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08/06/2016
Top 10 Superfoods to Reduce Belly Fat
Belly fat, also known as visceral fat that accumulates around the midsection, is a major concern for many. Not only does belly fat make your figure unattractive, it also increases your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and fatty liver disease.
Many people try dieting to lose belly fat, but this is not the optimal solution. The ideal way to get rid of belly fat is to choose your foods wisely and do some physical exercise daily.
Knowing what to include in your diet is half the job, the other half is doing exercises daily that suit your body type. Certain foods actually help reduce stubborn belly fat and will get you well on your way to enjoying a slimmer physique.
Here are the top 10 superfoods to reduce belly fat.
1. Almonds
Almonds contain a good amount of healthy fats — polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Both fats help prevent you from overeating. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has proven that eating almonds suppresses hunger. They also help fight against heart disease.
High in magnesium, almonds are a key component for muscle building, and having more muscle will help you burn more belly fat.
In addition, the high fiber content in almonds will keep you feeling full for a longer time. Because almonds contain few calories, they will not contribute to belly fat. So, always keep roasted almonds handy and enjoy them as a snack or in salads or other dishes.
2. Watermelon
The American Dietetic Association declares watermelon as a perfect food to reduce belly fat. Watermelon contains 91 percent water and when you eat it at the beginning of a meal, it fills you up without adding a substantial amount of calories to your meal.
Plus, it keeps you feeling full longer and also helps combat water retention. This juicy fruit is also rich in vitamins B1, B6 and C, as well as potassium and magnesium. It is a great addition to a low-calorie and low-fat diet.
An interesting study done at the University of Kentucky revealed that drinking two glasses of watermelon juice every day for eight weeks reduces body weight (especially the fat around the belly) without altering muscle mass. Regular consumption of watermelon also lowers the risks associated with coronary artery plaque accumulation and heart disease.
3. Beans
Regular consumption of different types of beans helps reduce body fat, develop muscles and improve the digestion process. Beans also help you feel full for a longer time, thus keeping you from overeating.
This happens as beans are an excellent source of soluble fiber. This fiber especially targets belly fat, helping to break it down so the fat can be eliminated from the body. Plus, the protein in beans provides energy to your body. You can easily include beans in your daily meals by adding them to salads, soups or side dishes.
4. Celery
To get a flat tummy, fill your plate with green leafy vegetables like celery. Celery is extremely low in calories, full of fiber, and contains calcium and vitamin C that aid in weight loss.
You can drink half a glass of celery juice before eating your lunch or dinner to help cleanse your system. You can also add celery to salad or soup. An additional benefit of celery is that it contains apigenin, a natural compound that reduces the risk of ovarian cancer in women.
5. Cucumbers
Cucumbers are an extremely refreshing and low-calorie food. 100 grams of cucumber contains approximately 96 percent water and only about 45 calories. They are packed with minerals, dietary fibers and vitamins.
Eating a plate of cucumber salad daily is an effective and healthy way to cleanse your body of harmful toxins released by the digestive system and lose weight. As an added benefit, eating cucumbers daily can give you radiant, glowing skin because they are rich in vitamins B and C.
6. Tomatoes
One large tomato has just 33 calories. It contains a compound known as 9-oxo-ODA that helps reduce lipids in the blood, which in turn helps control belly fat. This compound also fights chronic diseases associated with obesity.
Plus, the powerful antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes offers plenty of additional health benefits like reducing wrinkles, fighting cancer and reducing cholesterol levels. Tomatoes are an excellent source of nutrients like iron and potassium and are rich in vitamins A and C. So, to enjoy a healthy body, include tomatoes (in both raw and cooked form) in your daily diet.
7. Avocado
Its rich fiber content also helps keep hunger at bay and keep you from overeating. Plus, avocado has anti-aging, antifungal and antibacterial properties that provide many beauty and health benefits.
8. Apples
The natural compound in apples known as pectin aids in weight loss. Fruits rich in pectin usually require more chewing and when the pectin dissolves in the stomach, it forms a gel-like substance that traps dietary cholesterol and fat. In addition, pectin also reduces the risk of colon cancer, and the antioxidants and vitamin C in apples will help keep your skin wrinkle-free.
