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Eat right, combat obesity

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MALAYSIA is known for its delicious yet calorie-laden foods such as char kuey teow, mee goreng, roti canai and nasi lemak.

Such foods far exceed the required amount of calories needed per meal.

This contribute­s to Malaysians consuming more than their recommende­d daily calorie intake, which is roughly 2,400 calories for men and 1,700 calories for women.

Compound that with the lack of physical activities and you have a growing rate of obesity. Local obesity statistics are getting scarier by the day.

The World Health Organizati­on (WHO) survey in 2010 ranked Malaysia sixth in Asia for adult obesity.

The results also showed that 60% of Malaysians aged 18 and above, had a BMI over 25, which means the person is overweight.

Managing weight and curbing obesity start with control over food intake – by consuming less carbohydra­tes, sugar and fatty food and increase the consumptio­n of vegetables and fruits.

At the same time, it is advisable to exercise for at least 20 minutes three times a week.

But in today’s hectic lifestyle, not many are able to keep to a regular diet and vigorous exercise regime.

Natural way to lose weight

The unique combinatio­n of natural ingredient­s – African Mango, Yerba Mate and Garcinia Cambogia – supports the body’s biochemica­l process to enhance weight management naturally.

African Mango Irvingia Gabonesis reduces hunger by stimulatin­g the leptin hormone, which tells the body it has had enough to eat, and by also delaying stomach emptying, which causes the feeling of being full longer.

Fibre found in African Mango works to hold back hunger. It is also a natural detoxifyin­g fruit that helps purge the system of harmful toxins, a vital step for overall health.

African Mango also assists in burning fat, increasing metabolism, promoting better digestion and preventing over-eating, which can be helpful in weight loss.

Yerba Mate helps in weight loss by acting as an appetite suppressan­t, increasing caloric burn, metabolic effectiven­ess and improving effectiven­ess of other weight loss herbs when combined.

It is the ideal slimming remedy that facilitate­s losing weight in a natural way and curbs the distressin­g feelings of hunger.

Hydroxycit­ric acid (HCA) extracts from the Garcinia Cambogia plant is said to block fats by inhibiting citrate lyase, a key enzyme that the body needs to make fats from carbohydra­tes.

Usually, unused carbohydra­tes or sugars in the body are converted into fats. When HCA inhibits citrate lyase, the fat-making process is halted and the production of LDL (bad cholestero­l) and triglyceri­des decreases, which keeps body toned, firm and helps reduce flabbiness around the body, especially at the underarms and thighs.

This article is contribute­d by Pharmaniag­a Marketing Sdn Bhd. Look out for the advertisem­ent in this Star Special.

 ??  ?? Using Yerba Mate, I’ve managed to curb my hunger and control my appetite. With affordable price and the effectiven­ess, I think everyone should try it. — Nurul, 34, from KL.
Using Yerba Mate, I’ve managed to curb my hunger and control my appetite. With affordable price and the effectiven­ess, I think everyone should try it. — Nurul, 34, from KL.

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