Health - Juicing For Weight Ioss

Juicing For WeightIoss
We humans do have our favorite obsessions, don't we? The latest iPhone. Chocolate. Sports. Facebook. Starbucks. YouTube. And the favorite obsession of many?  Watching celebrities! Some people can't survive their day without knowing who Kim Kardashian is dating this week, who went into rehab, why Lindsay Lohan got arrested this time or if Kristen Stewart is truly sorry for cheating on Robert Pattinson. Now, when it comes to stars, not only do we love to watch their every move, but we also love to imitate them as well. And nowhere is this more obvious than in the area of celebrity diet fads. If a celebrity endorsed it, I swear people would eat used cat litter or drink motor oil if they thought it would make them Iose weight.   The latest celebrity diet craze Thankfully, the latest celebrity diet craze doesn't involve Tidy Cat or Quaker State. Instead it's about fruits and vegetables. It's juicing. Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Salma Hayek, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker have been drinking fruits and vegetables with the intention of purifying their bodies (aka losing pounds or at least maintaining). And many people have been following suit, hoping to drink their way to a slimmer existence and rock a pair of jeans like Jen or SJP. While juicing is good and healthful, alas, as Master Yoda would say, there is also a dark side, Luke Skywalker.   The dark side of juicing First and foremost, juices definitely contain nutrients -- that cannot be argued -- and if you want to incorporate them here and there as one of your "five a day," that's fine. But they DON'T replace whole foods. You see, it's true that with juices you're getting the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from the fruits and vegetables, which is terrific. But, in the case of fruits especially, you're also getting sugar -- in a FAR more concentrated dose per serving than you would get by eating a whole fruit. Let's take a simple example of orange juice versus an orange: A one-cup serving of orange juice has about 125 calories and 29.5 grams of sugar. A fresh orange? It has only 62 calories and 12.2 grams of sugar. See the vast difference? Plus, with juicing you're also lacking the fiber found in whole foods. Fiber not only helps keep you "regular," but it fills you up as well. So that means you'll not only consume fewer calories with the whole food instead of the juice, but you'll also feel fuller and satisfied longer. Now THAT sounds like a better way to take off pounds to me!   But wait! There's more Feeling hungry again soon is not the only down side of not getting the fiber from whole foods. If you rely heavily on juices, you could be looking at some serious constipation because your body doesn't have the fiber it needs to keep your bowels "moving along." Plus, fiber also helps your body "sweep away" old hormones, toxins and excess cholesterol. So without it you can run the risk of discarded hormones being reabsorbed into your bloodstream (and increasing your risk of hormone-dependent cancers), toxins getting into your bloodstream and causing pain and inflammation, and the BIGGIE that everyone's worried about... Elevated blood cholesterol!   Get thee to a wiggery Some people take juicing to a whole new level...and even have juice "fasts" for a day, a week or even several weeks. Ahhh, just think of how many dress sizes you can drop FAST! Relying on nothing but fruit and vegetable juices does provide some nutrients, but not nearly what your body needs to SURVIVE...or look good. While you may get certain vitamins and minerals, you'll also be severely lacking in protein, calcium, Vitamin D and essential fatty acids, among other things. And that can make your hair fall out, your skin dry out, your face break out and your teeth rot (in the case of too much fruit juice). Hmmm...Methinks that's NOT the look that you, Jen, Gwyneth, Salma or Sarah are going for.   The smart way to take off pounds and cleanse Whether you're looking to lose pounds or just "cleanse your innards," the best way to go about it is NOT to exist only on juices but to eat real whole foods and make sure your digestion is efficient. Here's the scoop on both of those: Eat REAL foods At least half and preferably 70-80% of what you eat should be real foods. Real foods include fresh fruits, raw or lightly cooked vegetables, lean meats and poultry, fish, whole grains, dairy and essential fats. When you eat real foods like these, your body gets nourished the way it needs to be. And when you're nourished, these wonderful things happen: - You get full faster and end up eating less overall. - The foods you're eating are inherently lower in calories than pizza, burgers, fries, chips or whatever other nutritionally dead foods you may have eaten in the past. - Because you're properly nourished, you'll also STAY full and satisfied longer, so your chances of binging or late night snacking have just been slashed. All of