9. Tart Cherries
These cherries reduce cholesterol levels in the body and can reduce body fat to a great extent. Tart cherries also have antioxidant properties that have anti-aging benefits, making you look younger and feel better.
10. Pineapple
A study done at the University of Maryland revealed that bromelain’s antibacterial properties also help combat the bacteria that causes diarrhea and is also very effective in healing bowel disorders. Relief from stomach conditions can result in less abdominal bloating and a slimmer waistline.
Plus, pineapple contains vitamins B-6 and C, manganese, thiamine, copper, and fiber that provide a number of health benefits.
With these superfoods, you can fight that belly fat and enjoy a slimmer waistline. However, these foods will only play a major role in attaining a better figure when coupled with regular exercise.
04/06/2016
New Moon Abundance Check #June / Cheque da Abundância da Lua Nova #Junho
New moons are a time of new beginnings and new possibilities, its when the new moon becomes darkened in the sky, creating a doorway for our intentions - to be sent out into the universe, and attracted back into our lives.
Abundance checks are a tool we can use to create more abundance in our lives.
Abundance comes in many forms and is so much more than money.
When you write the New Moon Abundance Check, you are aligning your intention with the universe, signaling that you are ready and willing to receive. This is a practical exercise in intention. Doing this every month simply reaffirms that intention.
This is a fantastic exercise to make a habit
(Or feel free to print this article and use the check image)
Writing your Monthly Abundance Checks and don't forget to expressing
Gratitude for the abundance in your life.
Writing your Monthly Abundance Checks and don't forget to expressing
Gratitude for the abundance in your life.
Share with your friends and family and spread the ABUNDANCE!!!
Luas novas são um tempo de novos começos e novas possibilidades, quando a lua nova torna-se escurecida no céu, criando uma porta de entrada para as nossas intenções - para serem enviadas para dentro do universo, e atrair de volta para as nossas vidas.
A LUA NOVA, é tempo de atrair e manter mais abundância na sua vida !!!
Os cheques da abundância são uma ferramenta que podemos usar para criar mais abundância em nossas vidas.
Abundância vem em muitas formas e é muito mais do que dinheiro.
Quando você escreve os Cheques da Abundância da Lua Nova, você está alinhando a sua intenção com o universo, sinalizando que você está pronto e disposto a receber. Este é um exercício prático de intenção. Fazendo isto todos os meses simplesmente se reafirma essa intenção.
Este é um exercício fantástico,
torne-o um hábito
(Ou fique à vontade para imprimir este artigo e usar a imagem do Cheque)
Preencha o seu Cheque da Abundância mensal e não se esqueça de expressar Gratidão pela abundância em sua vida.
Compartilhe com os seus amigos e família e espalhe a ABUNDÂNCIA!!!
01/06/2016
Color for Health ~ Emotional Health
You can choose to put colors on or around yourself to help you 'feel' a certain way
It tends to attract attention. Action, strength, passion, drama, ferocity are feelings synonymous with this color.
ORANGE is stimulating. It encourages enthusiasm and zeal. Individuals who wear this color like to smile and to make others smile. It also encourages conversation and a sense of humor.
YELLOW encourages open-mindedness and attention to detail. This is a color often worn by intellectuals, the studious and those who like to be in positions of authority and control. It tends to generate optimistic qualities in those who wear it.
GREEN generates an atmosphere that is calm, soothing and balanced. Harmony and equilibrium are qualities of this color. Wearing this color reflects conventionality, security and an appreciation of nature.
TURQUOISE encourages clarity in thoughts, feelings, and communication. People who are drawn to wear this color have a refreshing and approachable personality. Youthfulness and sparkle resonate with this colors' special energy.
BLUE is a non threatening color and promotes values like loyalty and honesty. Those who wear this color reflect a wish for peace and quiet, and tranquility. Blue promotes trust and is a good color to wear if this is the quality you wish to inspire in your interactions.
PURPLE generates feelings of self-respect, dignity and self-worth. It is a royal color and is associated with the monarch, extravagance and wealth. People who choose to wear this color or to put it in their environments are drawn to it's creative and spiritual qualities.
MAGENTA (PINK) is the color of compassion. It generates feelings of softness, gentleness, kindness, affection and love. Taking responsibility for your life and manifesting your dreams resonate with this color's energy.
From Color Connections
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