It cannot be denied that the Hoodia Gordonii phenomenon is an interesting one.
With its P57 miracle molecule having only been discovered in the last decade and its clinical trials having only just finished a few years ago; the productivity of this unique appetite suppressant has been incredible.
Even as we are writing this, if you type ‘Hoodia Gordonii’ into Google, you will find an assortment of different Hoodia products all saying ‘buy me, buy me.’ Capsules, tablets, patches, coffee, tea, candy, lollipops and shakes… these are just a handful of the growing number of Hoodia Gordonii products.
You see, in a scramble to take advantage of all Hoodia Gordonii’s remarkable results, manufacturers have literally merged Hoodia Gordonii into about anything they could get their hands on.
But here is the thing.
Where is the proof that come shake or patch these products will still be able to effectively suppress your diet? And for that matter how can you be certain that you are achieving the 2,250-3,000mg of Hoodia Gordonii that you need (a day) to effectively suppress your appetite?
The truth is you can not be certain.
Mixed in with a multitude of other ingredients and chemicals, you can not guarantee that you are receiving the full amount.
Take for example this scenario.
A company is claiming that in one of their Hoodia Lollipops there is 400mg of Hoodia Gordonii.
Okay this statement is fair enough, but here lies in the problem. To make sure that you receive the full amount, you need to eat the whole lollipop (not exactly productive against weight loss). Then there is the uncertainty over whether or not the other ingredients have affected its ability to encourage natural appetite suppression.
Now, if tablet and extract forms of this supplement are not recommended, and altering where it is grown affects its strength, then surely introducing other ingredients to its formula, must make them more unreliable?
We know, this is only speculation, but it does make you wonder about the credibility of these lollipops, patches and teas. How can you confidently say you are going to achieve your desired results?
Saying this, there is one proven point that does have standing with this supplement.
The fact that according to Alkemist Pharmaceuticals over 80% of Hoodia Gordonii supplements are fake.
Either made from the wrong type of Hoodia plant (there are 13 types altogether with only Hoodia Gordonii having been proven to contain P57) or from the whole plant (making it only 60% effective), the pure scale of this problem, combined with the fact that it is so rare, makes all these other Hoodia products appear questionable.
Who can you rely on it give you real results?
Our recommendation is that you go for a Hoodia Gordonii supplement that can prove it contains only pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii.
A capsule that has been: laboratory tested by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals to prove it contains pure Hoodia Gordonii; that has got the CITES certificate to prove its origin and a capsule that contains at least 400mg of genuine Hoodia Gordonii (taken from the core of the plant).
One Hoodia Gordonii supplement we would recommend is UniqueHoodia. Tried, tested and backed by leading health officials, UniqueHoodia has got the certificates to prove it is the genuine article.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Genuine Hoodia Gordonii
If you were asked to name all the different ways you can confirm whether or not you are receiving real, genuine Hoodia Gordonii, 2 choices would probably pop into your head:
One - testing by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals
Two - a CITE certificate to prove that it was exported from Southern Africa
But what if we were to tell you that there are other ways of checking? Testing that can re-affirm the above and offer you more security – would you be interested in finding out more? Well there is.
In fact there are 2 other types of certificate you can look out for on a Hoodia website that can increase your confidence and prove Hoodia Gordonii’s effectiveness:
Organics Annex Certificate – proves that there were no ‘middle men’ involved who could have interfered with the product while it was being exported.
Certificate of Analysis – is issued to the Hoodia Gordonii supply before it enters the country, proving that it is 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii. This certificate shows that it was also tested under HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography).
Then there are other laboratories aside from Alkemist Pharmaceuticals who can prove that the supplement you are taking is real Hoodia Gordonii. CNL for example are another equally reputable laboratory company who can prove that your Hoodia supplement is real Hoodia Gordonii.
Yet when you look around, the majority of Hoodia products will simply rely on just offering a CITES certificate and backing by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals. Nothing more.
But this is not the worse part. Even with the certificates there are Hoodia websites that are lying to you.
For example when you look at a Hoodia products CITES certificate, have you ever spotted sections that have been blacked out or text that has blurred? Have you?
Well here is the thing – the reason these companies have blacked out these sections is because the certificate is either fake, is someone else’s or is out of date. They are literally covering up their lie.
So take a moment when you are searching for a Hoodia Gordonii supplement to make sure you check their certificates. Are they clear to read? Do they offer you the other forms of accreditations on top of the expected?
If they can offer you this proof as well as an ingredients list that contains only 100% pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii, then you can invest with confidence.
Take UniqueHoodia for example:
In one concise product, consumers can benefit from:
• 100% pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii
• Calorie reductions of 2,000 calories a day
• 10,000 times more productive at reducing your appetite than glucose
Order your packet of UniqueHoodia today.
One - testing by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals
Two - a CITE certificate to prove that it was exported from Southern Africa
But what if we were to tell you that there are other ways of checking? Testing that can re-affirm the above and offer you more security – would you be interested in finding out more? Well there is.
In fact there are 2 other types of certificate you can look out for on a Hoodia website that can increase your confidence and prove Hoodia Gordonii’s effectiveness:
Organics Annex Certificate – proves that there were no ‘middle men’ involved who could have interfered with the product while it was being exported.
Certificate of Analysis – is issued to the Hoodia Gordonii supply before it enters the country, proving that it is 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii. This certificate shows that it was also tested under HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography).
Then there are other laboratories aside from Alkemist Pharmaceuticals who can prove that the supplement you are taking is real Hoodia Gordonii. CNL for example are another equally reputable laboratory company who can prove that your Hoodia supplement is real Hoodia Gordonii.
Yet when you look around, the majority of Hoodia products will simply rely on just offering a CITES certificate and backing by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals. Nothing more.
But this is not the worse part. Even with the certificates there are Hoodia websites that are lying to you.
For example when you look at a Hoodia products CITES certificate, have you ever spotted sections that have been blacked out or text that has blurred? Have you?
Well here is the thing – the reason these companies have blacked out these sections is because the certificate is either fake, is someone else’s or is out of date. They are literally covering up their lie.
So take a moment when you are searching for a Hoodia Gordonii supplement to make sure you check their certificates. Are they clear to read? Do they offer you the other forms of accreditations on top of the expected?
If they can offer you this proof as well as an ingredients list that contains only 100% pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii, then you can invest with confidence.
Take UniqueHoodia for example:
In one concise product, consumers can benefit from:
• 100% pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii
• Calorie reductions of 2,000 calories a day
• 10,000 times more productive at reducing your appetite than glucose
Order your packet of UniqueHoodia today.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Hoodia Gordonii – can a guarantee truly make all the difference?
Take a moment to think of the best weight loss guarantees you have ever seen. How long have they been? How long have they given you to try their supplement before their guarantee runs out? 2 weeks? A month? 6 months?
There is a distinction, and a big one at that, considering the delicacy of weight loss.
It is a very personal issue, and one that plays on many people’s mind. So it is important to know that you have got the time to test the product and get a refund if it doesn’t work. You need time.
Yet despite the type of product niche it is, there is a surprising amount of products that offer restricted guarantees.
Take the Hoodia Gordonii market.
In the last few years this rare cactus has become a highly popular appetite suppressant.
But saying this, some of their guarantees are incredible short.
Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills for example offer only a 14 day guarantee, just 2 weeks compared to UniqueHoodia who offer 180 days. The difference between these 2 supplements is incredible.
Now on the one hand you could just argue that Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills are simply confident in the results their supplement can produce. But on the other hand, the briefness of this guarantee could be a sign that their supplement does not work, and that they are keeping their guarantee short in order to safeguard their money.
But Hoodia Gordonii Diet pills are not the only company to offer short guarantees. Hoodia 90 only offer 30 days on theirs.
In fact, the closest we found to UniqueHoodia in terms of guarantee size was Hoodia Gordonii Plus. But even their guarantee was only 90 days – half the length of UniqueHoodia.
So what are we to take from this information? The need to check Hoodia Gordonii’s guarantee length.
Especially since Alkemist Pharmaceuticals found that 80% of Hoodia Gordonii supplements are fake. You need to be careful that you are receiving the genuine article, and that you have got enough time to ensure that the supplement you pick does offer you the results it says it does.
So is 14 days enough? No, not by far.
30 days? At a push, yes, but honestly the longer your guarantee, the longer you have got to let your body adapt and experience genuine weight loss results.
For this reason we recommend UniqueHoodia. Of all the Hoodia Gordonii supplements on the market, UniqueHoodia offers the longest guarantee and the best credentials.
There is a distinction, and a big one at that, considering the delicacy of weight loss.
It is a very personal issue, and one that plays on many people’s mind. So it is important to know that you have got the time to test the product and get a refund if it doesn’t work. You need time.
