Heath Pea Can Help Fight Obesity?

January 6, 2008 by Roy Sencio
Filed under: Health

The heath pea

is a European herb bearing small tubers that is used for food and in Scotland to flavor whiskey. However a recent archaeological discovery has proven that the heath pea was used in medieval times as a hunger suppressant and weight loss aid.

Heath pea, also known as bitter vetch, was used in medieval times as a hunger suppressant when the crops failed. It was also passed around the court of King Charles, who gave it to his lovers who had a propensity for plumpness.

Proof of its uses were found in a 14th century Soutra Aisle monastery near Edinburgh that is currently being excavated. Evidence shows that the monks cut up the tubers of the plant to make a potion. The “leathery liquorice” tasting heath pea potion caused people to forget to eat.

This recent discovery has given hope to many suffering from obesity, and scientists are working to put the heath pea to some commercial use as the key component of a modern slimming pill for people wanting to lose weight.

In this era of fast food, junk food, hefty servings and up-sizing at minimal cost… it is no surprise that obesity is one of the country’s foremost health concerns with statistics revealing an alarmingly overweight U.S. population and a dangerous trend. Today, 63% of Americans are overweight and the figures increase every year.

Here are some obesity statistics: 3.8 million people are over 300 pounds, over 400,000 people (mostly males) carry over 400 pounds and the average adult female weighs an unprecedented 163 pounds!

With the discovery of proof of its appetite suppressing and hence slimming effects, the heath pea can be what everyone has been waiting for to help overcome obesity.

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Sources:
http://dictionary.die.net/heath%20pea
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/healthmain.html?in_article_id=527413&in_page_id=1774)

http://www.americansportsdata.com/obesitystats.asp

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