7 foods that boost your love life

Eat your way to a better sex life

If your sex life is lacking a little, it might be time to start stocking your food cupboard with supplies that naturally enhance your time between the sheets. Not sure what to add? We’ve got a menu of seven delicious foods that will spark your sexual appetite in no time. Get ready to eat your way to a better sex life – here are 10 romance-inducing foods to help you do just that.

Better sex life food 1: Chocolate

How many times have we heard the phrase “chocolate is better than sex”? Well, a study carried out by independent Italian researchers in 2004 found that there may actually be a link between the two. Indeed, the study found that women who consumed chocolate on a daily basis had a higher sex drive than those who did not. Scientists suggest that this is because of the high levels of serotonin and phenylethylamine found in chocolate. These natural chemicals lead to that feeling of excitement in our brain and we’re feeling frisky before we know it. Now we know why men bring chocolates over for date night – gents, you’ve been rumbled!  

Better sex life food 2: Steak

Boost the sensitivity around your sexual organs with a tasty sirloin steak, which releases dopamine and norepinephrine to get you in the mood. Sirloin steak is packed with zinc, which gives you a boost of energy and sparks your libido. If that’s not a good excuse to tuck into a six-inch sirloin, we don’t know what is. For all the vegetarians out there, you’re not left out; beetroot is packed with both of the above hormones too, meaning that this has the same impact upon your sex drive as steak.

Better sex life food 3: Almonds

Almonds are a great natural source of essential fatty acids, which aid the natural production of hormones in men. Almonds are also a natural source of vitamin E, which is important for the production of oestrogen in women. If you’re lacking in these hormones there’s a good chance your sex drive will be waning too. Stock up on almonds and you’ll be back on form before you know it. Plus, the smell of almonds purportedly sparks feelings of intimacy and passion in the ladies – ooh la la.

Better sex life food 4: Vanilla ice cream

Great news for vanilla ice cream lovers – studies have proven that vanilla ice cream makes for the perfect aphrodisiac.  The dairy in ice cream contains calcium and phosphorous, which boosts our libido and makes orgasms more powerful. Not only that, but the scent of vanilla is renowned for its ability to make us feel happy and excited. So ladies and gents, next time you’re on a date night, don’t forget to ask for vanilla ice cream with your dessert.

http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/7-foods-that-boost-your-love-life/

Healthy Eating Doable Challenge #12: De-Stress Your Diet

Stress. We all experience it, and for many of us, it can lead to poor eating choices. But research suggests that by tweaking your diet, you can actually fight stress. "What you feel, how you perceive things, and how focused you are is a reflection of brain chemistry—and you have some control over that chemistry based on what you eat," explains Drew Ramsey, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University in New York and the coauthor with Tyler Graham of The Happiness Diet: A Nutritional Prescription for a Sharp Brain, Balanced Mood, and Lean, Energized Body. Changing your diet isn't a magic bullet for every emotional problem, but what you eat can help quell short-term anxiety and even fight long-term stress while minimizing its effects on your body and your brain. For this Healthy Eating Doable Challenge, we asked Dr. Ramsey to share his advice on food choices that can help fight stress—and for other hints on how to "de-stress your diet."

4 Tips for Eating to Beat Stress

• Avoid Processed Foods

Full of excess sugar and sodium, trans fats, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and other additives, processed foods "tell lies to your brain, and that is very, very stressful to you as an organism," Dr. Ramsey says. Trans fats, for example, can actually increase your risk for depression.

• Don't skip or skimp on meals

"There's nothing more stressful to the body than erratic, unplanned eating," Dr. Ramsey warns.

• Feed your body food that works

The seven foods listed below are rich in mood-boosting compounds, including the nutrients that Dr. Ramsey refers to as the "essential elements of happiness": vitamin B12, iodine, magnesium, cholesterol, vitamin D, calcium, fiber, folate, vitamin A, omega-3s, vitamin E, and iron. As he writes in The Happiness Diet, these nutrients work together to "fight low mood, low energy, [and] cloudy thinking."

• Eat a super stress-fighter food every day

For this month's Doable Challenge, help keep stress levels in check by eating one of the seven super stress-fighting foods listed below every day (to make it easy, we've suggested recipes from Epicurious, The Happiness Diet, and Dr. Ramsey's latest book, Fifty Shades of Kale, cowritten withJennifer Iserloh). If you miss a day or indulge in some highly processed foods, don't beat yourself up; just start fresh tomorrow. After all, this particular challenge is about reducing stress, not creating it!

