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The Honey Diet Honey is a sweet food made by bees using nectar from flowers. The variety produced by honey bees (the genus Apis) is the one most commonly referred to, as it is the type of honey collected by most beekeepers and consumed by humans. Honey bees transform nectar into honey by a process of regurgitation and evaporation. They store it as a primary food source in wax honeycombs inside the beehive. Honey gets its sweetness from the monosaccharides fructose and glucose, and has approximately the same relative sweetness as granulated sugar. Nutritional value of honey per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy Carbohydrates Fat Protein Water Riboflavin (vit. B2) Niacin (vit. B3) Pantothenic acid (B5) Vitamin B6 Folate (vit. B9) Vitamin C Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Zinc 1,272 kJ (304 kcal) 82.4 g 0 gm. 0.3 gm 17.10 g 0.038 mg (3% RDA) 0.121 mg (1%) 0.068 mg (1%) 0.024 mg (2%) 2 micro gm (1%) 0.5 mg (1%) 6 mg (1%) 0.42 mg (3%) 2 mg (1%) 4 mg (1%) 52 mg (1%) 0.22 mg (2%) RDA: Recommended dietary allowance (daily) When you sweeten beverages like coffee, tea or milk with honey you not only get the sweet taste similar to adding sugar but you are also getting many other nutrients as above. One tablespoon of honey has 60 calories, while one tablespoon of granulated sugar has 45 calories. However, honey has a stronger, sweeter taste than sugar, so you will probably need to use less of it. Honey has a lower Glycemic Index (GI) value than sugar. The glycemic index measures the impact of specific foods on blood sugar levels. The higher the GI value of a food, the higher the rise in blood glucose that results. If you eat too many high GI foods, you have consistently high blood sugar levels, which causes your body to keep releasing insulin to process the sugar. High insulin levels in the bloodstream have been tied to obesity and other chronic health conditions. For this reason, eating predominantly low-glycemic foods has been proven to help with weight loss and general health improvement. A GI value of 0-55 is considered low, 56-69 is medium, and 70 and above is high glycemic. Honey has a GI value of 55, while granulated sugar has a GI value of 68. So it does appear that honey is good for weight loss, compared to sugar. The Honey Diet harnesses the proven powers of honey to trigger metabolic changes that ensure you won't succumb to diet-busting sugar cravings, and you burn fat even while you sleep. There's no calorie counting, no expensive diet foods, no draconian starvation plan - and you can easily lose up to 4 pounds a week. Honey's unique combination of natural sugars make it a near-perfect weight-loss food. On this Honey diet plan you can enjoy delicious family meals, snacks and treats usually banned on diets - including puddings, bread, muffins and even biscuits - as long as they are made with honey rather than sugar. Indeed, by substituting sugar for honey throughout the day, and taking a large spoonful of honey in a hot drink before going to bed, the mechanisms in the brain that spark ruinous sugar cravings can be shut down altogether. It is this impossible to control sugar craving that is behind most diet regimes failing and people gaining weight instead of losing. How does Honey Diet work? Why does it work when everything else fails? The main reason so many of us struggle to lose weight is because we eat too much sugar and processed food. Even supposedly healthy low-fat foods are very often packed with hidden sugars or white flour [which the body swiftly converts to sugar]. This means our blood-sugar levels bubble away on maximum all day long.' The body deals with this sugar overload by releasing the hormone insulin, which filters it out of the blood and sends it off to be stored as fat. There is an additional mechanism that the body uses to protect delicate brain cells from possible sugar overload, which means the brain gets 'hungry'. it is the 'hungry brain' that instigates impossible-to-resist sugar cravings, which make dieting even more difficult. Every brain cell is surrounded by ten or more special 'feeder cells' (called glial cells), which monitor and control the amount of blood sugar in the brain. These cells have the important job of ensuring a precisely measured supply of sugar reaches the brain cells. Each one houses a microscopic pump, which measures the density of sugar in the blood, and then supplies the brain cell with exactly the right amount of fuel. If we eat too