Yet despite the type of product niche it is, there is a surprising amount of products that offer restricted guarantees.
Take the Hoodia Gordonii market.
In the last few years this rare cactus has become a highly popular appetite suppressant.
But saying this, some of their guarantees are incredible short.
Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills for example offer only a 14 day guarantee, just 2 weeks compared to UniqueHoodia who offer 180 days. The difference between these 2 supplements is incredible.
Now on the one hand you could just argue that Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills are simply confident in the results their supplement can produce. But on the other hand, the briefness of this guarantee could be a sign that their supplement does not work, and that they are keeping their guarantee short in order to safeguard their money.
But Hoodia Gordonii Diet pills are not the only company to offer short guarantees. Hoodia 90 only offer 30 days on theirs.
In fact, the closest we found to UniqueHoodia in terms of guarantee size was Hoodia Gordonii Plus. But even their guarantee was only 90 days – half the length of UniqueHoodia.
So what are we to take from this information? The need to check Hoodia Gordonii’s guarantee length.
Especially since Alkemist Pharmaceuticals found that 80% of Hoodia Gordonii supplements are fake. You need to be careful that you are receiving the genuine article, and that you have got enough time to ensure that the supplement you pick does offer you the results it says it does.
So is 14 days enough? No, not by far.
30 days? At a push, yes, but honestly the longer your guarantee, the longer you have got to let your body adapt and experience genuine weight loss results.
For this reason we recommend UniqueHoodia. Of all the Hoodia Gordonii supplements on the market, UniqueHoodia offers the longest guarantee and the best credentials.
Hoodia Gordonii price comparison – your route to the truth
One the most common tips you will ever be offered about Hoodia Gordonii supplements is to check their costs. And there is a very good reason why you should bear this point in mind.
You see, due to the rarity of this plant it is now considered to be an endangered species. So endangered that exportation of this plant from South Africa is strictly controlled.
And it is for this reason why real Hoodia Gordonii is so expensive to buy.
So what is the point behind of all this we hear you ask? Well if you go onto Google and type in ‘Hoodia Gordonii’ you will find an assortment of companies who will dare to tell you otherwise. Offering you 100 tablets of Hoodia Gordonii for just £24.99. If not less.
Now before you say – what is so wrong with that? – let us first set up a comparison for you of all the different Hoodia Gordonii supplements that are available. We think once you see them, you’ll know exactly what we are talking about:
UniqueHoodia (90 capsules): £36.82
Hoodia Gordonii 9600mg Capsules (90 capsules): £29.95
100% Pure Hoodia Gordonii (100 Tabs - under a buy 1 get 1 free offer): £24.99
Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills (90 Tablets): £19.95
EST Nutrition Hoodia Gordonii (60 capsules) £8.08
Hoodia- FX (60 capsules): £6.08
See the difference? Between UniqueHoodia and Hoodia–FX there is £30 difference. Now whilst it can arguably be said that Hoodia-FX has 30 less capsules - even if you added another 30 capsules to its packaging; working on its current pricing it would only go up £3.04. Still no where near UniqueHoodia.
So what is the cause of these dramatic price differences? Simple. The Hoodia Gordonii supplements on the end of this scale are fake.
The manufacturers of these supplements have either: used the wrong type of Hoodia plant (there are 13 Hoodia plants in the family, but only Hoodia Gordonii contains the active appetite suppressing ingredient P57); they have used the entire Hoodia Gordonii plant (making 40% of the supplement ineffective due to the fact that only the core contains P57) or they are not using Hoodia Gordonii at all.
And the reality is a lot of these ‘supposedly’ genuine Hoodia Gordonii supplements are doing this.
After all, what company would willingly sell 100% pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii capsules for just £6.08 for 60 capsules? That would mean they are only charging 6 pence per pill.
Similarly, companies who consistently offer buy 1 get 1 free offers on their Hoodia Gordonii supplements are lying.
Take 100% Pure Hoodia Gordonii. Whilst it may appear that they are charging £24.99 for 100 tablets, this package size is consistently on a buy 1 get 1 free offer, making their supplements real value £12.50 per 100 tablets.
Scary isn’t it?
Of course examining just the price of your Hoodia Gordonii supplements isn’t enough to ensure you are completely receiving 100% pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii. You need to examine its medical backing, CITES certificate and ingredients list too. But their prices do help to narrow this field down.
Offer your body easy, natural weight loss
You see, due to the rarity of this plant it is now considered to be an endangered species. So endangered that exportation of this plant from South Africa is strictly controlled.
And it is for this reason why real Hoodia Gordonii is so expensive to buy.
So what is the point behind of all this we hear you ask? Well if you go onto Google and type in ‘Hoodia Gordonii’ you will find an assortment of companies who will dare to tell you otherwise. Offering you 100 tablets of Hoodia Gordonii for just £24.99. If not less.
Now before you say – what is so wrong with that? – let us first set up a comparison for you of all the different Hoodia Gordonii supplements that are available. We think once you see them, you’ll know exactly what we are talking about:
UniqueHoodia (90 capsules): £36.82
Hoodia Gordonii 9600mg Capsules (90 capsules): £29.95
100% Pure Hoodia Gordonii (100 Tabs - under a buy 1 get 1 free offer): £24.99
Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills (90 Tablets): £19.95
EST Nutrition Hoodia Gordonii (60 capsules) £8.08
Hoodia- FX (60 capsules): £6.08
See the difference? Between UniqueHoodia and Hoodia–FX there is £30 difference. Now whilst it can arguably be said that Hoodia-FX has 30 less capsules - even if you added another 30 capsules to its packaging; working on its current pricing it would only go up £3.04. Still no where near UniqueHoodia.
So what is the cause of these dramatic price differences? Simple. The Hoodia Gordonii supplements on the end of this scale are fake.
The manufacturers of these supplements have either: used the wrong type of Hoodia plant (there are 13 Hoodia plants in the family, but only Hoodia Gordonii contains the active appetite suppressing ingredient P57); they have used the entire Hoodia Gordonii plant (making 40% of the supplement ineffective due to the fact that only the core contains P57) or they are not using Hoodia Gordonii at all.
And the reality is a lot of these ‘supposedly’ genuine Hoodia Gordonii supplements are doing this.
After all, what company would willingly sell 100% pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii capsules for just £6.08 for 60 capsules? That would mean they are only charging 6 pence per pill.
Similarly, companies who consistently offer buy 1 get 1 free offers on their Hoodia Gordonii supplements are lying.
Take 100% Pure Hoodia Gordonii. Whilst it may appear that they are charging £24.99 for 100 tablets, this package size is consistently on a buy 1 get 1 free offer, making their supplements real value £12.50 per 100 tablets.
Scary isn’t it?
Of course examining just the price of your Hoodia Gordonii supplements isn’t enough to ensure you are completely receiving 100% pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii. You need to examine its medical backing, CITES certificate and ingredients list too. But their prices do help to narrow this field down.
Offer your body easy, natural weight loss
The 400mg capsule myth – which Hoodia supplements really contain that much Hoodia?
How much Hoodia Gordonii you get in one supplement has always been at the centre of the Hoodia debate.
With many companies opting to include other ingredients within their capsules, finding one that is 100% pure is hard enough as it is, without having to also find one that will offer you the maximum weight loss results.
According to recent studies it has been found that consumers need to take between 2,250-3,000mg of Hoodia Gordonii per day to effectually suppress their appetite and lose weight.
Working under that assumption, and the fact that many hoodia companies will tell you to take only 3-4 of their supplements every day, it is logical that you will need to take 400mg of genuine Hoodia Gordonii in order to feel its full effects.
Yet despite this well acknowledged fact, Alkemist Pharmaceuticals have found that most Hoodia supplements only contain 25mg. Just a sixteenth of what you really need.
But this is not the worse of it. Look on the web and almost all leading Hoodia Gordonii supplements claim to offer 400mg. So if that is right, are Alkemist pharmaceuticals must be wrong in their estimation?
No. What you are witnessing here is the extent of these companies lies to draw you in. Take a look at the following leading competitors:
Pure Hoodia Gordonii Extract (500mg) – now before you get excited that this one is 500mg per capsule, this is an extract. Meaning… this supplement is far from being made from pure 100% Hoodia Gordonii.
Hoodia Gordonii (400mg)- this one may contain 400mg per capsule, but priced at just £18.49, the price is just too low to be genuine Hoodia Gordonii
100% Pure Hoodia Gordonii (700mg) – this one looks promising too, but with 100 tablets priced at only £24.99, it is hard to believe that they would offer extra pure Hoodia Gordonii in one tablet, plus 100 tablets of it at such a low price. Especially when the plant is so rare
See what we mean? With so many Hoodia supplements claiming to offer you the 400mg you need to suppress your appetite, it is hard to believe Alkemist pharmaceuticals statement.
