3 Underrated Foods and Supplements For Weight Loss

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 Everyone wants to reduce weight or maintain a healthy weight. This journey is not that simple or easy as we all know. I bet everyone has tried different methods or ways from ads, articles, or advice from friends during this journey. An actress will come and keep her hand on your shoulder and she will easily say that drink green tea ad exercise and you will get the results. Okay! Tell me something that I don’t know. Some people get the result very early but for some people, this journey becomes very hard. It takes months for them to get starting results which can be demotivating. A strict diet, exercise, and a good sleep routine are stepping stones of this journey that have to be fulfilled. Lots of people do diet and exercise but when it comes to sleep, they ignore that part and this becomes the main reason for slow results. This is the most difficult part of this journey as nowadays you cannot keep your hands off from your mobile or binging movies or shows. You have to binge movies and shows because it’s a feeling and you also have to read my blogs on it. So, let's start introducing them to you: -

1. Glucomannan Supplement

Have you heard of any plant named Elephant Yam? If yes then you are from those least people who probably know everything about anything. It is used to say that it originated from India but a genetic study conducted in 2017, it shows that Indian Elephant Yam has low genetic diversity compare to Southeast Asia Elephant Yam. So, it is originated in Southeast Asia.

Glucomannan is an all-natural and water-soluble supplement that is full of fiber. This supplement is not new to many parts as it has been using in some herbal mixes and some local foods like konjac jelly, tofu, and noodles. The supplement is also used as a food additive. The supplement has an extraordinary capacity for absorbing water which is pivotal in weight loss. If you add a small amount of glucomannan supplement to a full glass of water then a Genie comes out of it to help with your journey, right. No that’s a joke and you should keep that in your mind that any supplement or food is not going to do a miracle. Your sheer commitment and dedication will get you over the line in this journey. So, to the point of a glass of water, glucomannan supplement can turn one full glass of water into gel. This supplement is good for weight loss so it has fewer calories. When we intake this supplement it gives a feeling of satiety which is nothing but a feeling of fullness of the stomach. This led to less eating which ultimately causes weight loss. The supplement also reduces the absorption of fat in our bodies. The supplement does not just help in weight loss but there are other health benefits. The supplement can reduce the heart disease risk which is rising in this metro life due to stress. The supplement reduces blood cholesterol by decreasing the absorption of cholesterol in your gut. This supplement also reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and treats constipation.

All the things which have pros also have cons. This supplement is not different from anything. This supplement has side effects which are: - Some people may experience mild side effects, such as bloating, flatulence, soft stools, or diarrhea, but these negative effects are uncommon. The supplement can also reduce the absorption of oral medications like sulfonylurea, a diabetes drug. This can be avoided by taking the medication at least four hours after or one hour before ingesting the supplement. The dosage of the supplement should be taken by a doctor or nutritionist. This supplement will only work when you would follow all three stepping stones in your journey.

2. Khorasan wheat

Khorasan wheat trademarked named is Kamut. This wheat grain was founded by Bob Quinn when he was sixteen years old. The seeds of Kamut are rumored to be discovered from tombs of Egyptians. Kamut is similar to the normal wheat in appearance but Kamut is three times bigger in size than normal wheat. The taste of Kamut is nutty. Kamut is high in protein and rich in fiber which is good for the human body. Kamut is mostly used as flour. It provides several vitamins and minerals including selenium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and B vitamins. Kamut provides 9.8 gms of protein per 172 gms of serving. If we compare this to brown rice and quinoa, it provides 4.5 gms and 8 gms respectively. This high protein helps people who don’t eat meat and fishes. This especially beneficial for vegans as this is a great source of protein. Kamut’s fiber quantity is also greater than brown rice and quinoa. Did you know how much gms of fiber should you eat daily? Probably no, right. You have to intake 28 gms of fiber daily. Fiber is essential for the body as it improves blood glucose and blood cholesterol. Kamut has a good quantity of selenium. Selenium is essential for thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolism. Research has shown that selenium supplements are not that beneficial in boosting selenium, so this is a great benefit of Kamut. 

Kamut provides enough selenium for our body, if your intake other selenium-rich food then this can cause hair and nail loss, nausea, diarrhea, or skin rashes. Selenium may interact with cisplatin, a chemotherapy agent that is used to treat ovarian, bladder, lung, and other cancers. If you are taking cisplatin, speak to your doctor to get personalized advice. Now the question arises of how to cook Kamut. You can search it on YouTube or comment on this blog if you didn’t find the recipe on YouTube.

 3. Pu-erh Tea 

Everyone is surprised, right!!! You were all thinking about green tea and now what is this Pu-erh tea. We all have drunk tea at least one time in our life. Some people get addicted to tea and some people try to not get addicted to tea. If you know all types of tea have various types of health benefits. Tea is one of few things which can be available all over the world, yet many of you haven't heard of Pu-erh tea. Pu-erh tea is originated in Yunnan, China, and its name is derived from the Pu-erh county. Pu-erh tea is a fermented food and it is fermented naturally. Some put-erh teas are very old (more than 50 years old) and they are very expensive like wines. 

There are lots of benefits of Pu-erh tea. The first most common benefit of Pu-erh tea is energy. It gives us enough energy to go through tough Mondays. Pu-erh tea contains a good amount of caffeine which boosts focus. A second and most important benefit is it reduces stress which is essential in this lifestyle we live in. Pu-erh tea contains phytochemicals like GABA and theanine, which help to reduce stress. These phytochemicals increase the production of melatonin and give good sleep. It also helps you to keep calm (you know now who needs it very badly). Pu-erh tea is very beneficial for heart disease people. Pu-erh tea creates lovastatin which uses as a medicine to control high cholesterol. Pu-erh is an asset in weight loss and scientific studies have proved that. Pu-erh tea helps in better digestion and cures constipation because of lovastatin present in the tea. Pu-erh tea reduces the synthesis of fatty acids and it helps to stop producing fats. Pu-erh tea also produces epinephrine and norepinephrine hormones. These hormones are very beneficial in reducing fatty acids. Drinking one or two cups of tea after lunch or dinner can give you good health benefits with weight loss. 

There are many underrated processes and foods in weight loss but these three are researched by me so far. If you have some of these types of underrated foods or tricks for weight loss, feel free to comment about it. There is an anonymous comment also to protect your identity. All these food and supplement will only work if you work out properly and maintain your diet.

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References:-

https://senchateabar.com/blogs/blog/how-to-make-pu-erh-tea 

https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/pu-erh-tea-benefits 

https://mansatea.com/blogs/learn/pu-erh-tea-benefits https://senchateabar.com/blogs/blog/pu-erh-health-benefits 

https://wholegrainscouncil.org/blog/2017/12/khorasan-wheat-story-ancient-grain https://wiselivingmagazine.co.uk/health/diet-nutrition/what-is-kamut-health-benefits-and-how-to-use-this-ancient-grain/ 

https://www.verywellfit.com/kamut-nutrition-facts-and-health-benefits-5093617

 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/glucomannan#effectiveness

 https://www.verywellfit.com/glucomannan-benefits-uses-89456

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