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Two Common Foods That Help Weight Loss

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Two Common Foods That Help Weight Loss

By Syd Hs

There are many foods that assist in weight and fat loss. This article mentions two common foods that help weight loss. You can include them in any sensitive weight loss diet plan.

1. Apples: Apples are very beneficial to mankind. They can even help with melting away the fat. Isn’t that amazing!

How can apples help you in burning body fat and staying slim? First of all, they elevate glucose (sugar) levels in our blood in gentle manner and keep them up longer than most other foods.

This results in leaving us feeling satisfied longer after eating an apple.

Secondly, according to Dr. James Anderson of University of Kentucky’s School of Medicine, apples are very rich in soluble fiber which prevents hunger pangs in us by guarding against swings in your blood sugar levels.

An average apple contains only 81 calories and no saturated fat or cholesterol. You also get the benefit of lowering cholesterol levels in your blood as well as lowering blood pressure.

So keep eating apples. Remember the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Not only is it good for out health but also for staying slim and burning fat.

2. GrapeFruit: Another food that helps in burning away body fat is Grapefruit. There are solid reasons why grapefruit should be part of your regular diet.

According to Dr. James Cerd of the University of Florida, it dissolves fat and cholesterol. Because it is so rich in natural galacturonic acid, it acts as a fat and cholesterol fighter.

You may try sprinkling it with cinnamon instead of sugar in order to take away some of its tart taste.

These are 2 common household foods that boost weight loss by burning away the body fat. They help you to stay slim in a healthy and natural manner without any adverse side effects.

Enjoy apples and grapefruits on regular basis for burning away those extra pounds on your body. Doesn’t it, all of a sudden, sound fun to lose weight?

Isn’t this one of the easiest fat loss diet you have ever come across? And not to mention a tasty one at that.

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Lotus Roots with Pork Ribs Soup Recipe

Lotus Root with Pork Ribs Soup Recipe

Lotus Roots Soup. Mmm.. This soup has never failed to make my tastebud tinkle with excitement. :D Lotus root is full of nutrient that benefit our health. It contains iron, vitamins B & C. The rich fibre content of lotus roots stimulates peristalsis and relieves constipation.

Ingredients
Serving size: 3

  • 1 lotus root (about 500g)
  • 500g of lean pork rib (short length)
  • 10 - 15 dried red dates click here
  • 2 dried scallops optional (click to view)
  • 6 cups of water
  • salt to taste (1/2 teaspoon)

Directions

  • Soak red dates in a bowl of warm water for at least 5 minutes.
  • Next scrub lotus roots clean, discard the ends, peel and cut lotus root into “1/2 inches? slices.
  • Tips: Put the pork rib in a pot of boiling water for at least 5 to 8 minutes to remove the scum
  • Pour the 6 cups of water into a pot or slow cooker (Crockpot) and transfer the red dates, pork ribs, lotus roots and dried scallops into the pot.
  • Set to low heat when the water start boiling and simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours to 3 hours.
  • For slow cooker, set on high heat for 4 hours, or low heat for 6-8 hours.
  • Add salt to taste

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