Slim Women

There are many reasons as to why it is difficult for some women to lose those extra stubborn pounds. According to studies, when your immune system is working harder (inflammation) than usual, it may lead to weight gain. Inflammation can be caused by a lack of sleep, stress, exposure to toxins, and/or medical issues. Also, the foods you eat can be a trigger such as high saturated fats, and sugars. Researchers believe that inflammation can interfere with leptin levels.

QUICK LESSON: LEPTIN  

         >Leptin is a hormone that helps to control appetite and metabolism. 

In the average person, when body fat increases, leptin levels increase as well, which then speeds up metabolism and decrease appetite. But, in a heavier person, this signal gets lost and the body cannot regulate fat stores. 

Now the bigger question is, how do we fix this problems. Well, I’ll tell ya! Consume more Super Foods! (nuts, fruits, fish, etc) that act as a natural ibuprofen, reducing inflammation. Below is a list of more super foods that should be essential in your diet. 

Super Foods that Fight Fat

1. Vegetables: peppers, leeks, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes

2. Oranges and Pomegranate

3. Fish : Flounder, Salmon

4. Cherries and Grapefruit

5. Other: Egg whites, yogurt (nonfat)

The goal is to be able to enjoy eating, and not dread your next healthy meal. You will be surprised as to what foods you can eat, love what you’re consuming and still lose weight. 

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Cherry Banana Split

Healthy Treat-Cherry Banana Split

-Nonfat ricotta cheese

-Bananas

-Unsweetened coca powder

-cherry concentrate

-walnuts

Put ricotta cheese into dish and place banana half on each side of cherries. Put walnuts on top and sprinkle coca powder over it. Drizzle cherry concentrate and enjoy 🙂