There are many diet pills and gimmicks out there to help burn fat, but there are some that actually work very well,  which is what we are going to talk about. Unless we are willing to diet and exercise in an extreme fashion such as that of a bodybuilder eating lean and 5 to 6 meals a day, losing weight and fat can be hard to accomplish,  this is when a fat binder comes in handy.

What a fat binder does is help eliminate ingested fat from our bodies, the way it does it is by gathering up fat in the stomach before the fat is actually digested or absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. This makes things a little bit easier when dieting, this does not mean going out and eating every greasy thing you see. but it is an effective way to not add any additional fat to your body through the way of food.

There are several different fat binder supplements on the market but the one that has been around the longest is called Proactol Plus, originally sold just as Proactol, Proactol plus is a new and improved version of this fat binder.

So if you are looking for a way to eliminate extra fat while dieting this is a good option as you wont have to be so careful about counting calories and wont have to worry as much about fat intake, this does not mean  not watching your fat intake,  but if you do get some extra fat in your system the fat binder will help eliminate it.

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Apparently one of the reasons for people thinking this way in America is because Americans in some form relate to their surroundings where most communities look the same, sure there are bad neighborhoods, but most cities and small communities all have the same things, restaurants, shopping malls so its very easy to assimilate that people are ok but   really do not realize how bad off they are.

You are probably wondering what does this have to do with health, well it has a lot to do with health, just as Americans do not realize how poor they are and what majority of the country is very wealthy, many neglect to see the reality in herbal products and supplements, mainly because people are bombarded 24/7 with advertisements from pharmaceutical companies.

For erections there is Viagra and cialis, for low testosterone there is a medicine that will increase that,  the list can go on and on,  there is virtually a medication that cures anything, bone density, calcium deficiency, trouble breathing it does not stop,  and sure in the advertisements they tell you how well they work and after that there is a list of sh***t that can happen to you if you do take the meds for an extended period of time,  the good thing for the pharmaceutical companies is that they are making billions selling their products.

Herbal supplements and tonics

Now there are tons of naysayers out there in fact in many modern countries the word alternative medicine is taboo , once the word natural, herbal or supplement arises it simply adds  a red flag to those products sating they will not work , however much has been said about the placebo effect in many prescription medications, there’s a great article published in wired magazine about placebo effects in prescription medications and its truly eye opening, even down to the way the pharmaceutical companies picked different colors and designs for each medication to become more appealing.

The bottom line is its everyone’s  independent choice on what they do to their bodies, a lot of this can be attributed to the way modern society functions and thinks, in fact with such fast paced societies focusing on work and money its a wonder people are not sicker than they are.

With health care going the way it is and natural foods becoming more scarce, we can only believe this is a wake up call for everyone to consider alternative methods to treat their ailments  with natural products, if you have never tried it before there is always a first time, and just for once ignore what everyone says and give the natural stuff a try, you will be amazed at the positive results the natural stuff can provide you.

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Lentils slow cooked in a crock pot, or some other slow cooker with a couple pieces of bacon or ham-hock a dash pepper and a little onion can make a great meal, the kids always cringe when we mention something in the form of legumes, but after they take their first bite they really enjoy them, and accompanied by something they enjoy such as a grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat with some real cheddar cheese it makes the meal all the better.

I always knew that lentils where packed with nutrition but was not really aware of how much. Lentils where one of the first domesticated products as far as food consumption. 26% of the calories coming from lentils is protein in fact lentils have the third highest level of protein compared to any other plant food by weight after hemp and soybeans.

Lentils besides having high protein content also contains folate , dietary fiber and vitamin B1 and minerals and are also one of the best vegetable sources for Iron.

Other interesting facts about lentils

Canada is the biggest exporter of lentils in the world.

The ancient Greek dramatist Aristophanes always mentioned lentil soup in his plays and described it as one of the greatest delicacies.

In Italy on  New Year’s Eve  lentils are served which traditionally symbolizes the wish to make more money in the coming year most likely because of their round or coin like shape.

So the next time you are looking for a nutritious meal packed with iron and protein lentils can be that option.

