1. Avocado: This delicious fruit is rich in healthy fats and fibre, which will keep you feeling full and satisfied for longer periods of time.
2. Green Tea: Drinking green tea is a great way to boost your metabolism and burn fat. It contains antioxidants called catechins that help to speed up your metabolism and increase fat oxidation.
3. Eggs: Eggs are a great source of protein and are also low in calories. They can help you feel full and satisfied, which can prevent overeating and snacking between meals.
4. Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is a great source of protein, calcium, and probiotics. It’s also low in calories and can help you feel full for longer periods of time.
5. Salmon: Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help to reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. It’s also a good source of protein and can help you feel full and satisfied.
6. Blueberries: Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and fiber, which can help to reduce inflammation and improve blood sugar control. They’re also low in calories and can help you feel full and satisfied.
7. Quinoa: Quinoa is a great source of protein and fiber, which can help you feel full and satisfied. It’s also low in calories and contains essential amino acids that your body needs.
8. Spinach: Spinach is a great source of vitamins and minerals, including iron and calcium. It’s also low in calories and can help to reduce inflammation in the body.
9. Almonds: Almonds are a great source of healthy fats and protein. They can help to reduce hunger and prevent overeating, making them a great snack option.
10. Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a great source of fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. They can help to reduce inflammation and improve blood sugar control.

In conclusion, these 10 fat-fighting foods are not only delicious but can also help you achieve your weight loss goals.

So, start incorporating them into your diet today and watch the pounds melt away!

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1. You won’t feel so hungry

When you’re trying to lose weight, the last thing you want to be is hungry all the time. So the next time you’re peckish, drink water first. Dehydration actually slows down your metabolism, while staying hydrated can serve as an appetite suppressant.

2. Help protect your body against cancer

This one’s a biggie. Research has shown that people who drink more water can reduce their risk of getting bladder cancer by 50%, and colon cancer by 45%. Staying hydrated may also reduce the risk of breast cancer – one of the biggest forms of cancer in South Africa.

3. You’ll feel happier

We know you can’t be Little Miss Sunshine every day, but it’s a fact that dehydration can affect your mood and make you grumpy and confused. So the next time you’re cranky, drink some water and you’ll instantly think clearer and feel happier.

4. Fewer aches and pains

Don’t worry, it’s probably not old age making your joints creaky, you might just be thirsty. Drinking water can reduce pain in your joints by keeping the cartilage soft and hydrated, while also preventing muscle cramps.

5. Ace your gym workouts

Being well hydrated before a workout will help you perform better. Since 75% of our muscle tissue consists of water, being dehydrated can make it shrivel, which results in possible muscle fatigue. So drink lots of water and energise your muscles for a killer workout.

6. Let go

Water helps our bodies get rid of waste by helping dissolve fats and soluble fibre, which prevents constipation and also reduces the burden on the kidneys and liver by helping to flush waste products.

7. Look younger

Forget expensive face creams. Hydrated skin not only looks plump and less wrinkly, regularly drinking water can also improve the colour and texture of your skin by keeping it regenerating and building new cells.

8. Feel better quicker

Some studies have shown that water may help with decongestion and that hydrating helps the body bounce back when you’re feeling under the weather. While this isn’t a cure-all, it certainly couldn’t hurt having a bit more fluids when you’re sick.

9. Do your heart a favour

There seems to be a link between the chances of dying from coronary heart disease and water intake. Research has shown that drinking more water means a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease. That risk of death rises significantly when intake of ‘high-energy fluids’ like soda and juice increases.

10. Put a jump back in your step

Move over coffee (which just dehydrates you further), water is just as good at fighting fatigue. One of the most common symptoms of dehydration is tiredness, so grab a big glass of water and get ready to go back to your perky self!

The obesity rate is at its worst in human history, especially in South Africa. About 30% of the world’s population is currently overweight. Not only have statistics revealed that 82% of South African women over the age of 45 are overweight, but 40% of all South African men over the age of 35 are also overweight. If that’s not enough – South African young children, tweens, and teens are not very far behind

 Is being overweight ruining your life? Did you know that South Africa is the fattest nation in Sub-Saharan Africa? According to the latest statistics conducted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), Statistics South Africa, and the Department of Health, the South African obesity rate has tripled over the past decade.

