4 superfoods. Konjac. Green tea. Cayenne pepper. Guarana. Very low calories. Rich in fiber. Natural appetite suppressants. Rich in antioxidants that help digestion. Boost your metabolism to help you achieve your weight or fitness goals.
Konjac.
Known for over 2000 years in Southeast Asia. Today. Konjac is an integral part of health food in the West. Long used as a medicinal and therapeutic food. Against coughing. The cancer. Diabetes. Burns. And intestinal disorders. NOW. Konjac is considered a natural and effective appetite suppressant.
Its virtues.
Konjac is a tuberculous vegetable. Very low in calories. Very rich in soluble fiber. The main fiber is glucomannan. It has the ability to gorge itself with water. To swell in the stomach. This replicates the effect of a large meal. Which promotes a quick feeling of satiety. And durable. You will be less hungry. Faster. Longer. Naturally. You will reduce your food intake. Konjac will help you lose weight. And therefore to fight against obesity.
Did you know ?
In accordance with regulations. Every Meal Feed. Light contains 1 g of konjac glucomannan. And thus benefits from the health claim giving it effectiveness in weight loss. Health claim: The consumer is informed that the beneficial effect is obtained by the daily consumption of 3 g of glucomannan in three doses of 1 g each, taken with 1 to 2 glasses of water before meals and as part of a low-calorie diet.
Green tea.
Consumed for thousands of years in Asia. And more recently in Europe. Green tea has very interesting nutritional and organoleptic properties. Tea comes from the tea plant. Evergreen tree that grows in tropical regions. Basically. There are different categories of tea. Green tea is not fermented. Unlike black tea. White tea is slightly oxidized. It is the one which experiences the weakest transformation. Compared to the fresh leaf of the tea plant.
Its manufacture.
After picking. The tea leaves are withered. And rolled to extract the juices.
They are heated to 100°C. This causes the destruction of enzymes. Responsible for oxidation. And the development of aromas.
The leaves are mixed. Then dried to prevent fermentation.
Did you know ?
Contrary to what we think. It is not the tea plant that characterizes green tea. Or black tea. It's a good treatment of the leaves.
Its virtues.
According to numerous scientific studies. Green tea may have beneficial effects. About health. Rich in polyphenols and flavonoids. They are powerful anti-oxidants. 4 times more active than vitamin C and vitamin E. Green tea plays a role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. And limits oxidative stress by eliminating free radicals. Polyphenols have astringent properties. They are responsible for the aromas. And the bitterness of the tea. Tannins slow down the digestive system. Green tea promotes good digestion. Theine contained in tea is a natural stimulant. Of the central nervous system. Of the cardiovascular system. The tannins are diffused slowly. Tea stimulates but does not irritate. Unlike coffee. The tea contains theobromine and theophylline. They have diuretic effects. Renal secretion is therefore stimulated. Like urinary secretion. This is why we say that green tea is detox.
Tea or herbal tea?
The composition is different. Tea contains theine. The herbal tea is made from plant extracts. The preparation is different. The tea bag will be infused for 3 to 4 minutes in water heated to 80 – 95°C. The herbal tea should be left for 15 minutes. So that all the aromas and virtues of the plants are revealed. Drink a nice cup of tea. Or herbal tea. According to your preference.
Known for their many virtues. Cayenne pepper and guarana have a common action. The increase in basic metabolism and therefore the increase in energy expenditure.
Cayenne pepper.
Native to South and Central America. Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin. Active component responsible for the strength of the pepper. The more there are, the more spicy the sensation will be.
Its virtues.
Capsaicin stimulates the production of two neurotransmitters. The adrenaline. And norepinephrine.
They will send a message to the brain to reduce the burning sensation when ingesting a pepper.
In response to this message, there will be an increase in heart rate. An acceleration of the basic metabolism. Sweating.
The body will therefore expend more calories at the meal. This can help you manage your weight loss.
Summary.
The capsaicin present in chili peppers has the ability to increase your body heat. And therefore lead to additional caloric expenditure in your body.
To enhance its “slimming” effect, it is possible to combine cayenne pepper with guarana.
Guarana.
Known by Europeans since the 18th century. Guarana is a shrub native to the Brazilian Amazon. Its black seed, nicknamed eye of the forest, contains guaranine. An active ingredient.
Its virtues.
Guaranine stimulates basic metabolism. Increases energy expenditure.
Just like capsaicin, guaranine is renowned for its natural appetite suppressant action.
Did you know ?
The combination of these two superfoods, cayenne pepper and guarana, allows for a low-calorie meal. And who helps you achieve your goals. Whether they are weight or shape.
In summary.
Konjac, green tea, guarana and cayenne pepper are the 4 superfoods we use in our Light range.
