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The slim waist Vegetarian

Research shows, on average, vegetarians have a more slender waist. But it changed itself into an admirer of vegetables, do not directly make the grooves on the belt because there are rules that must be followed. Vegetables and fruits in general does have a low number of calories. That’s why, those who would be eating vegetables or vegetarian in the number of calories her body a little. But that does not mean reducing the intake of nutrients the body needs, nutrition experts from Mayo Clinic Katherine Zeratsky, RD, LD, explains. Then apply only vegetable consumption patterns should also be followed by a balanced formula of nutrients for the body. (more…)

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Celebrity diet : The South Beach Diet

Dieters are: Bill and Hillary Clinton
This method was developed by dr. Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist from South Beach, Miami, Florida, United States. This diet gives freedom to the principals to choose foods they like, it’s just recommended to select the type of carbohydrates and fats properly. There are three stages in this program, lose weight quickly, advanced and maintenance.

The first stage, restrictions on bad carobs such as potatoes and bread. This phase served a minimum of two weeks to a month. Usually direct weight down between 5-6 pounds. The second phase, the decline is gradual loss of about 0,5-1 kg / week. At this stage, foods containing carbohydrates, like whole grains, rice or mashed beans increased portion. His abstinence, bread, potatoes, carrots, watermelon and pineapple. The next phase aims to maintain weight loss have been Achieved. It just abstinence avoid snacks. As for other fruits such as apples, Pears, Oranges, etc., Are allowed.

Weaknesses: This diet is suitable for people with diabetes and obesity. Because the scientific basis used is the concept of glycerin index (GI), the speed increase food sugar (glucose) blood, after consume. Foods high IQ, cause rapid blood sugar rise, resulting in excess insulin. In addition, restrictions on fruits that contain lots of vitamins such as pineapple and watermelon is not recommended. For those of you who without complaint diabetes and weight down to just a few pounds, there should directly follow the second phase of this diet.

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Tomatoes Against Obesity

TomatoesTomatoes could be the key to staying slim, researchers believe, because it helps you feel fuller for longer, when incorporated in the diet.

Nutritionists have long recognized that vegetarians and other dietary trends that eat lots of fruits and vegetables are much more likely to be thin, as compared with those who follow a standard modern diet of highly processed foods.

Tomatoes are rich in a compound called lycopene, which scientists believe may help produce a greater feeling of satiety or fullness, as having the capacity to act on appetite hormones.

Researchers at the University of Reading in a small study obtained results that were statistically significant, “says Dr Julie Lovegrove, nutritional metabolism specialist who conducted the project.

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