Where Are South Africans Going Wrong?

Being overweight or obese has now been listed as a chronic disease caused by a combination of environmental, genetic, and personal factors. But, if you want the honest brutal truth, high-carbohydrate diets are the real problem. We’ve entered the fast-food generation, where convenience and temptation have never been greater. Today’s diets are laced with sugar, MSG, artificial colourants and flavours, chemical fillers, GMOs, preservatives, additives, trans fats, and limited amounts of fibre, vitamins, and minerals. There you have it – South Africa has been hypnotised by the processed food epidemic. Unfortunately, to make matters worse, junk foods are cheaper than healthy foods.

It’s not healthy being overweight, and although for some it is unavoidable, for others, it is optional. When you are overweight, you carry a higher-than-average risk of 50 different serious health issues. In fact, excess fat does much more than increase your weight, it compromises your life. A Harvard study that combined data from more than 50 000 men and more than 120 000 women revealed some sobering statistics about the negative health effects of being overweight. Below, we’ve listed a few:

• Asthma
• Body image issues
• Clogged up arteries
• Dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease
• Eating disorders
• Enlarged fatty liver
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High blood sugar (hyperglycaemia)
• Hyperlipidaemia (high triglycerides and poor cholesterol levels)
• Kidney disease
• Lethargy
• Mental health disorders
• Metabolic syndrome
• Neuropathy
• Obstructive sleep apnoea
• Osteoarthritis (joint pain)
• Pulmonary embolism
• Stroke
• Type-2 diabetes
• Pancreatitis
• Poor blood circulation
• Blood clots
• Back pain
• Vertebral disc disease
• Infertility
• Erectile dysfunction
• Vitamin D deficiency

While it’s quite normal to have a bit of belly fat (visceral fat) to provide cushioning around your organs, real serious problems arise when you have too much visceral fat. Visceral fat is the worst and most dangerous type of body fat. As it slowly creeps in between your organs, the fat releases certain proteins that trigger many of the diseases listed above. But that’s not all – this type of fat increases your risk of developing certain forms of cancer, including breast cancer, colon cancer, gallbladder cancer, and prostate cancer. While the deadly diseases above are serious issues, the good news is that losing weight can reduce your risk of developing some of these diseases, and Herbex can help you do it.

“Most people work hard and spend their health trying to achieve wealth. Then they retire and spend their wealth trying to get back their health” – Kevin Gianni

Nature Always Knows Best

We are proud to be an award-winning weight-loss brand at the forefront of the health and weight-loss industry. For over 20 years, we’ve successfully helped thousands of men and women achieve their weight-loss and health goals. As firm believers in natural methods, we believe that Mother Nature has gifted us with many magnificent things, such as herbs and plants. Theses gifts of nature have been used for many centuries by many cultures. We’ve taken Mother Nature’s most powerful, super healthy fat-burning and slimming herbs, and created a wide range of natural weight-loss products to balance your lifestyle. Don’t struggle with your weight problems alone, contact a Herbex representative and get the support you need to achieve natural weight loss and optimal health.

We look forward to helping you get back your health, not just for you, but also for your loved ones who wish nothing but the best for you, including lowering your risk of the many diseases that are associated with being overweight.

While it’s quite normal to have a bit of tummy fat to provide cushioning around your organs, problems appear when you have too much tummy fat. Also known as visceral fat, tummy fat can affect your health far worse than normal fat pockets. Tummy fat is not only bothersome and restrictive when wearing certain clothes, but it’s also the most dangerous type of fat that causes serious health issues. As it forms between your organs, the fat releases proteins that trigger diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, dementia, heart disease, fatty enlarged liver, and even some cancers, such as breast and colon cancer. If you have a lot of excess baggage around your abdomen, even if you’re not very heavy, then you should take some steps to get rid of it, as soon as possible

Here’s How to Tell Whether Your Tummy Fat is Normal or Unhealthy

 Ignoring your tummy fat is no longer an option if you want to live a healthy long life. An easy way is to wrap a measuring tape around your waist, at the top of your hipbone area around your belly button. Make sure that you’re standing when you take the measurement. If you’re a woman and your measurement is more than 89 centimetres, then you’ve got some serious tummy fat to get rid of, and if you’re a man and your measurement is over 102 centimetres, then you’ve also got some serious tummy fat to get rid of. If you’re one of the many South Africans looking to lose their tummy fat, but have no idea where to start, Herbex can help you. Fortunately, getting rid of visceral fat is not as hard as you may think. At Herbex, we’ve put together some excellent tips on how to get rid of that tummy fat fast.