many biscuits, chocolate, fizzy drinks or pastries, these pumps are prone to sudden 'emergency shut-downs' to protect the brain cells from sugar overload. This means only the tiniest trickle of fuel is allowed to reach brain cells until the potentially dangerous sugarrush is over. This mechanism would work well if the glut of sugar was only short-lived, but thanks to our modern diet most of us are likely to be nibbling and grazing on sugary foods all day. We consume sugary teas, coffees, soda pops, pasta, pizza, chocolates, cakes and myriad type of foods. The result? The glial cells are switched off for long periods, leaving brain cells surviving on emergency fuel rations. The brain as a result is always hungry. Hungry brain is a stressed brain. In desperation, the brain will send out a cocktail of chemical messages to try to drum up sugar from any other possible source. This is a vicious cycle. Some of these chemical messages trigger insatiable sugar cravings, leaving us feeling powerless to resist finishing the whole packet of biscuits, indulging in another slice of cake or grabbing a sweet cup of tea - consuming more and more carbs. Honey holds the key to breaking this vicious cycle. A night-time honey drink is enough to reverse the process and reduce nocturnal stress, allowing you to sleep better, so the body can get on with the essential process of recovery and repair - burning fat as it does so. Honey is created from plant nectar by bees, which act as a kind of natural processing plant, partially digesting the sugars and changing their composition - which affects the way our bodies metabolize them. Studies show when we drink a cup of tea sweetened with honey, or drizzle honey on yogurt, the sugars behave in a completely different way to white sugar. In fact, tests conducted by various medical research laboratories show a spoonful of honey appears to lower blood-sugar levels rather than raise them as a spoonful of white sugar would. Crucially, this means honey doesn't cause the glial cells to switch off, ensuring the brain gets the steady stream of fuel it needs to function at its optimal level. Combined with some simple golden rules, it means you can eat well and watch excess weight effortlessly fall away, without cravings. Here, we reveal how.... THE GOLDEN RULES: Do not worry about calorie counting or starvation plans - just stick to the following simple rules. Pin them to your fridge to help you remember. REPLACE SUGAR WITH HONEY Although fat is often seen as the bad guy, in dietary terms, a growing amount of research shows that sugar is the real villain in the obesity epidemic, with every 1g of sugar you eat being converted into 2g of body fat. Cut out all sugar and artificial sweeteners, including the 'stealth' sugar that manufacturers add to both sweet and savory foods (even ones you wouldn't expect, such as pizzas and pasta sauces). Instead, start your day with one or two teaspoons of honey in a cup of hot water. Then use honey in place of sugar in tea or coffee, on cereal and in cooking throughout the day (honey is roughly twice as sweet as sugar, so you'll need half as much). If you need a sweet snack, spread honey on whole meal toast or a whole meal cracker, or add a teaspoon to a small tub of natural yogurt. Central to this plan is ending the day with a honey drink (one or two tablespoons of honey in hot water) taken 30 minutes before going to bed at night, which is exactly what the body needs to allow it to function at its optimal level while you sleep - burning body fat as it does so. Don't go overboard, though - too much honey will still raise blood-sugar levels and, therefore, insulin levels, negating any benefits you might be hoping to achieve. NO MORE JUNK FOOD Honey can help you slim only if you avoid the empty calories that artificial and processed foods provide and commit to feeding your body the highest-octane fuel you can. So, besides steering clear of sugary snacks, such as cakes and biscuits, you also need to cut out crisps, diet fizzy drinks (anything with artificial sweeteners) , fried foods, processed foods (anything in a packet), takeaways and pastries PICK UNREFINED CARBS Highly refined white flour (found in white pasta and white rice) is cheap and has a longer shelf life, but it contains very few nutrients and is swiftly absorbed by the body. This causes blood sugar spikes (and a rush of fat-storing insulin). Whole meal bread, pasta and brown rice are fibre-rich, so they are good for your digestion, take longer for your body to process