This general perception and the daily concessions regarding to the unhealthy eating habits are dangerous and result often in steady weight gains. People which can’t mobilize their will to follow a weight loss diet end up placing the blame on a series of outside factors as entourage, family or even on their appropriation to be gourmets.

Unhealthy eating habits are the main reason of overweight. Everyone can agree on how popular junk food nowadays is, however studies proved that eating junk food is rarely a biological need. The desire to eat junk food is related to psychological and behavioral implications .

Junk food and nourishment with high caloric value are usually very delicious. Have you ever asked yourself why almost all diets prohibit the consumption of sweets? Sweets and all other sweet and high caloric nourishment are known that they open appetite and you will end up eating more and more.

A slower synchronization between our brain and our stomach occurs, most of the time, when we have appetite for a certain food type. Normally the feeling of fullness appears when out stomach is filled up, but the feeling of “I had enough to eat!” comes from the brain. The human psyche works using the principle of pleasure. When we eat one of our favorite foods the pleasure principle will control our psyche and the feeling of fullness will appear to late.

The statement “we are what we eat” is perfectly true. This is why we need to learn to eat the suitable food in the most suitable moment. This way everyone is able to avoid becoming overweight and can easily control their body weight. I have to agree that this approach is obviously different and less convenient if you compare it with the one allowing junk food, but this is a sacrifice which has to be made if you chose a healthy and balanced life.

How to deal with all the culinary attractions
1. Eat often
Try to eat often and light. Our body needs constant energy to accomplish its functions. This energy comes from food. If you eat rarely and a lot, the extra energy will be deposited under the form of fat. It is very useful to eat often and light. Our body will have constant energy and the sensation of fullness will persist, keeping us away from temptations.

2. Don’t leap meals
The more time passes after your last meal, the higher the appetite will be. As a result the next meal will be larger in order to compensate the big appetite.

3. Eat slowly
It has been proved that the delay between physic reactions of fullness and the physiological reaction can be solved by slow eating. This way the appetite will decrease steadily and we will be able to be more accurate in determining when our stomach is full or not.

Lemons
Lemons are some of the best diet fruits. They contain a substance, which prevents you from feeling hungry. This means that it reduces appetite and the amounts of food that you eat. Vitamin C is also found in lemons and is known for helping at the weight reduction process. A research of American experts, has shown that women who consumed daily a liter of water with lemon, during one year, lose 4 kilograms without any other effort.

Watermelon
The watermelon is rich in vitamins, minerals and fibers. It is also very nourishing, meaning that it can still easily even the hungriest. The watermelon helps your digestion, because it contains over 90% of water. It also reduces the appetite for sweets, because it contains sugar. A diet based on consumption of this fruit can help you to lose up to 4 kilograms in one week.

Cherries
The cherries contain 80% water, proteins, vitamins, mineral salt and provide only 64 kcal/100g. They are very good for general health, because they decrease the cholesterol level . Cherries also help you to lose weight. If you eat a balanced diet and include a meal of 300g of cherries daily, you’ll start losing weight from the first month. This makes cherries some of the best fruits to use in a diet. However, cherries in large amounts are not indicated for people with high gastric acidity.

Peaches
Are some of the best fruits which contribute in boosting our energy levels. They are easily assimilated by the organism. A peach has a high water content and provides a laxative effect. Also, the peach favors the elimination of toxins. If you follow a 3 days peach diet, without eating anything else instead, you will most probably lose one kilogram per day. This is why peaches have entered in my best diet fruits top 4.

Green Tea improves digestion

The Green tea was invented by the Chinese people. Most of us associate it with the Asian countries and cultures. A wide area of people are using it, daily, as a replacement for the traditional cup of coffee and also because of its great natural features which contribute to the general health. Many studies have been conducted on the green tea.
It is believed that those people drinking this tea have a higher chance of avoiding heart diseases and certain types of cancer.

One thing is certain though. The Chinese are using green tea for fixing the tired digestive systems. This drink is famous for improving and stimulating digestion. By improving digestion, the food is better handled by our stomach and the risk of adding extra kilograms is lowered. It is widely known that poor digestion leads to a chain of problems which eventually lead to excess body fat.

The green tea also alerts the nervous system. Another great quality is that the tea made from the Camellia sinensis (tea plant) can be used as an efficient aid for the circulatory system, preventing the negative side effects that might occur after eating fried steaks and other fried nourishment.

Green Tea Recipes
The green tea brewing depends on the quality of the Camellia sinensis leaves. Stronger plants (higher quality) are usually steeped at lower temperatures and for shorter period of times. An adequate brewing temperature for this type of plants range between 140°F to 150°F (60°C to 66°C) while the highest temperatures are recorded in the 180°F to 190°F (82°C to 88°C) range.

Green Tea Fact
A cup of green tea has around one third of the caffeine levels of a regular cup of coffee!

More fruits, more energy!