#1 Remove Sugar from Your Home

 The leading cause of tummy fat is sugar. Did you know that sugar is eight times more addictive than cocaine, and that one can of coke contains seven teaspoons of sugar? Yes, that sweet white or brown stuff that you pour in your coffee and tea, and throw over your cereal is not as sweet as you were led to believe.

Sugar is the culprit behind many of today’s diseases, and seems to be cutting lives short. Sugar can be found in the form of cane syrup, honey, agave, corn syrup, pasteurised fruit juice, molasses, flour, wheat, sodas, alcohol, desserts, pastas, ice cream, cereals, and biscuits, as well as every other processed food you can think of. The bitter truth is that sugar has made its way into almost everything we eat.

#2 An Avocado a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

When it comes to tummy fat and weight loss, indulge in avocados. Yes, you read it right – avocados. Unfortunately, it wasn’t that long ago when we were told to avoid avocados, as they were fattening and not good for weight loss. Fortunately, research has shown us that avocado fats are beneficial to our diets. Eating just half an avocado a day will help to curb your appetite and absorb three to five times more carotenoids, which is a disease-fighting compound associated with improved weight and fat loss

#3 Herbex Fat Burners

 Over the years, medical science has proven that weight loss is a little more complicated than stomach crunches, Pilates, and starvation diets. You see, the human body is controlled by extremely complex systems that control the appetite and metabolism, and these functions need to be managed together when trying to eliminate tummy fat. This is where our fat burning herbs shine. Using ingredients such as cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cumin, dandelion, ginger, guarana, milk vetch, Siberian ginseng, and turmeric to create safe and effective fat burners – not only do our fat burners speed up the metabolism and burn fat, but they also curb the appetite, detoxify the colon, and boost energy levels.

With the right plan, diet, and supplements, you can get rid of that stubborn tummy fat. So, stick to the above tips, and get ready to be a slimmer and healthier you.

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Gift Your Body with the Building Blocks to Lose Weight!

So, you’ve gone a bit overboard over the December holidays, and you’ve been on a binge fest ever since. Now, with Easter fast approaching, you know you’re going to be on a hot cross bun and chocolate egg bender. The problem is that you’re already struggling with constipation, you’re feeling sluggish, and your metabolism has taken ten steps back. In fact, you’re feeling like you need a full-on detox to get you back to the days when you felt fantastic, you had loads of energy, and your skinny jeans were a perfect fit.

At Herbex, we’re here to tell you that it’s quite common to fall off the health wagon, and when you do, you need to pick yourself up and start over again. Let’s face it, piling on weight, feeling bloated and constipated, and having no energy can be debilitating, especially if you’re a busy mother juggling a career, and managing a family who pretty much relies on you 24 hours a day.

At Herbex, we’re no strangers to your symptoms. In fact, we help and support busy moms with the very same symptoms as yours each and every day. We know what you’re going through, and we know exactly how to fix it by using our Booster Range. But, before we explain how our Booster Range works, here’s a little intro to who we are and how our weight-loss and health products are made.

We’ve Been Helping Men and Women Achieve Their Goals for over 20 Years

We are proud to be an award-winning brand that has been helping people achieve their weight-loss and health goals for over 20 years. We are a health brand at the forefront of using “super herbs and plants” that hold significant medicinal powers to alleviate health issues associated with our modern lifestyles.

When Your Body Works Better, You Lose Weight More Easily

At Herbex, we don’t believe in chemically enhanced products, so we have chosen the most powerful herbs and plants, and turned them into powerful product ranges, one of them being our Herbex Booster Range. Plants and herbs have been used in traditional medicine by many different cultures for centuries, and for good reason. The powerful herbs and plant roots used in our Booster Range are not only effective for weight loss, but also for a full-body detox, which is exactly what you desperately need right now.