Stress-Busting Food #1: Mussels

This bivalve tops Dr. Ramsey's list of stress-reducing foods for a number of reasons. Mussels have a good amount of omega-3 fats, as well as vitamin B12, some vitamin D, folate, iron, and iodine, for a whopping 6 out of 12 "essential elements of happiness." Dr. Ramsey says that just being low in B12—not even technically deficient in the vitamin—can lead to irritability, depression, fuzzy-headedness, and changes in sleep. While fortified cereals, cheese, and yogurt offer some B12, just 1 ounce of mussels has more than 100 percent of the daily value for B12! Plus, mussels by their very nature tend to promote a way of eating that's social, mindful, moderate, and relaxing: "You are not going to pick up the phone when you have mussel hands," Dr. Ramsey jokes. "Generally, when you eat mussels you are going to sit with someone, and you are going to enjoy this big pot of mussels, and you are going to eat slowly."
Recipes to try:
• Spicy Steamed Mussels with Garlic Bread
• Cioppino
• Linguine with Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mussels

Stress-Busting Food #2: Kale

"One thing that stresses the brain and the body is just simply too many calories," Dr. Ramsey explains. So what makes kale one of his favorite superfoods? "Kale wins out because of nutrient density.… With just a few calories you get an amazing number of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients." By making low-cal kale the centerpiece of a meal, not only do you avoid stressing your body out by overeating, you also cut down on the mental stress that comes with feeling guilty about it. Just 1 cup of kale has almost seven times your daily vitamin K requirement, a key nutrient not just for fighting inflammation but also for the production of anxiety-regulating neurotransmitters. Kale is an excellent source of absorbable calcium; too-low levels of calcium can contribute to anxiety and irritability, as well as worsen PMS symptoms for women. The dark, leafy green is also a great source of mood-boosting folate and a host of phytonutrients.
Recipes to try:
• Google's Braised Chicken and Kale
• Scallion Fish with Sesame Kale
• Kale Pesto with Toasted Walnuts

Stress-Busting Food #3: Dark Chocolate

The health benefits of chocolate are well known: For one, it can boost longevity. But Dr. Ramsey points out another benefit: "Dark chocolate is one of the few foods that have ever been shown to acutely improve mood." Yes, there's some empirical evidence to back up all of our anecdotal evidence that eating chocolate makes you feel better: In a limited trial, subjects who were given dark chocolate squares showed improvement in mood and focus. Cacao beans contain naturally stimulating compounds that promote the release of dopamine. And since it's a natural stimulant, dark chocolate in moderation can help boost energy when you're tired or run-down. As a bonus, "switching from other sweets to dark chocolate means you are getting less sugar, more phytonutrients, and more nutrient density." So you heard it here: Doctor's orders are to have some dark chocolate when you need a pick-me-up.
Recipes to try:
• Almond-Cherry Chocolate Bark
• Deep Dark Chocolate Cookies
• Cocoa Delight

Stress-Busting Food #4: Better Meat

First things first: Cut out processed meats (e.g., hot dogs, pepperoni, deli meat) in favor of seafood, fish, and vegetarian sources of protein; and when you eat pork, lamb, beef, and poultry, choose cuts from animals that are raised in sustainable, humane environments. Meat is a great source of many mood-boosting nutrients, notably protein, iron, and vitamin B12. Iron, for example, helps deliver oxygen throughout the body, and helps your brain produce serotonin, dopamine, and other mood-regulating neurotransmitters. There are vegetarian sources of iron (check out lentils, chickpeas, and spinach), but the most readily absorbable type—heme iron—is found in meat, as well as in poultry and fish. "Meat is misunderstood," says Dr. Ramsey. "It is very nutrient-dense, and pasture-raised, grass-fed, and wild animals yield a better mix of fats, fewer calories, and more antioxidants like vitamin E and beta-carotene, plus a good dose of tryptophan, which is the main building block of serotonin."
Recipes to try:
• Perfect Pork Chops
• Grass-Fed Meatballs Marinara
• Beef and Kale Tacos

