Successful Weight Loss by jef da cruz - HTML preview

Chapter 6:
Change Your Mind about Salt and Use Fresh Herbs

Synopsis

Salt doesn’t cause your body to lose or gain fat. As a matter of fact, salt does not have any amount of calories. However, consuming high amount of salt may result to temporary weight gain. It is because this causes your body to keep water. On the other hand, if you consume less salt, your body may lose some weight because your body expels water.

It is kind of interesting to note that most crash diets that boast quick weight loss depend on foods with no or little salt content. But, this does not mean that you will remove salt on your diet. You can always salt if you want to. However, if you want to see immediate results, why not consider using fresh herbs than salt? In this way, you will not just be able to lose weight, but also you will have a healthier weight.

Why Change Your Mind about Salt?

Although salt is an essential part of one’s diet, eating too much of this can be harmful. In fact, statistics show that majority of Americans eat too much salt. For your body to function properly, you need to consumer 500 mg each day.

What Sodium Does

It is not necessary to remove salt from your diet. Experts still advised dieters to use this in order for your body to work properly. Sodium is an element that balances your body fluid, plays a part in contraction as well as relaxation of muscles, and transmits nerve impulses.

However, too much amount of sodium in your diet may have a negative effect in one’s body. This holds and attracts water, which lead to increase blood volume that makes your heart to work harder than it used to be.

Using Herbs For Your Weight Loss

In today’s modern world, most foods found in the market are unhealthy. That is the reason why you need to be wise when searching for foods that will suit on your diet and will lead you to weight loss results. If you think you got the right ingredients, adding fresh herbs on your dish can make a difference.

There are tons of fresh herbs out there that you can use. Some of them include:

• Parsley
• Basil
• Oregano
• Cumin
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Chives
• Black pepper
• Nutmeg
• Cinnamon
• Paprika
• Chili Powder

Each of these can either be savory or spicy. There are several that are sweet. There are herbs, which can be paired with fruits for spices and healthy desserts that will add flavor on your healthy diet. These herbs can be found easily. You can find them at the nearest local store in your area.

Getting Started When Using Fresh Herbs

Some people who are used to artificial foods might think that adding these foods can be challenging. Of course, it can be difficult to start with herbs especially if you haven’t considered these kinds of foods for a long time. In order for you to be successful with these herbs, here are some tips that you may consider:

• Get Fresh Herbs. The fresher the herbs, the greater the benefits will be. Dried herbs still have flavors, but they don’t come with other healthy attributes. If you want to use fresh herbs, just chop them into small pieces and then follow the instructions on your own cookbook.
• Grow Your Own. Fresh herbs are not costly as what other people think. If you want to enjoy savings and avoid hassle when shopping on a grocery store, then start growing herbs at your backyard. Through this, you will not just be able to save money on buying herbs, but also it will be much easier for you to cook your recipes regularly.

Adding fresh herbs on your diet is a good idea. However, before you decide to add this, make sure to consult your physician first. The reason behind it is that there are some people who have allergies with herbs. Therefore, if you don’t want to face any inconvenience when losing weight, then find out which herbs are best suited for you.