Burn More Bodfyat With Spices

[ Editor's Note:  Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]

It’s the spice of life.

Food that is. Or opinions. I guess there is a lot of things that are officially “the spice of life.”

I think spices are the spice of life.

I have a new-found love of spices since hanging around a killer healthy-food chef for the past week.

Wow oh wow… I had no idea.

And hey — I’m helping her put her recipes into to a book that will be out soon.

I’ll send you all a video of this woman doing her thing too in a week or so… prepare to be blown away.

Back to spices:

Not only can spices save an otherwise boring healthy meal…. turns to find out spices can help you burn more bodyfat.

The January 2006 issue of The Journal of Physiology and Behavior cited numerous studies on several spices that increased thermogenesis in the body.

Thermogenesis is simply heat — and since a calorie is a unit of heat, guess what?

More thermogenesis = more calories burned

=

Less bodyfat.

Pretty cool stuff this thermogenesis.

In fact thermogenesis is the foundation of my upcoming handbook “The Radical Fatloss Blueprint.” Out in late February.

I’m giving this book away for freee for 21 days to anyone who owns a copy of “The Every Other Day Diet.”

The book comes out in late February… and it is… well, radical.

Up to 21 pounds in 21 days.

But you can only do it for 21 days. Fair deal, right?

If you want the book for freee, make sure you have “Every Other Day Diet” so I can send it to you the last week of February.

Get EODD here –

http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/lenyrp1 <— more thermogenesis, less bodyfat

For now, here’s the spices that work the best to help you burn bodyfat:

1. Capsaicin, the compound gives red chili pepper its heat, increased energy via heat expenditure by up to 23% after ingesting it at breakfast.

2. Black Pepper increases body heat (thermogenesis) by bonding to TRPV1 receptors in the brain.

3. Turmeric has both anti-cancer and pro-thermogenic support. Best of two worlds if you ask me.

Combine these three spices:  Red chili pepper, black pepper and turmeric, and use them liberally (as you can handle them) on your lunch and dinner meals.

Just be careful not to overdo the spices, otherwise you’ll end up with more heartburn than fatburn.

I’ll be including FAR more powerful ways to burn bodyfat radically in “The Radical Fatloss Blueprint” — and you can get your copy free the last week of February if you own Every Other Day Diet.

Get it here –

http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/lenyrp1 <— more thermogenesis, less bodyfat

Osteoporosis and the case for a Vegetarian Diet

You know that eating a vegetarian diet can decrease the incidence of heart disease and certain types of cancers. You also know that it can make you leaner and healthier. But so many of the health studies are done on men? What about women and the impact of a vegetarian diet on their health as they age?

Diets that are high in protein, especially animal protein, tend to cause the body to excrete more calcium, oxalate, and uric acid. These three substances are the main components of urinary tract stones. British researchers have advised that persons with a tendency to form kidney stones should follow a vegetarian diet. The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that high animal protein intake is largely responsible for the high prevalence of kidney stones in the United States and other developed countries and recommends protein restriction for the prevention of recurrent kidney stones.

For many of the same reasons, vegetarians are at a lower risk for osteoporosis. Since animal products force calcium out of the body, eating meat can promote bone loss. In nations with mainly vegetable diets (and without dairy product consumption), osteoporosis is less common than in the U.S., even when calcium intake is also less than in the U.S. Calcium is important, but there is no need to get calcium from dairy products.

We continue to consume meat, while at the same time downing calcium supplements and prescription drugs to prevent osteoporosis, that often have drastic side effects. And most experts agree that calcium supplements are inferior to calcium derived from natural food sources. Doesn’t it make more sense (and cents) to get your calcium from eating a healthier diet?

What are some good vegetarian sources of calcium? Orange juice, for one. Dry beans, such as black-eyed peas, kidney beans and black beans are another good source, as are dark leafy vegetables such as broccoli and kale. Tofu is also a good source of calcium.

This is only one idea about fighting osteoporosis.  If you maintain good eating habits, have a healthy lifestyle, and focus on fitness you reduce the risk of a lot of ailments as you age.  Work with your doctor and get regular check ups, ask about vitamins, and study nutrition.  This is your health we’re talking about.  Don’t take it for granted.

