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THE BETA SWITCH: THE NEW STUBBORN FAT SOLUTION FOR WOMEN
NOTE: A food’s acid or alkaline-forming tendency in the body has nothing to
do with the actual pH of the food itself. For example: though lemons, limes, and
grapefruits are chemically acid, tests show that when they are metabolized in the
body they actually have an alkalizing effect and are very beneficial.
13. Maple Syrup (Pure, Organic)
The manganese content in maple syrup is essential to the production of enzymes
in your body. Enzymes are all important in your body’s natural antioxidant defense
and also for the production of energy. One ounce of maple syrup can supply you
with up to 22% of your daily amount of this mineral.
In addition to making your Lemon Maple Smoothie (recipe listed later) taste great,
another of the main health benefits of maple syrup is that the zinc content acts
as an antioxidant to help prevent damage caused by cholesterol and other fats.
The zinc and manganese content in maple syrup also help build a healthy immune
system.
Maple syrup is three times as sweet as cane sugar, but with fewer calories. Be sure
to look for pure maple syrup, not maple flavored syrup, as this variety contains
artificial ingredients.
You don’t want to use too much of this or too often, but used as part of a healthy
diet full of other superfoods, pure maple syrup is a great addition – and it tastes
amazing! You only need a little bit to get a big burst of flavor!
14. Nuts and Seeds
Adding almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans and sunflower seeds to your diet is
a yummy way to lower body fat and increase metabolism. Rich in alpha-linoleic
acid, protein, fiber, and vitamin E, eating nuts and seeds helps stabilize blood sugar
levels and prevent the sugar cravings that come with insulin spikes.
Almonds and other nuts are a great nutri ent-dense snack full of fiber to curb your
appetite and flush out your system. Just a quarter-cup of almonds contains 99mg
of magnesium and more than 250mg of potassium.
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