Fungi have a wide variety of benefits for the body, mind and spirit. Did you know that functional fungi can be a valuable part of your weight loss regimen? Keep reading to discover how Chaga and Maitake can help you lose (and keep off) those pounds in addition to following a doctor-approved fitness plan. Before starting any fitness plan, please consult with your medical provider to determine if intense physical activity is safe for your body at this time.
Chaga Tea/Tincture As An Appetite Suppressant
The first way we encourage you to use Chaga is to try it as an appetite suppressant. Because Chaga teas and tinctures contain fiber in many forms, Chaga can help make you feel full quicker, leading to a decrease in overall calorie intake. This may help you to lose weight- keep in mind this is in addition to a healthy diet and exercise program. Another thing to note is that Chaga conk itself is not edible. Only the teas and tinctures extracted from it. Think of it like bone broth, you extract the nutrients into the broth and then discard the inedible bone.
Benefits of Chaga When Trying to Lose Weight
Chaga contains antioxidants, which help relieve the oxidative stress caused by exercise. It supports your body’s post-workout recovery.
Chaga contains long-chain polysaccharides, a buzz-free, crash-free, natural energy booster! This way you won't fizzle out during your workout... even if you stop for a much needed breather.
Chaga has also been shown to support a healthy endocrine (hormone) system. Which is important to any weight loss journey.
How to Use Chaga for Weight Loss
Drink a cup of Chaga tea every morning in addition to your regular diet and exercise. Add Chaga tincture to soup, coffee or a superfood smoothie. Chaga is also beneficial when used before and after a workout. Keep some in your water bottle to replenish yourself throughout your workout and day!
Benefits Of Maitake When Trying To Lose Weight
You know those delicious mushrooms that go great in stir fry? Yes, the delectable mushroom known as Maitake, or hen of the woods, has the potential to support healthy weight loss. Research has been performed on this fascinating mushroom, with one study focusing on Maitake's ability to support weight loss. In this study, 30 overweight adults received a Maitake supplement daily, with no other changes being added to their diets. The results were staggering, with the participants averaging an 11-13 pound weight loss over the course of 2 months! Maitake also has a wealth of health benefits, which you can read about here in our blog on the history and benefits of Maitake mushroom. Next time you reach for a bag of chips, consider trying this healthy and delicious mushroom instead.
How To Use Maitake For Weight Loss
For Birch Boys Maitake Tincture, we recommend using 4mL daily. If consuming whole Maitake mushroom, use it as a replacement for high-calorie, sugar-filled processed snacks.
About The Author
These entrepreneurial efforts landed Kopp acceptance into Clarkson University’s early entrance program, the Clarkson School, where he studied Engineering & Management and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Several years and hundreds of research hours later, Kopp returned to his hometown. Having shipped to over 20,0000 individuals throughout all 50 states, Birch Boys has organically grown into a nationally recognized online brand . Kopp is proud to have built a vertically integrated supply chain, sustainably sourcing the fruits of tree-borne fungi from over 220,000 leased acres of leased private land in the Adirondack park, where it is carefully harvested by hand before being dried, processed, and extracted with love, at his fungi factory in none other than Tupper Lake, NY.
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