Lifestyle Diet

Diets don’t work. Popular diets have come and gone over the past few years, even decades, and these diets have focused on cutting down or even eliminating entire groups of food. People lost some weight initially, but, of course, gained the weight right back. A growing trend today, however, is the lifestyle diet.
Lifestyle diets focus not on specific foods, but on the way in which one lives, and then suggest changes that will help people lose weight and keep the weight from returning. Constantly losing and regaining the same 5-10 pounds is dangerous and, over time, can cause serious health conditions. Dr. Ulrich, at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, found that women who diet in that kind of cycle have a lower number of natural killer cells, which are the vital cells in your immune system that target viruses.

This doesn’t mean that you should not try to lose weight. Obesity is a major factor in diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and other conditions. However, the healthiest way to lose weight is to make minor changes in your lifestyle that can realistically become a long-term way of life. Here are some ideas to keep in mind:

1. Plan your eating ahead of time.

2. Eat more portions, but make them smaller

3. Fiber

4. Breathe Deeply and Hydrate

5. Make Balanced Food Choices

6. Splurge

1. Eating without a plan in mind is like driving without a map. You need to have eating strategies for home, work, traveling, or dining out. Fill your refrigerator with fresh produce so they are within reach each time you open the door. Put the foods with high fat and sugar up on the top shelf of the pantry (or in the trash!) so you can’t get to them easily. Buy lean protein, low-fat, high-fiber cereals, or frozen dinners that are low in sodium and fat so that you always have a healthy choice.

2. This area is crucial to any lifestyle diet. Many people easily tire of “rabbit food” and eat socially in situations where most of the food is not conducive for weight loss. For these people, reducing portions significantly, by leaving a third of what you would normally eat on your uplate, is a good way to make a lifestyle change.

3. Fiber will help you lose weight because it makes you feel full and helps you with getting the food out. Always look for fiber per serving of 5 grams or more when purchasing cereals. This will be found in the carbohydrate section. Fruits and vegetables will also give you lots of great fiber.

4. Binge eating comes from emotion rather than hunger a good deal of the time. If you feel this temptation coming, stop and take 3 long and slow deep breaths, exhaling as slowly as possible. Drink a big glass of water and wait 10 minutes before you give into the impulse to binge. The impulse may go away!

5. Have some protein and carbohydrates with every meal. This will keep blood sugar levels under control and make sure that you get the nutrients you need.

6. Every now and then, you need a break. If you never eat the foods you enjoy, your eating habits will make you rebel, and you will binge. Give yourself free meal passes one day a week, so you won’t get the impulse to binge and undo days of hard work.

Lifestyle diets are exactly that: changes to your lifestyle. If you want to permanently change your body, you need to permanently change your life. These steps will help.

About the Author
Copyright 2006 – Ivar Rudi. Ivar suggests you find great market for less by shopping online today. For more information and resources about this subject check out: http://www.calorie-counter-guide.org and also http://www.weight-watcher.info

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Fitness Foods

If you are looking to live a healthier lifestyle which includes losing weight and building muscle, you can improve your body drastically by choosing specific fitness foods to eat. As the saying goes, we are what we eat, and if you want your body to work at optimal performance, here are some quick tips on the fitness foods you should enjoy.

Fruits are a great fitness food, especially before, during and after a workout. Fruits have natural sugars which are much more healthier than processed sugars and give the body needed energy during a tough workout. Look to great fruits such as oranges, bananas, apples and grapes. They are all excellent fitness foods.

If you want to make sure you eat a healthy diet, include vegetables. While many people love corn and potatoes, which are mostly starchy vegetables, choose greens and other forms of vegetables. Some of the best vegetables for your diet which includes loads of great vitamins and minerals are carrots, broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, squash and peas.

What you drink is important too. Fitness foods also contain great beverages; the best beverage of course is plain old water. However, fresh juices are great as well as milk and certain teas. If you are looking to live a healthier lifestyle, check out these fitness foods.

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