4 superfoods. Konjac. Green tea. Cayenne pepper. Guarana. Very low in calories. High in fiber. Natural appetite suppressants. Rich in antioxidants that aid digestion. Boost your metabolism to help you achieve your weight or fitness goals.
Konjac.
Known for over 2,000 years in Southeast Asia, Konjac is now an integral part of Western diets. It has long been used as a medicinal and therapeutic food. It treats coughs, cancer, diabetes, burns, and intestinal disorders. Now, Konjac is considered a natural and effective appetite suppressant.
Its virtues.
Konjac is a tuberous vegetable. Very low in calories. Very rich in soluble fiber. The main fiber is glucomannan. It has the ability to absorb water. To swell in the stomach. This reproduces the effect of a large meal. This promotes a feeling of rapid and lasting satiety. You will be less hungry. Faster. Longer. Naturally. You will reduce your food intake. Konjac will promote weight loss. And therefore fight obesity.
Did you know?
In accordance with regulations. Each OKR Light meal contains 1g of konjac glucomannan. It therefore benefits from the health claim that it is effective in promoting weight loss. Health claim: The consumer is informed that the beneficial effect is obtained by consuming 3g of glucomannan daily in three doses of 1g each, taken with 1 to 2 glasses of water before meals and as part of a low-calorie diet.
Green tea.
Consumed for thousands of years in Asia. And more recently in Europe. Green tea has very interesting nutritional and organoleptic properties. Tea comes from the tea plant. An evergreen tree that grows in tropical regions. Essentially. There are different categories of tea. Green tea is not fermented. Unlike black tea. White tea is slightly oxidized. It undergoes the least transformation. Compared to the fresh leaf of the tea plant.
Its manufacture.
After picking, the tea leaves are withered and rolled to extract their juices.
They are heated to 100°C. This destroys the enzymes responsible for oxidation and the development of aromas.
The leaves are blended. Then dried to prevent fermentation.
Did you know?
Contrary to popular belief, it's not the tea plant that characterizes green tea. Or black tea. It's the processing of the leaves.
Its virtues.
According to numerous scientific studies, green tea is said to have beneficial effects on health. Rich in polyphenols and flavonoids. These are powerful antioxidants, 4 times more active than vitamin C and vitamin E. Green tea plays a role in preventing cardiovascular disease and limits oxidative stress by eliminating free radicals. Polyphenols have astringent properties. They are responsible for the aromas and bitterness of tea. Tannins slow down the digestive system. Green tea promotes good digestion. The theine contained in tea is a natural stimulant. Of the central nervous system. Of the cardiovascular system. Tannins are released slowly. Tea stimulates but does not energize. Unlike coffee, tea contains theobromine and theophylline. They have diuretic effects. Renal secretion is therefore stimulated, as is urinary secretion. This is why green tea is said to be detoxifying.
Tea or herbal tea?
The composition is different. Tea contains theine. Herbal tea is made from plant extracts. The preparation is different. The tea bag will be infused for 3 to 4 minutes in water heated to 80–95°C. The herbal tea should be infused for 15 minutes. This allows all the aromas and benefits of the plant to be revealed. Drink a good cup of tea. Or herbal tea. Whichever you prefer.
Known for their many benefits, cayenne pepper and guarana share a common effect: increasing basal metabolism and therefore increasing energy expenditure.
Cayenne pepper.
Native to South and Central America, cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, the active ingredient responsible for the pepper's heat. The more capsaicin there is, the more spiciness it will feel.
Its virtues.
Capsaicin stimulates the production of two neurotransmitters: adrenaline and noradrenaline.
They will send a message to the brain to reduce the burning sensation when ingesting a chili pepper.
In response to this message, there is an increase in heart rate. An acceleration of basal metabolism. Sweating.
The body will therefore expend more calories at meals. This can help you manage your weight loss.
Summary.
The capsaicin in chili peppers has the ability to increase your body heat, thus causing your body to burn more calories.
To enhance its “slimming” effect, it is possible to combine cayenne pepper with guarana.
Guarana.
Known to Europeans since the 18th century, guarana is a shrub native to the Brazilian Amazon. Its black seed, nicknamed the eye of the forest, contains guaranine, an active ingredient.
Its virtues.
Guaranine stimulates basal metabolism. Increases energy expenditure.
Like capsaicin, guaranine is known for its natural appetite suppressant action.
Did you know?
The combination of these two superfoods, cayenne pepper and guarana, makes for a low-calorie meal that helps you achieve your goals, whether they're related to weight or fitness.
In summary.
Konjac, green tea, guarana and cayenne pepper are the 4 superfoods we use in our Light range.