You need more energy, but you are afraid of calories? Then, you should choose the fruits! They contain vitamins and minerals, which deliver energy for your body.
Extra energy means increased physical activity, which leads to an increased number of calories burned. Ding!!! Yes, you got it. It eventually leads to less kilograms.

Bananas – are rich in vitamins and minerals. Banana is the exotic fruit that provides the largest energy level and maintains your shape all day long. You should prepare a refreshing salad made from 2 bananas, 50 grams of pineapple, 50 grams of cheese, a spoon of honey and the juice made from half of an orange. Cut the bananas, the pineapple and the cheese, add them in a bolus and combine them with honey and orange juice.

Peaches – are fruits rich in A and C vitamins, potassium, calcium, iron and antioxidant substances. The peaches contribute to the hydration of our organism and keep the muscles fit. For a quick but yet efficient appetitive, you need 2 peaches, a spoon of fig, 100 grams of cheese and 6 walnuts. Cut the peaches, pound the walnuts and blend them with the cheese and figs. You will obtain a nice meal rich in vitamins.

Apricots – are fruits that provide you that extra energy needed during a busy day and make you fell much better. Two apricots a day are necessary for satisfying the daily needs of beta-carotene. The beta-carotene helps in preventing aging. More than that, the apricots are rich in potassium, substances which maintain a normal level of liquids in our organism. The feature that makes them interesting from the dietetic point of view, is that apricots are considered ‘light’ food, with a content of only 28 calories measured at 100 grams of fruits.

Strawberries – From the chemical point of view, the strawberries innervate the organism and slow down the aging process. More, these fruits have a diuretic effect and stimulate the uric acid elimination, of toxins and cholesterol. All you have to do is to eat 250 grams of strawberries a day.

Apples – The apple is abundant in A, B and C vitamins, and in nutritious substances as magnesium, phosphorus, iron and potassium, which have the role to decrease the cholesterol within the human organism. The apples are recommended for diets. They have a diuretic effect and contain natural sugars, helpful for maintaining our body functions at a normal level. It is recommended to eat 3-4 apples a day, one of them immediately after you wake up.

Cherries – The consumption of cherries aids the digestion, ameliorates the feverish states and warns the gout. The cherries contain significant amount of water and that’s why they help in purifying the organism through the elimination of toxins and normalization of the intestinal transit. More, these seasonally fruits are rich in A and B vitamins and minerals. In order to successfully detoxify your body, it is indicated to consume an amount of 0.5-1 kilograms of cherries.

Plums – The plums are fruits rich in water, with an important role in elimination of toxins. The dry plums have a major content of sugar but less water and vitamins. The caloric content is different. For example the fresh plums have around 45 calories and the dry plums provide 200 calories.

Pineapple – This fruits favors the absorption of albumins and contain the A pro vitamin. For a seasonally salad you need a half of a pineapple, 250 grams of carrots, sliced into pieces, a lettuce, a spoon of honey and 50 grams of natural yogurt. Cut the pineapple, add the carrots, the lettuce and the honey. You should serve the salad with a bolus of fresh yogurt.

Green Salad helps at weight loss!

Lose Weight – Eat Green Salad
You should keep in mind the above statement. Green salad is a very efficient weapon in the fight with extra kilograms. The elements of this vegetable stimulate digestion, drain and refresh the liver. More, green salad helps cleaning the blood vessels and regulate the activity of the endocrine glands. It contains iodine, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, arsenic and zinc. The green salad leaves also contain a numerous series of vitamins: A, B, C, D and E. This vitamins make the body stronger against infections and viruses.

Green Salad – Eating Habits
This vegetable should be eaten before and during the meal in a mixture with other food types. It can be cooked as a soup or sour soup. From my own experience it mixes so good with a nice portioned stake at lunch. In the evening you can eat a nice green salad mixed with cheese a little bit of oil and some fresh an natural drops of lemon juice. Eat healthy and you will feel healthy.

Green Salad – Other Benefits
If you eat green salad daily, it will help you to grow thin because this vegetable is poor in calories and it helps a lot in regulating the metabolism. This vegetable will also help you to overcome stress and another important feature, it has an aphrodisiac effect. (this is an important positive aspect right? )

The natural juice diet

The natural juice diet – White Cabbage Juice
The Cabbage Juice is one of the most advised natural juices out there. It contains natural salts, vitamins which consolidate the whole organism, stimulate the digestion and eliminates the toxines from our body. At the same time the cabbage juice helps in the breathing ways and is used for treating ulcer, gastritis and bronchitis.

The natural juice diet – Carrot Juice
The Carrot Juice contains a lot of iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A which strengthens the human immunity and it also delays aging. If consumed daily this natural juice eliminates the toxic substances from the body, assures healthy skin and helps in preventing cancer.

The natural juice diet – Other Juices
The celery juice has also positive effects on the human body. It favors the elimination of the water in excess lying in our body. The radish juice is rich in etherized oils. It has a diuretic effect and it should be consumed daily combined with other natural juices. The leek juice helps cleaning the kidneys. You should combine it with other vegetable juices, especially carrot and celery juices.