9 ways easy ways to add spring-fit food

1. Rye bread: Choose rye bread instead of white, brown or wholegrain when you make your sandwiches.

2. Spinach in pasta: Add to any pasta – it automatically reduces the portion of pasta you have on your plate. Spinach is a great source of iron (important for your energy levels).

3. Brown pasta: Go for brown pasta instead of white.

4. Watercress: Sprinkle watercress in powder wherever you can (oatcakes with a tablespoon of cottage cheese), great detoxifier and energiser.

5. Natural yogurt: Have some natural yogurt with a bit of honey, handful of strawberries, mango, apricots

6. Digestive mix: Take a teaspoon of “digestive mix” after each meal: great way of help your digestion.

7. Lamb’s liver: Swap traditional sausages mash with lamb’s liver and mash: liver is high in Iron, Vitamin A, B6 and B12.

8. Artichoke: Have some roasted artichoke. You can also squeeze lemon juice over them and have them baked.

9. Olives: Eating out? Order some olives instead of bread before your meal as they are great sources of monosaturated fat and vitamin E.

Success Story of the month: April

Nisha M., 29, HR, Aberdeen

“I am loving the juices and cannot believe that they have filled me up and not made me crave for any solid food. I am going to replicate a few juices in my routine after the programme is over as I love the flavours so much and the combinations really surprised me. I have also been making good progress as suggested in the guidelines”

The 6 Major imbalance: Hormonal

Purifyne - http://www.purifyne.com/ - is continuing writing about the 6 major imbalances that affect weight-loss process. This week we are concentrating on Hormonal imbalance that can create a condition for toxic weight gain.
Chronic stress raises levels of key hormones: insulin and cortisol making you overeat. The fat in your body can also alter your hormonal balance and trigger additional weight gain.



Foods that help:

• Non-starchy vegetables: Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts

• Leafy greens

• Lean animal protein

• Soya protein

• Semi-skimmed and whole dairy products

• Eggs

• Pulses

• Nuts and seeds

• Lemon, Lime, (all) Herbs, Green Tea


Foods that harm:

• Caffeine, alcohol

• Sugar, fructose, honey

• Refined flour, grains and breads

• Baked goods

• Chocolate and sweets

• Biscuits, crisps and salty snacks

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How to eliminate excess body fat effectively

In order to eliminate excess fat effectively, the body’s biochemical and energetic balance must be re-established. The imbalance is the main initial causes of fat being accumulated.

Practically every overweight body is nutrionally starved despite the number of calories it has consumed. The digestive system of those who eat highly processed, chemically altered foods and those who chronically overeats, does not function properly as remains in a state of persistent stimulation, craving the nutrients it deserves.

The more you overeat, the more difficult for your body to deal with excess, chemically processed foods and it stores this excess food as fat cells. Fat cells, in turn, are a perfect storehouse for toxins and people who easily store fat have difficulty dealing with these waste matters. We find ourselves in a vicious circle: excess fat decreases metabolic rate and toxins build up as more fat is stored.
Liver is the most important fat burning organ in the body: it recycles, regenerates and detoxifies. The main function of the liver is to eliminate toxins from the body which, in turn, improves its metabolic rate. It regulates fat metabolism by a complicated set of biochemical pathways. It can also pump excessive fat out of the body through the bile into the small intestines. Thus, the liver is an impressive ‘body tool’ for keeping weight under control as it is both a fat burning and fat pumping organ.

However, liver put under constant stress by consuming more foods with harmful ingredients does not perform its major functions efficiently.

To achieve permanent fat loss, detoxification or elimination of toxic matters is the key, hence, liver must function at its best.

Purifyne Juice Detox concentrates on cleansing the liver. We use ingredients to detoxify this major fat burning organ so that it starts performing its major function in a more effective manner. As you start to feed your body with naturally squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, your digestion will improve and your metabolism starts to function normally again.

What to do when you feel hungry during juice detox plan:

The most important aspect of being on detox is to stay hydrated. This is also the key to not feeling hungry during the first 2-3 days while on juice detox. You will be always encouraged not to leave big gaps between your drinks and consume as much water, coconut water, herbal teas etc. as you possibly can. The following steps herbal supplement and drinks can be taken to minimise a possible feeling of hunger.

1. Take additional Psyllium Husk: Not only does this natural Soluble fibre absorbs toxins in a sponge-like manner but it also expands rapidly (once in the intestines) providing you with a feeling of being full for quite a while.

2. Have some warm water with honey: Warm water tends to be more filling than cold. Adding some honey (glucose) will curb your hunger.

3. Have some additional Coconut water: The water is the most naturally nutritious and hydrating drink in the world. Rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and living enzymes, coconut water has a slightly sweet flavour which helps in keeping you fuller for longer.

4. Warm detox broth: It is very easy to prepare, keeps you warm and, most importantly, fill you up. What is more, this nutritious drink provides your body with vital minerals which assists your body with detoxification process.

Recipe: Warm Detox Broth
Ingredients:

Any root vegetables (2 Serves):

• 2-3 Carrots

• 1 Beetroot

• 2 Celery

• 1 Parsnip

• ½ Cabbage/Broccoli/Cauliflower

• 2 Potatoes


Leafy Greens:

• Spinach (handful), Chard, Leeks, Watercress, Bok Choy, Kale


Other ingredients can include:

• Asparagus

• All sprouts

• Sliced ginger root (peel the skin and cut it in small pieces)

• Garlic (1 clove)

• Onion

• Parsley, Coriander and herbs (e.g. turmeric, dandelion, sarsaparilla)
Preparation instructions:

Fill a saucepan with a litre of water. Add in a selection of fresh vegetables (see above). Bring the water to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes, letting the steam cook the vegetables and release the nutrients into the water. Strain the water from the saucepan into a bowl, add in some herbs for flavour (ginger, turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper) and drink it.

Detoxification imbalance

To eliminate stored fat cells forever, biochemical and energetic balance in your body must be re-established. This imbalance is one of the key causes of fat to accumulate in the first place.
Leading to toxins accumulation, Detoxification imbalance makes losing weight especially difficult. Some toxins can even act as hormones in the body and cause additional fat to build up.
By effectively cleansing toxins from your body ( http://www.purifyne.com/ ), you will experience a metabolic rate and energy level increase, a dramatic decrease in cravings, headaches and amount of sleep. Most of these factors are vital in maintaining a healthy weight level for years to come.
Once your liver receives ‘a holiday’ from detoxifying an overloaded with toxins body, it starts performing its vital function in a much efficient way i.e. detoxifying any residual toxins together with previously stored fat cells. Therefore, detoxification of your body is of a paramount importance for not only a weight loss but an overall well-being.

Symptoms:

• Weight gain despite not overeating

• Skin problems e.g. acne, rosacea etc.

• Decreasing tolerance to alcohol and caffeine

• Regular stuffy nose and congestion

Foods that help:

• Brown rice, gluten free oats, millet, quinoa

• Dark green and root vegetables, chillies, garlic

• Fruit, lemon

• Wheat grass juice, lemon juice

• Aloe Vera

• Seeds

Foods that harm:

• Caffeine, alcohol

• Artificial chemicals, sweeteners, preservatives, additives

• Dairy products

• Processed foods

• Barbecued or chargrilled meat

• Refined, gluten and grains: wheat, barley, spelt, kamut, rye

• Sugar, syrups, honey