Being overweight or obese is not only aesthetically unappealing for some, but carrying extra fat can also cause health complications such as high LDL cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, coronary heart disease as well as even cancer. In order to lose weight, you must engage in not only healthy eating but also regular physical activity.
In addition to adopting a healthier lifestyle, you may also lose weight by consuming natural supplements geared toward fat loss. While proponents of vinegar claim this substance can help support weight loss, scientific evidence is lacking to fully support the effectiveness of vinegar for weight loss. However, initial findings are promising.
Vinegar and Weight Loss – Scientific Evidence:
I’m sure you have ran across advertisements for apple cider vinegar where “proponents” claim it can help shed unwanted pounds from your frame. While these claims are interesting, they are not backed by scientific data.
Although vinegar has not been shown to “melt away the pounds,” David L. Katz, M.D. states that the primary active ingredient in vinegar – acetic acid – can be a surprisingly effective appetite suppressant by slowing the process of food leaving your stomach and into your intestines. By slowing this process, you feel fuller for longer.
Acetic acid is also regarded as an astringent, which means that when you consume this substance it actually tricks your brain into thinking you have eaten food and are full – even when you have not eaten any food. While these claims are promising, further research must be performed.
Water for Weight Loss – Scientific Evidence:
Water is essential for a healthy body, and modern scientific evidence has found that consuming ample water can actually support weight loss by curbing your appetite. Science Daily outlines a study where participants drank 16 ounces of water immediately before eating a meal. After doing so, the participants ate 75 to 90 fewer calories per meal when compared to those who did not drink the 16 ounces of water. Throughout the study, a total of 48 healthy adults were instructed to eat a low calorie diet, and over the course of the study, the participants who drank 16 ounces of water before a meal lost an average of 15.5 pounds over 12 weeks while other participants who only ate a low-calorie diet only lost an average of 11 pounds.
References Used:
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/statistics/
Weight-Control Information Network: Overweight and Obesity Statistics
http://www.versatilevinegar.org/faqs.html
The Vinegar Institute: Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.oprah.com/health/Is-Vinegar-An-Appetite-Suppressant
O, The Oprah Magazine: Is Vinegar an Appetite Suppressant?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100823142929.htm
ScienceDaily: Drink Water to Curb Weight Gain?