Dieting will help you lose weight. But not all diets are equal. I was interested to read at WebMD that a diet high in calcium is more effective when wanting to lose weight; even more so, is a diet high in calcium specifically from dairy.
Dr Michael Zemel, PhD, director of The Nutrition Institute at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, recommends that you eat three servings of fat-free, or low-fat dairy a day, if you are aiming for weight-loss.
In their studies, Dr Zemel and his colleagues have shown that …
… calcium stored in fat cells plays a crucial role in regulating how fat is processed and stored by the body. The more calcium there is in a fat cell, the more fat the cell will burn — and the greater the weight loss, Zemel says.
He explains that …
Calcium provides small increases in thermogenesis, the body’s core temperature, Zemel explains. This may boost metabolism, which can prompt our bodies to burn fat.
Note this will only help you lose weight as part of a healthy weight reduction plan; otherwise it makes no difference.
Recipe: Double-Duty Calcium-Rich Spring Tune-Up Smoothie
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
1/2 cup non-fat Greek Yogurt
1 small handful Collards or other greens like kale, Swiss chard, spinach
1/2 cup Pineapple, cut into chunks
1/4 inch chunk of fresh Ginger
2-3 Tablespoons Hemp Seeds
1 Tablespoon ground or whole Chia Seed
1/4 Lemon, with skin if using organic – otherwise just the juice
1 cup Water, adjust for your own preference of thickness
1 Banana (fresh or frozen)
1/4 tsp ground Turmeric or 1/4 inch chunk fresh turmeric
As well as being rich in calcium, this smoothie is also a cleansing and inflammation fighting superstar. Pineapple, ginger, greens, lemon, and turmeric will help you recover from a workout faster or just keep those aching joints quiet.
Source: WebMD
Recipe based on one from OneGreenPlanet
Photo: DrinkMeHealthy
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