• Flaxseed can help reduce estrogen metabolites in the body, which means a higher testosterone count. Try flaxseed in your cereal or flaxseed oil in your protein shakes.
• Water can help you lose fat. According to a study reported in Obesity, drinking 15 ounces of water before each meal will make you feel full so you eat less.
• Popcorn, the air-popped variety, is a great snack when you’re on the fat-loss track. The air in the popcorn makes you think you’re full. One cup has only about 15 calories.
• Coffee is good for your brain and may prevent memory loss later in life. It reduces amyloid proteins that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
• Chickens are being plumped with sodium solutions. Check the label. If you see more than 75 milligrams of sodium per four-ounce serving, you’re paying more to up your salt intake.
• Cherry supplements can ease arthritis and sore joints. Flavonoids and anthocyanins produce the benefits because of their anti-inflammatory properties.
—Becky Holman
www.X-tremeLean.com
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