Posted on February 16, 2010.
Weight loss, herbal supplements, super foods and anti-oxidants polymerization What ails us We'd all love to find a food or "super pill" that will address all that ails us, from head colds to ten kilos, and we are trying to sweat every Christmas. Many nutrition companies swear that these products are already available on the market. The question is, are they really? Do these products really offer hope, or are they a bit more even when it is a nonsense nutrition?
Weight Loss
Imagine the improvement of health and happiness that men and women around the world will be able to benefit if there really was something like a great weight loss pill that could help you lose weight while continuing to enjoy your favorite of his coffee every morning in calories. Unfortunately, few applications for marketing companies around the world, such a thing does not exist.
In addition, there may be danger in the hills it when people go looking for a quick solution to their dilemma weight loss. Some nonprescription products, such as herbal preparations that contain the herb ephedra have been linked to actual health problems. Other products, such as those intended to increase serotonin (a neurochemical involved in appetite regulation), but has not been proven. The danger may lie in efforts useless (to say nothing of wasted money), pin your hopes on an approach that will lead you nowhere.
Bottom Line: When it comes to a healthy weight, there is no substitute for a healthy life. It is a pleasant, sure to be the best you can be.
Herbal supplements
Ask women why they are taking herbal supplements such as ginseng, echinacea, ginkgo and St. John's wort, and some of the most common responses are:
Improving energy
Promote weight loss
Relieve stress
Improves memory
Improve mental performance
Do these plants have really wonderful effects? Well ... maybe. But it is wise to be cautious. In most cases, it is simply not enough research to hang our hats. Even if there were a uniform product is sorely lacking. There are no guarantees when it comes to the amount of active ingredient that you get when you buy various supplements - you might get too low in some and in others too. Finally, these herbal preparations can have a strongly negative about the drugs you are taking, leaving you as the cure was worse than the disease.
Bottom Line: Take the claims that these supplements do with a grain of salt, and make sure your health care provider knows the herbs you take. She or he can give you advice based on your personal situation.
Super Foods
The first food that comes to mind when you start talking about super foods is soy. Is it the answer to the challenges women face as they age, as the symptoms of menopause, osteoporosis, cancer and heart disease, like so many other claims? There is no doubt that this is a good food, but it's really a super food? Soy provides protein for vegetarians and anyone else who wants to reduce the amount of feed they eat. In addition, research shows that eating a diet rich in soy may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Whether reductions in the risk of cancer or prevent hot flashes - it is not so clear. And then there's the challenge - do you like the stuff?
Bottom Line: Steer clear understanding of your expectations on these so-called Super Foods. "The best advice remains: Eat a variety of foods that contain grains and starchy vegetables, protein foods, vegetables and fruits. So if you do not like a particular food, you'll probably be able to get similar benefits from other foods you love.
But give soy (food rich in protein) to try. The.