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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 Soup. Mmm.. This soup has never failed to make my tastebud tinkle with excitement. 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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This is a piece of good news for the British mums especially those who are in need of financial assistance.

This article reported that British government will unveil a plan this week to give all expectant mothers $240 to buy healthy food. Beginning in 2009, women will receive the grant in the seventh month of their pregnancy, provided they attend nutrition counseling and quit smoking and drinking.

Critics of the measure concerned that the money would not be spend on goods that are nutritious. Even worse, the money given might be used to purchase cigarette, alcohol or other unhealthy items. Others say the grant should be given only to poor women.

But the supporters say the measure, if successful, will ultimately save money when healthier babies grow into healthier adults.

My Views
I think it is a good news that British government is concerned with the health issues of expectant mothers and putting effort to bridge the growing health gap between rich and poor children. 

Regarding the issue on buying unhealthy item, I think the government could give coupons for purchasing food-related or nurtitious items instead of money. This would restrict the use of the fund to only items that are beneficial to the baby and moms. Collaboration between the supermarts would also help to enforce the usage of the fund.

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British moms to get healthy food grant

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