The Newest Weight Loss Craze – Artichoke Pills
People have been asking me to research this new “natural” weight loss pill for several weeks now. During that time period I watched and heard of their great success with this product. It’s all natural because it comes from artichokes. It is also fortified with B vitamins. I searched high and low to look for any side effects both online and with clients and friends.
The artichoke pills help to speed up bile production which can aid in constipation and water retention. It has also been proven to help with bloating, gas, as well as nausea. Here is some more info from webmd.
Artichoke is used to stimulate the flow of bile from the liver, and this is thought to help reduce the symptoms of heartburn and alcohol “hangover.” Artichoke is also used for high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kidney problems, anemia, fluid retention (edema), arthritis, bladder infections, and liver problems (source).
As a side note, clients have told me that when they sweat, they can smell the artichoke coming out in their pores. While researching I also found that 26% of people taking this supplement report acid reflux symptoms and heartburn. Most reviews on this product say that it’s strong, natural appetite suppressant formula is what helps them to lose weight.
This product seems to have little side effects. Make sure that you drink plenty of water with this pill to stay hydrated. My main concern with this product is that people may not eat enough calories. This will actually put your body into a fat storing mode and cause your body to burn your valuable muscle mass while in this deprived state. If you are considering taking this pill you should
- drink enough fluids
- eat enough calories
- eat a low fat diet
- keep your protein intake high enough to retain muscle
- don’t become dependent on these pills
- Don’t gorge on high fat foods (even though you may be eating less)
Make sure you don’t become completely dependent on these pills. They may help you lose weight but there may also be side affects that could be more long term. Hopefully, this isn’t the next phen phen.
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Need some energy? Backed up from all of that bad holiday food? Then it’s time you considered an easy way to detox so you can get back on track for the new year and stick to your resolutions. This easy cleanse doesn’t make you eat gross foods or require you to juice tons of vegetables. Traders Joe’s has done most of the work for you with their new “Super Red” drink mix. This is a great way to start your day off (since it has a small amount of caffeine from green tea) and clean out your system. Here is my personal recipe with added fiber and protein.
The super red is packed full of antioxidants from a variety of berries (1670 mg) as well as a pro-biotic blend ( 2710) with enzymes. There are also tons of the latest super foods such as goji, acai, noni juice (1970 mg) and more! Each scoop has only 40 calories and 9 carbohydrates. It has over 8000 ORAC units. This is 16 times the amount of anitoxidants in 3.5 oz of cherries!
Fit Tip Detox Recipe (with fiber and protein)
- 1 scoop of Trader Joe’s “Super Red” mix
- 4 oz of juice (cranberry, pomegranate, or any other berry juice)
- 4- 8 0z of water
- 1 tablespoon of Chia seeds (for added fiber and protein)
Since this drink gives you energy make sure you drink it during the day. Use it like a daily multi vitamin to give you energy, clear up your skin, and help flush the toxins from your body! The drink mix runs for 19.99 at TJs but it’s definitely worth the money. Each Can has 30 serving, so for less then a dollar a day you can have the energy and the stamina to keep up with all of your fitness resolutions.
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