0 Take the Help that Nature's Superfoods Provide for Weight Loss

By Leandro Palomin


There's a lot to be said when it comes to weight loss and the various weight loss products being sold today. It could be that you have used diet pills and other weight loss products and they all failed to work. Did you know that there's such a thing as superfoods? And did you know that superfoods can be great for weight loss? It's more than possible to shed unwanted pounds using natural foods and exercise. You need to know the specific properties in superfoods that make them effective in weight loss.

We have mentioned yogurt in other article series about superfoods and weight loss, but we want to say more because there's a lot to talk about with yogurt. Today, however, we'd like to discuss another kind of yogurt, one that's much older than the yogurt most of us know today. This older form of yogurt originates from Russia. This yogurt is called Kefir and it is in fact a very healthy yogurt. Kefir is different from what you may be used to if you've never had it. Kefir is a yogurt drink whose consistency is different from the yogurt in the West. You'll get many of the nutrients you need from this yogurt liquid, including probiotics, minerals, and vitamins.

How is your diet? Do you exercise regularly? If your diet is poor and you don't work out daily, all the excess waste will start accumulating in your large intestines. If you don't think that's not something you should be worried about, did you know that approximately 45 pounds of accumulated waste was found inside Elvis Presley's intestines when his body was autopsied? That brings us to kiwi fruit because this fruit is loaded with great fiber. You'll also find other nutrients in the kiwi fruit. Kiwi has been shown to contain high amounts of prebiotic factors, as well. What are prebiotics? These are substances that the body is unable to digest but serve as food for the good bacteria in the digestive tract. Incorporating kiwi to your diet will promote regular bowel movement and keep excess waste from accumulating in your intestines.

Foods that have high omega-3 fatty acids should be in your regular diet. There are many sources of this healthy EFA, essential fatty acid, and salmon fish is one of them. On a side note, the kiwi fruit is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. However, how are EFAs like omega-3 helpful when it comes to weight loss? Well, EFAs have been shown to help protect your heart and overall cardiovascular system. The effect of a healthy cardio system is keeping your blood circulating the way it should be. An optimal circulation means a well-functioning body. This leads to better nutrient absorption and efficient waste elimination. This will help to keep your metabolism where it needs to be which is beneficial for weight loss.

Berries are another superfood that has been found to help with weight loss. When it comes to nutrient densities, not all berries are the same; some are nutrient dense than others. In any case, they're all healthy for you and they're delicious as well. Not only are berries an excellent source of phytonutrients and antioxidants, they're also loaded with prebiotic factors that help promote probiotic growth. You can also give in to your sweet cravings by eating berries. It's because berries have natural sugars, which make them so much better and healthier for you than cookies, pastries, candies, and other sweets. Phenols, which are antioxidant compounds, are found in abundance in berries. They kill the free radicals and also the bad bacteria in the gut that compete with the good bacteria. Berries are an effective weight loss aid because they help with digestion and waste elimination.

Compared to weight loss products that don't really work or may be unsafe in the long run, superfoods are a much better, healthier, and safer choice.




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