Expert: Imran R. - 7/23/2006

Question
I know that a key to being at a healthy weight is eating correctly and exercise, but I was wondering if there are any specific herbs that I should be using in my food or types of teas that I should be drinking to be completely healthy and not just losing weight.  

thank you,
Lauren

Answer
Dear Lauren,

Thank you for your letter. There is definitely a missing link here: Metabolic health, hormonal health and a strong thyroid are the keys to losing weight with ease. A clean colon is another important factor. If you have already done a colon cleanse you are
going in the right direction. A clean colon can absorb nutrition much better than a clogged one.

Soy products contain goitrogens which depress thyroid functions. Please avoid all soy products except fermented soy; miso, tempeh, soy sauce... etc... are fermented and are healthy.

Eat a good breakfast every morning, this is very important. Eat a good lunch and then a lighter dinner.
Do not however cut out sugar from your diet. Restricting calories all of a sudden signals the body that there are no more calories coming in so the body hoards and stores the fat reserves so that it may rely on this. Therefore my advice is to decrease sugar intake, but not too much. Starches turn into sugar as well so be careful of this. Eating starches and grains at night is not suitable.
Fruits and vegetables are better.

Artificial sweeteners are very toxic. They tend to depress immune functions, affect thyroid health, heart health and the nervous system. Please cut out: splenda, sucralose, aspartame, nutra-sweet, equal, acesulfame potassium. Cut all these out completely.

Supplementation:

There is only one supplement i would recommend to you. It is a super-food named fruta-vida. This product alone has brought more success to people wanting to lose weight than any other i have come across. It works because it provides your body with much needed nutrition and vitality.

By taking this product cravings will be cut down, you will strengthen your immune system, metabolic system, nervous system, balance your hormonal system and strengthen your thyroid.

Therefore weight loss is the result.  

The supplement is liquid and the dosage should be 1 ounce in the morning and
1 ounce later on in the day. Take on an empty stomach. Hold the concentration under your tongue for some time
before swallowing.

Product Information:

Website:  http://www.tryfrutavida.com/main

Testimonial Website:  http://www.frutavidastories.com

Let me know how you are doing as time goes by, if i may be of any more help feel free to contact me.

Best wishes,

Imran