5 COMMON PLANTS THAT CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT FAST
Report Prepared by Interactive Health System, LLC © 2014
You’re not alone if you have a love/hate relationship with dieting. You’d “love” to lose the extra pounds, but you “hate”
the progress you’re making. Like many people, you’re frustrated. It seems that the more you do, the less you’re able to
fight those pounds that keep creeping up.
Your frustration is understandable and you’re not alone. Millions of people like you are tired of accepting their “pudge”
when what they really want is an “Abs Like Steel Body.” No matter how old you are, you can have the body you want –
you just need to do something different. The power to finally shed that extra weight can be as simple as utilizing the
transformational properties present in earth’s plants.
While plant based eating is certainly an excellent source of nutrition that can aid in weight loss, it’s the extracts, known
as essential oils, from these plants that can make all the difference. Because the essential oils are comprised of complex
therapeutic compounds, they are 50-70 times more potent than herbs. The more supplementation, the more your body
can work at peak capacity to burn calories and lose weight. While we don’t condone trickery, faking out your metabolism
is okay – and when you see the results, you’ll likely agree. Therapeutic grade essential oils are the answer to that
stubborn extra fat, as well as boosting your health in general.
Essential Oils – Real or Fiction?
Despite some amazing results, people are skeptical of essential oils. And yet, take acupuncture as an example. Up until
twenty years ago, the idea of sticking needles into one’s body for stress relief sounded insane. And yet, acupuncture had
been used for thousands and thousands of years prior with great success. These days, acupuncture is so respected that
it’s covered by most major health care systems throughout the world. Essential oils have been used for thousands of
years also, but it’s just not as mainstream as acupuncture… yet.
Scientific Research
At the end of this report you’ll find references to in-depth scientific research on the five essential plant oils detailed
below. To get a good overview, however, we’ve taken high level snap shots of five plants’ essential oils, using the data
from in-depth research studies - to show you how their properties can best aid in weight loss.
Each of these five plants has powerful anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties – all essential if one wants to lose weight
as well as maintain it. Instead of guessing about how to lose weight, read below about how the essential oils found in
these plants do the work for you naturally.
5 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
1.
Grapefruit: Balances your metabolism, prevents bloating, dissolves fat, lowers stress, curbs hunger. On a
spiritual level, it’s been used for centuries to address self-acceptance and discourage negative thinking.
Properties of grapefruit: It has long been considered the “King of Oils” when it comes to weight loss due to the
d-limonene in its peel and the powerful antioxidant lycopene, which encourages detoxification and cleansing of
the lymphatic system.
Grapefruit at work: It’s long been known that toxins in the body create unwanted weight gain which gets
stored in places like our middles, thighs, arms and buttocks. The citrus in the grapefruit releases the toxins from
our metabolic pathways. Also, along with natural weight loss management properties, grapefruit has
antioxidant properties** and anti-inflammatory uses.
2.
Lemon: Boosts immune system, helps your digestive system, aids in detoxification, reduces cravings, boosts the
digestive system, balances the pH level, clears the skin, freshens the breath, quenches thirst better than
commercial fruit juice or sodas.
Properties of Lemon: Like grapefruit, lemon contains the anti-oxidants d-limonene* and lycopene. Lemon oil
has been used for centuries to address intestinal parasites such as Candida that are often a cause of weight gain
and food sensitivities.
Lemon at work: Lemon helps in weight loss by dealing with various digestive ailments, balancing your
metabolism and increasing energy. It helps the body to remove toxins, which are stored in the fat cells.
3.
Peppermint: Aids in digestion, curbs cravings, stimulates the mind, uplifts heavy emotions, increases positive
thoughts, and reduces depression.
Properties of Peppermint: Peppermint essential oil consists primarily of Phenolic Alcohols, such as menthol,
menthone, 1,8-cineole, which are anti-bacterial as well as anti-viral, antispasmodic, anti-carcinogenic and antiinflammatory. These properties promote feelings of vitality*****, nicely aiding people’s mind frame about
working out and living a healthier lifestyle.