Stress-Busting Food #5: Farm-Fresh Eggs

Eggs are "one of the few foods that have both folate and vitamin B12, which are two molecules closely linked to having low mood and anxiety," explains Dr. Ramsey. He also notes that eggs are the top dietary source of choline, "one of the few nutrients that are actually linked to lower levels of anxiety." Eggs also provide vitamin D, a nutrient whose deficiency has been linked to mood problems. And try to opt for eggs from free-range chickens. Why? "When you get a real pasture-raised egg where the animal has lived outside while it was making that egg, you get more nutrients," Dr. Ramsey emphasizes. "You get more omega-3 fats, [and] that dark orange yolk means there's more carotenoids in there." Talk about a good egg.
Recipes to try:
• Egg Sandwich with Green Bean Slaw
• Eggs in Purgatory with Artichoke Hearts, Potatoes, and Capers
• Bibimbap at Home

Stress-Busting Food #6: Purple Potatoes

Whether it's French fries, mashed potatoes, or chips, spuds are a popular source of comfort in times of stress. There are various theories as to why carb-rich foods are so comforting, but Dr. Ramsey notes that eating carbs increases tryptophan (the same chemical responsible for that happy, relaxed, post-turkey buzz at Thanksgiving) as well as serotonin synthesis in the brain. So if potatoes are your carbs of choice, choose spuds that are smaller (with a greater ratio of skin to flesh) and more colorful. By choosing small, unpeeled purple potatoes over an Idaho, you get more nutrients, such as folate, phytonutrients, and fiber, without as much starch. "It's about little swaps," Dr. Ramsey says.
Recipes to try:
• Grilled Potato Smash
• Oven-Roasted Fries
• Haricot Vert, Edamame, and Purple-Potato Salad

Stress-Busting Food #7: Anchovies

Wild salmon gets a lot of press when it comes to its mood-elevating omega-3s, but Dr. Ramsey reminds us that there are other fish in the sea. He's particularly partial to anchovies as a great source of both healthy fat and iodine. Iodine is found in large doses in sea creatures and plants (making seaweed a great vegan source), and is essential for healthy thyroid function; an underactive thyroid can cause a myriad of health problems, including low energy and depression. As it turns out, anchovies are also a super-sustainable and affordable choice when it comes to seafood. Dr. Ramsey likes to make a kale Caesar with anchovy dressing and eggs for the ultimate stress-busting meal; follow his lead and use anchovies to amp up the umami in some of your favorite dishes.
Recipes to try:
• Happy Fish Salad Sandwiches
• Tuscan Kale Caesar Slaw
• Pasta with Spicy Anchovy Sauce and Dill Bread Crumbs

http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/healthy/news/happy-foods-destress-diet-doable-challenges?mbid=synd_cnholiday_food

10 surprising things that improve your sex life

Crazy things that make sex better

Lots of things can improve your sex life, but some of them can be strange, scary and very surprising. Here are 10 shocking things that can make your sex life fantastic:

Embracing your booty

You may hate your big behind, but the chances are he secretly loves it. Although a lot of women want smaller butts, research has found that men are attracted to bigger rears because they signal a woman’s fertility.

The Swiss-ball

It turns out that the most fun piece of gym equipment around can also improve your sex life. Guys, you should do Swiss-ball press-ups, whilst girls you should use the Swiss ball to do kegels and ball squeezes. This will strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

Celery

The time when a salad was a food for girls is gone fellers, and if you want to improve your sex life you better start chomping on the green stuff. Celery releases pheromones when you eat it that turn you on, and in turn makes you more attractive to women.

Sex bans

Denying yourself for short periods will give you a great build up and when you do finally indulge, the sex will be amazing. If you can’t manage a sex ban, instead use the no-touch rule, where you can’t touch your bed buddy, unless you use a “tool”, like a scarf or a feather. 

Hugging

Research suggests that the closer a couple feels to each other the more sex they have. Hugging increases your oxytocin levels – the hormone that makes us feel intimate with the person we’re hugging. So if you want more loving, get cuddling.

Scars

Although scars may make you think of pirates, apparently women love them. Men with mild facial scars were ranked as more attractive. For those guys who want a long-term girl though, scars are not the thing to go for. Women said men with scars were not marriage material.

