15 Fat Burning Foods [Infographic]

15 Fat Burning Foods - Infographic from Dr. Josh Axe

According to Dr. Josh Axe, eating certain "fat-burning" foods can help you lose weight and potentially even reverse diabetes, reduce your risk of obesity and boost your energy levels.

We all know by know that being overweight, obese or having visceral fat (belly fat) increases the risk of certain cancers and chronic diseases.

In this infographic entitled "15 Fat Burning Foods" Dr. Axe lists some of the foods that are thought to burn more fat and promote weight loss and provides a short description of why or the mechanism by which these particular foods aid in fat metabolism and weight loss.  Included on the list is:

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Bone Broth
Cayenne Pepper
Chia Seeds
Chicken
Coconut Oil
Cruciferous Vegetables
Ghee
Grapefruit
Grass-fed Beef
Green Leafy Vegetables
Matcha Green Tea
Kefir
Rooibos Tea
Whey Protein

Infographic source and for more details on each of these foods plus other diet, health and wellness information, visit Dr. Josh Axe - 15 Fat Burning Foods.

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Spices for Weight Loss [Infographic]

Spices for Weight Loss | 7 Spices that Help You Lose Weight
Infographic from PositiveMed.com

Spices:  Metabolism Boosters

Spices not only add amazing flavor and color to food dishes, studies show that various spices may also provide equally amazing weight loss and other healing and health promoting benefits.

For example, in a study conducted by researchers at England's Oxford Polytechnic Institute found that just one teaspoon of yellow mustard seeds boosts metabolism by 25% for several hours, which translates into burning more calories and weight loss.

Spices (and dried herbs) are rich in various antioxidants, phytochemicals and other micronutrients that are linked to an array of health benefits, including neutralizing and removing toxins, reducing inflammation, increasing energy levels, and possibly even turning off fat genes  - according to the latest and ongoing research in the emerging field of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics.

Spices also satisfy taste buds and can replace or dramatically lower the use and intake of salt and toxic sugar, thereby reducing the number of calories consumed from sugar and bloating.

Infographic

This infographic entitled Spices That Help You Lose Weight from PositiveMed illustrates seven spices that are thought to promote weight loss:

✿ Turmeric
✿ Ginseng
✿ Cardamom
✿ Ginger
✿ Cayenne
✿ Dandelion
✿ Cinnamon

Infographic source and for more information on weight loss, fitness, food, natural remedies and health, visit:  PositiveMed - 7 Spices that Help you Lose Weight.





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Coconut Oil and Health [Infographic]

Top 25 Reasons to Use Coconut Oil [Infographic]
 from PhysiciansReference.com

In the book, Eat Fat, Lose Fat: The Healthy Alternative to Trans Fats, Mary G. Enig, PhD asserts that in order to enjoy optimal health and to lose weight, the body needs healthy fats, including a certain amount of saturated fat.  Dr. Enig writes:

 "Among saturated fats, coconut is queen because of its special properties."

Other well respected functional medicine physicians and nutritionists support the consumption of coconut oil not only for a myriad of health benefits but also to boost metabolism and speed up weight loss.

For example, Dr. Mark Hyman's 10-Day Detox Diet (see: The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body's Natural Ability to Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast), does not permit refined and processed vegetable oils like corn, soybean, canola and sunflower.   Instead, the Detox Diet calls for consumption of extra virgin olive oil and extra virgin coconut oil (coconut butter) as the primary sources of healthy fat.

In addition to promoting weight loss and general good health, coconut oil also has excellent moisturizing and healing properties when applied topically.

This infographic illustrates the top 25 reasons to use coconut oil to aid in physical, emotional and mental health and well-being, promote weight loss, and as a completely natural and healthy hair, nail and skincare beauty product.

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Infographic source and further information at:  PhysiciansReference.com

How A Chili a Day Keeps the Doctor Away [Infographic]

How a Chili a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Chili Pepper Health Benefits

This infographic entitled "How a Chili a Day Keeps the Doctor Away" illustrates some interesting facts about the composition, nutritional properties and health (including weight loss) benefits of chili peppers.

The infographic also includes a thermometer that shows just how spicy certain peppers are in relation to pepper spray and Tobasco sauce.

Chili Peppers:  Health Benefits

Chili peppers are rich in phytochemials, copper, iron, potassium and vitamins A, B6 and C.  They also contain capsaicin, the the active ingredient and a compound that makes them hot and spicy.

Capsaicin is thought to have certain medicinal uses, taken internally (eaten) or applied topically (in a cream), including the following:

❤ It raises the metabolic rate (metabolism) for up to three hours, which aids in calorie and fat burning, and weight loss.

❤ It may reduce to risk of heart attack and stroke by boosting circulation, thinning the blood and lowering cholesterol.

❤ Its potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties aid in fighting chronic inflammation, preventing and clearing up sinus infections and congestion in nasal passages.

❤ It may slow down the growth of pancreatic, prostate and lung cancer cells, according to recent studies.

❤ In topical creams, it helps relieve headaches and pain in muscles, and may reduce the pain of osteoarthritis and psoriasis.

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15 Foods to Boost Metabolism [Infographic]

How Certain Foods Boost Metabolism, Aid in Weight Loss

How Foods Boost Metabolism

Certain foods are thought to boost metabolism for a variety of reasons.

Foods high in protein require the expenditure of more energy to digest and metabolize.

Foods high in dietary fiber, like almonds, beans, apples, spinach, broccoli and other fruits and vegetables, help keep insulin levels steady.  This aids in preventing the body from storing fat.  Fiber also helps to control appetite because it gives a feeling of fullness.

Foods high in calcium, like fortified yogurt and soy milk, are thought to aid in the fat burning process.

Warming foods and spices, like curry, cinnamon, jalapenos and other chili peppers, have a chemical compound that temporarily release stress hormones that speed up metabolism.

Foods with unique chemical properties, like grapefruit, reduce insulin levels which promotes weight loss.

Coffee and green tea contain caffeine which raises the heart rate.  A faster heart rate burns more calories.  Tea contains a chemical called EGCG.  Studies have shown that a combination of caffeine and EGCG helped burn up to 80 extra calories a day.  Caffeine, however, is not recommended for many people and should be consumed with caution.

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