Weight Control Patches

It taste like the real thing!  It is diet soda from a reputable soda company.  It is the belief of many that diet sodas are a great alternative to regular soda without the calories or sugar.  Unfortunately, according to new research (June 2011) diet sodas are linked with weight gain and increased blood sugar levels.

A researcher from the University of Texas’s School of Medicine showed that consuming diet soda leads to bigger waistlines.  Another separate research showed that the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is used in many diet sodas, raised blood sugar levels in mice who were prone to diabetes.

What does this mean to consumers?  This means that the advertisement and the idea that diet sodas or any drinks with artificial sweeteners may be misleading.  Yes, they are free of sweeteners, but not free of the consequences from drinking it.

The study was conducted with 474 participants over a long period of time.  The study originally was to see the process of disablement in people.  Those who drank diet sodas had a 70% increase in waist circumference than those who did not drink diet soda.  People who had more than two sodas a day had a 500% increase in waist circumference than those who did not drink diet soda.  If you say that you do not mind a bigger abdominal, know that abdominal fat carries a major risk in diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

In the other study with mice, mice who were diabetes prone showed that when they consumed aspartame, their fasting glucose level rose significantly.

A littler earlier in June, the U.K. did a study that suggests that diet drinks do not satisfy one’s appetite and even though they do not have calories, they sneak up elsewhere, such as a large, sweet portion of dessert.

A solution to wanting to drink something bubbly is to use sparkling water with some flavoring such as a slice of lemon or lime.

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Combine food duos to get rid of some extra weight, and have a tasty meal at the same time.

Have you heard the phrase “you are what you eat”? Well, we know that what we do eat does shape our bodies. You should also know where your “fats” tend to go. We all know that regular exercise is the way to go to lose excess weight. However, if you stick to a good diet, you can still lose weight.

Whole Grain Toast and Cinnamon

Use these two delicious ingredients to lose some weight. Studies show that cinnamon has a slimming effect. Use fresh cinnamon to achieve the best results. Use whole cinnamon sticks to enjoy the taste for extended periods of time.

Black Pepper and Green Tea

An unusual combo, but this spice and herb will help you lose weight. You do not have to combine these two by putting black pepper in your tea, instead, use them in the foods that you eat. Next time you eat, add some black pepper to your delicious dish, and drink some green tea instead of those calorie loaded drinks. The antioxidants form the tea will burn calories and drinking the tea can also help to control your hunger. Black pepper and green tea can help to kick start your metabolism.

Wheat Bran Cereal and Yogurt

Eating these goods can help keep your digestive tract in healthy condition. Yogurts provide a constant supply of healthy bacteria that can eliminate harmful things in your digestive system. When combined with wheat bran cereals, this duo can work wonders. Mix 1 cup of yogurt with ¾ cup of your favorite wheat bran cereal. Results should show in about a week

Balsamic Vinegar and Pasta

The acetic acid content in vinegar can help digest glucose. Glucose comes from startchy foods like pasta. Combining these two will help contribute to a healthy you by helping the digestive system break down the foods that you eat. All you need to do is add 2 tsp (teaspoons – not tablespoons) of vinegar to your pasta

Frozen Grapes and Yogurt

Frozen grapes are great to help you when you crave some sweets. Prepare the dish before and when your craving hits, you’ll know where to go. Mix a bowl of non-fat yogurt with some frozen grapes. Grapes contain lots of vitamins, such as B6, B1, vitamin C and potassium. Yogurt contains protein, calcium, riboflavin, magnesium, B6 (again), and B12. Make sure that your yogurt is labeled with “contains active or live cultures.” It is crucial to have bacteria (the good one) in your system to keep a healthy, active metabolism and digestion.