Having another birthday

If you want better sex then it’s time to have another birthday as researchers have found that older people have better sex. They cite better body image, more confidence and a stronger relationship as being the key reasons older people have better sex.

Sucking toes

For many the thought of someone else’s feet makes them queasy, but to a lot of people feet are a big, big turn on. In fact, feet are the most popular fetish, so even if you don’t think you like your partner’s toes maybe it’s time you give them a little attention – you may be surprised. 

Chocolate

Not many people need an excuse to tuck into some chocolate, but if you are one of those people then remember that a few squares of dark chocolate can boost both your energy levels and your mood; in turn this will improve your sex life.

Long legs

We all know that men love long legs, but it seems women like their guys to have a giraffe-like pair of pins too. People whose legs are 5% longer than average are considered more attractive. So if you want more sex invest in some high heeled shoes.

http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/10-surprising-things-that-improve-your-sex-life/

10 surprising things that improve your sex life

Crazy things that make sex better
Lots of things can improve your sex life, but some of them can be strange, scary and very surprising. Here are 10 shocking things that can make your sex life fantastic:
10 surprising things that improve your sex life
Embracing your booty

You may hate your big behind, but the chances are he secretly loves it. Although a lot of women want smaller butts, research has found that men are attracted to bigger rears because they signal a woman’s fertility.

The Swiss-ball

It turns out that the most fun piece of gym equipment around can also improve your sex life. Guys, you should do Swiss-ball press-ups, whilst girls you should use the Swiss ball to do kegels and ball squeezes. This will strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

Celery

The time when a salad was a food for girls is gone fellers, and if you want to improve your sex life you better start chomping on the green stuff. Celery releases pheromones when you eat it that turn you on, and in turn makes you more attractive to women.

Sex bans

Denying yourself for short periods will give you a great build up and when you do finally indulge, the sex will be amazing. If you can’t manage a sex ban, instead use the no-touch rule, where you can’t touch your bed buddy, unless you use a “tool”, like a scarf or a feather.

Hugging

Research suggests that the closer a couple feels to each other the more sex they have. Hugging increases your oxytocin levels – the hormone that makes us feel intimate with the person we’re hugging. So if you want more loving, get cuddling.

Scars

Although scars may make you think of pirates, apparently women love them. Men with mild facial scars were ranked as more attractive. For those guys who want a long-term girl though, scars are not the thing to go for. Women said men with scars were not marriage material.

Having another birthday

If you want better sex then it’s time to have another birthday as researchers have found that older people have better sex. They cite better body image, more confidence and a stronger relationship as being the key reasons older people have better sex.

Sucking toes

For many the thought of someone else’s feet makes them queasy, but to a lot of people feet are a big, big turn on. In fact, feet are the most popular fetish, so even if you don’t think you like your partner’s toes maybe it’s time you give them a little attention – you may be surprised.

Chocolate

Not many people need an excuse to tuck into some chocolate, but if you are one of those people then remember that a few squares of dark chocolate can boost both your energy levels and your mood; in turn this will improve your sex life.

Long legs

We all know that men love long legs, but it seems women like their guys to have a giraffe-like pair of pins too. People whose legs are 5% longer than average are considered more attractive. So if you want more sex invest in some high heeled shoes.
http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/10-surprising-things-that-improve-your-sex-life/

10 surprising things that improve your sex life

Crazy things that make sex better

Lots of things can improve your sex life, but some of them can be strange, scary and very surprising. Here are 10 shocking things that can make your sex life fantastic:

Embracing your booty

You may hate your big behind, but the chances are he secretly loves it. Although a lot of women want smaller butts, research has found that men are attracted to bigger rears because they signal a woman’s fertility.

The Swiss-ball

It turns out that the most fun piece of gym equipment around can also improve your sex life. Guys, you should do Swiss-ball press-ups, whilst girls you should use the Swiss ball to do kegels and ball squeezes. This will strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

Celery

The time when a salad was a food for girls is gone fellers, and if you want to improve your sex life you better start chomping on the green stuff. Celery releases pheromones when you eat it that turn you on, and in turn makes you more attractive to women.

Sex bans

Denying yourself for short periods will give you a great build up and when you do finally indulge, the sex will be amazing. If you can’t manage a sex ban, instead use the no-touch rule, where you can’t touch your bed buddy, unless you use a “tool”, like a scarf or a feather. 

