Can this pill help you lose weight?
New research indicates that a powder could be the answer to dieter's prayers.
Scientists claim that the powder aids weight loss by making people feel fuller after eating just small amounts of food.
Added to smoothies, soups or fruit shakes the dust-like powder (containing the substance methyl cellulose) turns to a gel once it reaches the stomach meaning that the user will consume less calories in the meals afterwards, and lose weight as a result.
The research was published by Philidelphia University and is sure to delight those struggling to lose the pounds.
CarboSloe, a weight management product specifically designed by GL diet expert, Patrick Holford, works in a very similar way.
What's best is that it's derived from 100 per cent natural ingredients and is available to buy now.
It works by to slowing down the body’s calorie absorption from carbohydrate-heavy foods such as bread, pasta and rice, thus easing carbohydrate-related guilt.
CarboSlow’s key active ingredient is glucomannan, (derived from Konjak Root), a highly absorbent plant fibre. Glucomannan helps to prevent hunger by filling the stomach to give a feeling of satiety and when taken orally, studies have shown a reduction in weight in both obese children and adults.
Glucomannan has also been shown to significantly regulate and control blood sugar as fibre in the diet lowers the glycemic load (GL) of a meal, slowing the release of energy to the system, which assists with appetite control and weight loss. Therefore, it is also of particular use to those following Patrick Holford’s Low GL diet.
The main nutritional benefits of glucomannan include:
- Preventing hunger by filling the stomach to give a feeling of satiety
- Maintaining a healthy level of cholesterol
- Supporting a healthy level of satiety alongside a weight loss plan
- Supporting a healthy intestinal environment for the growth of friendly bacteria
- Helping to maintain a healthy blood sugar balance
Carboslow costs (£18.55 for 180 capsules) and is also available in powder form (£16.95 for 200g). Available from Holland & Barrett and all good health food stores nationwide.
Femalefirst Taryn Davies
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