Eat Right And You Shall Be Well!
Now, what does a healthy diet mean? And what sort of adjustments will you need to make in your diet to ensure you're eating right? Also, how can you take personal responsibility for your health by the types of food you eat?
Turmeric: This is an essential ingredient of the Indian cuisine that is rich in beta carotene, an antioxidant that protects the liver from the harmful effects of free radicals and helps the body to burn fat.
Cayenne pepper: This hot spice reduces the risk of excess insulin in the body, speeds up metabolism and lowers blood glucose.
Vinegar: vinegar contains no calories, while recent survey shows that the addition of apple cider vinegar at every meal increases the feeling of satiety and stabilizes blood sugar levels!
Lentils: Lentils have a lot of protein and iron, two ingredients that can stabilize glucose levels in your blood and prevent the secretion of insulin, which causes the storage of fat in the body and especially in the abdomen.
Garlic: It dissolves fat and cholesterol, kills bacteria and protects against cardiovascular disease. What is more, the meals that include garlic reduce the appetite. According to a study, obese people who included garlic in their diet lost an average of 18 pounds compared to others who just lost 2 pounds! Also, the powerful flavour of garlic makes the food tastier and increases satiety.
Coffee: It has the power to speed up your metabolism. The caffeine it contains, increases the rate of your metabolism by 15%, which means that you burn 30-50 extra calories every day without changing anything else.
Cauliflower: Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C. Just half a cup of cauliflower, provides 36% of your daily needs for vitamin C. Additionally, this vegetable fights cancer and has very few calories.
Tomatoes: Every time you eat a tomato, your body releases the hormone cholecystokinin, which stretches the valve between the stomach and intestine. This leads to increased satiety and helps you reduce your daily calorie intake.