Who are the genuine and who are the fake?
One sure way is to compare the prices and package sizing like we have done above. But the best way – and the one we thoroughly recommend - is to check their clinical backing. Who has tested them? What certificates of proof have they got?
Take UniqueHoodia for example. They have been clinically tested by not just Alkemist pharmaceuticals but by reputable company CNL. And proof of this testing can be found on their website, all readily available for your perusal.
With many companies opting to include other ingredients within their capsules, finding one that is 100% pure is hard enough as it is, without having to also find one that will offer you the maximum weight loss results.
According to recent studies it has been found that consumers need to take between 2,250-3,000mg of Hoodia Gordonii per day to effectually suppress their appetite and lose weight.
Working under that assumption, and the fact that many hoodia companies will tell you to take only 3-4 of their supplements every day, it is logical that you will need to take 400mg of genuine Hoodia Gordonii in order to feel its full effects.
Yet despite this well acknowledged fact, Alkemist Pharmaceuticals have found that most Hoodia supplements only contain 25mg. Just a sixteenth of what you really need.
But this is not the worse of it. Look on the web and almost all leading Hoodia Gordonii supplements claim to offer 400mg. So if that is right, are Alkemist pharmaceuticals must be wrong in their estimation?
No. What you are witnessing here is the extent of these companies lies to draw you in. Take a look at the following leading competitors:
Pure Hoodia Gordonii Extract (500mg) – now before you get excited that this one is 500mg per capsule, this is an extract. Meaning… this supplement is far from being made from pure 100% Hoodia Gordonii.
Hoodia Gordonii (400mg)- this one may contain 400mg per capsule, but priced at just £18.49, the price is just too low to be genuine Hoodia Gordonii
100% Pure Hoodia Gordonii (700mg) – this one looks promising too, but with 100 tablets priced at only £24.99, it is hard to believe that they would offer extra pure Hoodia Gordonii in one tablet, plus 100 tablets of it at such a low price. Especially when the plant is so rare
See what we mean? With so many Hoodia supplements claiming to offer you the 400mg you need to suppress your appetite, it is hard to believe Alkemist pharmaceuticals statement.
Who are the genuine and who are the fake?
One sure way is to compare the prices and package sizing like we have done above. But the best way – and the one we thoroughly recommend - is to check their clinical backing. Who has tested them? What certificates of proof have they got?
Take UniqueHoodia for example. They have been clinically tested by not just Alkemist pharmaceuticals but by reputable company CNL. And proof of this testing can be found on their website, all readily available for your perusal.
Package size – what difference does it make to the quality of your Hoodia Gordonii supplement
If you are looking to invest in genuine Hoodia Gordonii, one of the most effective ways we have come across to help narrow your decision is looking at package size.
Now we don’t actually mean how many capsules there are per bottle (though this will play a part). No. What we are talking about is how much your Hoodia supplements cost per pill.
Take a look at the following list and you will see what we mean:
• Pure Hoodia Gordonii extract (360 capsules): £74.99 for a 3 month supply, 20p per capsule
• Pure Hoodia Gordonii 400mg (360 capsules): £55.95 for a 6 month supply, 15p per capsule
• UniqueHoodia (90 capsules) £36.27 for 1 month supply, 40p per capsule
• Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills (60 capsules): £29.99, 49p per capsule
• 100% Pure Hoodia Gordonii (100 tabs): £24.99, 24p per tab
• Pure Hoodia Gordonii 700mg (100 tabs): £22.99, 22p per tab
Now we know this list is made up of a variety of different package sizes, but the prices of these supplements per pill speak clearly for themselves.
But before you go and buy the first option, there is something you need to know. Cheapness does not always ensure quality.
You see one of the distinctive things about Hoodia Gordonii is its rarity. Counted as an endangered species, exportation of this plant is limited and expensive. So for manufacturers to make a real profit from their supplement, this expense from exporting it needs to be translating back into the price.
And the outcome? A clear divider between bogus hoodia products, and the ones more credible in price.
Look at this list again. Most of them are nearly half the price of UniqueHoodia and Hoodia Gordonii diet pills.
Saying this there are other factors you need to bear in mind as well. Let us explain:
Is it a Capsule or Tablet? Pure Hoodia Gordonii comes not in an extract form or a tablet, but as a dried powder. For this reason you can only get real Hoodia Gordonii as a capsule. It needs something to hold it.
Package size: Considering that most companies recommend that you take to 3-4 capsules to receive the full effectiveness of Hoodia Gordonii, for a whole months supply you will need 90-120 capsules.
Now if take a look at the above list again you’ll spot straight away that some of their package sizes are a bit random. For example for 60 capsules to represent a months supply, they are essentially telling consumers to take 2 a day, meaning it would have to contain nearly 1,000mg to make it work. Impossible.
So ask yourself the question again. Which of the above supplements can offer you credible weight loss results? Go on. Not many.
But one Hoodia supplement that does clearly stand out from the rest is UniqueHoodia.
Realistic in price and in package size, UniqueHoodia can also offer you further proof of its credibility. They have got the documentation and the medical backing of Alkemist Pharmaceuticals. Plus to top it all a CITES certificate to prove the origin of their supplement.
So offer your body more. A real and credible weight loss supplement.
Now we don’t actually mean how many capsules there are per bottle (though this will play a part). No. What we are talking about is how much your Hoodia supplements cost per pill.
Take a look at the following list and you will see what we mean:
• Pure Hoodia Gordonii extract (360 capsules): £74.99 for a 3 month supply, 20p per capsule
• Pure Hoodia Gordonii 400mg (360 capsules): £55.95 for a 6 month supply, 15p per capsule
• UniqueHoodia (90 capsules) £36.27 for 1 month supply, 40p per capsule
• Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills (60 capsules): £29.99, 49p per capsule
• 100% Pure Hoodia Gordonii (100 tabs): £24.99, 24p per tab
• Pure Hoodia Gordonii 700mg (100 tabs): £22.99, 22p per tab
Now we know this list is made up of a variety of different package sizes, but the prices of these supplements per pill speak clearly for themselves.
But before you go and buy the first option, there is something you need to know. Cheapness does not always ensure quality.
You see one of the distinctive things about Hoodia Gordonii is its rarity. Counted as an endangered species, exportation of this plant is limited and expensive. So for manufacturers to make a real profit from their supplement, this expense from exporting it needs to be translating back into the price.
And the outcome? A clear divider between bogus hoodia products, and the ones more credible in price.
Look at this list again. Most of them are nearly half the price of UniqueHoodia and Hoodia Gordonii diet pills.
Saying this there are other factors you need to bear in mind as well. Let us explain:
Is it a Capsule or Tablet? Pure Hoodia Gordonii comes not in an extract form or a tablet, but as a dried powder. For this reason you can only get real Hoodia Gordonii as a capsule. It needs something to hold it.
Package size: Considering that most companies recommend that you take to 3-4 capsules to receive the full effectiveness of Hoodia Gordonii, for a whole months supply you will need 90-120 capsules.
Now if take a look at the above list again you’ll spot straight away that some of their package sizes are a bit random. For example for 60 capsules to represent a months supply, they are essentially telling consumers to take 2 a day, meaning it would have to contain nearly 1,000mg to make it work. Impossible.
So ask yourself the question again. Which of the above supplements can offer you credible weight loss results? Go on. Not many.
But one Hoodia supplement that does clearly stand out from the rest is UniqueHoodia.
Realistic in price and in package size, UniqueHoodia can also offer you further proof of its credibility. They have got the documentation and the medical backing of Alkemist Pharmaceuticals. Plus to top it all a CITES certificate to prove the origin of their supplement.
So offer your body more. A real and credible weight loss supplement.
Search the web for articles relating to ‘Hoodia Gordonii’
Search the web for articles relating to ‘Hoodia Gordonii’ and the majority of them will praise it for its ability to promote natural weight loss through appetite suppression. But look for one that says the opposite, they’ll appear few and far between.
In truth, it is rare to find one that truly questions the types of Hoodia products out there. Yet The New York Times did exactly that in an article they released in 2005.
Speaking to leading physicians they questioned the quality and effectiveness of Hoodia products, when there were no human clinical trials to back their statements up.
But their article went beyond this question. They also went on to query the quantity of P57 needed to make these supplements effective.
And their report hit the mark exactly.
Out of 10 UK based Hoodia products tested by Unilever, 2 were found to contain no P57 at all, 4 had small amounts of it and the other 4 contained significant amounts. Add these together and this study suggests that only 40% contain the necessary amounts of P57 to make appetite suppression a reality.
