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Found in many meats, fish, dairy products and beans, L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found in the body, and L Glutamine benefits are as a “craving fighter” by stabilizing blood sugar levels.

Of the L Glutamine benefits, its ability to stimulate release of human growth hormone (HGH) is primary. Human growth hormone would assist the body in building lean muscle mass, which may assist in weight loss by increasing metabolism.

And just as oil and water do not mix, insulin and HGH do not mix in the bloodstream.
The higher the HGH levels are in your bloodstream, the lower the insulin is.

Chromium is a naturally occurring macronutrient in food such as whole grains, nuts, broccoli, and green beans. With chromium, weight loss is aided by better performing glucose metabolism, which keeps the blood sugar in a balanced state.
Chromium is an essential trace mineral, needed to process carbohydrates and fats. It also helps to make blood sugar available to the cells as our basic fuel. It is this function where chromium aids in maintaining balanced sugar levels in the blood.

Keeping blood sugar levels balanced in the blood greatly reduces sugar cravings. It is when you eat sugar, when your blood sugar levels rise dramatically, then come crashing down. It is after this sugar crash when your body craves more sugar in an attempt to self-correct the imbalance. With the inclusion of chromium, weight loss supplements, Craving Control, helps to keep these sugar levels balanced.

So, using cayenne will help you lose weight? Yes, with the help of cayenne, weight loss can be aided through 2 effects it has on the body:

1 - increases the body’s heat production, also called thermogenesis
2 - speeds up metabolism

A smaller, more recent study, that will need more research found that cayenne also increase the body’s production of epinephrine and norepinephrine (adrenaline), which would definitely help reduce appetite.

The more simple carbs we eat such as white sugar, the more out of balance our blood insulin levels become. With quick increases in blood sugar, come quick drops. It is these dramatic drops in blood sugar that make us crave more sugar. Keeping the blood levels balanced helps reduce cravings and stop the snacking.

One ingredient we use in our weight loss vitamin, Craving Control, is Gymnema extract. Gymnema is an herb native to the tropical forests of India, and the leaves of this woody climbing plant have been used for thousands of years in the Indian Ayurvedic tradition for treating diabetes.

It has been a naturopathic treatment by native populations for 2 millenia and has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels when used regularly. It works by enhancing the enzymes involved in utilizing glucose, which can be powerful at keeping blood sugar balanced. It has been shown to aid in the treatment and maintenance of conditions such as hyperglycemia, diabetes, and obesity.

When we treat ourselves to a sugary snack, our body experiences a surge inblood sugar followed by a dramatic drop on blood sugar. It is this quick drop in sugar levels that creates cravings. Our body tries to self-correct the imbalance in blood sugar levels by craving more sugar. By successfully maintaining blood sugar levels, we greatly reduce the urge to snack, which reduces the calories we introduce into our bodies daily.

Dr. Britta Zimmer, Chief Health Officer of goodelements.com, suggests using vitamins to aid in weight loss in a recent article for T&T News. In addition to eating healthy and keeping blood sugar levels stable, Dr. Zimmer explains that supplementing diet and exercise with vitamins to aid in weight loss can “increase your body’s metabolism, while stabilizing blood sugar levels to help you avoid unhealthy snacking.”

The article also highlights Dr. Zimmer’s recommendations for burning fat using natural food sources, such as drinking green tea and eating thermogenic foods with fat burning properties such as mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, green tea, hot peppers and citrus fruits.

Marie Claire, a leading women’s magazine, has featured Goodelements.com’s Chief Health Officer, Dr. Britta Zimmer, and the product Craving Control in a recent article on supplement and diet. The piece, entitled “6 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism: Sure-fire diet boosters,” taught readers how to combine supplement and diet techniques for optimal metabolic function.

Good Elements’ weight loss supplement, Craving Control, was also highlighted by the magazine as a supplement that helps “support sustainable weight loss by safely speeding up your metabolism and reducing food cravings.” The entire Marie Claire article featuring Dr. Britta Zimmer on smart vitamin and lifestyle choices can be read on their website.

Our popular weight loss supplement, Craving Control, has been highlighted by Edge Life magazine as a helpful dietary supplement for weight loss in their article entitled, “Six Sure-Fire Diet Boosters.” The quote highlighting our product is as follows:

“Supplement for faster results: All natural, non-addictive dietary supplements, such as “Craving Control” offered by GoodElements.com, support sustainable weight loss by safety speeding up your metabolism and reducing food cravings. Natural supplements and vitamins can aid in weight loss by increasing your body’s metabolism, while stabilizing blood sugar levels to help you avoid unhealthy snacking.”

If you’re not already familiar with the publication, Edge Life magazine is the premier monthly magazine on holistic living in the Upper Midwest. It is distributed monthly throughout the Twin Cities, outstate Minnesota, Fargo, N.D., Des Moines, Iowa, and in many other locations.

