Here is a weight loss hormone, like no other. It is responsible for helping the body burn fat.
And the good news is certain foods and drinks will boost your levels of it. This wonderful hormone is called adiponectin.
If you are struggling with a weight problem, then you may just want to become acquainted with this particular hormone.
Hormones are the bodies special messengers and control many of the bodies functions (1).
Adiponectin helps control hunger and fat loss. In fact, this hormone is found in the bodies fat. It controls how the body uses fat and sugar for energy.
This weight loss hormone also goes by the name of 'the super hormone'. Which is understandable considering its role in the human body.
To get this fat loss hormone working, you need to
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Eat a small piece of dark chocolate daily. I know, what your thinking, CHOCOLATE!!! Yes, however, it has to be dark chocolate and only a small piece and 85% cacao if you can.
Eat lots of dark green leafy vegetables. It is best to eat them every day to help raise this weight loss hormone.
Magnesium is very important for your hormones and weight loss especially the hormone adiponectin.
You can enhance your intake by taking a magnesium supplement or eating seeds. I have a couple of tablespoons every day of LSA, it is a combination of linseeds, sesame seeds, and almonds.
Along with a magnesium supplement, you can take curcumin extract. Curcumin will not only increase adiponectin levels (8) it helps fight inflammation.
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One of the best vegetables to eat is pumpkin, if you are not partial to it, then eat pumpkin seeds.
I like to carry around a small container of pumpkin seeds in my bag sometimes if I am out and about for the day. This way, I am not tempted to snack on something unhealthy.
Include more monounsaturated fats into your diet. Studies show an increase in monounsaturated fats will bring about weight loss (9) and improve your weight loss hormone