Curb Your Cravings with Supplements!

Supplements that Accelerate and Maintain Weight Loss:  

Fish Oil

It’s one of the most important supplements sold today. How does fish oil help us lose weight? Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit key enzymes that are responsible for fat synthesis, enhance fat breakdown and rev up our fat burning engine known as thermogenesis, while preventing free fatty acids from entering fat storage. Omega-3 fatty acids also promote recovery from exercise and exercise-induced inflammation. Another great benefit is it increases insulin sensitivity, preventing diabetes!
 
PGX

PGX stands for Poly Glucoplex. When you consume it along with your meals, it will fill up your stomach like a sponge and create a dramatic sense of fullness, helping you save calories off every meal. There are 3,500 calories in one pound of fat. If you burn 500 more calories than you consume each day, theoretically you will lose one pound a week.
 
PGX traps fats and carbs so they are absorbed slowly. PGX has been shown in clinical trials to reduce cholesterol and reduce the Glycemic Index by as much as 50%! The Glycemic Index measures how quickly a food affects your blood sugar. By slowing down sugar absorption, you can avoid the spike of insulin that causes belly fat.

 

Supplements that Boost and Balance Metabolism 

Ultimate Calorie Burn

The ingredients within Ultimate Calorie Burn stimulate the body to burn more calories throughout the day, while helping to enhance overall energy levels and boost your mood. The result is a sustained calorie burn without the jitters that are almost always associated with high-dose caffeinated formulas.

Ultimate Calorie  Burn is made of Chocamine-Theobroma cacao extract and contains important phytochemicals found in chocolate, such as thermogenic compounds, as well as mood and cognitive performance-enhancing compounds. Capsicum extract has been clinically documented to enhance fat-burning (thermogenesis), the process whereby excess calories are converted to heat rather than stored as fat. Capsicum also reduces appetite, ultimately making it easier to follow a proper diet.
 
Note: Consult your health care practitioner if you take insulin or blood thinners. For best results, it is recommended to take small frequent breaks (i.e., a few days each month) from any product that contains caffeine.
 
Brad King's Ultimate Anti-Stress
 
Brad King`s Ultimate Anti-Stress contains adaptogenic herbs that reduce stress and improve fat loss! It lowers excessive cortisol levels in the evening, help the body to get a more restful sleep. 
 
Adaptogens help you relax without sedation, so this formula is safe to use during the day. When cortisol is high, your body breaks down muscle vs. fat so it is important to find ways to reduce this stress hormone. One of the main ingredients Ashwagandha also helps improve thyroid function. Poor thyroid function is a leading cause of weight gain.

 

Supplements that Build Muscle

Whey Protein

High-Alpha Whey Protein contains the bioactive peptide Alpha-lactalbumin – a protein that can help lower stress hormones (cortisol), balance moods, reduce cravings and aid in deep restorative sleep (i.e. supporting optimal HGH production).

Whey maximizes protein content and minimizes carbohydrate and fat content. Look for an alpha-lactalbumin content of 33% of total protein content – a ratio similar to human breast milk. Alpha-lactalbumin also helps to build lean muscle!
 
Hemp Hearts

Hemp seeds contain all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary for muscle repair, in an easily digestible form.
 
65% of the total protein content of hemp seed comes from edestin protein, which is easily digested, absorbed, and utilized by the human body. As a side note, edestin closely resembles the globulin found in human blood plasma, which is vital to maintaining a healthy immune system.

Other healthy tips for weight loss:

• Eat small meals frequently - 3 meals and 2 snacks.
• Stay hydrated - drink 1.5 L of pure water daily. If you don’t like the taste of water, try herbal tea!
• Eat 2 pieces of fresh fruits and 7-10 vegetables a day.
• Avoid white flour, white rice, sugar and refined foods.
• Balance blood sugar levels by eating every 2-3 hours.
• Reduce belly fat with stress busting yoga, tai chi or mediation and deep breathing exercises.
• Exercise 3-5 times a week for 20-30 minutes.
• Consume enough protein, based on your weight (1- 2 grams of protein per kg of weight, depending on how much you work out).
• Don't eat late in the day or 3 hours before going to sleep. 
• Get to sleep when the first wave of fatigue hits – usually around 10 pm.

Looking for a tasty shake to sip on mid-morning or afternoon? Try this amazing shake that is so thick, you will think you are enjoying sorbet!

Julie's Amazing Raspberry Sorbet Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen organic raspberries
• 1 cup of ice
• 5g PGX fiber blend
• ¾ cup of water
• 2 tbsp of hemp hearts
• 1 packet of Stevia or 1 tsp honey (optional)
• 2 tbsp of protein powder (optional)
• 1 tsp high potency fish oil – lemon flavour (optional)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. You may need to stir the ingredients a few times for a more consistent texture.
2. Portion equally into 2 bowls & serve.

Check out more tasty recipes at www.juliedaniluk.com

Julie Daniluk hosts Healthy Gourmet (OWN: the Oprah Winfrey Network), a reality cooking show that highlights the ongoing battle between taste and nutrition.

Her first book, Meals That Heal Inflammation (Random House) is now available and will help people enjoy allergy-free foods that taste great and assist the body in the healing process.