Peppermint at work: Peppermint has the effect in the metabolism of making us feel full. It works so well, it
overrides even the most powerful food scents, which helps to reduce our sweet cravings. Studies on the effects
of L-menthol suggest that this compound found in peppermint has strong anti-inflammatory properties******.
4.
Ginger: Anti-inflammatory, reduces cholesterol, provides gastrointestinal relief, lowers cortisol/stress
hormones, natural cleanser, and nausea control.
Properties of ginger: Essential oils of ginger include gingerol, zingerone, shogaol, farnesene, and small amounts
of β-phelladrene, cineol, and citral. Gingerols help improve the intestinal motility and have been antiinflammatory, painkiller (analgesic), nerve soothing, anti-pyretic as well as anti-bacterial and antioxidant
properties***.
Ginger at work: Ginger is best known for its aid with digestion issues. It’s getting more fame now, however, for
its natural ability to heat the body and burn calories. This is because ginger is a known metabolic activator and
has been thought to increase metabolism by as much as twenty percent. It also curbs the appetite. Because it
naturally heats the body, it acts as a stimulant to the system. Studies have shown that it may decrease nausea
induced by motion sickness or pregnancy and may help relieve migraine headache.
5.
Cinnamon: Anti-inflammation, immune system stimulation, increased libido, impacts insulin levels, and
improves circulation.
Properties of Cinnamon: This essential oil is rich in aldehydes: trans-cin-namaldehyde, benzaldehyde, cuminal
(it reduces cholesterol levels, promotes proper blood clotting and strong bones. Its make-up improves cerebral
brain flow.
Cinnamon at work: Cinnamon is known to promote a feeling of fullness after meals. Studies have shown it to
aid in breaking down sugar for absorption into the body as energy. This means the body would have less fatty
acid to store. It’s also very effective against Candida (bacterial yeast growth that lines the walls of the small
intestine). Studies have proven that Candida is a huge reason for weight gain. In addition, cinnamon helps
increase blood circulation, stimulate the immune system, improves gut health, irritable bowel syndrome and
metabolism. It creates body heat that assists in burning calories, as well as creates internal heat that revs the
metabolism*****.
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References:
*Protective Effects of D-Limonene on Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Enzymes in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats - Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science,
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India Ramakrishnan Murali, Arumugam Karthikeyan and Ramalingam Saravanan (Received 28 June 2012; Accepted 5 September 2012)
**Essential oil composition and antibacterial activity of the grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi. L) peel essential oils obtained by solvent-free microwave extraction: comparison with hydrodistillation
Burcu Uysal,1 Fazli Sozmen,1 Ozgur Aktas,1 Birsen S. Oksal1 1 Department of Chemistry, Akdeniz University, 07058 Antalya, Turkey 2 Department of Biology, Akdeniz University, 07058 Antalya,
Turkey * & Elif Odabas Kose2 (Received 3 December 2010; Accepted in revised form 16 March 2011)
***TOTAL ANTI-OXIDANT CAPACITY, FLAVONOID, PHENOLIC ACID AND POLYPHENOL CONTENT IN TEN SELECTED SPECIES OF ZINGIBERACEAE RHIZOMES Alafiatayo Akinola A., Syahida Ahmad
and Mahmood Maziah* Department of Biochemistry Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, University Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
****Cinnamon Extract Improves Insulin Sensitivity in the Brain and Lowers Liver Fat in Mouse Models of Obesity Tina Sartorius1,2,3*, Andreas Peter1 Department of Internal Medicine, Division
of Endocrinology, Diabetology, Vascular Disease, Nephrology and Clinical Chemistry, Member of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), University of Tuebingen, Germany
*****The effects of peppermint on exercise performance Meamarbashi and Rajabi Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2013, 10:15 http://www.jissn.com/content/10/1/15
******Eur J Med Res. 1998 Dec 16;3(12):539-45. The anti-inflammatory activity of L-menthol compared to mint oil in human monocytes in vitro: a novel perspective for its therapeutic use in
inflammatory diseases.Juergens UR1, Stöber M, Vetter H.
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