Hugging

Research suggests that the closer a couple feels to each other the more sex they have. Hugging increases your oxytocin levels – the hormone that makes us feel intimate with the person we’re hugging. So if you want more loving, get cuddling.

Scars

Although scars may make you think of pirates, apparently women love them. Men with mild facial scars were ranked as more attractive. For those guys who want a long-term girl though, scars are not the thing to go for. Women said men with scars were not marriage material.

Having another birthday

If you want better sex then it’s time to have another birthday as researchers have found that older people have better sex. They cite better body image, more confidence and a stronger relationship as being the key reasons older people have better sex.

Sucking toes

For many the thought of someone else’s feet makes them queasy, but to a lot of people feet are a big, big turn on. In fact, feet are the most popular fetish, so even if you don’t think you like your partner’s toes maybe it’s time you give them a little attention – you may be surprised. 

Chocolate

Not many people need an excuse to tuck into some chocolate, but if you are one of those people then remember that a few squares of dark chocolate can boost both your energy levels and your mood; in turn this will improve your sex life.

Long legs

We all know that men love long legs, but it seems women like their guys to have a giraffe-like pair of pins too. People whose legs are 5% longer than average are considered more attractive. So if you want more sex invest in some high heeled shoes.

http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/10-surprising-things-that-improve-your-sex-life/

5 Ways To Ditch Your Sweet Tooth In Time For Christmas

If you’ve already polished off the Christmas chocolates then now is the time to learn how to curb your cravings. Follow these top tips to make sure you don’t pile on the pounds over the festive season. 

 

Change your diet

There are many reasons why we all suffer sweet cravings at one time or another - but more often than not it’s because we are lacking something in our diet.

A recent study by U.S. researchers found that teenagers who skipped breakfast were prone to obesity but those who ate a protein-rich breakfasts were found to have less food cravings and were less likely to overeat later in the day.

They concurred that eating a high protein breakfast increased levels of the brain chemical dopamine, the 'feel-good' messenger that regulates food intakes and cravings.

The study's leader, Professor Heather Leidy, of the University of Missouri-Columbia, said: “Our research showed people experience a dramatic decline in cravings for sweet foods when they eat breakfast.

“However, breakfasts that are high in protein also reduced cravings for savoury - or high-fat - foods.

“On the other hand, if breakfast is skipped, these cravings continue to rise throughout the day.”

If you struggle with cravings, try changing your eating habits and eat little and often. This helps keep your blood sugar level stable and eliminates your body’s need for a quick sugar fix.

Adding more substance to your lunch can also help. According to Yale researchers, when women add three ounces of meat, poultry or fish to their lunch, they eat 31 per cent fewer sugar calories during the rest of the day.

Take your mind off it

It can be hard to focus on anything else when a craving strikes, so try going for a walk or doing a workout. Not only will this give you something else to focus on but it will also release endorphins, the same as those released from sweets and treats, to leave us feeling more calm and relaxed.

Walking after a meal is the perfect alternative to a desert and will also help you burn off some of the calories consumed during your meal.

If after trying everything else the cravings are still there, then try brushing your teeth or gargling with mouthwash. As well as the minty flavour, the aftertaste never mixes well with sweets and you should lose your craving.

A little of what you like…

Every now and again the best way to combat a craving is to give in to it, but only in moderation. If you are going to completely fall off the wagon then this option is not for you, but if you want a treat then make sure you go for quality over quantity.

One square of a high quality, high cocoa chocolate bar should curb any craving and is better for you, and lower in calories, than a regular bar.

If you want to create your own snacks so you don’t have to face temptation too often, you can try covering nuts or dried fruit in chocolate or mix the healthier snacks with chocolate chips.

By treating yourself you avoid the feeling of missing out which is often the reason for dieters failing.

Go cold turkey

If you are not the type of personality to be able to stop after one piece of chocolate or a handful of nibbles then the best option to get rid of your sweet tooth is to go cold turkey and cut out sugar completely.

If you can manage 72 hours sugar-free then you will find that not only do the cravings die down but your taste buds will adjust and many things will become too sweet.

Be prepared though as you can feel tired, so if you are going to give it a go it is essential to eat properly to keep your energy levels up.

