Many dieticians, nutritionists, doctors and fitness experts recommend that you take weight loss vitamins daily. This helps ensure a long healthy disease free life. Why because you can't always get all the vitamins and minerals necessary to keep your body healthy. This becomes more important for the dieter trying to lose weight.
Part of a healthy natural weight loss regiment is making sure that you get the proper vitamins and minerals to sustain your body's health. This is especially important for calorie restriction weight loss plans. Ideally you should get your vitamins from eating fruits and vegetables, but it is much more reliable to get them from vitamin supplements. A daily vitamin supplement regimen gives you the advantage of consistency. And consistency is the key to any successful diet plan.
Weight loss vitamins & minerals and their benefits
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New page added to Content 2.0 library. Kim from Malaysia asked some pretty good questions regarding Herbalife products. Her questions signified a lack understanding that many new dieters have. I thought you might like to know the answers
But first here are her questions:
- If I take Herbalife product, ShapeWorks weight loss program, what kind of side effect will I gain from it?
- If I really want to take this product to get my body slim, how long should I be taking these products?
- Do I have to non-stop continue to consume or until certain period?
- If I get slim, will I get back to my previous size if I stop the products?
See my answers here About the Herbalife Product. In a nutshell they are a synopsis of what to expect during the course of a weight loss program. enjoy...
Aminogen, Cell Activator and fiber improve digestion by supplying cell building nutrition. Recently my dad wound up in the hospital with a ruptured colon. The doctors said this could have been prevented with proper diet and nutrition.
Everytime I went to see my Dad we always had a nice meal together. There would be your typical main dish with 3 or 4 side dishes. One of those sides was always a salad or at least some lettuce. Actually my sister did most of the cooking and she loves to cook. Unfortunately my sister is allergic to many vegetables like green pepper, mushrooms and onions.
I thought this was the reason those salads were always pretty bland. Other side dishes would include fruits and vegetables like beets, potatoes, carrots, peas and celery. Dad even likes rutabagga and squash (which are high in fiber).
So it was quite a shock when Dad developed serious pains in his abdomen. He was rushed to the hospital and had an emergency cholostemy. That is where the colon is evacuated to an external receptacle.
The doctors said this happened because his colon was not eliminating waste as well as it should. That if he had been eating high fiber food this most likely wouldn't have happened.
A while back I noticed Dad was putting on some weight. I attributed that to just plain old age, He's 82 y/o. Gaining weight at that age isn't such a bad thing provided it doesn't get out of hand. Dad has always been fit and trim. So a measely 20 pounds overweight wasn't going to hurt him, or so I thought.
A while back I encouraged my Dad to supplement his diet to make sure he got all the nutrients he needed. But he assured me his diet was sound and he didn't need any vitamins or dietary supplements. "I eat three squares a day," he said. So I left it a that.
Now, my sister is saying that since that time Dad's diet has changed quite a bit. That Dad no longer takes the time to cook food and has resorted to snacking a lot. Even though the proper foods are in the refrigerator he eats mostly junk food. And that most of the vegies and fruit have been getting thrown away.
If you don't know fruits and vegies are typically high in fiber. Now fiber isn't absorbed by the digestive system but is imperative to keeping it clean. And a clean, healthy digestive system is imperative to absobing nutrients. And proper nutrition is imperative to staying healthy.
So if the digestive system gets clogged up two things can happen. One, the colon stops functioning to eliminate waste. Two, you don't absorb the nutrients you need to stay healthy. When you don't absorb enough nutrients your brain tells you that you need to eat more. This is one way that weight gain starts.
It is easy to see that if a digestive system breaks down, it can lead to poor health and weight gain. When your digestive system stops cleaning out fat and waste it starts to stick to your insides. Another benefit of fiber is that it combines with fat and is eliminated along with the rest of the waste.
About a year ago I talked to Dad about supplementing his diet with supplements like Aminogen, Cell Activator and Fiber Powder. I tried to explain that simple old age can degrade the bodies ability to absorb nutrients and eliminate waste.
I explained to Dad that supplementing your diet with proper amino acids, proteins and enzymes can promote health and help prevent complications from old age. That these essential nutrients can be gotten through herbs and supplements.
Here is the list of dietary supplements I informed my Dad about.
- Aminogen - to help create essential amino acids that break down protein, improve digestion and promote weight loss.
- Cell Activator - minerals and herbs provides cellular nutrition and improves nutrient absorption to boost energy, increase stamina and refill energy stores. Krebs cycle powder nourishes and rebuilds your cells.
- FloraFiber - contains friendly bacteria lactobacillus acidophilus for intestinal health. Fiber naturally cleans the digestive system by removing wastes and toxins.
- Active Fiber Complex - This well balanced formula by Herbalife improves regularity and bowel function. Simply mix with water or your favorite beverage.
Learn more about digestive health. 
