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More than just a flavor boost that warms your taste buds, this spice carries multiple health benefits! Here are some of our favorites: 1. Just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon a day can lower your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. 2. It helps keep blood sugar levels in check and increases the amount of insulin your body produces. 3. The spice has antifungal properties, helping your body fight off candida overgrowth. 4. Cinnamon keeps blood platelets from clotting. 5. Honey and cinnamon have ...Read More
1. Asparagus High in potassium, low in sodium, and containing an amino acid called asparagine, asparagus is a veggie that helps fight water retention. The same trio also helps prevent fatigue by neutralizing ammonia, a substance that builds up in our bodies during the digestive process. Asparagus also contains a special carbohydrate called inulin that isn’t digested, but helps feed the good bacteria in the large intestine. This green veggie is also high in vitamins A and C, potassium, phosphorus, ...Read More
Straight from the Fat Flush board on Ann Louise’s forum, here are some basics you should keep in mind when starting up on the Fat Flush Plan. 1. We love ground flaxseed not flaxmeal. Keep in mind, flaxmeal is ground too finely but milled or ground flaxseeds are barely broken up. Chewing whole flaxseeds won’t do the trick because they are pretty tough and will simply pass through your system intact. 2. Cran-water is not just any ol’ cranberry juice. ...Read More
1. Use a bigger fork. According to a study published in theJournal of Consumer Research, diners who eat with big forks (20% bigger than a standard fork) eat less food and leave more on their plates than people who eat with small forks. 2. Use a smaller plate/bowl. This leads to smaller portions, therefore it’s less likely to overeat. 3. Stalk the perimeter— of the grocery story, that is. The fresh foods are generally organized around the outer walls, while ...Read More
We get the question alot. And with reason— it’s common, frustrating and puzzling. Luckily the topic is discussed, at length, on the Fat Flush forum. Here’s some helpful information from CSoar, a moderator emeritus. CSoar writes… “So…you don’t think you are shedding weight fast enough, huh? Reasons for slow weight loss include: 1. You only have a dozen pounds or less to lose. The less you have to lose, the slower it will come off. (I think that’s the Second ...Read More
Part of the Fat Flush lifestyle is learning how to cut out the bad, and add in more of the good. You don’t have to sacrifice flavor for health and these are some of our favorite substitutions that prove it: - 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed can be used instead of 1 tablespoon of margarine, cooking oil, or butter. (Your baked goods will brown more quickly so either shorten the baking time or lower the oven temperature by 25°F) - ...Read More
Work When you’re at work, it’s likely that “exercise” is the last thing on your mind. But these few simple tricks can inject some active moments into your sedentary workday without disrupting your work routine. 1. Keep a small cup for water instead of a big one. You’ll stand up more often for refills, plus trips to the bathroom. 2. Get a live office plant instead of a fake one. Getting up to water it every so often will get ...Read More
You don’t need any fancy sneakers, or a budget-breaking gym membership to get up and get moving! These little everyday substitutions can, believe it or not, make a difference in your overall health. Here are a few ideas to try while you’re at home: 1. Stand up to change the channel instead of using a remote. 2. After laundry is folded, take a few trips to put it away instead of one big trip. 3. Talking on the phone? Walk ...Read More
This oh-so-yummy squash is more than your just average side dish veggie! The cooked squash flesh shreds into threads like spaghetti— hence the name. The strands make a good alternative to pasta, potatoes, or rice and can be served with some sort of a sauce. Spaghetti squash is available year-round, but the peak season is in the fall. Like any winter squash, it’s quite hard and cutting it raw can take some muscle and a sharp knife…or cleaver. The pulp ...Read More
Don’t have it, Can’t find it 1. Having a party or just making a big batch of cranwater? Make mega-sized ice cubes by freezing water in muffin tins. 2. Substitute grapefruit juice for vinegar in vinaigrettes. 3. Can’t find your kitchen funnel? Cut the bottom corner off of an envelope!. Keep it Fresh n Flavorful 1. Tightly wrapped fresh ginger will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months and can be grated or sliced while it’s still frozen- ...Read More
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