Prickly pear peels help you lose weight

The effect is due to the powder of cladodes, which can be added to yogurt, smoothies and kefir

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Cladode powder (Opuntia ficus-indica), which is obtained from the pale of the prickly pear plant, has also been studied for weight control. The interesting point is above all its high in soluble fiber, which can increase satiety and partially reduce the intestinal absorption of some nutrients.
It is a powerful natural detox, which works in three directions: feeling of satiety and intestinal transit, blood sugar and fat control, low calories.
  • Sense of satiety. The mucilages and soluble fibres present in pale They bind with water in the stomach, promoting intestinal transit, improving digestion and gastrointestinal well-being. This increases the feeling of fullness, helping you eat less and less during meals.
  • Control blood sugar and fat. Fiber forms a gel that reduces and slows the absorption of dietary sugars and fats, preventing insulin spikes that promote fat storage.
  • Low in calories. It has a very low caloric impact and is rich in water and minerals, ideal for cleansing the body and promoting intestinal health. In particular, the powder obtained from pale The prickly pear plant contains calcium and magnesium, essential minerals for bone and muscle metabolism, valuable in case of weight loss.
  • A specific line of research concerns a fibre obtained from the cladodes of Opuntia ficus-indicaCalled Litramine IQP-G-002AS. In one 2014 randomized study, In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 125 overweight/obese adults took 3 g per day for 12 weeks, along with a low-calorie diet. The treated group lost an average 3,8 kg versus 1,4 kg in the placebo groupIt must be considered that the litramine is not simply cladode powder: is a complex of fibers derived from the cladode, enriched with soluble fiber of Acacia and subjected to a specific process to increase its ability to bind fats.

A reasonable way to use cladode powder for weight loss , based on available studies, would be:

  • 5 grams per day;
  • take it on along with a meal, for example breakfast;
  • mix it into yogurt, kefir, water or other preparation;
  • possibly start with a smaller amount for a few days if you are not used to fiber;
  • drink adequately throughout the day.

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