The Weight Loss Corner

We all know that we have very easy access to high calorie foods and that we have become less active – sitting at office desks, watching TV, driving rather than walking. The outcome – a general increase weight and obesity problems. This leads to increased health risks, including insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.

An interesting statistic is that up to 90% of people with Type 2 diabetes in the USA are overweight or obese. There has been a dramatic increase in Type 2 diabetes which interestingly is being attributed to the rapid economic development and the subsequent lifestyle changes.

Because Type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of serious long-term complications such as cardio vascular disease, kidney and nerve damage, as well as vision, it makes sense to make every effort to reduce the risks as quickly and as safe as possible.

So how is Banaba Extract going to help me?
Simply put, Banaba Extract, one of the 5 ingredients in You Be Slim™, helps keep blood sugar and insulin levels “in check”. By doing this, it actually helps control food cravings. This is good news because, the less you crave for food, especially carbohydrates, (and succumb to the temptation!) the less likely you are to put on weight. Banaba Extract is therefore helpful for anyone wanting to lose weight.

What is Banaba Extract anyway?
Banaba is extracted from the leaves of the Banaba tree which is found in the Philippines, India and South East Asia. It has been used in the Philippines for centuries as a herbal medicine for the treatment of diabetes. It is fast gaining popularity worldwide as a herbal medicine.

The active ingredient of the Banaba leaf extract is known as corosolic acid which is a rather potent compound with insulin-like actions – lowering blood glucose. It has been proven to be very effective in treating diabetes. Results of studies have shown that it may delay and reduce carbohydrate absorption in the body and therefore helps weight loss.

Banaba Extract and your weight loss program
In many people, blood sugar and insulin fluctuations affect their cravings for foods, especially carbohydrates – pasta, bread, puddings and cakes. By keeping the blood sugar and insulin levels more controlled, the Banaba extract can be a very effective supplement to help certain people lose weight. As these levels vary, researchers have found that total caloric intake is reduced and weight loss is encouraged.

In a study conducted in Japan, overweight mice fed Banaba extract showed a significant of weight and body fat. Not only that, the study showed that their lipid levels came down up to 65%.

How safe is the Banaba extract?
No adverse effects have been reported when Banaba extract is used at the suggested dosage. It is important not to use more than the recommended dose as this could cause blood sugar levels to drop lower than they should. This would make you feel very tired and fatigued.

Other positive actions of the Banaba extract
The Banaba extract also helps to lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels, thus further helping to reduce health risks associated with being overweight and obese.

How is the Banaba extract used?
For best results, it is suggested to start with 100 mgs daily and slowly increase to 100mgs three times daily with meals.

What weight-loss can I expect?
It is possible to see a weight loss of 3-4 lbs a month due to the lowered blood sugar and insulin levels.

In a nutshell
Banaba Extract can balance blood glucose and insulin levels and help you lose weight. As with all weight loss programs, increasing your physical activity levels will increase your rate of weight loss and help reduce health risks related to overweight and obesity.

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Dr. Mercola speaks about the benefits of Fucoxanthin and how it can help you lose weight in the Video below. Listen to what he has to say about this incredible natural ingredient which is just one of the 5 ingredients in You Be Slim.

To your health,

Kim Duess
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You’ve been scanning the shelves and surfing the Internet for a weight loss product and eventually walk out of the store – cyber or otherwise – without making any purchase. Too many products! Too much choice – particularly safe choices!

Almost everyone is aware of the fact that abdominal fat is strongly linked to heart disease and diabetes.

Now, what if you found out that there is a product which targets abdominal fat as well as not containing any stimulants - a product readily available in some health stores and online? I think it would be worth finding out more.

More about the product
Edible brown seaweed has for many years been part of the Asian cuisine, for example, wakame, used in miso soup. This type of seaweed contains a natural compound known as Fucoxanthin. Fucoxanthin is also a type of carotenoid which is a source of Vitamin A, generally found in vegetables and fruits.

Fucoxanthin, one of the 5 ingredients in You Be Slim™, can aid your weight loss in at least four different ways, namely:

• Boosting metabolism
• Targeting abdominal fat
• Reducing bad cholesterol (now that is a bonus!)
• Enhancing the rate of weight-loss

Take a closer look!

• Boosting metabolism
  Metabolism is the rate at which your body uses energy or burns up calories. Fucoxanthin is able to increase the rate of metabolism because it is derived from marine algae. These marine algae have a very powerful heat-producing (thermogenic) effect which means that it will increase the metabolism and thus burn off excess fat.
• Targeting abdominal fat
  How on earth does any product know how to target any specific type or area of fat? Surely this is not possible. There is a protein, known as UCP1, in one’s body which increases the rate abdominal fat is burned up, thus increasing metabolism. Fucoxanthin targets this particular protein - just how, is not fully understood, but it does!
• Reducing bad cholesterol
  Cholesterol is very much a buzz word these days. Get your cholesterol levels right or else … Most of us are very much aware, I’m sure, that by reducing the bad cholesterol (LDL) and one’s weight , the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes is considerably decreased. Fucoxanthin appears to stimulate the production of DHA, which is one of the omega-3 fatty acids found in some fish, eg salmon.
• Lose Weight Faster
  Research results have indicated that compared with those not using Fucoxanthin who only lost about 3 pounds, those using it lost, on average, 14.5 pounds. Not a bad result at all?!

More reasons to take a closer look at Fucoxanthin

• Research carried out has shown that those using Fucoxanthin had a18.2% higher metabolic rate than those using a diet alone to lose weight. The same study also revealed that compared with those not using Fucoxanthin, those who did lost 11.8 pounds of fat. The other only lost about 2.8 lbs.
• Fucoxanthin is not a central nervous system stimulant.
• It has no known side effects
• It is safe to use and is available in capsule form.

Just a word of “caution”, do not attempt to consume large amounts of “wakame” or other seaweed containing Fucoxanthin because you could end up with Iodine poisoning. Seaweed is rich in iodine and therefore if you have too much of it, thyroid function could be interfered with and this could lead to many other possible health problems developing.

Take up the challenge
Before starting any weight loss program, it is always best practice to consult your doctor or health professional and enlist their support. However, if you’re one of those folk who are carrying a lot of excess abdominal fat, Fucoxanthin might just be the choice for you.

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