Getting Started With Herbal Weight Loss
Many people suffer from an ongoing struggle with weight loss. If you’re one of them, then you’re definitely not alone. These days there are more fad diets available claiming to have the answer than you can poke a stick at. How come most of these diets only provide short term results, then you usually end up trying another diet when the weight goes back on? Theories about which diets work are conflicting and there is much debate about which foods are good and bad for you.
Often people give up after they become frustrated with their weight going up and down all the time. There are herbs that can help you with permanent weight loss. Herbal weight loss methods work with your body’s natural metabolic process, not against it.
“Herbal weight loss methods work with your body’s natural metabolic process, not against it.”There are many safe and nutritious herbs that can help your body by balancing your metabolism, inhibiting fat production, curbing your appetite and helping your body to burn fat. Most people find that a sensible diet, supplemented with certain herbs can help comfortably shed pounds. The following are some good herbs to try for herbal weight loss:
A standardized extract of green tea increases your body’s ability to burn fat. The recommended dose is 300 mg, taken half an hour before breakfast and lunch. Stick to this amount - more is not better in this case. Studies have shown that teens should not use herbal teas as they might suffer from dehydration or complications in the colon.
Brewer’s yeast is loaded with nutrients and can help curb your appetite and food cravings. It’s not very tasty, so if you find it hard to take, perhaps try it in tablet form.
Bee pollen can be taken in 1 teaspoon per day doses. It can increase your metabolism and curb your appetite.
Fennel can help curb your appetite while flushing mucus and fat from the intestinal tract. Fennel should definitely be considered for any herbal weight loss program.
If you enjoy pineapple, eat plenty – at each meal if you like. Pineapple contains bromelain, which increases your body’s ability to digest protein and fats. Bromelain is also available in tablet form.
Dandelion leaves are also beneficial. You should make them a permanent supplement in your herbal weight loss cupboard. Dandelion has a cleansing effect on your liver and kidneys, is a natural diuretic (that does not deplete potassium), increases metabolism and can suppress cravings for sweets. Adding the fresh leaves to salads provides a piquant taste to a dull plain lettuce salad. For even better effect, you can use the root as a tea.
Horseradish sauce, cayenne peppers and hot mustard can increase your metabolism by 20-25%. Try adding these freely to your diet. These hot foods increase thirst, so you’ll naturally increase your water intake. More liquids contribute to a feeling of fullness.
This should get you started on the road to real weight loss of a permanent nature. Plants suitable to an herbal weight loss program abound. Happy herbal weight loss to you!
