit the absorption of fat in the intestine, explains Dr Laurence Benedetti, micronutritionist *. Directly eliminated without being digested, they are unlikely to come to lodge on your hips. »Others have an action that promotes fat removal : chili, by increasing body temperature, boosts their combustion. Other foods, such as black radish, promote digestion by stimulating the activity of the gallbladder.
For a starter effect, also think about the phytotherapy. Guarana, for example, is a fat burning plant. To be taken as a cure for two or three months. Another good habit: make a light meal in the evening (vegetables + fish / lean meat or legumes + fruit), to avoid storing too much overnight. Finally, to lose weight, practice regular physical activity: muscles use fats and sugars to function.
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Our slimming allies
> Cinnamon
This fragrant spice is a great help in regulating blood sugar. That is to say, it reduces the level of sugars in the blood and prevents them from turning into fats. In addition, it limits snacking cravings! To sprinkle in fruit salads, yogurts …
> Rapeseed or walnut oils
Contrary to popular belief, you should not eliminate all fatty foods to lose weight. While saturated fatty acids should of course be reduced, studies show that essential fatty acids, such as omega 3s, on the contrary help to empty fat cells. To be consumed in appropriate quantities therefore: 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil per day.
> Lawyer
It is often put aside when one wants to lose weight. However, it is an ally: avocado contains “good” fats, phytosterols, which bind to the intestinal mucosa and limit the assimilation of “bad” fats such as cholesterol.
> Green tea
Rich in theine, green tea stimulates lipolysis, that is to say the elimination of fat. In addition, it contains useful antioxidants to fight against free radicals that attack our cells, and which are produced by the body when we lose weight. Small precaution: it is better to drink it without meals so as not to interfere with the absorption of iron.
Charline’s testimony: “Green tea, a helping handfor the line ”
“I lost 7 kg in a year by getting into sport and paying attention to my diet. A good boost too: drink mint-flavored green tea during the day. It helps me eliminate and it suppresses hunger. “
Charline, mother of Stella, 6 years old, and Mayra, 3 and a half years old.
> Split peas
Like all legumes, split peas are high in fiber. This is an asset for reducing the absorption of fats in the intestine and eliminating them, instead of storing them. Another benefit: this good fiber content provides a satiety effect, ideal for stalling large appetites and reducing cravings.
> Oyster
These seafood are packed with iodine, a trace element that helps the thyroid function properly. Because in the event of a slightly lazy thyroid, we tend to store more. Good news, oysters are low in calories.
> Apple cider vinegar
Its acidity helps lower the glycemic index of foods eaten at the same time (the famous GI index). This helps to slow the increase in blood sugar levels. The result: the body makes less insulin, a hormone that promotes fat accumulation. To use in vinaigrette. Or, for the bravest, dilute in water and drink as a cure for several days.
“To eliminate fat, focus on foods high in fiber, which limit the absorption of fat.”
> Apple
So chewy, this fruit contains pectins, soluble fibers that capture some of the fat in the stomach. Suddenly, they will not be assimilated but directly eliminated. To take advantage of this anti-storage advantage, consume an organic apple after the meal.
> Black radish
Black radish boosts the functioning of the gallbladder, which plays an important role in the digestion and elimination of fat.