Yet the truth of this situation is far worse.
According to Alkemist pharmaceuticals, over 80% of Hoodia products contain little if any Hoodia Gordonii within their capsules, leaving only a select group that are the real deal.
So as you can see, whilst this article by the New York Times may have been written over 4 years ago, the point of the matter is still the same: how can consumers honestly know that the Hoodia Gordonii supplements they are taking are the real deal?
The present
When you see all these facts accumulated in one place, it is impossible to ignore the accuracy of this article.
Even today the validity over Hoodia’s natural ability to promote weight loss is still under debate.
Yet the only reason this debate exists now is because of the number of manufacturers who are still choosing to offer fake Hoodia products.
Search a little deeper and you’ll find that you are living in a very different time.
One that has got the clinical trials, backing and documentation to offer consumers real customer confidence.
Take appetite suppressant company, UniqueHoodia.
On their website you will not just find a CITES Certificate which will confirm its point of origin as being from South Africa, but also, a certificate of Analysis that essentially confirms that their supplement contains more than is necessary amount to offer consumers effective appetite suppression.
So what can you take away from this article by the New York Times? The need to make sure that you know exactly what you are getting.
You see, whilst there are such companies, such as UniqueHoodia, that can offer you real credible evidence that their supplement works, there are still companies out there whose vagueness and false claims can hurt your chances of successfully losing weight.
So offer your body more. More than words, but clear documented proof.
In truth, it is rare to find one that truly questions the types of Hoodia products out there. Yet The New York Times did exactly that in an article they released in 2005.
Speaking to leading physicians they questioned the quality and effectiveness of Hoodia products, when there were no human clinical trials to back their statements up.
But their article went beyond this question. They also went on to query the quantity of P57 needed to make these supplements effective.
And their report hit the mark exactly.
Out of 10 UK based Hoodia products tested by Unilever, 2 were found to contain no P57 at all, 4 had small amounts of it and the other 4 contained significant amounts. Add these together and this study suggests that only 40% contain the necessary amounts of P57 to make appetite suppression a reality.
Yet the truth of this situation is far worse.
According to Alkemist pharmaceuticals, over 80% of Hoodia products contain little if any Hoodia Gordonii within their capsules, leaving only a select group that are the real deal.
So as you can see, whilst this article by the New York Times may have been written over 4 years ago, the point of the matter is still the same: how can consumers honestly know that the Hoodia Gordonii supplements they are taking are the real deal?
The present
When you see all these facts accumulated in one place, it is impossible to ignore the accuracy of this article.
Even today the validity over Hoodia’s natural ability to promote weight loss is still under debate.
Yet the only reason this debate exists now is because of the number of manufacturers who are still choosing to offer fake Hoodia products.
Search a little deeper and you’ll find that you are living in a very different time.
One that has got the clinical trials, backing and documentation to offer consumers real customer confidence.
Take appetite suppressant company, UniqueHoodia.
On their website you will not just find a CITES Certificate which will confirm its point of origin as being from South Africa, but also, a certificate of Analysis that essentially confirms that their supplement contains more than is necessary amount to offer consumers effective appetite suppression.
So what can you take away from this article by the New York Times? The need to make sure that you know exactly what you are getting.
You see, whilst there are such companies, such as UniqueHoodia, that can offer you real credible evidence that their supplement works, there are still companies out there whose vagueness and false claims can hurt your chances of successfully losing weight.
So offer your body more. More than words, but clear documented proof.
Truth behind the debate – has much changed since the New York Times article in 2005?
Their report may have been written over 4 years ago, but the New York Times article on the validity of clinical testing in Hoodia Gordonii supplements is as pivotal as it was then, as it is today.
The reason? Go on most Hoodia product websites, and whilst you will read the phrase ‘clinically tested’ within their content; when you then go on to scan their website for proof – can you find it? No. More often than not you cannot.
If anything they are vague.
Take the two Hoodia Products that the New York Times put forward themselves: Pure Hoodia and Hoodaba. Now whilst these products may claim to ‘kill your appetite’ and offer you ‘waves of energy’ with no human studies to back it, physicians were unable to back them.
In truth, back in 2005, the majority of physicians had a hard time supporting Hoodia products. They questioned their safety as appetite suppressants.
But the New York Times did not stop there in their breakdown.
They also questioned Hoodia Gordonii’s active ingredient P57. Known for being processed and broken down by the liver, physicians questioned whether Hoodia supplements contained enough P57 to effectively suppress consumer’s appetites.
Of 10 Hoodia products tested by Unilever (in the UK), 2 contained no P57, 4 contained small amounts of it and the other 4 contained significant amounts. Proof that of all the many supplements currently available on the market, a substantial amount of them in truth do not contain enough.
The present
Looking over their article, the New York Times brought up many valid points over the quality of Hoodia products.
Now whilst arguably – 4 years later – there are even more fake Hoodia products on the market, there now trials, documentation and testing methods to prove which products are the real, and which can offer consumers real weight loss results.
Take Hoodia Company UniqueHoodia. On their website you can find
a CITES Certificate, a certificate of Analysis and an Organics Annex Certificate – all of which can prove that you are receiving pure unaltered Hoodia Gordonii.
But there is more…
4 years on, Hoodia Gordonii has finished undergoing clinical trials and has proven itself to be a real appetite suppressant.
So whilst there are still Hoodia Products on the market that are questionable in their validity, there are such companies such as UniqueHoodia that can prove this article by The New York Times wrong.
Hoodia Gordonii CAN help consumers to effectively lose weight and cut their calorie intake by over 1,000 calories a day. UniqueHoodia being one of them.
The reason? Go on most Hoodia product websites, and whilst you will read the phrase ‘clinically tested’ within their content; when you then go on to scan their website for proof – can you find it? No. More often than not you cannot.
If anything they are vague.
Take the two Hoodia Products that the New York Times put forward themselves: Pure Hoodia and Hoodaba. Now whilst these products may claim to ‘kill your appetite’ and offer you ‘waves of energy’ with no human studies to back it, physicians were unable to back them.
In truth, back in 2005, the majority of physicians had a hard time supporting Hoodia products. They questioned their safety as appetite suppressants.
But the New York Times did not stop there in their breakdown.
They also questioned Hoodia Gordonii’s active ingredient P57. Known for being processed and broken down by the liver, physicians questioned whether Hoodia supplements contained enough P57 to effectively suppress consumer’s appetites.
Of 10 Hoodia products tested by Unilever (in the UK), 2 contained no P57, 4 contained small amounts of it and the other 4 contained significant amounts. Proof that of all the many supplements currently available on the market, a substantial amount of them in truth do not contain enough.
The present
Looking over their article, the New York Times brought up many valid points over the quality of Hoodia products.
Now whilst arguably – 4 years later – there are even more fake Hoodia products on the market, there now trials, documentation and testing methods to prove which products are the real, and which can offer consumers real weight loss results.
Take Hoodia Company UniqueHoodia. On their website you can find
a CITES Certificate, a certificate of Analysis and an Organics Annex Certificate – all of which can prove that you are receiving pure unaltered Hoodia Gordonii.
But there is more…
4 years on, Hoodia Gordonii has finished undergoing clinical trials and has proven itself to be a real appetite suppressant.
So whilst there are still Hoodia Products on the market that are questionable in their validity, there are such companies such as UniqueHoodia that can prove this article by The New York Times wrong.
Hoodia Gordonii CAN help consumers to effectively lose weight and cut their calorie intake by over 1,000 calories a day. UniqueHoodia being one of them.
Have they heard the story right? Fox News 59’s take on new weight loss supplement Hoodia Gordonii
If you take a look at Fox News 59’s report on the increasing number of fake Hoodia Gordonii supplements on the market, we think you’ll agree with us when we say whilst they are accurate in their assumptions, their story is still vague.
On the one hand, they make the incredibly valid point of: how are we to tell if we are receiving genuine Hoodia Gordonii when the company who owns the patent for it has not even released their own product. It is a point that paints a very different picture of the Hoodia market.
Yet despite their accuracy, their general vagueness on how to look out for real products is not enough to give consumers a real helping hand.
Let us explain.
In overview of Fox News 59 report, they highlighted 3 key features to look for: country of origin (if its not from South Africa it is not genuine), 100% Hoodia Gordonii and price.
And admittedly their overview of these 3 points was helpful, but to ensure that you are receiving real genuine, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii, there are other points that you really need to look out for:
CITES Certificate: this documentation will give you proof of where your Hoodia Gordonii supplement has been exported from. If it says it was exported from South Africa then it is more than likely real Hoodia Gordonii.