Covering almost every territory, the health and weight-loss benefits of our Booster Range work by detoxifying the colon, which repairs any digestive issues you may have, including constipation and bloating. It flushes out harsh toxins from your organs, especially your kidneys and liver. It also boosts your metabolism, so that you burn stored fat faster, and increases your energy levels, which automatically makes you feel healthier. Last but not least, our Booster Range suppresses your appetite and cravings, which will drastically reduce your need to munch on processed fast foods throughout the day.

When your body works better, you lose stored fat faster, and you feel healthier – it’s basic biochemistry. When the body has its building blocks in check, it works to its full capacity, and our Booster Range gives your body all the building blocks it needs to help you detox your kidneys and liver, clean your colon, burn fat quickly, and curb that junk-food appetite of yours.

Weight Loss and Good Health is a Lifestyle Choice

At Herbex, we give our customers many options. While some people prefer to just use our Booster Fat Burn Drops, our Booster Metabolism Drops, our Detox Drops, or our Booster Eat-Less Drops, which curb your appetite all day long, there are just as many customers that prefer to use the entire range.

It must be recognised that weight loss and good health is a lifestyle choice that requires perseverance and commitment, and when our Booster products are consumed together, and combined with a healthy eating plan and a 30-minute walk or run at least twice a week, you will achieve your health and weight-loss goals in good time.

If you’d like to learn more about our Booster Range, click here: Booster Range or contact our team at Herbex today.

The Herbex Booster range is available in all Dis-Chem and Clicks stores around the country.

But if you don’t want to wait for the plateau to end on its own, there are some things you can do to jump-start your losing streak again:

In the kitchen:

1. Go back to basics
When you’ve steadily been losing weight, it’s easy to become a little more relaxed and forgiving toward having ‘cheats’. Allowing yourself a glass of wine or two, dishing bigger portions again, and saying yes to dessert as a reward for being so ‘good’, could be part of the problem. Tighten the reigns and go back to what worked from the beginning to pick up the progress again.

2. Protein up
Protein is extremely important for fat loss. It not only helps you retain your muscle when you’re eating less, it also boosts the number of kilojoules you burn during the day because it takes more energy to digest than carbs or fat. It also helps you feel fuller for longer, so you’re less likely to overeat or snack in between meals.

3. Eat more healthy fats
To lose more weight you have to eat more healthy fat. Fats like real butter, coconut oil, nuts and avocados actually make you leaner and more muscular, while keeping you full and maintaining your good testosterone levels. Eating more good sources of fat also means you will crave fewer carbohydrates, which will help you get back to losing weight.

4. Embrace the cheat meal
Besides giving you a boost to help keep you happy, motivated and more likely to stick to your diet, eating a cheat meal can also boost your metabolic rate by between 3% – 10%. When your body is in a kilojoule deficit and you lose body fat, your leptin levels drop. This, in turn, causes your metabolic rate to slow down, your appetite to increase, your motivation to wane, and your mood to sour. When you have a cheat meal and give your body more energy than it needs, leptin levels are boosted along with fat oxidation, thyroid activity, mood and even testosterone levels.

In the gym:

5. Lift heavy weights
A study by Greek sports scientists found that men who trained with heavy weights increased their metabolic rates over the following three days, burning significantly more kilojoules than the men that trained with lighter weights. Compound lifts like squats and deadlifts burn the most post-workout calories, but any heavy weight workout will help jack up your metabolism and speed up fat loss.

6. Change up your workout
Over time, your body adapts to any type of exercise. As you get used to a type of exercise, it becomes less challenging and, as a result, less effective. That’s why it’s so important to mix it up. Alternate the amount of weight you lift — go heavy one week with fewer reps and lighter the next with more reps. Change the type of exercise you do for each muscle. One week, do push-ups, then chest flies, then chest presses. They all work the same part of your body, but in very different ways.

7. Add one extra HIIT session
While a long jog on the treadmill has its own great benefits, high-intensity interval workouts burn more fat than steady-state exercise. Add an extra day to your workout schedule of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), where you give maximum effort for 30 seconds, then rest for 30 seconds. Repeat this about 10 times on an Airdyne bike, rowing machine, weighted sled, exercise bike, etc., for a great boost to your metabolism.

So have a look at these 7 easy and healthy lunch ideas and get back into the habit of eating healthy – all day long.

