The Truth About Gogi Berry and Weight Loss
The Goji Berry is a natural product that is used in the health food industry. It has also been used for centuries in Chinese traditional medicine.
Both China and the certain regions in the Himalayas are where the goji berry is most commonly found and produced. The berries are very small in size, a vibrant red in their coloration, and are very delicate and sensitive to the touch. For this reason, the berries cannot be plucked or picked from their plant, but rather they must be gently shaken off of the goji plant until they simply fall off. Afterwards, they are placed in the sun and left to dry.
In recent years, the goji berry has been associated positively with weight loss; it is believed that this is related to their low Glycemic index.
The Glycemic index is a very important measurement tool, because it tells us the rate at which the food we eat are processed and turned into blood sugar or glucose. Therefore, when a particular food has a low Glycemic Index (GI) it means that the food converts into blood sugar at a much slower pace. Most people trying to lose weight have a major problem with eating sugary, starchy foods that have an extremely high glycemic index which means that these foods turn quickly into blood sugar. When eating these foods, blood sugar levels spike up.
In order to combat high blood sugar levels, the body generates insulin with the help of the pancreas. The ultimate result is that the blood sugar level goes down very quickly. The bad news of course is that this causes the body to feel hungry again and make you crave more sugary and starchy foods, and the cycle begins again!
The other effect of this see sawing in blood sugar levels is that you dont feel as if you have sufficient energy in your body to perform regular exercise. Consequently, youve got the worst case scenario; high intake of sweet starchy foods; and lack of exercise; a classic recipe for obesity.
Examining now the goji berry, which has a glycemic index of 29, we can see that its glycemic index is very low, especially when compared to apples, 38, and oranges, 42. Moreover, goji berries are rich in fiber, which is known to help in moderating blood sugar levels, and chromium, which can enhance blood sugar control and is known to help retain muscle mass. Due to the fact that muscles use up more calories than fat, this can help to stimulate a better metabolic rate.
Goji berries also contain a number of energy producing vitamins and nutrients including thiamin, calcium, copper, phosphorus, sodium, and zinc. All of these help the body get rid of fat.
When we are younger, our bodies are naturally producing growth hormones which help to keep us slim. As we age, our bodys become less efficient at generating growth hormone which leads to less muscle tissue being formed and the greater formation of body fat. Goji Berries contain amino acids and potassium, both of which help us to produce higher levels of growth hormone.
However, good as they may be, Goji Berries are not in themselves a diet, nor do they purport to be. But they can be very useful in the weight loss process if they are taken in conjunction with a genuine weight loss product such as Medifast.
Medifast is a leading weight loss and meal replacement program, and if used along with the goji berry should enhance the program's affects for your body and stimulate more weight loss.
On their own, Goji Berries will not cause any significant weight loss, but to use their potential benefits to the max, you could use them in this supplemental capacity. - 17273
Both China and the certain regions in the Himalayas are where the goji berry is most commonly found and produced. The berries are very small in size, a vibrant red in their coloration, and are very delicate and sensitive to the touch. For this reason, the berries cannot be plucked or picked from their plant, but rather they must be gently shaken off of the goji plant until they simply fall off. Afterwards, they are placed in the sun and left to dry.
In recent years, the goji berry has been associated positively with weight loss; it is believed that this is related to their low Glycemic index.
The Glycemic index is a very important measurement tool, because it tells us the rate at which the food we eat are processed and turned into blood sugar or glucose. Therefore, when a particular food has a low Glycemic Index (GI) it means that the food converts into blood sugar at a much slower pace. Most people trying to lose weight have a major problem with eating sugary, starchy foods that have an extremely high glycemic index which means that these foods turn quickly into blood sugar. When eating these foods, blood sugar levels spike up.
In order to combat high blood sugar levels, the body generates insulin with the help of the pancreas. The ultimate result is that the blood sugar level goes down very quickly. The bad news of course is that this causes the body to feel hungry again and make you crave more sugary and starchy foods, and the cycle begins again!
The other effect of this see sawing in blood sugar levels is that you dont feel as if you have sufficient energy in your body to perform regular exercise. Consequently, youve got the worst case scenario; high intake of sweet starchy foods; and lack of exercise; a classic recipe for obesity.
Examining now the goji berry, which has a glycemic index of 29, we can see that its glycemic index is very low, especially when compared to apples, 38, and oranges, 42. Moreover, goji berries are rich in fiber, which is known to help in moderating blood sugar levels, and chromium, which can enhance blood sugar control and is known to help retain muscle mass. Due to the fact that muscles use up more calories than fat, this can help to stimulate a better metabolic rate.
Goji berries also contain a number of energy producing vitamins and nutrients including thiamin, calcium, copper, phosphorus, sodium, and zinc. All of these help the body get rid of fat.
When we are younger, our bodies are naturally producing growth hormones which help to keep us slim. As we age, our bodys become less efficient at generating growth hormone which leads to less muscle tissue being formed and the greater formation of body fat. Goji Berries contain amino acids and potassium, both of which help us to produce higher levels of growth hormone.
However, good as they may be, Goji Berries are not in themselves a diet, nor do they purport to be. But they can be very useful in the weight loss process if they are taken in conjunction with a genuine weight loss product such as Medifast.
Medifast is a leading weight loss and meal replacement program, and if used along with the goji berry should enhance the program's affects for your body and stimulate more weight loss.
On their own, Goji Berries will not cause any significant weight loss, but to use their potential benefits to the max, you could use them in this supplemental capacity. - 17273
About the Author:
Dorthy Weatherbush is a leading expert in diet and weight loss for both men and women. She has used the Medifast diet plan in conjunction with the goji berry to help her clients achieve optimal results. In addition to Medifast , Dorthy utilizes lots of cardio activity and weight training to get her clients the bodies of their dreams.
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