Ingredients: now whilst Fox News 59 was right that your supplement should only contain 100% Hoodia Gordonii. There is more to this story than seeing these 3 simple words. It is also important that you check that only the core of the plant has been used, as it is here where active ingredient P57 is found. Then you also need to be aware of the capsules ingredients. If for example you see the ingredients gelatine, magnesium stearate and stearic acid, then these don’t essentially mean the supplement is false. They are just the capsules ingredients.
Medical Backing: one sure way to make sure you are receiving genuine Hoodia Gordonii is the check where it was laboratory tested. If it was done by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals, and their website has got the documentation to prove it, then they are the real deal.
Price: real Hoodia Gordonii is rare. In fact it is considered to be an endangered species which is why it is so hard to export. And the cost to export this rare plant is expensive. So as you can see, if it costs a lot to export, manufacturers are not going to sell it to you cheaply. They want to make a profit from their product.
So what are you to take from the Fox News 59 Report? Well it’s most important point – that the weight loss supplement market is becoming flooded with Hoodia products that are all claiming to be the real deal but that can provide no proof that they are.
Take their other point about dietary supplements. Unregulated or quality controlled, companies who claim to be dietary supplements can essentially sell you anything. And we mean anything.
This is why it is so important to know what to look out for in order to increase your chances of receiving genuine, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii. Know what to look out for and you can begin experiencing natural healthy weight loss in no time.
On the one hand, they make the incredibly valid point of: how are we to tell if we are receiving genuine Hoodia Gordonii when the company who owns the patent for it has not even released their own product. It is a point that paints a very different picture of the Hoodia market.
Yet despite their accuracy, their general vagueness on how to look out for real products is not enough to give consumers a real helping hand.
Let us explain.
In overview of Fox News 59 report, they highlighted 3 key features to look for: country of origin (if its not from South Africa it is not genuine), 100% Hoodia Gordonii and price.
And admittedly their overview of these 3 points was helpful, but to ensure that you are receiving real genuine, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii, there are other points that you really need to look out for:
CITES Certificate: this documentation will give you proof of where your Hoodia Gordonii supplement has been exported from. If it says it was exported from South Africa then it is more than likely real Hoodia Gordonii.
Ingredients: now whilst Fox News 59 was right that your supplement should only contain 100% Hoodia Gordonii. There is more to this story than seeing these 3 simple words. It is also important that you check that only the core of the plant has been used, as it is here where active ingredient P57 is found. Then you also need to be aware of the capsules ingredients. If for example you see the ingredients gelatine, magnesium stearate and stearic acid, then these don’t essentially mean the supplement is false. They are just the capsules ingredients.
Medical Backing: one sure way to make sure you are receiving genuine Hoodia Gordonii is the check where it was laboratory tested. If it was done by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals, and their website has got the documentation to prove it, then they are the real deal.
Price: real Hoodia Gordonii is rare. In fact it is considered to be an endangered species which is why it is so hard to export. And the cost to export this rare plant is expensive. So as you can see, if it costs a lot to export, manufacturers are not going to sell it to you cheaply. They want to make a profit from their product.
So what are you to take from the Fox News 59 Report? Well it’s most important point – that the weight loss supplement market is becoming flooded with Hoodia products that are all claiming to be the real deal but that can provide no proof that they are.
Take their other point about dietary supplements. Unregulated or quality controlled, companies who claim to be dietary supplements can essentially sell you anything. And we mean anything.
This is why it is so important to know what to look out for in order to increase your chances of receiving genuine, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii. Know what to look out for and you can begin experiencing natural healthy weight loss in no time.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Weight loss and calories - 2
Okay you now know what calories are and how they work to help your body function. The next part to making your weight loss journey successful is being able to work out your daily allowances (and we mean everything - fat, protein and sugar).
Now most people will tell you to check the food label, and we recommend you do the same, but life doesn't always make it that simple. Take going out to a restaurant – how can you truthfully know what you are eating and how many calories are in it? The real answer is, is that you can't, but you can gain a grasp of what individual food groups contain so that you can have a fair idea.
But first to help you gain a clearer perspective, below is the daily allowance for a woman (on 2,000 calories):
Total fat – 65g
Saturated fatty acids – 20g
Cholesterol – 300mg
Sodium – 2400mg
Potassium – 4700mg
Total Carbohydrates – 300g
Fibre – 25g
Protein 50g
As you can see, what you need every day goes beyond the basics of fat, protein and fibre, but also branches into fatty acids, sodium and potassium too.
Now as we said before, most labels will now give you the basics of its ingredient base and nutrients, but in a restaurant you simply cannot know. So what do you do? The best technique we can recommend is gaining an insight into the ingredients themselves and what they contain.
Essentially you can pre-learn the calorie content of certain foods, so that you can still go out and monitor your diet. You don't have to remember the ins and outs of all foods, but if you can learn the basics of your favourite foods, then you can still keep the excitement of going out AND losing weight.
Below are some examples to help you in your food choices:
5oz lean steak – 181 calories and 6g of fat
Medium grilled chicken breast (130g) – 192 calories and 2.9 g of fat
Lean pork chops (120g) – 221 calorie and 7.7g of fat
Medium baked potato (180g) – 245 calories and 0.4g fat
(Get more food tomorrow)
Mash potato with butter (28g) – 29 calories and 1.2g of fat
Chips (100g) – 253 calories and 9.9g of fat
Carrots (60g) – 13 calories and 0.2g of fat
Broccoli (30g) – 7 calories and 0.2 g of fat
Peas (60g) – 32 calories and 0.4g of fat
Now most people will tell you to check the food label, and we recommend you do the same, but life doesn't always make it that simple. Take going out to a restaurant – how can you truthfully know what you are eating and how many calories are in it? The real answer is, is that you can't, but you can gain a grasp of what individual food groups contain so that you can have a fair idea.
But first to help you gain a clearer perspective, below is the daily allowance for a woman (on 2,000 calories):
Total fat – 65g
Saturated fatty acids – 20g
Cholesterol – 300mg
Sodium – 2400mg
Potassium – 4700mg
Total Carbohydrates – 300g
Fibre – 25g
Protein 50g
As you can see, what you need every day goes beyond the basics of fat, protein and fibre, but also branches into fatty acids, sodium and potassium too.
Now as we said before, most labels will now give you the basics of its ingredient base and nutrients, but in a restaurant you simply cannot know. So what do you do? The best technique we can recommend is gaining an insight into the ingredients themselves and what they contain.
Essentially you can pre-learn the calorie content of certain foods, so that you can still go out and monitor your diet. You don't have to remember the ins and outs of all foods, but if you can learn the basics of your favourite foods, then you can still keep the excitement of going out AND losing weight.
Below are some examples to help you in your food choices:
5oz lean steak – 181 calories and 6g of fat
Medium grilled chicken breast (130g) – 192 calories and 2.9 g of fat
Lean pork chops (120g) – 221 calorie and 7.7g of fat
Medium baked potato (180g) – 245 calories and 0.4g fat
(Get more food tomorrow)
Mash potato with butter (28g) – 29 calories and 1.2g of fat
Chips (100g) – 253 calories and 9.9g of fat
Carrots (60g) – 13 calories and 0.2g of fat
Broccoli (30g) – 7 calories and 0.2 g of fat
Peas (60g) – 32 calories and 0.4g of fat
Weight loss and calories - 1
We all know that for a woman they have only got a daily allowance of 2,000 calories, compared to men who are allowed 2,500 calories. But ask someone what calories are, and the majority wouldn't be able to give you a complete answer.
All they know is that too many calories can contribute to weight gain.
So what are calories? Calories are essentially units of energy. Energy which is used to raise your body temperature. Take this example. One calorie equals the same amount of energy that is needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius.
We know, what has this got to do with food, but calories are our way of measuring the energy content of the foods we eat.
Another metrical tool you need to know when you are losing weight, which you won’t traditionally find on a food label, is joules. These measure food energy too, but work on a higher setting. In this case, 1 calorie equals 4,184 joules (with such high figures it is easy to see why companies opt for calories).
Even when you measure it in kilojoules, one kilojoule is still 1,000 joules.
With us so far? Well here is the next secret. When it comes to losing weight, the number of calories you can have will depend on your existing weight.
Take for example this scenario. You have got 2 people who want to lose weight at a rate of 2lbs a week, but one of them is 2 stone heavier than the other.
In this case, the person who is heavier will be able to consume more calories whist losing weight at the same rate as their friend.
You see, because they are carrying extra weight, they need more energy to move it and keep their weight loss steady. Cut your calories down too low and you will not have the energy to keep your body functioning.
Saying this, once the lbs begin to drop off the heavier person of this scenario would have to adapt and lower their calorie allowance to cope with their new weight.