and keep you feeling fuller for longer. Switching from white to brown is a big step towards balancing your insulin levels - the next is to ensure that whole grain carbohydrates make up less than a quarter of your meal. Protein and vegetables should become the newfound heroes on your plate - so keep overall carbohydrate levels down by keeping any servings no bigger than fist-sized, trying to stick to no more than two slices of wholemeal bread a day and no more than five to six oatcakes, rice cakes or Ryvita a day. Fill up more healthily on starchy vegetables like sweet potato (no more than one a day), butternut squash, parsnips and carrots. Try using beans (aduki beans, cannellini beans, butter beans or kidney beans) or lentils to bulk out a meal instead of potatoes or bread and, as frequently as possible, as a healthier source of protein in place of meat or eggs. It's just a question of changing the emphasis from 'carbs with everything' to 'carbs on the side'. NO CARBS ONE DAY A WEEK Start your week with one day steering clear of all forms of bread, pasta, flour, potatoes, rice and cereal, and you will reduce your insulin levels dramatically. This means you are less likely to store fat, and numerous studies are now pointing at insulin as the cause of not only diabetes, but also heart disease and many cancers. Cutting out carbohydrates just one day each week should be enough to reset your glial cells if they have become accustomed to being suppressed and, studies show, should ensure your insulin levels stay lower for the rest of the week - as long as you stick to the other Honey Diet rules. DITCH POTATOES One swift route to weight loss is a complete ban on potatoes. Whether it's crisps or chips, mashed or baked, potatoes burn quickly in the body's furnace and are notorious for sending insulin levels soaring. Psychologists have found a blanket rule like this is easier to adhere to than a more nebulous ruling such as no chips, crisps or roast potatoes and mashed or boiled ones in moderation. PROTEIN IN EVERY MEAL Ensuring you have at least some protein in every meal will keep you feeling fuller for longer and prevent dangerous blood sugar spikes, which further protects you from cravings. Protein tends to be filling - research shows our body will keep telling us we are hungry until we've eaten enough protein - and helps maintain muscle strength. Opt for lean protein to keep calorie intake down and choose from fish (not breaded or battered), chicken (no skin), pork (fat trimmed), beef (steak or 5 per cent fat mince) or eggs. Also, don't forget vegetable sources of protein such as hummus, peanut butter, lentils, beans and pulses. EAT UNLIMITED SALADS AND VEGETABLES Don't hold back on the number and variety of vegetables and salads in your diet. Vegetables are high in fibre as well as vitamins, so aim for six to nine portions a day if you can. TWO PIECES OF FRUIT A DAY. Fruit is packed with antioxidants, but it can also be high in sugars, so choose low-carbohydrate fruit such as berries or rhubarb. These are relatively high in fibre and nutrients in relation to sugars, so they are less likely to cause a blood sugar spike. Fruit is always better eaten whole, rather than drunk as juice or blended into a smoothie, as the fibre in whole fruit forms a protective layer that acts as a barrier to the intestine, slowing the absorption of the natural sugars. CHOOSE FULL-FAT DAIRY PRODUCTS Stripping the fat out of dairy products invariably means adding gelling agents, bulking agents, sweeteners or sugars to make the resulting concoction palatable. Studies have shown that full-fat yogurt is far more satisfying than reduced-fat (it keeps you feeling fuller for longer) and the best you could choose is natural bio- yogurt - delicious with a little added honey. Dairy products are a really important source of calcium, but don't go crazy, or the calories will start to add up. This means no more than one small pot of yogurt or cottage cheese, one matchbox size piece of cheese (buy mature cheese, which packs more flavor for fewer calories) and up to 500 ml, around a pint, of milk per day. YOUR SEVEN-DAY KICK-START PLAN Start each day with a honey drink - one or two teaspoons of honey in hot water with a squeeze of lemon. And end the day with a honey drink 30 minutes before bed - one to two tablespoons of honey in hot water or herbal tea. You can drink as much tea, coffee or beverages you want - as long is it not sweetened or sweetened only with honey. Monday (No-carb day) Snack on olives BREAKFAST: