A Safer Way To Burn Fat with Grains of Paradise – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 235
People have turned to caffeine and even dangerous stimulants to burn fat. Grains of Paradise has been clinically studied for its safety with burning fat.
Tag: weight loss
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Did you know that during the fall and winter the average American gains a minimum of 5 pounds? Here’s how to fend off that weight gain.
How To Finally Achieve Successful Weight Loss – Invite Health Podcast, Episode 164
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH.
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One of the most challenging things that people can experience when they are trying to lose weight is maintaining that actual weight loss. For many people, trying a bunch of different diets is one method they use but the next thing you know, you are putting that weight right back on. Today, we are going to discuss how you can successfully lose weight and then maintain that weight loss. There are a few different nutrients that can help optimize and support your weight loss goals.
Creating A Weight Loss Balance
Not only should you be trying to lose weight, but you should also be focused on the maintenance and management of the weight that you do lose. So, how do you create this balance?
First, you will want to make sure you are following the right dietary routine that works best for your metabolism. For some people, routines like intermittent fasting works, for others it may be eating multiple, small meals throughout the day works best. You’ll want to turn to whole foods such as berries, seeds and nuts instead of multiple protein bars that may be full of sugar. A Mediterranean Diet is going to offer you the most comprehensive diet, in terms of the nutrients that you are taking in. Click here to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet now! To figure out the best nutritional plan for your personal needs and goals, speak with a degreed healthcare professional from InVite Health who can create a customized plan for you! Get started at invitehealth.com or by clicking here.
Second, you’ll want to be honest about how active you actually are. You do not have to spends hours a day at a gym working out to be considered active! Focus on activities that you know you are going to stick with and that is realistic in your everyday routine. You may want to focus on walking for 30 minutes each day.
Third, you need to take a look at the nutrients you are obtaining and the ones you are not. There are specific nutrients that can be beneficial to, not only for weight loss, but also to maintain it afterwards. Here are my recommendations:
- 5-HTP is a precursor for Serotonin, which supports a good mood and appetite regulationv Learn more about 5-HTP by clicking here!
- Grains of Paradise is an herb extract from the ginger family has been studied for its ability to burn fat†
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Why Apple Cider Vinegar Is Nature’s Gift – Invite Health Podcast, Episode 163
We can go all the way back to Hypocrites when it comes to Apple Cider Vinegar and its history. Vinegar was considered a medicinal discovery that have numerous purposes. Today, it is studied for its support in weight management and cardiovascular health.
What Time You Work Out Could Be the Key to Successful Weight Loss
Photo by Stage 7 Photography on Unsplash Are you an early morning riser who likes to head to the gym as soon as it opens? Or maybe you’re a night owl who likes to wait for the gym to clear out to start your workout? …
Here’s What You Need To Know About Intermittent Fasting
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One of the world’s most popular health trends today is intermittent fasting. This is a eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. But is it beneficial or actually harmful?
The Idea Behind Intermittent Fasting
According to Monique Tello, MD, MPH, a contributing editor of the Harvard Health Blog, “The food we eat is broken down by enzymes in our gut and eventually ends up as molecules in our bloodstream. Carbohydrates, particularly sugars and refined grains (think white flours and rice), are quickly broken down into sugar, which our cells use for energy. If our cells don’t use it all, we store it in our fat cells as fat. But sugar can only enter our cells with insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas that brings sugar into the fat cells and keeps it there. Between meals, as long as we don’t snack, our insulin levels will go down and our fat cells can then release their stores of sugar to be used as energy. We lose weight if we let our insulin levels go down. The entire idea of Intermittent Fasting is to allow the insulin levels to go down far and long enough that we burn off our fat.”
What Does The Research Say?
Initial human studies that compared fasting every other day to eating less every day shows that both worked just about the same for weight loss. But it seems that new research is suggesting that not all intermittent fasting approaches are the same, and that some can actually be very reasonable, effective and sustainable.
In a study conducted by researchers from the University of Alabama, a certain type of fasting called “early time-restricted feeding” was tested with a small group of obese men with prediabetes. All meals were fit into an early eight hour period of the day (7 am – 3 pm), or spread out over 12 hours (between 7 am and 7 pm). Both groups maintained their weight (did not gain or lose) but after five weeks, the eight-hour group had dramatically lower insulin levels and significantly improved insulin sensitivity, as well as significantly lower blood pressure. This group also had significantly decreased appetite.
In another study published in the journal Metabolism, data shows that intermittent fasting helps reduce pancreatic fat, which contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes. Researchers report that the diet approach may soon be used as a non-invasive, easy-to-integrate way to reduce unnecessary fats from the body.
What Do Our Experts Say?
According to Amanda Williams, MPH, Director of Nutrition for InVite® Health, “There is some strong scientific evidence that intermittent fasting, when combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle, can be effective in weight loss. But there are a few tips you should know if you are going to begin fasting. Other than speaking with a certified nutritionist or your doctor, make sure to avoid sugars and refined grains. Turn to fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains and healthy fats. Try not to snack and be sure to be active throughout your day. If this is your first time fasting, consider starting a simple method – limit the hours of the day when you eat. Aim for earlier hours like between 7 am and 3 pm but avoid eating in the evening before bed.”