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Recently either it was a bad piece of meat that we picked up from a commercial store or at least that’s what we thought. When I say bad meat, after we had it, neither the wife or kids felt that good the next day, kinda of a lethargic feeling, which after all, red meat can sit a little heavy but not to the point of being groggy the next day. The next evening we opted for some grilled chicken which was great and we definitely felt better, but then the following day the kids wanted some burgers, so we did some on the grill, and to our surprise the next day it was kind of that same feeling , kind of lethargic.

So since those two bad episodes of feeling really crappy from the beef, we decided no more meat period, at least for a while. Recently we have been eating lots of beans rice and veggies and its amazing how much better we felt, with more energy.

After doing some brief research here is what I have learned about beef and hormones.

Over 80% of U.S beef is injected with some kind of hormones, and the average dairy cow use to produce 5,300 pounds of milk a year in 1950, today the average cow produces around 18,000 pounds. Pretty impressive, Hormones or steroids, everyone has to make their own choice on what they ingest and digest I guess.

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There are a few common sense things that can be done to help lose those extra pounds, many people will look for that quick weight loss fix, like  proactol, acai berry or even start going to weight watchers, or buying in to that Jenny Craig program. This is all fine and dandy, but these are not cure all solutions, and although they can compliment your weight loss, sometimes we need to do just a few simple things to drop a few extra pounds.

Exercise – Try not to be lazy make a comitment in the morning or evening a brisk walk  in the park for a half an hour or 30 minutes on a stationary bike, anything to get the blood flowing and circulating trough your body, you will not only lose weight you will relieve a bit of stress also.

Food – there are some really easy and basic foods the body can do without and you don’t have to eliminate them all together, but try to eliminate starchy foods especially white breads and pastas, stick to whole wheat products. Avoid foods that contain hydrogenated oils, many foods like mayonnaise, salad dressings and processed foods contain hydrogenated oils which are bad for you, mainly because the human body does not know what to do with them.

Alcohol – Here we go again most people will tell you stick to one or two drinks a day which is fine, we are not saying to go get hammered, but many times you can enjoy three or four drinks, if and when  you sacrifice something else, the bottom line is caloric intake, me personally  like to enjoy a few glasses of wine at dinner and skip dessert.

Everyones metabolism is a bit diferent but making just a few simple lifestyle changes and really watching what you eat can help you lose a few pounds for the summer you will not only feel better but also look better.

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A high salt intake can cause and increase blood pressure, and if you did not already know, high blood pressure can lead to kidney failure, stroke, headaches, and even a heart attack.

Foods to avoid when trying to lower blood pressure include, salt, high sodium constricts arteries making blood flow more difficult, also try avoiding canned foods, soups that can contain lots of salt.

Getting more Potassium in your diet can help lower blood pressure, foods high in potassium include Chicken without skin, fish, avocados, banana, lima beans, milk,oranges and potatoes.

Eating the right foods can help lower overall blood pressure, reduce cholesterol and remember, don’t forgot to do a little exercise at least four days a week and you will see a great improvement in lifestyle and a healthier body.

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So what is it good for besides cooking ?

Turmeric (Curcumin) has been used for years in Southern asia as an antiseptics and for treating cuts, bruises and even burns, it has also been used in asian countries to treat stomach disorders and indigestion, in fact Pakistanis use turmeric for its anti inflammatory properties and the ability to remedy gastrointestinal comfort, including irritable bowel syndrome. In fact Turmeric (Curcumin) has been used in the treatment of anorexia, liver disease and has even been used in the aid to lower cholesterol.

Son in short Turmeric (Curcumin) is

A skin conditioner to help treat skin disorders, cuts scrapes burns and is used as an antiseptic, on cuts and scrapes, simply  clean the wound thoroughly with sopa and water  and sprinkle natural turmeric on the affected area.

For digestive and stomach ailments ,take a half teaspoon and mix in water, it does leave a bitter after taste, but think of the digetive benefits of better intestinal flora and better bowel movements, which I have tried and it does work it also improves and stimulates bile production which helps disolve and dilute fat form the human organism, many studies claim Turmeric improves liver function and helps heal damaged liver tissue.

Turmeric to treat arthritis, since turmeric does contain inflammatory properties it can be beneficial in helping relieve some of the painful discomfort in arthritis patients.

Improve circulation and improve overall heart function “not scientifically proven” due to cholesterol reduction which after all can help decrease chances of blood clots and stroke.

Turmeric can be obtained in capsule form in many health food stores, or just simply buy the spice off the shelf at you local supermarket.

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