Fifteen Fat-Burning Foods and Beverages

Fruits
Grapefruit: Want to ingest fewer calories during meal time? Eating half a grapefruit prior to gathering around the dinner table can help fill you up enough to where you are able to resist that second helping of tortellini. The plentiful amounts of soluble fiber in grapefruit slow down the digestion process.
Watermelon: Everyone has experienced the stuffed feeling that comes from this colorful fruit. The water invades the space that your stomach leaves open for food, thus making you less likely to pig out. Apples and pears produce a similar result, too.
Berries: If Hollywood still made horror films based around foods, The Attack of the Killer Sweet Tooth could easily be the name of a new thriller. Instead of allowing yourself to succumb to the temptation of a cookie, pop some blackberries or strawberries into your mouth. Frozen blueberries also provide the illusion of enjoying a cold, high-calorie treat (step away from the Häagen-Dazs!).
Veggies
Cucumber: Refreshing and crunchy, is there anything better? Cucumber has very few calories and helps to stave off liver disease and pancreatic cancer, and even keeps your nails looking amazing due to the high mineral content. Keep a few slices in the fridge for a nourishing bite!
Hot peppers: Although they haven’t been directly linked to weight loss, spicy habaneros or jalapeños aid in curbing the desire to gorge since we typically eat less when our food has a fiery flavor. Hot peppers also comprise the compound capsaicin, which speeds up the metabolism.
Celery: If you’re a self-proclaimed snacker, celery will be your best friend. Not only does it satisfy the need to eat something, but it has virtually no calories (one cup of celery equals a measly nineteen calories). Tip: instead of adding cream cheese or peanut butter to the stalk, give fat-free cottage cheese or fat-free black bean dip a go!
Protein
Greek yogurt: Some of us can’t stand traditional yogurt, but when it’s this thick and creamy we will race down to our favorite market just to stock up on it. Besides its wonderful texture, Greek yogurt “keeps you satisfied longer,” according to sports nutritionist Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, because all proteins take their sweet time leaving your stomach.
Eggs: Start the day off right with seven grams of protein! Having an egg in the morning will keep your body busy because digesting eggs burns more calories than a carb-infested breakfast.
Fish: It has been engrained in our brains that fish is full of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. But did you know that wild salmon, tuna, and sardines all make your body more responsive to the fat-burning hormone leptin, which is responsible for suppressing your appetite? If you won’t eat fish, turkey can also help you ditch the extra pounds, as it encourages the release of tryptophan, which helps you sleep. Remember: lack of sleep wreaks havoc on your waistline!

Beverages
Green tea: Multiple studies have recommended green tea for when you’re trying to shed pounds because it can motivate the body to burn abdominal fat. Moreover, it is made up of a type of phytochemical called catechins, which can assist the metabolism.
Coffee: No need to feel bad about that cup of coffee you purchased from Starbucks. The dark and delightful brew, like green tea, is a metabolism booster. However, don’t expect an instant difference in your waistline and don’t think that a caramel macchiato is suddenly safe.
Ice cold water: Drink eight to ten glasses of ice cold water a day to burn 250 to 500 calories! Your body goes into overdrive trying to heat the water back up to your normal body temperature. Drop a packet of Propel Fit Powder or Emergen-C Acai Berry into your glass every once in awhile to mix things up.
Grains
Quinoa: Say it with me, keen-wa! This is a great substitute for rice because it is as simple to prepare and possesses the same oddly satisfying quality. With five grams of fiber per cup and eight grams of hunger-rejecting protein, you will pat yourself on the back when sitting down to a nice bowl of quinoa and veggies (or a lean protein).
Oatmeal: If the label reads “Trader Joe’s Maple and Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal,” put it back. Add cinnamon or nutmeg to give your fiber-rich hot cereal a dash of sweetness instead of undoing all of your hard work. That steaming bowl of goodness will make you feel full and keep you hydrated.
Crispbreads: Whole grains, as opposed to refined grains, such as those found in rye crackers, are the key to keeping belly fat at bay. The next time you’re headed to a get-together bring a package of Ryvita Crispbreads and some apples along with you!

Originally published on BettyConfidential

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Workout routine

4 Weeks to a Better Body

Marie Claire shows you how to shrink your body in four weeks! Follow this easy one-week regimen four times in a row.

Marie Claire shows you how to shrink your body in four weeks! Follow this easy one-week regimen four times in a row. It's designed especially for those who like to keep their weekends exercise-free. "You can look noticeably slimmer and stronger in as little as one month," says David Kirsch, owner of NYC's Madison Square Club gym.

MONDAY
Target your butt, legs, and abs.

What to do:

20 minutes of cardio activity
If you work out in a gym, try running on an elliptical trainer or riding an exercise bike with little or no resistance. If you work out at home, try walking briskly, jogging, or shadow boxing.

20 squats
To do: Stand with your hands by your sides. Sit back while raising your arms in front of you for balance until thighs are parallel to the floor. Resume your starting position.

20 lunges
To do: Stand with your hands on your hips. Step forward with your right leg until your right thigh is parallel to the floor. Resume your starting position, then step forward with your left leg.

25 dead lifts
To do: Stand with your arms hanging in front of your body with a three- to five-pound weight in each hand. Bend forward from your waist until your knuckles touch the floor. Resume your starting position.

40 crunches

40 reverse curls
To do: Lie on your back with your arms by your sides. Raise your legs toward the ceiling until they are perpendicular to it. Raise and then lower your butt two to four inches off the floor.TUESDAY
Target your arms and chest

What to do:

20 minutes of cardio activity
15 to 20 regular or bent-knee push-ups, whichever you feel you can handle.