this means: You get lean and stay lean! Plus, the natural water content in whole fruits and vegetables helps sweep away wastes from your cells. Make your digestion efficient If your foods are not being broken down like they should be, you're not getting the maximum nutrition from them. And that causes feelings of hunger which leads to overeating (and weight gain). In addition, when your digestion is poor, you'll get waste buildup in your colon which can cause harmful bacteria overgrowth, it weakens your immune system and it bumps up that number on the scale. It can also cause constipation, gas, bloating and eventually diverticulosis. Accomplishing good digestion is easy -- it's just is a matter of eating foods that digest well together, and giving your body a little assistance if needed. I can help you with both of those. 1- The right combinations of foods: In the Great Taste No Pain system, I'll show you the foods to eat and how to structure your meals so you can enjoy super-efficient digestion, have regular BMs and... Take off those excess pounds! And if gluten is a concern for you, there's also Great Taste No Gluten. You'll learn the same food pairing principles as in Great Taste No Pain, plus get a collection of outstanding gluten free recipes and guides for staying gluten free no matter where you are.   2- A little digestive "help": Many people who have had a typical hard-to-digest diet all their lives may be dangerously low in digestive enzymes. That means poor digestion and an invitation for weight gain. Plus some people "fall off the wagon" now and then and eat some foods they know aren't healthy or won't digest well...so they need a little digestive "help" during moments of weakness. The help you need is right here--with Digestizol Max. Digestizol Max helps your body break down whatever you've eaten--proteins, fats, carbs, fiber--and conserves your precious enzyme supply. This will help keep your digestion running smoothly, even if you're low in enzymes or you massively mess up with your food choices. Read more about Digestizol Max and all the ways it can help you here.   Remember, when it comes to taking off pounds and keeping yourself clean on the inside, Natural is best. Not the latest celebrity fads or Iose-weight-quick schemes. Real foods. When you give your body the food it's designed to have, plus a little help here and there, you'll reap the benefits on the scale as well as enjoy optimal health from head to toe. To your health, Sherry Brescia PS: Joyce's life has changed...and she's down 5 pounds without trying! Sherry, I am a 63 year old woman in good health, except for the abdominal discomfort I have suffered the past 11 years. I have gone to different doctors and none were able to make an accurate diagnosis. The pain came usually after meals, sometimes acute. I told this to each doctor I saw. I told them how I was always tired: no energy, no motivation, no enthusiasm, just this constant discomfort. I had CT scans, sonograms, and a colonoscopy which showed diverticulum. I started following a diverticulosis diet...more fiber but no seeds, nuts, etc. If it was helping me, it wasn't noticeable. Occasionally I'd have days when I felt good, but rarely did I feel 'normal.' I gave up going to doctors because it was always the same line. I was prescribed Protonix and threw the prescription away. I had no intention of taking drugs for a problem they couldn't even diagnose. Two weeks ago I had an acute attack of diverticulitis which caused a fever and severe abdominal pain. I was on 2 antibiotics which played havoc with my system, though they did knock the infection out. But that was the last straw. I went on-line and began looking for something to help me adjust my lifestyle to accommodate diverticulosis. Sherry, finding your website was truly heaven-sent. It lit up for me the way a lot of other information didn't. The idea of food combining made sense and I tried it immediately. Following your plan, the results were also immediate. I felt 'great' for the first time in years. I had no pain after eating but the best part was the new found energy I had. I shampooed the carpets in my house, a task I'd put off for 2 years! People commented on how much better I looked, with a healthy glow to my skin. It was just because I felt so damn relieved I was feeling good again. I have dropped 5 pounds. This program is the best thing in nutrition I've ever seen. Thank you so much for the work you've done to bring this information out. I am telling everyone about this program because I am so enthused about following such a simple plan which brings such great and immediate results. Thank you, thank you for this life changing information. Joyce ******************* Got low energy? Brain fog? CRS disease? You just may be low in in just one vitamin. One out of four people are. Read more about this deficiency and how you can help turn that around FAST. ====   Want the best probiotic on the market today? 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