So as you can see, calories play an important part on your path to weight loss. Take this following piece of information for example. To lose just 1lb, you need to burn 3,500 calories – more than your daily allowance.
Now although this looks as though you need to starve yourself in order to lose weight, you don't. We recommend that by cutting your calorie consumption by 250-500 calories a day, you can effectively lose weight at a rate that will enable you to then keep it off.
PLEASE NOTE: you shouldn't cut your calories to below 1,200 a day as this can lead to increased health risks.
The next question is: how can you tell how many calories there are in food? A topic we shall discuss in our next article.
All they know is that too many calories can contribute to weight gain.
So what are calories? Calories are essentially units of energy. Energy which is used to raise your body temperature. Take this example. One calorie equals the same amount of energy that is needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius.
We know, what has this got to do with food, but calories are our way of measuring the energy content of the foods we eat.
Another metrical tool you need to know when you are losing weight, which you won’t traditionally find on a food label, is joules. These measure food energy too, but work on a higher setting. In this case, 1 calorie equals 4,184 joules (with such high figures it is easy to see why companies opt for calories).
Even when you measure it in kilojoules, one kilojoule is still 1,000 joules.
With us so far? Well here is the next secret. When it comes to losing weight, the number of calories you can have will depend on your existing weight.
Take for example this scenario. You have got 2 people who want to lose weight at a rate of 2lbs a week, but one of them is 2 stone heavier than the other.
In this case, the person who is heavier will be able to consume more calories whist losing weight at the same rate as their friend.
You see, because they are carrying extra weight, they need more energy to move it and keep their weight loss steady. Cut your calories down too low and you will not have the energy to keep your body functioning.
Saying this, once the lbs begin to drop off the heavier person of this scenario would have to adapt and lower their calorie allowance to cope with their new weight.
So as you can see, calories play an important part on your path to weight loss. Take this following piece of information for example. To lose just 1lb, you need to burn 3,500 calories – more than your daily allowance.
Now although this looks as though you need to starve yourself in order to lose weight, you don't. We recommend that by cutting your calorie consumption by 250-500 calories a day, you can effectively lose weight at a rate that will enable you to then keep it off.
PLEASE NOTE: you shouldn't cut your calories to below 1,200 a day as this can lead to increased health risks.
The next question is: how can you tell how many calories there are in food? A topic we shall discuss in our next article.
Weight loss – drink guide
When most people think about weight loss, they automatically think about food. What can and can’t they eat. But one area that always gets overlooked is drinks and fluids. Now whilst many diets will advise you to drink more fluids during this time, they never really advise on which fluids to drink.
Of course water is always the number one recommendation: low in sugar, calories and 100% natural, there is nothing you cannot gain from water which isn't positive.
But other fluids, will get called 'no, no's' with no clear indication as to why they are not allowed.
For this reason we have chosen to explore all our favourite drinks, to ascertain which ones you can still take whilst you are trying to lose weight.
And to do this, we have gathered all their calorie readings, so that you can see exactly what you are drinking in one cup/glass.
Coffee with whole milk (220ml cup): 15.4 calories with 0.9g of fat, 1.1g of carbohydrates and protein
Coke (330ml can): 139 calories and 33g of carbohydrates
Orange Juice (200 ml glass): 88 calories, 19.8g carbohydrates and 1.2g protein
Tea with whole milk (100ml): 10.8 calories, 1.5g carbohydrates, 1.2g protein and 0.2g fat.
Half a pint of beer: 70-110 calories depending on the type
125ml wine: 85-120 calories
Spirits (50ml) – whiskey, gin or vodka: 120-140 calories
And these are just a sample of the calories you could be consuming every day without even realising it.
But as you can see, even 5 cups of tea can mount up to 54 calories. Calories which you have ingested without a single thought.
So what can you take from the above figures? The answer is simple.
To effectively lose weight you need to be aware of everything, even what you drink.
Saying this we are not telling you to cut out any one of these from your lives, but to drink them in moderation. Especially soft drinks and alcohol. They may taste nicer, but they taste nicer for a reason.
Of course water is always the number one recommendation: low in sugar, calories and 100% natural, there is nothing you cannot gain from water which isn't positive.
But other fluids, will get called 'no, no's' with no clear indication as to why they are not allowed.
For this reason we have chosen to explore all our favourite drinks, to ascertain which ones you can still take whilst you are trying to lose weight.
And to do this, we have gathered all their calorie readings, so that you can see exactly what you are drinking in one cup/glass.
Coffee with whole milk (220ml cup): 15.4 calories with 0.9g of fat, 1.1g of carbohydrates and protein
Coke (330ml can): 139 calories and 33g of carbohydrates
Orange Juice (200 ml glass): 88 calories, 19.8g carbohydrates and 1.2g protein
Tea with whole milk (100ml): 10.8 calories, 1.5g carbohydrates, 1.2g protein and 0.2g fat.
Half a pint of beer: 70-110 calories depending on the type
125ml wine: 85-120 calories
Spirits (50ml) – whiskey, gin or vodka: 120-140 calories
And these are just a sample of the calories you could be consuming every day without even realising it.
But as you can see, even 5 cups of tea can mount up to 54 calories. Calories which you have ingested without a single thought.
So what can you take from the above figures? The answer is simple.
To effectively lose weight you need to be aware of everything, even what you drink.
Saying this we are not telling you to cut out any one of these from your lives, but to drink them in moderation. Especially soft drinks and alcohol. They may taste nicer, but they taste nicer for a reason.
Weight loss cooking tips
Losing weight doesn't have to be dull and boring. Nor does it have to spell the end to your favourite meals. In most cases it is all about making substitutions with your ingredients, which is achievable whilst still creating delicious dishes.
Now most of the following tips are pretty straight forward, and will not make much of a difference to your food preparations, but some will prove more time consuming than others.
Don't worry. We have thought of everything to make this entire process easier, and once you have given it a try you'll soon be losing weight the fun way – eating appetising mouth-watering meals, at a fraction of the calories.
So let’s get started. We are confident that within these tips you'll find one to suit you and your weight loss management plan in no time.
1. Beef – by rinsing it down in hot water (once you have drained and browned it), you can reduce its fat content by 50% without affecting its flavour.
2. Substitute chicken broth for butter in all your pasta, rice and stuffing dishes
3. Forget using oil and replace it with chicken/ beef broth or wine. Here you'll gain extra flavour without the added fat.
4. Use fruit juice, salad dressing or wine in your marinades instead of oil. This extra acidic taste will increase the taste whilst reducing the fat
5. In pasta dishes use soft cheeses such as cottage cheese instead of full cheese.
6. Swap mozzarella cheese for cheddar cheese. This will cut its fat and calorie content by half.
7. Bake instead of deep frying. To do this simply add a beaten egg to your food and put them in a plastic bag. To coat them, roll the pieces in bread crumbs and add them to a baking tray. By doing so you will still be able to experience crispy coated meat and food, whilst reducing the fat that can be added by deep frying.
8. Use skimmed milk instead of whole. This will save you on a whole 8g of fat in one glass
9. In your cakes, muffins and brownies, use yoghurt instead of oil. This will add nutritional value, whilst cutting down on the fat.
10. Use 2 egg whites instead of 1 whole egg.
And then just keep a record of all your ingredient changes. Above are just 10 of the most common ones weight loss systems will tell you to use, but there are many more techniques that you can incorporate into your meals.
Whether they are ingredient substitutions or a complete recipe rewrite, it is possible to enjoy your favourite foods without having to worry about their fat or calorie content.
So give them a try and see which tips work best for you. You might be surprised by how much more you enjoy your healthier version.
Now most of the following tips are pretty straight forward, and will not make much of a difference to your food preparations, but some will prove more time consuming than others.
Don't worry. We have thought of everything to make this entire process easier, and once you have given it a try you'll soon be losing weight the fun way – eating appetising mouth-watering meals, at a fraction of the calories.
So let’s get started. We are confident that within these tips you'll find one to suit you and your weight loss management plan in no time.
1. Beef – by rinsing it down in hot water (once you have drained and browned it), you can reduce its fat content by 50% without affecting its flavour.
2. Substitute chicken broth for butter in all your pasta, rice and stuffing dishes
3. Forget using oil and replace it with chicken/ beef broth or wine. Here you'll gain extra flavour without the added fat.
4. Use fruit juice, salad dressing or wine in your marinades instead of oil. This extra acidic taste will increase the taste whilst reducing the fat
5. In pasta dishes use soft cheeses such as cottage cheese instead of full cheese.
6. Swap mozzarella cheese for cheddar cheese. This will cut its fat and calorie content by half.
7. Bake instead of deep frying. To do this simply add a beaten egg to your food and put them in a plastic bag. To coat them, roll the pieces in bread crumbs and add them to a baking tray. By doing so you will still be able to experience crispy coated meat and food, whilst reducing the fat that can be added by deep frying.