20 chest presses
To do: Lie on the floor with a three- to five-pound weight in each hand, arms bent, hands by your shoulders, palms facing each other. Push and rotate the weights toward the ceiling until your arms are straight and your palms are facing your toes. Slowly resume your starting position.

20 chair dips
To do: Sit on the edge of a chair with your knees bent, feet flexed, toes up with your weight on your heels. Grab the front of the seat, wrapping your fingers underneath. Keeping your back straight, use your arms to lower your torso in front of the chair until your elbows are shoulder-level. Resume the previous position.

40 biceps curls (20 per arm) holding a five- to eight-pound weight

WEDNESDAY
Target your back and shoulders

What to do:

20 minutes of cardio activity

25 jumping jacks holding one- to three-pound weights in each hand

20 lateral raises
To do: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a three- to five-pound weight in each hand. Turn your palms toward each other, then raise your arms straight out to each side until they are shoulder-height. Slowly lower them.

40 front raises (20 per arm)
To do: Stand with your hands by your sides, holding a five-pound weight in each hand. Raise your right hand in front of you until it's shoulder-height. Slowly lower it, then raise and lower your left hand.

20 shoulder presses
To do: Stand with your hands by your sides, holding a three- to five-pound weight in each hand. Bend your arms and position your hands in front of your shoulders, palms facing forward. Raise your arms above your head until they are straight, then slowly lower them.THURSDAY
Target your butt, legs, and abs

What to do:

20 minutes of cardio activity

30 donkeys (15 per leg)
To do: Get on all fours. Keeping your back straight, bring your right knee into your chest, then kick it straight out and up. Resume your starting position, then switch legs.

15 squats
To do: Sit on the edge of a chair with your knees bent, feet flexed, toes up, with your weight on your heels. Grab the front of the seat, wrapping your fingers underneath. Keeping your back straight, use your arms to lower your torso in front of the chair until your elbows are shoulder level. Resume the previous position.

20 pelvic lifts
To do: Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, arms by your sides. Raise your butt toward the ceiling (about three to five inches off the floor), then slowly lower it.

40 oblique twists (20 per side)
To do: Lie on your back with your knees bent, hands behind your head. Using your stomach muscles, lift your head and shoulders off the floor as you rotate your torso to the right. Switch sides.

FRIDAY
Target your trouble spot
"Think of this as work-on-your-weakness day," says Kirsch.

What to do:

20 minutes of cardio activity

"Then, if your arms need more sculpting than other areas of your body, repeat Tuesday's workout. If your back and shoulders feel especially weak, do Wednesday's workout. If your butt, legs, and abs need even more work than they got on Monday and Thursday, do Monday's workout again," says Kirsch. "This way, you won't be repeating the same moves you did yesterday, which can be tough on your muscles."

What to eat:
Want to drop a few pounds, too? Here are some things to consider when planning your meals this month:

Do make lean protein the main part of lunch and dinner.

Do pick dark leafy greens, such as spinach, when choosing vegetables, instead of starchy potatoes.

Do avoid alcohol, which contains a lot of sugar, whenever possible.

Don't consume too many high-calorie tropical fruits, such as pineapples, bananas, and coconuts.

Don't indulge in a lot of sugary desserts. Try satisfying your sweet tooth with fruit sorbet.

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Pesticides and fruits/veggies. Your guide to shopping.

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The Full List: 49 Fruits and Veggies

Rank	Fruit or Veggie
1 (Best)	Onions
2	Avocado
3	Sweet Corn (Frozen)
4	Pineapples
5	Mango (Subtropical and Tropical)
6	Sweet Peas (Frozen)
7	Asparagus
8	Kiwi Fruit (Subtropical and Tropical)
9	Cabbage
10	Eggplant
11	Cantaloupe (Domestic)
12	Watermelon
13	Grapefruit
14	Sweet Potatoes
15	Honeydew Melon
16	Plums (Domestic)
17	Cranberries
18	Winter Squash
19	Broccoli
20	Bananas
21	Tomatoes
22	Cauliflower
23	Cucumbers (Domestic)
24	Cantaloupe (Imported)
25	Grapes (Domestic)
26	Oranges
27	Red Raspberries
28	Hot Peppers
29	Green Beans (Imported)
30	Cucumbers (Imported)
31	Summer Squash
32	Plums (Imported)
33	Pears
34	Green Beans (Domestic)
35	Carrots
36	Blueberries (Imported)
37	Lettuce
38	Grapes (Imported)
39	Potatoes
40	Kale / Collard Greens
41	Cherries
42	Spinach
43	Sweet Bell Peppers
44	Nectarines
45	Blueberries (Domestic)
46	Apples
47	Strawberries
48	Peaches
49 (Worst)	Celery

Websites worth checking out

www.seedsofhealth.co.uk/
www.naturodoc.com/library/nutrition/water.htm
www.livestrong.com
www.lpntobsnonline.org/2010/51-healthy-living-cheat-sheets-to-improve-your-life/
www.vegforlife.org/
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Chemical Body Burden

Before we are even born, synthetic chemicals and heavy metals of all kinds begin building up in our bodies.  This chemical "body burden" is the focus of the information you will find on this web site.

The information on this site has been developed through the collaboration of health professionals, scientists, citizens groups and environmental organizations concerned about the chemical body burden we all carry and its health effects - known and unknown.

We hope the information you find here will make clear the magnitude of the human experiment we are all part of and what can be done to make change.
 
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