Pure Hoodia Gordonii Weight Loss

Stevia rebaudiana- Stevia, known as “sweet herb”, this plant is 25 times sweeter than sugar when made as an infusion with 1 teaspoon stevia leaves to 1 cup of water. Two drops of this infusion equal 1 teaspoon of sugar in sweetness.

It is safe for people with diabetes as it is does not change blood glucose levels. It does have a bit of an aftertaste you need to get used to. In South America and the Orient a product derived of stevia called Stevioside has a 41% share of the food sweetener market.

There are some healing benefits of stevia as well.

Stevia is known to help regulate blood sugar, helps to lower high blood pressure, aids in weight loss by decreasing the desire for sugary foods. Some people even report that it reduces their desire for tobacco and alcoholic beverages. Stevia is also used in facemasks to smooth out wrinkles and heal skin blemishes and acne. So why don’t we see more of it? Apparently the import of stevia was heavily influenced by Nutrasweet politics.

I think this is a good product. I actually bought a stevia plant from Wal-Mart for my herb patch. It was fun to grow and see what I was actually providing for my clients in tincture and powder form. It’s and annual plant and grows quite well. You harvest the leaves just as the flowers bloom, dry them, and then use them in teas, or crumble them up and use them in cooking. I don’t know yet how to use it in baking, but when you can’t have sugar… you probably shouldn’t be eating baked goods anyway!

You can get stevia drops or packets in your local health food store.

How Do I Stick to a Healthy Diet?
Enjoy food and practice moderation

Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures. All foods, if eaten in moderation, can be a part of a healthy diet. If your favorite foods are high in fat, salt, sugar, and calories, limit how often you eat them, but don’t cut them out entirely. Eat smaller servings, eat them less often, or look for healthy substitutes. The key to a healthy, balanced diet is moderation. Eat a wide variety of foods, especially those high in nutrients, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, fish, lean meats, and poultry.
Find creative ways to add fruits and vegetables to meals

* Add apple chunks, pineapple, and raisins to tuna salad.
* Add lots of colorful vegetables, such as red cabbage, carrots, and spinach, to green salads. Top with orange, nectarine, or grapefruit slices.
* Add green, red, or yellow pepper strips, carrots, cucumber, and broccoli to a pasta or potato salad.
* Add vegetables to pizza and sandwiches, and add fruits to yogurt and cereals.

Make healthy choices when eating out

There are usually healthy options at every restaurant, even at fast-food places. The type of restaurant you choose can help you make healthy choices. Ethnic restaurants, such as Indian, Thai, or Japanese, have lots of healthy dishes on the menu. A vegetarian restaurant will obviously have more vegetable choices than a drive-through burger stand. However, most fast-food chains are now offering more low-fat or healthier choices on the menu.

If you eat out a lot, try the following:

* Order a veggie pizza with a whole-wheat crust or add lots of veggies to your pepperoni. Order a veggie pizza with grilled chicken instead of sausage or pepperoni. Ask for less cheese on your pizza.
* Order a pasta with roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or marinara sauce. Avoid cream-based sauces.
* Order a vegetable or grilled chicken wrap.
* Order vegetable soup if available.
* Choose a variety of vegetables from a salad bar.
* Order foods that are broiled or poached rather than fried or breaded.
* Cut back on butter or margarine used on bread. Better yet: dip bread in olive oil instead.
* Order sauces, gravies, and salad dressings on the side so you can control how much you use.
* Share appetizers, desserts, and even entrées with your dining partner.
* Ask for salsa with a baked potato instead of sour cream, butter, cheese, or bacon.
* Order a child’s portion or take half of your meal home.
* Order the smallest portions at fast-food restaurants (don’t be tempted to take the big meal at a reduced price); opt for salads or a broiled chicken sandwich (skip the mayonnaise and cheese).

How are you doing so far? Have you weighed in?

Weight Loss Tips:
- Experts agree that you should weigh yourself once per week, considering weight fluctuates on an hourly basis. You should make a habit of picking a day and a time to weigh and always do it at that time. Even wearing the same clothes will help give you a true number.
- Drink water. Replace that coffee and soda with a water. We all love pop/soda but we have to give it up on the diet. It helps get rid of your sweet tooth.
- Walk for 20 minutes per day. Instead of watching a terrible re-run of “Everybody loves Raymond” go outside and take a walk. It doesn’t need to be intense it doesn’t need to be painful. Just take it easy and get some fresh air. RAIN OR SHINE! Remember rain doesn’t melt you.
- Do a few pushups and situps. Again nothing intense. Just curl 10-20 if you can and push 5-10. It helps. Every week increase 1-2 until you’re rocking 100 pushups a day!
- Pop that Hoodia!

That’s all I have for now, just trying to help you along. Let’s lose some weight in 2007!