8. Use skimmed milk instead of whole. This will save you on a whole 8g of fat in one glass
9. In your cakes, muffins and brownies, use yoghurt instead of oil. This will add nutritional value, whilst cutting down on the fat.
10. Use 2 egg whites instead of 1 whole egg.
And then just keep a record of all your ingredient changes. Above are just 10 of the most common ones weight loss systems will tell you to use, but there are many more techniques that you can incorporate into your meals.
Whether they are ingredient substitutions or a complete recipe rewrite, it is possible to enjoy your favourite foods without having to worry about their fat or calorie content.
So give them a try and see which tips work best for you. You might be surprised by how much more you enjoy your healthier version.
Weight loss and detox
Incorporating a detox diet into your weight loss management plan can offer you more than clearer skin and improved bodily functions. It can also help you to lose weight, boost your immunity, beat headaches and remove cellulite. Every woman's dream.
Saying this it is important that you ensure that your body always receives the right level of nutrients - something that detoxing can affect.
Let us explain.
Whilst detoxing can radically reduce your calorie count by encouraging you to eat low fat foods such as fruit and vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, herbal teas and plenty of water. Which in turn can reduce bloating, cleanse your organs and keep you enriched in protein and vitamins.
Many detox diets, involve a reduction in wheat, dairy, meat, fish, eggs, caffeine, alcohol, salt, sugar and processed food. Now although some of these – if over indulged in – can contribute to weight gain, they do in themselves offer you essential nutrients that can not be over looked for an extended period of time. And if you do choose to cut them out, you could be risking your body to dietary deficiencies and lower immunity.
So where is the balance? We recommend that if you do choose to incorporate detoxing methods into your diet, then only do it for a limited period of time, and ensure you follow a detox diet that has lesser restrictions in terms of naughty foods.
After all, your body is naturally designed to detoxify itself, so following this course of action for too long can do more harm than good. But, if you can find the right balance, you could soon be on your way to boosting your weight loss, without having to resort to unnatural methods.
So if you are interested in helping your body to lose that sluggish feeling, and increase your energy levels. Try adding some of these to your diet:
Fruit: apples, bananas, pears, oranges, grapefruit, satsumas, sultanas, raisins, pineapple, mango, kiwi fruit, strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, nectarines, peaches and melons
Vegetables: carrots, turnip, onion, swede, sprouts, peppers, sweetcorn, leeks, broccoli, cauliflower, salad, tomatoes, cucumber and mushrooms.
Beans and Lentils: red kidney, haricot, black eye, pinto, red lentils, green lentils and brown lentils
Fresh Fish: cod, plaice, mackerel, salmon, crab, haddock, tuna, prawns, lemon sole, monk fish
Unsalted Nuts: brazil nuts, peanuts, cashew, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans and walnuts
Oats, potatoes (all types), unsalted seeds, tofu, live natural yoghurt, water and herbal teas.
Avoid:
All forms of red meat, chicken, turkey and other meat products such as sausages or burgers.
Milk, cheese, eggs, cream, butter and margarine – the big diary products
Wheat products such as bread, croissants, cereals, cakes, biscuits, pies, pastry or quiche.
Savoury foods such as crisps or salted nuts
Treats (anything high in sugar) - chocolate, sweets and jams
All processed foods, ready meals and takeaways – you don't know what has been used to cook them
Alcohol, caffeine, tea or fizzy drinks
Saying this it is important that you ensure that your body always receives the right level of nutrients - something that detoxing can affect.
Let us explain.
Whilst detoxing can radically reduce your calorie count by encouraging you to eat low fat foods such as fruit and vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, herbal teas and plenty of water. Which in turn can reduce bloating, cleanse your organs and keep you enriched in protein and vitamins.
Many detox diets, involve a reduction in wheat, dairy, meat, fish, eggs, caffeine, alcohol, salt, sugar and processed food. Now although some of these – if over indulged in – can contribute to weight gain, they do in themselves offer you essential nutrients that can not be over looked for an extended period of time. And if you do choose to cut them out, you could be risking your body to dietary deficiencies and lower immunity.
So where is the balance? We recommend that if you do choose to incorporate detoxing methods into your diet, then only do it for a limited period of time, and ensure you follow a detox diet that has lesser restrictions in terms of naughty foods.
After all, your body is naturally designed to detoxify itself, so following this course of action for too long can do more harm than good. But, if you can find the right balance, you could soon be on your way to boosting your weight loss, without having to resort to unnatural methods.
So if you are interested in helping your body to lose that sluggish feeling, and increase your energy levels. Try adding some of these to your diet:
Fruit: apples, bananas, pears, oranges, grapefruit, satsumas, sultanas, raisins, pineapple, mango, kiwi fruit, strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, nectarines, peaches and melons
Vegetables: carrots, turnip, onion, swede, sprouts, peppers, sweetcorn, leeks, broccoli, cauliflower, salad, tomatoes, cucumber and mushrooms.
Beans and Lentils: red kidney, haricot, black eye, pinto, red lentils, green lentils and brown lentils
Fresh Fish: cod, plaice, mackerel, salmon, crab, haddock, tuna, prawns, lemon sole, monk fish
Unsalted Nuts: brazil nuts, peanuts, cashew, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans and walnuts
Oats, potatoes (all types), unsalted seeds, tofu, live natural yoghurt, water and herbal teas.
Avoid:
All forms of red meat, chicken, turkey and other meat products such as sausages or burgers.
Milk, cheese, eggs, cream, butter and margarine – the big diary products
Wheat products such as bread, croissants, cereals, cakes, biscuits, pies, pastry or quiche.
Savoury foods such as crisps or salted nuts
Treats (anything high in sugar) - chocolate, sweets and jams
All processed foods, ready meals and takeaways – you don't know what has been used to cook them
Alcohol, caffeine, tea or fizzy drinks
Unique Hoodia Gordonii Extracts ?
If you search for “Hoodia Gordonii” on the search engine then probably you will find thousands of website telling you to try their unique Hoodia Gordonii extract.
But here is where their first mistake comes in. Genuine 100% Hoodia Gordonii does not come in an extract form. No, not at all.
All an extract actually means is that part – and we mean any part – of the Hoodia Gordonii plant has been used to make this supplement. And we don’t just mean random parts of the plant itself.
It is surprising how many inventive ways companies have come up with in order to make their 400mg look authentic.
Don’t believe us? Take a look at the following list, it is incredible: leaves… flowers… one of the 13 other Hoodia plants… even caffeine. They have done anything and everything to cut down on the costs, and earn themselves more money.
And the person, who ends up losing out in this scenario, is you and only you.
So what can you do to escape the hoodia extract controversy? Learn the basics of what to expect when you are looking to invest in a Hoodia Gordonii diet pills.
Take for example the capsules ingredient list.
The only other ingredients you should ever find on the packaging of a Hoodia product is the core of the Hoodia Gordonii plant, gelatine, magnesium stearate and stearic acid.
Now before you jump the gun, and say that these 3 extra ingredients must make it not 100% pure, there is something you need to know. That is not strictly true.
You see the ingredients we have just mentioned above form part of the capsule that contains the powdered form of the Hoodia plant. They are okay.
But if you find any other extra ingredients on the label or spot a quote that says it is an extract of the plant, then stop. All this information is actually telling you is that the capsule only contains 60% of the genuine Hoodia core. The rest are just fillers that will offer nothing beneficial to your weight loss journey.
And according to research conducted by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals, over 80% of the Hoodia Gordonii diet pills they tested, were found to be not 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii nor authentic.
And this figure is based on the number of products that were willingly sent to them to be tested. There are in fact hundreds of other Hoodia Gordonii diet pills that have not been tested; that have not been proven to be the genuine article.
Saying this there are products out there that have got the backing, the clinical testing and the CITES certificate to prove that they are the real deal.
But here is where their first mistake comes in. Genuine 100% Hoodia Gordonii does not come in an extract form. No, not at all.
All an extract actually means is that part – and we mean any part – of the Hoodia Gordonii plant has been used to make this supplement. And we don’t just mean random parts of the plant itself.
It is surprising how many inventive ways companies have come up with in order to make their 400mg look authentic.
Don’t believe us? Take a look at the following list, it is incredible: leaves… flowers… one of the 13 other Hoodia plants… even caffeine. They have done anything and everything to cut down on the costs, and earn themselves more money.
And the person, who ends up losing out in this scenario, is you and only you.
So what can you do to escape the hoodia extract controversy? Learn the basics of what to expect when you are looking to invest in a Hoodia Gordonii diet pills.