Change your perfume

We know how a smell can influence our taste buds, even sometimes making us hungry when we thought we were full, but researchers, at St George’s Hospital in London found that the smell of vanilla can have the opposite effect and actually reduce cravings.

Researchers tested a skin aroma patch that releases the aroma of vanilla and found that the test group lost an average of 5lbs a month compared to the placebo group, which lost an average of just 2lbs.

Evidence showed that those wearing the vanilla aroma patches also reported a positive eating change in their diet and felt more in control of what they ate.

https://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/5-ways-ditch-sweet-tooth-time-christmas-090000734.html

11 Ingredients That Make You Lose Weight

Who knew weight loss could be as easy as adding eleven items to your shopping list?

Start cooking with these fat-destroying ingredients, and you’ll be losing weight before you know it.Special spices can speed your metabolism (RealBuzz)

Saffron

Saffron is a versatile spice that should be in every cook’s arsenal for its taste alone, but it could also help you with dropping those unwanted pounds. Saffron contains a compound that increases your body’s production of the ‘happy hormone’ serotonin, which also helps to regulate your appetite and make you feel full for longer.

Dark chocolate 

Sweet tooths rejoice – chocolate can help you lose weight. Natural dark chocolate was investigated in a study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, and its high levels of antioxidants were found to lessen the build up of fat cells. There’s a couple of caveats of course – the chocolate needs to be dark, and contain no added sugar for the fat-blasting properties to work.

Fennel

Because of its unique taste that is often compared to licorice, fennel can help to do away with your cravings for sweet and unhealthy foods. Fennel seeds are great as well because they are a potent carminative, which means they regulate the expulsion of gas from your intestines and reduce bloating.

Cinnamon

A recent study published in Diabetes Care found that one of the best ways to balance blood sugar levels and lose weight is to opt for a dash of cinnamon. In the research, cinnamon was shown to improve response levels to insulin in the liver, which led to improved blood sugar balance and increased weight loss.Coconut: The oil of all goodness (REX)

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is a fantastic weight loss tool because of its high levels of SMCFAs and MCFAs – short and medium-chain fatty acids. MCFAs in particular are easily digested, which means when they’re broken down in your liver they give you an instant energy boost and increase your metabolism. As an added bonus, the most abundant of these MCFAs, lauric acid, has been linked with a strengthened immune system and increased disease resistance.

White kidney beans

If you can’t stop wolfing down carbs, add some white kidney beans to your next meal. White kidney beans contain a natural enzyme inhibitor that helps to level out the blood sugar spikes caused by carbohydrate consumption. A study published in Obesity found that this lead to 74% of participants losing weight and maintaining their new weight for at least 6 months.

Green coffee beans

Before they go through the roasting process, coffee beans are known as ‘green’. Because of their high levels of chlorogenic acid (which is mostly burned away if the beans are roasted), green coffee beans were found to accelerate weight loss in a study at the University of Scranton, where the average participant lost 8kg and saw a 16% reduction in body fat. The taste isn’t anything to write home about, so you can also consider mixing green coffee bean extract with regular black coffee to enjoy the same benefits.

Vinegar

Slow things down the next time you eat by splashing some vinegar on your food. Swedish researchers discovered that when participants ate food with vinegar on their satiety levels were higher than those who ate plain food. It’s thought that the acetic acid in vinegar actually increases the amount of time it takes your food to move from your stomach to your intestine, so you’ll still feel full well after your meal.

Hemp seeds 

Perfect sprinkled onto a salad or mixed into sauces, hemp seeds are a fantastic weight loss tool according to a study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. That comes as no surprise when you consider hemp seeds are packed with protein and fibre to keep you feeling full, and have a slightly sweet taste to dull your cravings. Indian spice turmeric has also been linked to cancer-fighting (REX)

Turmeric

New research carried out at Tufts University claims that turmeric is useful for far more than spicing up curries. The study discovered that curcumin, one of the key compounds in turmeric, can speed up your metabolism and decrease body fat percentage. It’s thought that this is because curcumin stimulates the enzymes needed for fat oxidation.

Grapefruit

Say hello to the perfect weight loss appetiser. When eaten before meals, grapefruit was found to lead to 0.5kg of weight loss every week in a Californian study. Grapefruit is such a strong fat burner because it contains a compound that regulates insulin levels and prevents fat storage.

https://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/11-ingredients-make-lose-weight-080020286.html