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Negative Calorie Diet - Principles

Principles

Negative Calorie Diet is based on the principle of using foods that create a negative calorific effect leading to loss of weight. The theory of Negative Calorie Diet is not scientifically sound since there is no food that does not posses calories. It is based on the concept of using foods, which produce an overall negative calorific effect, i.e. those foods whose calorific value is lower than the energy required for its metabolism.

How does Negative Calorie Diet work?

The mechanism of this diet is very impressive. The body requires certain amounts of energy for the digestion and absorption of food, thus in the process certain amount of fat would be broken down. In fact, 10% of daily intake of calories is used for body’s metabolic processes. For instance, celery, which provides 5 calories, utilizes 150 calories to digest during its metabolism thus creating a negative calorific effect. Thus by consuming celery we can burn approximately 145 calories from our body.

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art."  – La Rochefoucauld


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Lenibee - Jul 13, 2013

I know that I can't keep up with calorie counting nor strict compliance to an exercise program as I have a very tight schedule. I have been suffering from obesity long enough since I was a teenager. I have tried different ways of weight loss remedies and I found out that my body is not compatible with exercise. if I do portion size, I'd go dizzy as I often feel hungry. I however, have been taking supplements which is an appetite suppressant called Prescopodene. It was given to me by my mom and since I know that she won't give anything that could compromise my well-being, I gave it a go for a month. I lost 9 lbs for that 1 bottle alone without any health hazards. I know agree to the saying that mothers knows best.

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