The obesity problem in America can be blamed on the increase in consumption of saturated fat, junk food and excess calories. Changing your eating patterns ensures that you are getting the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients your body needs to protect against cancer, heart disease and other obesity-related problems. To lose weight, it is important to eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and other plant foods that contain powerful antioxidants, like bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids boost the digestive and immune system to encourage your weight loss success.
Step 1
Drink citrus juices, like orange or grapefruit. These fruits contain a bioflavonoid called taxifolin, which helps the body absorb vitamin C. Vitamin C boosts the immune system when you are trying to lose weight.
Step 2
Add strawberries, blackberries, cherries and grapes into your meals. These low-calorie treats contain ellagic acid, a bioflavonoid that protects the body from cancer cells.
Step 3
Drink about 3 cups of green tea during the day. Green tea provides bioflavonoids called catechins which help protect the circulatory system from damage. The caffeine in tea also increases your metabolism to help burn off more calories during weight loss.
Step 4
Eat onions, tomatoes, apples and potatoes at meal time. The fruits and vegetables contain a bioflavonoid called quercetin. It helps lower the risk of heart disease. These vegetables and fruits are also a good source of fiber to fill you up with few calories.
Step 5
Sip on red wine or have a piece of dark chocolate with your meal so that you do not feel deprived of treats when trying to lose weight. Red wine and dark chocolate contain quercetin and catechins. The bioflavonoids help slow down the aging process.
Tips and Warnings
- Eat a well-balanced diet. Drink between six to 12 glasses of water every day. Engage in physical activity.
- Weight loss results may vary.
References
- "The Food Bible"; Judith Wills; 1998
- "Foods That Harm Foods That Heal"; The Reader's Digest Association; 1997
- "SuperFoods Rx : 14 Foods That Will Change Your Life"; Steven Pratt and Kathy Matthews; 2006
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