Citrus fruits like, oranges and limes contain high
concentrations of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). This Vitamin C has a fat
burning quality. Vitamin C reduces the effectiveness of fat. It reduces
its content and can liquefy or dilute fat. By diluting the fat, it makes
it less effective, and easier to flush out of your system. Vitamin C
also works on cholesterol deposits. By adding Citrus Fruits to your
daily diet, you will greatly increase your metabolism, increase your
ability to get rid of fat, and also control your cholesterol levels.
Add applesauce (it's loaded with pectin), apples, fresh
fruit and berries, to your diet and let the power of pectin pulverize
the fat that accumulates on your cells. An apple a day can help keep the
fat away.
Cucumbers
are usually used in many salads, besides tasting great their high water
content adds to your bulk hence making you feel full. They can be
consumed before every meal which will greatly help you from over-eating.
Berries contain a chemical call pectin. Pectin limits
the amount of fat your cells can absorb. This will put a natural
limitation on the amount of fat your cells can absorb. Pectin, once in
your system, has a water binding property, it absorbs watery substances,
and these watery substances in turn bombards the cells and makes it
release fat deposits.
Garlic oil or the juice of garlic has a significant
protective quality to cells which help to reduce fatty deposits. When
taken, it brings down the levels of fat. Garlic, garlic oil, or anything
with garlic, also has an antibiotic property to it and can be used to
cure many ailments.
Breakfast
cereals are typically heavily processed foods, and most of their
original micro nutrients, like vitamins or minerals, are removed during
the food-processing. However, most breakfast cereals are fortified with
added vitamins and minerals, making them a convenient source of most
B-vitamins, vitamin D and several minerals including iron. Wholegrain
breakfast cereals (eg. granola, muesli, oats) are typically rich in
natural B-vitamins, soluble fiber (which helps to lower cholesterol) and
have a lower GI-value than regular refined cereals.