We are honored to have Craving Control featured in Edge Life as a helpful dietary supplement for weight loss. Craving Control truly is one of our most popular products because it can be a great help during the journey to weight loss and on the road to healty living. Craving control is an all natural and non-addictive alternative approach to traditional diets and harmful diet pills.

A reader of the blog, “Butterfly Diary,” left the following comment about Craving Control as a dietary supplement for weight loss:

“I’ve had good success with the craving control product and making a few good decisions like choosing fruit or almonds instead of sweets. Craving control gives me the will power and support to keep it up”- Jenn

We wanted to thank Jenn for the positive feedback regarding her use of Craving Control as her dietary supplement for weight loss. We’re glad it helps you to “keep on, keepin’ on” and gives you that extra boost to keep your metabolism working at optimal levels.

We have to be honest – we love sugar treats. But we love our health and our teeth more so we at Good Elements promote and live the mantra of “moderation.” The easiest way to avoid sugar? Skip the soda. The Good Elements family is soda free (though Lyle occasionally cheats with a Diet Sprite. We are working on him!) Today, the average size soft drink is 20 ounces and contains 17 teaspoons of sugar. Thinking about a fruit drink instead? Think again. Some citric acids found in fruit drinks are more erosive than hydrochloric or sulfuric acid — which is also known as battery acid. These refined sugars and acids found in soda and citrus juice promote tooth erosion, which wears away the hard part of the teeth, or the enamel.

Once tooth enamel is lost, it’s gone forever. And there’s nothing good about that. So we recommend brewed tea. Nothing bad about that according to a study in the July/August issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

Apart from tasting good, brewed tea has many health benefits. Tea is loaded with natural antioxidants, which are thought to decrease incidence of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

Mohamed A. Bassiouny, DMD, BDS, MSc, PhD, the lead author of the study, compared green and black tea to soda and orange juice in terms of their short- and long-term erosive effect on human teeth. The study found that the erosive effect of tea was similar to that of water, which has no erosive effect. And, when comparing green versus black, he discovered that there is a better option among those as well.

Dr. Bassiouny says that “when we look at tea and read about the benefits, it’s amazing — not because green tea is ‘the in thing’ — but because there are advantages.” He adds that much research done overseas, in countries such as Japan and Europe, found that green tea was identified to being superior over black due to its natural flavonoids (plant nutrients) and antioxidants.

But, if you do drink tea, experts suggest avoiding additives such as milk, lemon, or sugar because they combine with tea’s natural flavonoids and decrease the benefits. In addition, stay away from prepackaged iced teas because they contain citric acid and high amounts of sugars. It does not matter whether the tea is warm or cold — as long as it is home brewed without additives.

Kenton Ross, DMD, FAGD, AGD spokesperson, sees patients’ erosion problems on a daily basis in his practice. “Severe cases of erosion occur monthly and are frequently associated with high rates of soft drink consumption,” he says. “This study clearly shows that brewed teas resulted in dramatically less enamel loss than soft drinks and acidic juices,” says Dr. Ross. “I would highly recommend patients choose tea as an alternative to more erosive drinks like soda and fruit juice.”

Tips to decrease erosion:

* Reduce or eliminate carbonated beverages. Instead, drink water, milk, or tea
* Skip the additives such as sugar, lemon, and milk
* Drink acidic drinks quickly and through a straw
* Chew sugar-free gum to increase saliva flow in your mouth
* Rinse with water to neutralize the acids, and wait an hour before brushing

Tips to decrease sugar cravings
* Good Elements Craving Control

Source: Academy of General Dentistry

As we all know low fat diets are so 90’s, starving yourself is not sustainable and high fat Atkins type diets are not heart healthy. What works?
Take note on the following up-to-date metabolism boosting diet pearls:
Comprise your meals of mostly vegetables and protein.
Half your plate should be brightly colored vegetables (spinach, kale, red peppers, broccoli) and the other half; good quality protein (eggs, tofu, chicken, turkey, fish, beef) . Eat left over dinner for breakfast.
Stabilize your blood sugar so not to pack on the pounds and sizes
Avoid the blood sugar crash of energy drinks and caffeine. Eliminate simple sugars and artificial sweeteners.
Artificial sweeteners have been shown to cause increased sugar rebound cravings. Research has shown an increase in cravings 2-3 hours after consuming sugar substitutes such as sweet n’ low, equal, or splenda. This is a good marketing strategy for those artificial sweetener companies but not a good element for your weight or health.
Incorporate thermogenic foods into your daily eating regiment
Cayenne, Ginger, Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Cinnamon, GreenTea, Hot Peppers, Citrus Fruits especially Lemon, and Apple Cider Vinegar.
Optimize your digestion to break down your food properly in order for your cells to utilize the nutrients in your foods
Chew well, take apple cider vinegar before each meal, eat in a relaxed setting and breathe while you eat.

Here’s the good news, you have help! Good Element’s Craving Control can assist you in all of these healthy weight management strategies.

Yours in health,
Dr. Britta Zimmer
Chief Naturopathic Physician & Founder