“C” Your Way to a Slimmer You
Getting more vitamin C in your diet can help stave off diabetes. And now here’s another reason to make sure you’re getting enough of this antioxidant: It helps your body burn more fat.
A recent study published in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism evaluated the fat-burning rates of two groups of people – those with adequate vitamin C levels and those with a vitamin C deficiency. The researchers found that when the participants with low blood concentrations of vitamin C walked on a treadmill for an hour, they burned 25 percent less fat than those with adequate C.
So how does vitamin help to speed fat-burning? It is essential for creating carnitine – a substance that turns fat into fuel.
Aim for 1,200 mg of vitamin C per day. To achieve this, fill your plate with fat-burning foods like peppers, citrus fruits, strawberries, and broccoli, and supplement with a high-quality, whole-foods multivitamin.
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