Food for thought - Some information I thought you would find useful.

I was working on some articles for this lady (situation gone wrong...lol) and found some pretty useful information I wanted to share with you.

Metabolism Boosting Beverages

Coffee (Black):

Black coffee is fat free and calorie free. Some studies indicate that coffee may sometimes act as an appetite suppressant. Appetite suppressants reduce your desire to eat food. As with any appetite suppressant, the effects may be short-lived. For some, coffee actually acts an appetite stimulant and may increase your desire to eat. Coffee contains caffeine which is believed to provide a temporary metabolism boost. Those that drink coffee say they feel like they received an extra jolt of energy. Those that feel tired and need to get a power boost will often drink a cup of coffee for its caffeine content. Caffeine causes the body to digest food to produce energy and internal heat. Caffeine also stimulates physical activity. Both attributes cause the body to burn extra calories. Another added benefit of coffee, the caffeine content can works for some individuals a s a diuretic. A diuretic is responsible for eliminating excess water from the body. People taking diuretic may often feel the need to urinate more often than usual. Expelling excess water from the body is also a way to achieve weight loss. It is important to remember to drink 8 glass of water a day to prevent dehydration and promote healthy body functions. In an 8 ounce serving of coffee there is only 2 calories and 5mg of Sodium.

Green Tea:

Drinking green tea will increase your metabolism by 4 percent. Green tea leaves contain more polyphenols than other types of teas. These polyphenols and the natural caffeine in tea are what cause a boost in metabolism and an increase in burning fat. Burning fat is needed to lose weight. To gain the most from green tea, it should be used as a supplement to your weight plan. A good weight loss plan should include exercise or some form of increase in physical activity and a healthy balanced meal. Eating 5 or more small meals throughout the day are best for increases your metabolism as your body doesn’t become extremely hunger which can result in overeating and they lethargic feeling after. Meals should essentially be low in calorie, high in vitamins and fiber. Having a diet consisting of substantial amounts of proteins and other nutrients work well with green tea; providing the metabolism boost require for successful weight loss. Green tea only contains 2 calories. Many individuals prefer to drink green tea with breakfast and/or lunch. Green tea is also known for its detoxifying effects. Those that drink tea also find that it keeps their system flowing regularly. A regular digestive system is also required for proper weight loss.

Water

Water is a necessity of life. The human body alone is made up of 75 percent water. In order for your body to function properly it must remain hydrated. Water is essential for proper organ function and basic body health, including skin integrity. If the body is without water it will cause the liver to retain fluids. When the body begins to retain water, weight loss and calorie burning cease. People who do not drink the require 8 ounces of water are more like to experience issue with their kidney and bladder. Those who deprive their body of water will actually gain weight because of the water retention. It is important to make sure you are getting the right amount of water daily in order to ensure your body functions properly and metabolism takes effect. People avoid water because of its lack of flavor but there are a large variety of flavored waters available that contain a negligible amount of calories. Always carry a bottle of water. Limit the amount of caffeine you consume. Remember to always drink water after exercise. Your body loses a lot of fluid during exercise. Replace the fluids by drinking water.