Artichoke And Other Foods Said To Aid Weight Loss

[securespark]

I have been told after a scan that I have "the beginnings of fatty liver disease".

Someone told me that extract of artichoke, specifically Cynarin and Silymarin, can help to bring the liver back to health.

Has anyone heard this or do they take such a thing?

The other foods that are said to help "bust fat" are salmon, Greek yogurt, broccoli and onion.

There are also herbs and spices said to reduce hunger, help lose weight and reduce blood sugar.

Ginseng
Fenugreek
Cayenne
Ginger
Oregano
Turmeric
Black pepper
Cinnamon
Cumin
Cardamom
Green coffee bean extract
Gymnema Sylvestre
Caralluma Fimbriata

 

[mitch66]

All the time you're looking for a magic bullet you'll fail. Eat clean, burn more calories than you eat. Drink enough water to float away on. Everything else will improve.

 

[Ihavenojob]

Try undercooked manky green chicken.

 

[Mottie]

Mrs Mottie transcribes for a liver specialist and a liver down to about 5-10% efficiency can regenerate itself back to normal but not if you’re a boozer and don’t lay off the booze! What type of fatty liver disease do you have - alcoholic or non alcoholic?

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. It often affects overweight or obese people. Although NAFLD doesn't usually cause serious problems, you should take steps to stop it getting worse.

www.nhs.uk

 

[JohnD]

I have been told after a scan that I have "the beginnings of fatty liver disease".

Someone told me that extract of artichoke, specifically Cynarin and Silymarin, can help to bring the liver back to health.

Has anyone heard this or do they take such a thing?

The other foods that are said to help "bust fat" are salmon, Greek yogurt, broccoli and onion.

There are also herbs and spices said to reduce hunger, help lose weight and reduce blood sugar.

Lots of these dieting tips are just myths.

IMO there is nothing to beat calories burned exceeding calories eaten.

No magic wand, but in my case I've found that cutting out bread (and related items such as cakes, buns, biscuits, pastry) has left me less hungry and so less likely to snack. I'm not low carb and still eat potato, rice and oats. I don't have any cravings. Interestingly I don't feel the need for chocs and sweets either.

It might be that the fast digestion of these foods leads to a glucose high, followed by a low that makes you eat more.

I keep a pack of Scottish rough oatcakes handy, this is a thin dry unsweetened biscuit like you might serve with cheese. Not delicious so no temptation to have a second one. Being very dry you want a glass of water.

I sometimes snack on tomato or grapefruit juice if hungry. The calorie count is quite low.

 

[securespark]

What type of fatty liver disease do you have - alcoholic or non alcoholic?

Non.

As you may remember, I don't drink and have not done so for probably at least 2 decades. So long, I can't remember!

 

[securespark]

Try undercooked manky green chicken.

That would clear me out from the stomach upwards, but it wouldn't do much for me fatty liver!

 

[securespark]

Thinking about it, it has to be at least 15 years.

 

[Dork Lard]

Everyone should eat a balanced diet of natural foods.

Straying from this universal truth is what causes the problems . . . . .!

 

[securespark]

Walking around the house (including all the calories burnt thinking, digesting etc) is estimated to take up to 2000 calories a day.

I stick to 2450 or less per day, sometimes quite a bit less. And I do either swimming or cycling or limited walking every day.

But weight loss has slowed right down.

26 April 162.3Kg
3 May 163
10 May 158.9
17 May 157.7
24 May 157.3
31 May 156.5
7 June 156.1
14 June 156
21 June 156
28 June 155.7

 

[Ihavenojob]

That would clear me out from the stomach upwards, but it wouldn't do much for me fatty liver!

You will lose weight though, wasn't that what you wanted? Mind you, I can think of more pleasant ways, but maybe not as quick.

 

[Deleted member 300164]

Walking around the house (including all the calories burnt thinking, digesting etc) is estimated to take up to 2000 calories a day.

I stick to 2450 or less per day, sometimes quite a bit less. And I do either swimming or cycling or limited walking every day.

But weight loss has slowed right down.

26 April 162.3Kg
3 May 163
10 May 158.9
17 May 157.7
24 May 157.3
31 May 156.5
7 June 156.1
14 June 156
21 June 156
28 June 155.7

Men's recommended (via NHS) is 2500 calories per day, so you're only just shy of that. Weight loss does seem to slow down as we get older and also as we lose it it seems (fatter you are, the quicker the weight goes off initially) so can only say try cutting back a little more & moving a bit extra.

 

[IT Minion]

If your weight loss has slowed then revisit your diet again. If you snack then they add up quickly, if you don't then think about portion size.

Weight loss is mostly about food in, not exercise. An hour of hard exercise might burn 600-800 calories. That's the same as 8-11 digestive biscuits. Every biscuit you don't eat is as good as an 8 minute run.

 

[Deleted member 292770]

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[mitch66]

Weight loss is mostly about food in, not exercise. An hour of hard exercise might burn 600-800 calories. That's the same as 8-11 digestive biscuits. Every biscuit you don't eat is as good as an 8 minute run.

Lol. I didn't eat 100 biscuits today. Fading away I am already. All just by sitting on my arse all day.