"Diet" is a four letter word that most of us shudder at when we realise that we have gained a few extra pounds. The thought of dieting is often connected with feelings of self-deprivation; doing it hard… going hungry, being moody, craving something sweet or naughty and feeling deprived when you can't have it, but feelings of failure if you succumb to the temptations. All these things can lower your ability to stick to any weight management programme. Those that are steadfast and the most self-controlled of us can stick to a diet and reach our goal weight, but what if there is a little support to help overcome these obstacles
This is where the advantages of a small pumpkin shaped citrus fruit from Indonesia can help! Commonly used in Indian cooking and chutneys, Malabar Tamarind (also known as Garcinia Cambogia) with the active component hydroxycitric acid (HCA), has increasingly become a popular weight management tool all over the world.
Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit, native to South and South-East Asia including Indonesia, parts of India and Sri Lanka. The small, robust fruits resemble miniature yellow or green pumpkins. If garcinia cambogia isn't familiar to you as a cooking ingredient, you might recognise it as a key ingredient in popular weight loss products.
VitaDiet Garcinia Cambogia Complex is a unique combination food supplement and slimmers' complex support formula, with a range of specialist weight management ingredients.
It contains Garcinia Cambogia powder, green coffee extract, glucomannan, kidney bean extract, cinnamon, Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) and chromium picolinate. With garcinia cambogia, weight loss is the most common reason for people to consider including it in their diet.
Garcinia cambogia benefits are said to include better appetite control, fat burning and weight loss. The benefits of this exotic fruit are thought to extend to cholestr ol reduction and blood sugar control, all of which are linked to weight loss.
Full of vitamins and fibre, most fruits are considered a great addition to any diet if the goal is weight loss.
However, garcinia cambogia's standout reputation for being a weight-loss aid is down to the active ingredient hydroxycitric acid (HCA). Scientists have found that HCA can help to metabolise fats in the body, as well as acting as an appetite suppressant.
HCA also helps manage appetite and supports healthy levels of your brain's serotonin levels. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in your brain that gives an increased sense of wellbeing. Low levels of serotonin can result in feelings of worry and despair; triggering many into behaviour that creates emotional or reactive eating. By supporting healthy serotonin levels, HCA supports good mood and lessens the drive to react to stressful situations with food. Serotonin is also an important precursor to melatonin – the neurotransmitter that is vital in sleep regulation. Getting enough sleep is also shown to be important in weight management.