Kathryn Soloff asked:

There is a category of food that does just what overweight
people want it to do. There are actually foods that are
natural fat burners. Amazingly, they are not difficult to
find. The thing is that some of these foods may actually
surprise you. There is a concept that has been around for
some time. It is called negative calorie foods. What this
means is that there are foods that require more energy to
burn than they provide. Some of these are celery, spinach
and apples.

These are just some of the natural foods that are fat burners.
There is another group of natural foods that are not fat burners.
Citrus fruits are not negative calorie food burners. However,
they perform a helpful function in weight loss programs.
Citrus fruits aid your body in the release of fats. It also helps
your body to process the fat more efficiently and quickly.

Coconuts and coconut oil is another natural food that is a
fat burner. This natural food is helpful in many ways. It
has been used by the women of India to treat weight problems,
hair and skin conditions.

Fat burning natural foods are not hard to come by. Here are
some examples that you can find in your super market or
natural food store (if available, organic produce is preferable). These delicious root vegetables are just what you need if you
are trying to lose weight. They are packed with fiber and nutrition.
They include: carrots, parsnips, radishes, rutabagas and turnips.
Turnips are a great substitute for potatoes.

You probably already use onions. Now you can also add chives,
leeks, scallions and shallots. These are very tasty and versatile
in your cooking.

Remember your mother’s admonition about eating your greens.
It’s true that they’re not much fun but they do burn fat. With
some creativity you can incorporate these foods into your menu,
lose weight and feel satisfied when finished eating. This would
include cabbage, dandelion greens, Chinese cabbage, mustard
and collard greens. The emphasis here is on changing your diet, not dieting. By
focusing on what you eat as opposed to losing weight, you
will naturally, effortlessly lose weight and feel better.

Celia Westberry asked:

You might think of detoxification as a harsh procedure that is disruptive to your social life. Here is a more delicious idea. Day by day eat foods that constantly detoxify your systems – like the colon, liver, and circulatory system and keep you in tip top shape at the cellular level where disease and aging starts .

Natural, fresh, as yet inexpensive and definitely bearing gifts, here comes parsley.
Parsley detoxifies your body at the cellular level. It is high in Vitamin C which supports and cleanses the immune system. This gives chemo- protective rescue from internal damage at the cellular level where most illnesses are conceived. It has chlorophyll that cleanses the bowels, liver and lungs. Chlorophyll also has anti-inflammatory properties, which means less aches and pains.

It is a misuse of parsley to use it only as a garnish. To get more food benefits make parsley pesto. Use a food processor or blender. Blend parsley with other enhancing and cleansing foods like lemon juice, pine nuts or walnuts, garlic and olive oil. To detoxify your system use it regularly as a sauce, as a snack spread it on bread or just stir it into cooked rice or pasta.

Parsley should not be cooked. Cooking destroys Vitamin C and changes the characteristics of chlorophyll thus destroying its chemo-protective abilities.

Parsley can also be added to green food smoothies. Parsley has high antioxidant behavior which stops tumor formation, keeps the blood toxin and oxidant free and even helps you to resist cancer. With the use of parsley’s chemo protective properties you might never have to hear you doctor utter these scary words- “you need to have chemotherapy”

Tahini made from hulled sesame seeds ground into a paste like softened butter is a gem of a food for everyday detoxing. You might not be too familiar with food made from sesame seeds but it is a staple in the Mediterranean, North African and Asian cuisine. A recipe you might want to weave into your diet is Hummus. Hummus is made by blending tahini with lemon juice, garlic and chickpeas. With the fiber from the chickpeas and the healing properties of the tahini, detoxing can become a delicious snacking experience. Try it! Tahini has been reported to drive microorganisms like bacteria and fungus from the colon.

You might be familiar with the taste and flavor of toasted sesame seed oil. It is used in Asian cuisine in dressing and soups to give a unique flavor. The pure oil has been reported to have detoxifying effects on the mouth by removing gum and teeth pathogens.
It is also known to drive parasites from the colon. This food has been used by ancient civilizations and testimony to its health benefits has been reported in Vedic scriptures.

Pineapple is a tropical fruit that has bromelain, a natural enzyme that can detoxify your system starting with your colon. Pineapples are grown in Hawaii and the tropics and are readily available in most super markets. Eat only fresh pineapple to get super benefits from this fruit. It is high in Vitamin C a volatile substance that is easily destroyed by cooking. That means no pineapple upside down cake. But how about pineapple salad made with papaya, grated carrots, a touch of cilantro, white balsamic vinegar and grape seed oil – a yellow sensation on your plate- cellular detox for your whole body.

Seize the meal! Regular use of these 3 foods can help you expand your boundaries of eating all the way to extreme health and ultra protection.

Alex Fir asked:




Every person has the blues from time to time. But when they take place on a more frequent basis, you should be worried. You can adjust your diet to help stabilize your mood. It is crucial to eat meals at regular intervals with the purpose of keeping your serotonin levels in check. It is a chemical in the brain that has a calming effect. High-quality nutrition is the best defense for fighting depression.

Here are some food ideas to help you fight depression.

Carbohydrates play role in the production of serotonin and lack of carbohydrates can lead to changes in your mood.

Salmon and mackerel are a great choice, because they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These acids also help prevent stroke and heart disease and may help in the prevention of some cancers. Salmon also contains selenium, which is an essential antioxidant mineral. You should eat wild salmon, given that it contains more omegas than farmed, or Atlantic, salmon.

Several studies confirmed that people who suffer from depression also have lower levels of the vitamin E. Canola oil is rich in vitamin E. It is a healthier alternative for saut