Healthy weight loss products should work with your body to decrease appetite, speed up metabolism and prevent new body fat storage. You need not spend a lot of money to get powerful and effective natural weight loss aides. These basic weight loss products not only support you diet, they offer other benefits for overall health and wellness.
Whey Protein
Whey protein makes a healthy addition to your weight loss program because it provides high-quality amino acids that help with building lean muscle and burning fat, according to "The Fat Burning Bible" by Mackie Shilstone. She goes on to say that whey protein contains calcium for strong bones, boosts immune function, fills you up and makes an excellent addition to protein smoothies. Take one to two scoops with a meal, in a smoothie or before and after your workouts.
Fish Oil
According to the "Muscle & Fitness" article Five Fat Fighters by Matthew Kadey, fish oil contains a compound known as DHA or docohexaenoic acid. DHA makes up one of the chemical component of the fatty acid Omega-3 and it helps you get lean faster. Omega-3 blocks fat deposit, increases fat burning, reduces inflammation and offers many additional health benefits. Kadey recommends 1 to 2g with three meals daily.
Fiber Supplements
Getting more fiber in your diet increases fat loss in many ways. Dietary fibers clean out the intestines and colon, sweeping toxins out of the body. This allows the whole digestive system to better perform its many important functions. In addition, fiber fills you up to discourage overeating and balances the insulin response from your meals, preventing body fat storage, says David Zinczenko in "The Abs Diet." Take one teaspoon of psyllium husk or inulin fiber up to three times daily or as needed.
Green Tea Extract
Green tea contains a polyphenol antioxidant known as EGCG or epigallocatechin gallate, which has many health benefits. EGCG increases resting metabolic rate by four percent, according to Life Extension Magazine. It speeds up metabolism even more when paired with 200 mg of caffeine or about two strong cups of coffee, according to "Homemade Supplement Secrets" author Jeff Anderson. Take a green tea extract containing 200 to 300 mg of EGCG up to three times daily.
L-Carnitine
The amino acid L-carnitine speeds up fat burning because it acts as a transport for fatty acids into the mitochondria, also known as the power plants of your cells, says Jim Stoppani, PhD. Mitochondria use your stored body fat to produce energy, fueling your workouts and powering the myriad chemical functions occurring in your body ever y moment of every day. You can take 1 to 3g of L-carnitine up to three times daily, preferably before and after working out.
References
- "The Fat Burning Bible;" Mackie Shilstone; 2005
- "Muscle & Fitness Presents 2010 Edition: The Ultimate Supplement Handbook;" Five Fat Fighters; Matthew Kadey; January 2010
- "The Abs Diet;" David Zinczenko; 2004
- Life Extension Magazine; Natural Support for Healthy Weight Control; David Nayor; April 2007
- "Homemade Supplement Secrets;" Jeff Anderson; 2008
Member Comments