The 7 Ingredients for Healthy Weight Loss

 

One of the many benefits of Gene Smart’s healthy lifestyle approach to eating, nutrition and exercise is WEIGHT LOSS!  Did you know that participants in our Gene Smart Study lost 1 ½ – 2 pounds per week? These are averages of course, but they’re pretty amazing. They reflect a pace of weight loss that is sustainable, healthy and safe.

Those in our study reported that sticking with Gene Smart was easy. The majority reported no confusion and no problems with compliance. They enjoyed their meals, and they felt full and satisfied after eating. And, they kept the weight off!  Nearly 3/4 maintained their weight loss or continued to lose weight a full 10 weeks after we concluded the study.

Our Anti-Inflammatory Recipe for Weight Loss

Ingredients:

1. Polyphenols: Polyphenols are compounds made by plants to protect themselves.  And, they protect us, too. Add polyphenols to your daily diet by eating dark skinned fruits & vegetables. Sources include berries, spinach, sweet potatoes, apples…even almonds & chickpeas. What else is on the menu? Check out our list of High Polyphenols Foods.

2. Balance Your Omega Fats: Increase your daily omega-3 intake. Fresh salmon, albacore tuna, and trout are all great choices. Download our High Omega-3 Seafood Guide! Minimize consumption of Omega-6 fats for a healthy Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio.

3. Fiber: This may be the most important ingredient, so don’t miss it! In our study, participants stated that the #1 most important key to losing weight was increasing their fiber intake. Why? The answer is simple. Fiber helps to keep you feeling fuller for longer, making you less likely to overeat and more likely to stick to your diet. Find our Fiber Foods List to get started!

4. Calories: Calories are essential to human life. The key is to find out just how many calories we need to ensure that we don’t overeat. How many calories do you need? Check out our handy calorie calculator to find out!

5. Boost your Omegas & Polyphenols: There are three important nutrients for your anti-inflammatory diet that can be difficult or impractical to get in sufficient doses each day through foods alone: Omega-3, GLA and Polyphenols. Many love the convenience (and savings!) of receiving these supplements at their doorstep each month.

6. Exercise: Choose activities that you enjoy get your heart rate up for 30 minutes, 5 days a week!

7. A positive attitude: YOU CAN DO IT! By making the decision to improve your health and live a more abundant life, you’ve already taken the first step! Be your #1 cheerleader, and remind yourself that you are a strong person and you can do this… because you are and you can! If you happen to “cheat” on your diet, don’t beat yourself up over it. Simply move forward, show yourself some grace, and get back on track!