Take for example the capsules ingredient list.
The only other ingredients you should ever find on the packaging of a Hoodia product is the core of the Hoodia Gordonii plant, gelatine, magnesium stearate and stearic acid.
Now before you jump the gun, and say that these 3 extra ingredients must make it not 100% pure, there is something you need to know. That is not strictly true.
You see the ingredients we have just mentioned above form part of the capsule that contains the powdered form of the Hoodia plant. They are okay.
But if you find any other extra ingredients on the label or spot a quote that says it is an extract of the plant, then stop. All this information is actually telling you is that the capsule only contains 60% of the genuine Hoodia core. The rest are just fillers that will offer nothing beneficial to your weight loss journey.
And according to research conducted by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals, over 80% of the Hoodia Gordonii diet pills they tested, were found to be not 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii nor authentic.
And this figure is based on the number of products that were willingly sent to them to be tested. There are in fact hundreds of other Hoodia Gordonii diet pills that have not been tested; that have not been proven to be the genuine article.
Saying this there are products out there that have got the backing, the clinical testing and the CITES certificate to prove that they are the real deal.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Choose Only The Best Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills
Hoodia Gordonii may have only been around for the last few years, however the number of Hoodia Gordonii diet pills brands that have literally sprung onto the market is incredible.
Other Hoodia Gordonii products which not in form of pill also appear in the market in form of capsules, tablets, patches, coffee, tea, chocolate, lollipops, and shakes. Many companies have literally taken the core of the Hoodia Gordonii, have harnessed its reputation and have forced it into as many Hoodia Products as they can.
Now if you have also been following the Hoodia Gordonii debate too, you will be aware that 80% of Hoodia Gordonii supplements – according to Alkemist Pharmaceuticals – are fake.
Broken down into all their components, they discovered that numerous companies had either used the wrong type of Hoodia plant (there are 13 in total); had used the entire Hoodia Gordonii plant (making it only 60% effective) or they had incorporated other inconsequential ingredients that added nothing to its appetite suppressant qualities.
However that unfortunately is not the only dilemma.
According to recent studies you need between 2,250-3,000mg a day of Hoodia Gordonii to ensure that your appetite is effectively suppressed.
So adding all this information together - how can you be certain that you are receiving all the necessary amounts to successfully lose weight?
Then there is the problem of all the other ingredients these Hoodia products contain.
For example, didn’t we just say that the inclusion of other ingredients can decrease the supplements effectiveness? With all the extra ingredients that these Hoodia products contain, how can you know that these little extras are not affecting the Hoodia Gordonii? You can’t.
All you can really do is work with what you know and be careful which product you choose.
To ensure that you are receiving genuine Hoodia Gordonii you need to check: that the ingredients contain at least 400mg of pure Hoodia Gordonii taken from the core of the plant; that it has been tested by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals; that is has got a CITES certificate that proves its place of origin and that it comes in a capsule form.
You see to date, Hoodia offered in a capsule form has been the only product type to be proven to contain 100% pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii.
There is still a lot of heated debate surrounding all the other Hoodia Gordonii diet pills, which makes their reliability all the more questionable.
Offer your body real, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii.
Other Hoodia Gordonii products which not in form of pill also appear in the market in form of capsules, tablets, patches, coffee, tea, chocolate, lollipops, and shakes. Many companies have literally taken the core of the Hoodia Gordonii, have harnessed its reputation and have forced it into as many Hoodia Products as they can.
Now if you have also been following the Hoodia Gordonii debate too, you will be aware that 80% of Hoodia Gordonii supplements – according to Alkemist Pharmaceuticals – are fake.
Broken down into all their components, they discovered that numerous companies had either used the wrong type of Hoodia plant (there are 13 in total); had used the entire Hoodia Gordonii plant (making it only 60% effective) or they had incorporated other inconsequential ingredients that added nothing to its appetite suppressant qualities.
However that unfortunately is not the only dilemma.
According to recent studies you need between 2,250-3,000mg a day of Hoodia Gordonii to ensure that your appetite is effectively suppressed.
So adding all this information together - how can you be certain that you are receiving all the necessary amounts to successfully lose weight?
Then there is the problem of all the other ingredients these Hoodia products contain.
For example, didn’t we just say that the inclusion of other ingredients can decrease the supplements effectiveness? With all the extra ingredients that these Hoodia products contain, how can you know that these little extras are not affecting the Hoodia Gordonii? You can’t.
All you can really do is work with what you know and be careful which product you choose.
To ensure that you are receiving genuine Hoodia Gordonii you need to check: that the ingredients contain at least 400mg of pure Hoodia Gordonii taken from the core of the plant; that it has been tested by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals; that is has got a CITES certificate that proves its place of origin and that it comes in a capsule form.
You see to date, Hoodia offered in a capsule form has been the only product type to be proven to contain 100% pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii.
There is still a lot of heated debate surrounding all the other Hoodia Gordonii diet pills, which makes their reliability all the more questionable.
Offer your body real, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii.
Talking About Medical Backing for Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills
When a company who produce Hoodia Gordonii diet pills talk about having accreditations that prove they have high quality Hoodia Gordonii diet pills, the most common one you will hear of is having a CITES certificate to prove its place of origin and the diet pills itself being laboratory checked by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals.
However did you know that there are a variety of other certificates and laboratory companies that can also confirm the above and provide further reassurance? No? Don’t worry that is not your mistake.
You notice many companies have already jumped on the band wagon of claiming to have the testing of Alkemist Pharmaceuticals and a CITE Certificate to prove their products are good. They make the statement; make the claim and some even more importantly provide documentation on their website.
However you should understand that if they have got the certificates does not mean that they are 100% tell you the truth about their product performance and effectiveness.
Believe it or not, but many companies choose to falsely put on a CITES certificate onto their website even though it is not theirs. They have essentially stolen it, and have blacked out the relevant information that would prove otherwise.
Go look on the web now. Go on. We are confident that when you search over Hoodia Gordonii diet pills websites, many of them will contain certificates with either blacked out sections or even worse, sections where the text is unreadable.
So what do you do? One you avoid Hoodia Gordonii diet pills that black out sections on their certificate and two, you use Hoodia Gordonii diet pills that can further back the above.
Take appetite suppressant UniqueHoodia. On their website you can easily access the above documentation and see clearly everything that is displayed on these documents, but you can also find more proof of their products credibility.
On their website, they will also find for your perusal an Organics Annex Certificate and a Certificate of Analysis.
Organics Annex Certificate – proves that there were no ‘middle men’ involved who could have interfered with the product while it was being exported to UniqueHoodia.
Certificate of Analysis – is issued to the Hoodia Gordonii supply before it enters the country, proving that it is 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii. This certificate shows that it was also tested under HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography).
Then there is the fact that beyond Alkemist Pharmaceuticals, UniqueHoodia has also been tested by CNL too. A laboratory that is as equally reputable at Alkemist Pharmaceuticals.
So offer your body pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii diet pills that you can trust.
However did you know that there are a variety of other certificates and laboratory companies that can also confirm the above and provide further reassurance? No? Don’t worry that is not your mistake.
You notice many companies have already jumped on the band wagon of claiming to have the testing of Alkemist Pharmaceuticals and a CITE Certificate to prove their products are good. They make the statement; make the claim and some even more importantly provide documentation on their website.
However you should understand that if they have got the certificates does not mean that they are 100% tell you the truth about their product performance and effectiveness.
Believe it or not, but many companies choose to falsely put on a CITES certificate onto their website even though it is not theirs. They have essentially stolen it, and have blacked out the relevant information that would prove otherwise.
Go look on the web now. Go on. We are confident that when you search over Hoodia Gordonii diet pills websites, many of them will contain certificates with either blacked out sections or even worse, sections where the text is unreadable.
So what do you do? One you avoid Hoodia Gordonii diet pills that black out sections on their certificate and two, you use Hoodia Gordonii diet pills that can further back the above.
Take appetite suppressant UniqueHoodia. On their website you can easily access the above documentation and see clearly everything that is displayed on these documents, but you can also find more proof of their products credibility.
On their website, they will also find for your perusal an Organics Annex Certificate and a Certificate of Analysis.
Organics Annex Certificate – proves that there were no ‘middle men’ involved who could have interfered with the product while it was being exported to UniqueHoodia.
Certificate of Analysis – is issued to the Hoodia Gordonii supply before it enters the country, proving that it is 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii. This certificate shows that it was also tested under HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography).
Then there is the fact that beyond Alkemist Pharmaceuticals, UniqueHoodia has also been tested by CNL too. A laboratory that is as equally reputable at Alkemist Pharmaceuticals.
So offer your body pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii diet pills that you can trust.
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