Natural diet: 5 plants and vegetables that help to lose weight

Winter has come and with it the increasing appetite.

The naturopath Geffen Ben Tzur has collected for everyone who has difficulty maintaining weight 5 plants and vegetables that will help you with your diet, now and in general

Geffen Ben Tzur

24/11/2021

Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 06:00 Updated: 07:16

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The cooling weather, and the fact that we are adding another layer of clothing, makes many people gain weight during the winter - and then want to lose weight fast.

Is this even possible?

It is important to remember that the weight loss process requires change.

No magic.

Anyone who has ever done a weight loss diet, knows that in order to achieve the goal, one needs to change the habits.

The changes involve improving eating habits, as well as maintaining a good night’s sleep and a more active lifestyle.

However, there are natural nutritional ways that can help you in the weight loss process and advance you towards the goal.

Here are some vegetables and drinks that can help:

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Mata: The Argentines can not do without him

Affects fat breakdown.

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"Djerba mata" is one of the most popular and beloved drinks in South America. It grows in the rainforests of South America, where it is commonly drunk. The bitter matea plant has gained popularity among health enthusiasts in many places in the world and it is time for Israelis to get to know it and enjoy its health benefits.

The highlight is its effect on fat breakdown. Its effect on the utilization of fatty acids during exercise has been tested in studies and the results have been significant. It has been found that drinking mata tea encourages the body to utilize fat stores as an energy source, especially during light to medium-intensity aerobic exercise. Athletes can enjoy it due to the fact that it contains caffeine and antioxidants, so they get a boost of energy and encourage the utilization of fatty acids during activity. The result - delaying fatigue and improving performance.

Mata also has an effect on the metabolism in the body.

This is by a thermogenic effect, or in simple words, an effect on the amount of energy that the body burns to produce heat.

Mata tea contains caffeine in an amount similar to that in coffee and therefore has a stimulating effect.

Cinnamon: Contains a component that affects metabolism

Regulates sugar levels.

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Cinnamon has been a star in many kitchens and has been in traditional use for thousands of years.

The known effect of cinnamon is that it contributes to the regulation of blood sugar levels.

Another and lesser known effect of cinnamon is related to a compound found in it, called cinnamaldehyde, which also gives it its characteristic aroma.

This component has a thermogenic effect, generating heat in the body by metabolic processes, which can contribute in the weight loss process.

A study conducted at the University of Michigan examined the effect of the component found in cinnamon on human fat cells, after it was found to be effective in a study on mice.

The researchers noticed a direct effect on fat cells and concluded that the same component found in cinnamon causes the utilization of fat from fat stores for energy production.

Green tea: Affects the utilization of body fat to produce energy

Accelerates the metabolic rate.

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Green tea has been known for many years as a plant that may contribute to the weight loss process, due to its effect on the metabolic rate associated with the synergistic combination of caffeine and catechins found in the camellia sinensis plant (green tea).

The mechanism by which green tea affects weight loss is with the help of increased thermogenesis and thus on increased calorie burning. A study was done on 14 young and healthy men who received green tea or placebo extract for 4 weeks, in which they were asked to do 3 workouts a week of cycling for about an hour in each workout. In the group of men who received green tea, the results showed that the rate of fat oxidation increased by 25 percent and there was a decrease in body fat percentage of about 1.63 percent, compared to the control group, where there was no change in the subjects' data. In the same study, the trainees who received green tea reached a greater distance in the final test conducted at the end of the 4 weeks.

This effect is attributed to a catechin called EGCG found in high amounts in green tea, along with caffeine, whose effect on fat utilization for energy production, at the expense of glycogen use, has been tested and proven in studies.

The combined effect between them is probably more significant during exercise, but in some studies a beneficial effect has also been observed at rest.

Hot pepper: Encourages burning calories

Half an hour after eating it increases metabolism.

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Hot peppers, such as cayenne pepper, chili and its substitutes, contain a powerful active ingredient called capsaicin, the same substance responsible for the feeling of spiciness.

Studies examining the effect of capsaicin on metabolism have found that hot pepper causes a temporary acceleration of metabolism in the 30 minutes after eating.

The effect was tested at rest.

Hot pepper seems to motivate the body to waste more energy and burn more calories.

The mechanisms of action are related to the activation of adrenaline receptors and an increase in body temperature.

Fennel: Suppresses appetite

Soothes bloating in the digestive tract.

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Fennel seed use has been common in many cultures around the world for thousands of years.

It is best known for its calming effect on the digestive system, relieving bloating and gas.

According to traditional medicine, fennel seeds are considered an appetite suppressant.

The sweet taste of the seeds comes from a substance called trans-anethole which has the effect of reducing appetite.

The effect is felt after drinking a fennel infusion or chewing the fennel seeds.

Those who often snack between meals can drink a fennel infusion after and between meals and thus enjoy both a longer feeling of satiety and also relief from digestion and reduction of bloating.

If you have decided that you want a change that will make you feel better and improve your health, it is entirely possible.

The best advice for success, in any change you want to achieve, is to feel good right now.

Get into the process with the intention of improving your health first.

As I mentioned at the beginning of the article, there is no magic here.

There is a choice of improving habits, ones that can be applied over time.

Incorporating herbs in the process, may help you achieve the goal and on the way, provide the body with an abundance of antioxidants.

For people who have medical problems or are taking prescription medications, a professional should be consulted before using herbs or supplements, as some may conflict with medication.

Some of the plants presented here in the article contain caffeine and have a stimulant effect and therefore it is advisable to avoid them in the evening.

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