2 tsp of honey can achieve slimming effect?

[wanzi]

i read from cleo mag that every night before you sleep, taking 2 tsp of honey will make u slim down. anybody tried it before?

[fatcheeks]

aug issue of cleo? i didnt see the article

[xiaomay]

hmm.. didn't heard of that before

[sue87]

anyone tried b4? if its true, i cant wait to try!

[kye]

didnt read about the slimming effect but read in some publications that having honey or sweetened drinks before sleep may cause tooth decay .. so girls, if you are intending to give this a try, remember to brush or at least rinse yr mouth

[clovestay]

anyone tried? how does that happen? i always thought that sugar is no good if one wants to lose weight. is it plain honey or manuka honey?

[wanzi]

i'm not too sure of which month it was published. But definitely a few months back. I remembered because I borrow it from my friend to read not just recently.

The article only stated honey. i think any honey will do? I'm not too sure about the slimming effect though. But taking honey is definitely good for throat and skins? So anybody tried it? I hasn't try it though.

And yes, rinse your mouth to avoid tooth decay.

I supposed they are talking about pure honey? Not those artificial one whereby the sugar content is high and they still add more sugar to enhance the taste?

[Supaida]

i did hear a fren saying takin ACTIVE MANUKA HONEY AS MEAL REPLACEMENT AND CLEANSING helps slimming.. but never hear take it before sleep can help though... and.. taking honey atnight may make u alert sue to the sugar content isn't it????? hmmm...

[wanzi]

Might be having other useful effects due to the active ingredients in the honey? Got to dig out that magazine to trace back the actual correct infomations. But nobody read Cleo magazine and happen to see this article?

By the way, would you like to elaborate more on how does taking manuka honey help to replace a proper meal? Maybe I would like to try it out

[whitefrost]

its called the hibernation diet...
aug issue of her world just ran an article on it..

webbie
http://www.hibernationdiet.com/

[Supaida]

i heard is to eat thehoney raw, not adding to water.. also to detox.. cannot recall howm many days.. IRC it is 3 days...

[Anvea_S]

I just read this article from Cleo yesterday. They were saying something like before you sleep, taking honey will be sending some messages to the brain to burn fats.

Think i should try it..

[whitefrost]

supaida
i think u are refering to the expressions 3 days detox program..
that one uses maple syrup..
and u are not allowed to consume food..
mainly water, maple syrup and some pills...

hibernation diet requires you to eat normal healty meals..
and have 2 tsp of honey every night in any form..
okie. the following is extracted from her world aug 2006 issue page 109

rules
1) lean meat like chicken is a great source of protein. eat it 3 to 4 times a week. if you are a vegetarian, make sure u get plenty of protein alternatives like soya.
2) fish is another great protein food. its either very lowu in fat or if its oily fish, has "good" fats. oily fish include mackerel, tuna, trout, and salmon. the rest are white fish like cod, plaice, sole and bass. eat it several times a week, grilled or poached.
3) carbs are a must for energy. eat bread and pasta (but look for wholemeal varieties, not the over refined white stuff) balanced with lots of fruit and vege.
4) snacks like nuts, seeds, dried fruit and marmite on wholemeal crispbread should fill you up and stop u snacking on anything that contain white sugar, which u should try to avoid.
5) water is every dieter's best friend. 2 litres a day, not including tea and coffee will set you right.
6) eggs and organic cheese provide protein and minerals, but dont overdo it as they are quite fattening.

eating plan
the hibernation diet is about stuffing your face. the idea is that you can and should still eat breakfast, lunch, dinner and have snacks. then before bed, its absolutely essential that you haev your two teaspoons of honey.
your portions should be modest. an average serving of chicken, lean meat or fish should be about 180g and a portion of higher carb vege like root potatoes should be about the same.
helpings of fresh vege (carrots, green leafy) can be as big as you want, provided you dont serve it all with a shed load of butter.

[whitefrost]

breakfast
1) fruit salad of 1 sliced apple and 1 orange
1 handful of high fibre bran flakes with semi skimmed milk
1 poached eggs

2) orange juice
1 slice wholegrain bread spread with olive tapenade
small portion of low fat cheese
2 plums

3) tomato juice
grilled bacon and 1 egg with small tin of beans
1 slice wholegrain toast and 1 tablespoon of honey
strawberries with a small pot of low fat yogurt

4) 2 teaspoons honey in herbal tea
1 handful muesli with skimmed milk
1 boiled egg, 1 slice wholegrain toast and low fat spread
fruit salad of 1 sliced pear and 1 orange

5) 1 banana
1 slice wholegrain bread with low fat margarine and 2 slices lean ham
1 small pot low fat yogurt with 2 teaspoons of honey

lunch
1) 2 slices wholegrain bread with olive oil spread, a tuna filling and cold grilled mushrooms and cucumber
1 sliced apple with low fat cheese

2) orange juice
lean pork sandwich on wholegrain bread with a green salad
a small portion of low fat cheese and a handful of dates

3) tomato juice
couscous with sardines, asparagus, onions and mushrooms
low fat chese and 2 plums

4) mixed bean salad with olive bruschetta
low fat cheese with 1 oat cake and 1 banana
raspberries in low fat yogurt

5) 2 oatcakes with low fat cheese
portion fo penne pasta with lean chicken, mung beans and mushrooms
1 pineapple slice.

dinner
1) orange juice
mixed leaf salad with mung beans, pinto beans, cucumber, lettuce, peppers, green olives
grilled sirloin steak, rich, mushrooms, carrots
1 sliced melon with ginger

2) mango juice
salad of low fat cheese, apple, dates and tomatoes
roast lamb, couscous, peppers, broccoli and carrots
sorbet

3) tomato juice
1 grilled tuna steak with noodles, peppers, butter beans
low fat cheese with oatcakes
raspberries in low fat yogurt

4) pineapple juice
vege soup
roast organic chicken with cabbage, cauliflower, spinace and roasted potatoes
salad of fresh fruits and 1 teaspoon of honey

5) tomato and basil salad with olive oild and vinegar
ham, avocado, mushrooms and onions
2 teaspoons of honey with low fat yogurt

snacks
remember to snack mid morning, and most importantly, at the end of the afternoon and early evening

morning
a small handful of nuts or seeds OR
a piece of fruit OR
a multigrain bar containing honey

late afternoon
a small packet of dry roasted peanuts OR
a banana OR
2 cripbreads with low fat cheese spread OR
1 teaspoon of honey

early evening
grated carrots with raisins OR
sliced tomatoes with low fat cheese and black pepper OR
1 apple with low fat cheese spread and cucumber

bedtime
no coice - HONEY
two teaspoons of honey before bed, but you can vary how you it eat. in herbal tea, with low fat yogurt, on a slice of toast, in a smoothie made with fruit , milk, fruit juice, low fat ice cream

[Baby_doll]

anyone tried & see results?
calories are very high in this hibernation diet.. can really lose weight?