Lose 7 Pounds in a Week
June 12, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Women's Health
A quick weight loss can sometimes spark a whole new attitude when it comes to getting healthy and losing pounds. A recent article on MSN talked about how to lose seven pounds in seven days. Sound impossible?
Many of the “tricks” in this article (putting cranberry juice in water, eating celery with peanut butter, and limiting dairy) are meant for quick weight loss, not permanent loss. So while it can get you going on your weight loss regime, it isn’t anything that could be done permanently.
The article lists several foods that can help you lose weight:
• Apples. Toss your peeler—the pectin in apple skin makes you feel fuller longer.
• Green tea. Tea drinkers are 20 percent trimmer, according to a 2003 study in the journal Obesity Research (now called Obesity). Black tea is okay, too, but a compound called EGCG in green tea gives you the best fat-burning results.
• Curry. Tamarind, a spice often used in Indian cuisine, contains a chemical called hydroxycitric acid that slows down fat production. So cook with curry, but pass on the fat-laden treats like samosas offered at Indian restaurants.
• Cinnamon. The spice mimics your body’s insulin, which stimulates fat cells and allows excess sugar to move out of the blood. Try to get a teaspoon a day—top oatmeal or applesauce with it.
• White kidney beans. Add them to your diet to boost your fiber intake and fill you up.
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