Two grilled rashers of lean bacon and a grilled tomato SNACK: A handful of olives LUNCH: A three-egg omelette with onion, peppers, mushrooms or large salad with cold chicken SNACK: Celery sticks dipped into a mini-pot of cream cheese DINNER: Pan-grilled salmon steak with steamed broccoli and French beans DESSERT: Plain yogurt with honey and a sprinkling of toasted seeds Tuesday Dessert: Treat yourself to a yogurt dessert with honey and berries BREAKFAST: Two poached eggs on a slice of whole meal toast SNACK: Small handful of nuts and seeds LUNCH: Hearty soup with lentils/beans and two oatcakes SNACK: Crudites of cucumber, celery and carrot with mini pot of hummus DINNER: Lean mince (5 per cent fat) with onions, peppers, courgettes and tomatoes, topped with a layer of mashed sweet potato and a grating of strongly flavored cheese DESSERT: Small pot natural yogurt with honey and berries Wednesday For lunch: A mixed salad BREAKFAST: Bowl of no-added-sugar muesli with natural yogurt and chopped dried apricots LUNCH: Large mixed salad with hard boiled eggs, tinned tuna, and honey dressing - plus a pear and a small piece of blue cheese SNACK: Slice of honey cake DINNER: Pork casserole with beans and a tomato sauce, served with steamed cabbage DESSERT: Small pot of fruit salad (in fruit juice) Thursday Make an open sandwich for lunch BREAKFAST: Two sausages (meat or vegetarian) with a large grilled tomato LUNCH: Open sandwich with a slice of ham, cheese and salad on one slice of whole meal bread SNACK: Curls of smoked salmon spread with a dab of cream cheese DINNER: 'One pan chicken' (a skinless chicken leg roasted in a drizzle of olive oil with a roughly chopped red onion, red pepper, chunks of butternut squash, garlic cloves and sliced courgette) DESSERT: Small pot of natural yogurt with honey and berries Friday Dinner: Dine on a stir-fry of steak strips and noodles BREAKFAST: Bowl of home-made granola with milk and a spoon of natural yogurt SNACK: Apple and walnut cookie (see recipe, above) LUNCH: Frittata (eggs and left-over cold vegetables) served with salad SNACK: Small pot of cottage cheese with cucumber sticks DINNER: Stir-fry of steak strips with mixed veg, served with a small portion of whole wheat noodles DESSERT: Berries scattered with shredded coconut and topped with a dollop of creme fraiche Saturday Have an eggy breakfast with salmon BREAKFAST: Two scrambled eggs with smoked salmon pieces on one slice of whole meal toast SNACK: Handful of nuts LUNCH: Cream of chicken soup with whole meal croutons, handful of grapes and piece of cheese SNACK: Honey banana muffin (see recipe, above) DINNER: Curry (chicken or tofu) with apples, apricots, sultanas, tomatoes and coconut milk, served with a small portion of brown rice DESSERT: Grilled peaches drizzled with honey Sunday BREAKFAST: Two rice cakes sandwiched together with a slice of brie and ham. SNACK: Carrot sticks dipped in hummus LUNCH: Mushroom omelette and a clementine SNACK: Olives with feta cheese DINNER: Meatballs in tomato sauce with a small portion of wholewheat pasta and a large side salad (with honey dressing) DESSERT: Rhubarb and banana crunchy crumble (see recipe, above) Please feel free to distribute this ebook to all you friends Our recommendation Honey Diet is extremely easy to follow. In a nut shell all you have to do is replace sugar with honey and take honey first thing in the morning and 30 minutes before bed. However we would recommend an unique supplement called Green Coffee Bean Extract together with honey diet. We have seen that the fat loss is remarkable and relatively much easier and faster when Green Coffee Bean Extract is taken along with Honey Diet. The key ingredient in the green coffee bean is a very important natural active compound called chlorogenic acid. Chlorogenic acid works by inhibiting the release of glucose in the body, while at the same time boosting the metabolism or the "burning" of fat in the liver. These two mechanisms work together to inhibit the absorption of fat and eliminate weight gain. Various studies have suggested that chlorogenic acid slows absorption of fat from food intake and also activates metabolism of extra fat. Unfortunately, traditional brewed coffee loses 95% of chlorogenic acid content. While roasting green coffee beans removes its naturally bitter taste, it also removes a almost all of chlorogenic acid. Hence, green coffee beans remain the best natural source of chlorogenic acid. We recommend Fatol Green Coffee Bean Extract at www.fatol.com Please click here