Lose Fat and Be Fit with Herbs and Spices
June 13th, 2008- by Joey Atlas, Author of Amazon Bestseller - ‘Fatness to Fitness’
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A question was recently posted in the ‘Comments’ section of the blog - and it’s one that I hear every few weeks - and it’s a great topic to talk about. Here it is…
“While I am waiting for your book to arrive I wonder, If you can comment on use of spices such as Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves, etc as part of diet. Especially, for someone who likes to follow a vegetarian diet.”
The quick, short version answer to this great question is…
Herbs and spices are ESSENTIAL to a healthy diet. Thats why we’ve been gifted by their abundant presence on this earth. They are perfect for any diet - regardless of type - vegetarian, gluten-free, organic, and even the ‘regular’ non-diet - healthy diet, etc, etc…
Besides the countless benefits offered by all of the herbs and spices avaiable to us - they can, in fact, be an essential tool in helping people lose fat and become fit.
The flavor enhancing effects of these botanicals give you a feeling of satisfaction and enjoyment in your daily meals - allowing us to eat less because we were able to enjoy the amounts we did eat.
Some would say - “Well, if it tastes better - wouldn’t I eat more of it?”
In my experience the answer is no.
When combined with other tactics, strategies, and principles of a healthy fitness lifestyle - the herbs and spices become our ally.
They are easy to find, relatively cheap to purchase - and super simple to use.
They are also fun - and can make meal preparation a cool event for you and your family.
There are a lot of them - so experiment, be daring and be creative. You’ll be surprised at the results.
An Special Note: Some herbs and spices do contain compounds that can interact or interfere with certain medications or dietary supplements. Do check with your doctor if you are unsure about your specific situation.
What herbs and or spices do you like using in your healthy foods and ‘diet’ recipes? Post them below by clicking on ‘Comments’.
Your trainer,
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