Natural Weight Loss
Caroline Graham Swann
Do you know that after all those chocolate bunnies, peeps, jelly beans, and fine boxes of chocolates filled with caramel, maple crème, cocoanut and so many more delights, it is time to hop back on the wagon and lose those pounds such temptations add to the hips?
Believe me after such abandoned feasting, I know how hard it is to once again turn away from the sweetness of those “mouth watering” candies!
Darling readers, do not think the problems of dieting are just of this era. One does have the aid of many support systems, Jenny Craig, Nutria-System, green coffee beans, low carob, low fat, and even medical clinics that help one loose weight during this time in history.
Just think about this next bit of information and be thankful we has so much to lean on while becoming leaner.
Do you know that during the middle and late 1800’s, tapeworms were swallowed by women wanting to loose weight?! Yes, that is correct, tapeworms were advertised as being cleaned and guaranteed to bring about a smaller waist! This makes me cringe at just the thought of such a thing. Modern medicine has discovered how dangerous tapeworms are to the brain, lungs, kidneys, and the human body in general.
The larvae or segments of tapeworms can lodge in the brain and other vital organs, causing the same symptoms as a tumor. People have been diagnosed with brain tumors and then after surgery the culprit is revealed to be a product of the tapeworm! I wonder how many women suffered seizures or lung and kidney disease due to the desire of being slim? How horrible for the lack of knowledge to be so cruel to one’s life and health.
Do you know that during this same era, mid to late 1800’s, women actually had ribs removed to make their waists smaller? How painful and dangerous this must been with limited anesthesia, and surgical instruments not being refined at that period of history.
Do you know that the point of my reporting this gruesome practice for solving weight problems or fashion trends is to promote healthy ways to loose weight?
Let’s start with natural ways to shake the pounds off.
Do you know that turmeric, a natural spice that may be bought in the spice section of the grocery store, stabilizes blood sugar and cuts fat? Ginger, the delicious root so popular in Asian foods, and the flavor for many foods from exotic islands, aids digestion, promotes urination, and is a ancient treatment for nausea?
Do you know that cayenne pepper is a natural appetite suppressant? The capsaicin in the hot spicy pepper is a blessing for weight loss. Even black pepper aids with nutrient absorption.
Do you know that vinegar is an ancient weight lose treatment? Hollywood stars thrive on a daily dose of vinegar, and Gypsy women have a formula composed mainly of vinegar that is a long held secret for weight control?
A formula containing nearly all of these ingredients is one that I have adapted form the vinegar recipe from a few years back.
You will need:
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper\
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Truvia: add enough for individual taste–Use only Truvia, the other sweeteners ARE NOT NATURAL!
Mince the garlic and ginger, and add the rest of ingredients. Use this on salads, vegetables, marinated peaches, apricots, etc. in mixture. Consume this amount on a daily basis. Lemon juice is a natural diuretic.
Fruit marinated in this mixture is really good on natural yogurt. Remember, only Truvia to one’s taste.
This is a start for healthy weight loss. The breads, potatoes, and yummy sweets must be limited. Eat protein and exercise – start slowly. Do not expect to loose 25 pounds overnight, as it takes dedication to the healthier life style for life-changing results. And remember, veggies, veggies, veggies! Raw cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, green and red peppers, romaine lettuce, and avocados in small amounts are all great food for weight watchers.