Chicken left-overs salad

Put leftovers to good use when preparing your lunches. Slice leftover chicken and serve it on top of salad greens or mix it into a grain salad for a super easy, super healthy meal.

Bulk it up for your man: Add two slices of wholewheat bread to his lunchbox, and he can use some of the salad’s avo to put on his toast.

Beef left-overs stir-fry

Got some left-over beef? Slice up some fresh veggies like red, yellow and green peppers, baby marrows, broccoli and cabbage and give it a quick stir-fry. Add the leftover meat and voila, you have a nutritious meal ready for lunchtime.

Bulk it up for your man: Add some wholewheat noodles to the stir-fry for a more filling lunch.

Spinach & feta microwave frittata  

This is a quick and delicious lunch option if you have a microwave at work. Put a good amount of fresh, uncooked spinach in a bowl, along with some low-fat feta. Scramble 2 or 3 eggs in a cup, pour over the spinach and feta and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, and pop into the microwave to cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring once half-way.

Bulk it up for your man: Simply add more eggs to make this meal even more filling.

No-bun ostrich burger

Ostrich is a great choice for a super healthy, low-fat meal. Pop some ostrich burgers in the oven and grill under the element until slightly brown (no oil needed). Garnish the cooked patty with your favourite burger toppings and then wrap it in a large lettuce leaf to create a no-bun burger you can easily eat with your hands.

Bulk it up for your man: Topping the burger with low-fat cheese will make it more filling, or add grilled mushrooms for a delicious topping.

Grilled chicken and pineapple stack

This low-carb option is delicious with a sweet twist. Slice a chicken fillet lengthways in half and cook in a bit of coconut oil until brown. Add a couple of tinned pineapples to the pan and grill lightly. Place the chicken and pineapple on top of the other to create a stack, with fresh tomato on the side.

Bulk it up for your man: Put the chicken fillet and pineapple on a seeded roll to make a healthy burger.

Crunchy tuna wrap

Turn the traditional tuna-mayo sandwich into a low-fat option by using non-fat Greek yoghurt instead of mayo. Add roasted or raw red peppers, a handful of chopped celery and baby spinach and then wrap it up in a whole-wheat wrap for a crunchy lunchtime treat.

Bulk it up for your man: Pack two wholewheat wraps instead of one.

Homemade soup

With cooler days around the corner, low-fat, healthy and filling homemade soup is the perfect lunchtime solution. Make a big pot and freeze portions that you can simply grab out of the freezer on days when you don’t have time to prepare food.

Bulk it up for your man: Add lots of meat to your soup to make it nice and filling, and pack some fresh bread to enjoy with it.

We all know we should drink 1½ to 2 litres of water per day, but which water is best?  Does it have to be tap water, or can I rather drink the bottled water?  Can I drink sparkling water?  And the flavoured waters taste so much better, could I use those instead?  Better yet, the vitamin water must give me some added benefits, is that one best?

Water is the best hydration liquid, but there are quite a few varieties to choose from:

TAP WATER undergoes treatment which ensures it is free of harmful micro-organisms and contaminants and is therefore perfectly safe to drink.  South Africa’s national standard of water quality compares well with the World Health Organisation standards.

BOTTLED WATER is also a good choice.  However, most people choose bottled water because they believe that it is safer and healthier than tap water.  The regulations for bottled water are not as strict as those for tap water, as the FDA rules often don’t have the same prohibitions that municipal water has.  It has also been stated that 40% of bottled water originates from the tap, with added minerals or filtration!

SPARKLING WATER  is carbonated with carbon dioxide under pressure.  This will cause the body no harm, but may produce a small amount of flatulence and possibly gastric distension.  If those symptoms don’t occur when you drink sparkling water, then this water is just as good a substitute to still water for some variety.

COLD WATER VS WARM WATER

What about cold water versus warm water.  There is no difference once the water reaches your stomach, so if you like it ice cold in summer and boiling hot in winter, make sure you serve yourself the water in a way that will make you drink more, not less!

Bottom line, we need to drink enough water every day, so whether you prefer tap or bottled, still or sparkling, warm or cold, just make sure you drink it.  And enjoy it, as this is a habit you need to keep for life!

STRUGGLE to drink enough water? Give our various concentrates a try. They are really easy to use and tastes great. Available in Peach and Berry as well as Berry for Men.