Get Bitter Don't get all "Eww, bitter!" on us just yet. Another healthy way to lose 5 pounds fast is to simply eat one serving of bitter-tasting food, per meal, for three meals a day. These pound-shedders include kale, arugula, olives, almonds, miso, collard greens, mustard greens, radish, dandelion leaves, and radicchio. Mix them into an omelet, soup, sauté, or even a smoothie.
"Taste is one of the five corporeal senses, and bitter is a hardwired catalyst for our bodies," says Stephan Dorlandt, a Los Angeles-based clinical nutritionist. "Bitter food stimulates saliva, gastric juice, and bile secretions. These chemical reactions boost digestion, burn fat, detoxify the liver and gallbladder, prevent constipation, and reduce sugar cravings." He says bitter greens are also among nature's healthiest foods in terms of vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, vitamin K, vitamin B1, calcium, and chlorophyll.
What's more, Dorlandt notes that aperitifs, the fancy drinks traditionally served before elegant dinners, are, yes, bitter. (Heck, one drink is even called "bitters.") The French word "aperitif" is derived from the Latin verb "aperire," which means "to open," since the bitter aperitif opens the digestive system to prepare it for a sumptuous meal. Now, this doesn't mean we suggest you drink your daily bitter consumption. But Dorlandt does say that just like the boozy preface to many French meals, you should eat the bitter part of your meal first.
I use to share and food with my dog and that way I didn't feel bad about not eat it all But sad to say my dog passed away and I'm gaining weight because I have to eat it All
Fantastic! The more often you eat (smaller portions and healthy foods), the more you do rev up your metabolism. Not enough can be said about movement. I started at a new school (a huge building) a few years ago and had to run the stairs to make sure I made it to classes on time. I started to lose weight and couldn't stop. Water, water, water--absolutely necessary to fill you up, help you lose weight, and keep your skin plumped and glowing!
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I use to share and food with my dog and that way I didn't feel bad about not eat it all But sad to say my dog passed away and I'm gaining weight because I have to eat it All
by ladyracer Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 05:46PM Report as inappropriate
Love the story. It all makes sense. Nothing is easy. I will start today and let you know if 5 lbs disappear !
by Abbymax Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 09:23AM Report as inappropriate
Very interesting. I'm curious if it really works. very good information though. I may try it to see if its for me.
by Carl30 Friday, April 19, 2013 at 08:24AM Report as inappropriate
Like the tip of using potassiumto negate sodium levels!
by shellybethy Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 06:07PM Report as inappropriate
i would want to loose 20 lbs
by mlyvng Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate
Very obvious, yet helpful tips.
by hiddenexpose Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 08:22PM Report as inappropriate
I never though breathing could help in weight loss. The fact that you need adequate oxygen to burn fat makes a lot of sense
by fezino Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 10:04AM Report as inappropriate
Well these were some interesting tips. I really like the breathing technique :p
by NillaButterfly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 04:19PM Report as inappropriate
Fantastic! The more often you eat (smaller portions and healthy foods), the more you do rev up your metabolism. Not enough can be said about movement. I started at a new school (a huge building) a few years ago and had to run the stairs to make sure I made it to classes on time. I started to lose weight and couldn't stop. Water, water, water--absolutely necessary to fill you up, help you lose weight, and keep your skin plumped and glowing!
by GigiSD Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 01:50PM Report as inappropriate
amazing tips! thanks :D
by rayshaviolet Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 04:44PM Report as inappropriate