There is a couple of natural resources all women who are looking for an effective weight loss plan for women over 40 should add to their daily diets. They are green tea, blueberries, and turmeric.
A recent study published in the Nutrition Research journal concludes that drinking green tea helps speed weight loss, especially that dangerous belly fat. The polyphenols in green tea are believed to alter fat metabolism, helping to spur weight loss. The laboratory study used the equivalent of five to eight cups of tea per day. This resulted in an over five percent weight loss and almost 18 percent loss of belly fat in just eight weeks. Green tea extracts have been studied for their other health promoting benefits including lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease, dementia and some cancers.
If you decide to drink more green tea, be sure to make it yourself and don't add sweeteners. Make a big pot in the morning and carry a stainless steel water bottle full of healthy green tea with you to work or play. Studies have shown that it is just as beneficial in keeping the body hydrated as plain water.
Another recent study found that blueberries slow the formation of fat cells and help break down fats to speed their elimination from the body. Over the years researchers have found that blueberries are great for the cardiovascular system and now they also seem to have a function in weight loss. Deeply colored berries are full of anthocyanins, the plant pigments thought to provide so many health benefits. They make a delicious snack by themselves or can be added to whole grain cereal or freshly made fruit smoothies. When fresh blueberries aren't available, frozen ones pack the same healthy nutrients.
The bright yellow spice turmeric contains the super nutrient curcumin that has been shown to lower the risk of cancer, heart disease and inflammation. Now, studies indicate that curcumin also alters fat metabolism. Turmeric is the main ingredient in curry powder, but can also be taken as a supplement. As with most natural foods, curcumin has multiple benefits, just one of them being assisting with weight loss.
Most researchers and health professionals believe that the abundance of overly processed foods is one of the root causes of the rapid rise in obesity. For your weight loss plan for women over 40, avoiding overly processed food is important. During processing, many of the nutrients are removed and the foods made more appealing by adding sugar and fat. This leads to a diet of foods low in nutrients. Some think that the body then craves more and more food in an attempt to get the nutrients it needs. Successful weight loss always starts with picking fresh, whole foods that are lower in calories and full of beneficial nutrients.
If you follow the tips as outlined in this article, you will see your weight loss efforts well rewarded
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