Have you ever wondered about the best home remedies to lose weight? If yes, then you are on the right page.
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When a person eats food in excess of the quantity that is required by his body, it results in obesity. Obesity occurs when there is excess fat in the body (to be specific when your Body Mass Index is above 30 kg/square meter) and has negative effects on your health. The results of obesity are cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension and other related diseases.
It has become the most common problem in the world because of our sedentary lifestyle and availability of food supplies. There is no magic shortcut to shred that fat, you have to combine exercise and diet to cut off those extra kilos and you can even consult a nutritionist.
To help you lose weight here are some of the best home remedies.
Cinnamon Tea
Blood sugar plays a major role in your body because it affects how hungry and how energetic you are (if are energetic you are likely to exercise). If your blood sugar is balanced then you are likely to have proportional appetite and your body will use fat more appropriately.
You will need the following items to make a cinnamon tea;
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 250 ml of fresh water
Place the cinnamon in a mug and cover with 250 ml of boiling water. Keep this for 15 minutes before straining. Drink 1-2 times a day.
Lime juice & Honey
Lime juice and honey mixed in warm water is a very useful technique to improve metabolism. 1 teaspoon of honey mixed with the juice of half lemon in one glass of warm water should be taken frequently.
Black pepper & Lemon juice
This spicy little mixture contains black pepper and lemon juice to create a drink which can help you to be on the right track in your weight loss “battle”. Several studies show that black pepper can help reducing fat levels in the blood stream and enhancing the absorption of nutrients from our foods whereas lemon juice can help in digestion of food giving you a helping hand in breaking down the nutrients.
You will need the following;
- ¼ tsp of fresh black pepper
- Half lemon
- Fresh water
Mix the lemon juice with water and sprinkle the black pepper. Drink daily after every meal.
Plain Yogurt and Honey
This is a great breakfast/snacking option. The nutrients in yogurt help in digestion and and provide you with good quality protein to ward off the feeling of hunger. When your digestion is running smoothly, your body will be processing things better than the usual.
You will need the following:
- ½-1 cup of plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Green Tea
This is another widely known home remedy for weight loss that has other benefits as well. Compounds found in green tea help prevent weight gain and obesity by limiting the fat absorption and increasing the body’s capacity to use that fat for providing energy. Green tea is also loaded with nutrients and minerals which are good for the body like zinc, chromium and selenium. The antioxidants present in green tea also provide anti aging effect and prevention from cancers. Drinking 2-3 cups of green tea on a daily basis is effective in battling obesity.
Apple Cider Vinegar
As we all know that vinegar has a sour taste, if consumed gives a burning sensation in the stomach. Whereas apple cider vinegar is recommended by nutritionists because consuming a teaspoon of it every day before going to bed is good to for weight loss. It is assumed that the nutrients present in the vinegar helps in burning body fat while sleeping.
Honey and Ginger juice
The combination of honey and ginger juice is one of the best remedies to lose weight. Consuming this mixture twice a day helps to reduce your weight. Honey which is rich in fructose works as an agent for the liver to produce glucose and this signals the production of fat burning hormones that burn the extra fat from the body. Ginger on the other hand, reduces the craving for unhealthy foods and works as a natural appetite suppressant.
You will need the following:
- 3 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoon Ginger
Extract the juice of ginger and add 2 tbsp in a bowl. Add 3 tbsp of honey to the juice. Mix it well and drink this twice a day.
Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is one of the great ways to trick your brain into believing that it is getting more than it requires. The flavor present in the gum reduces appetite and reduces the urge to eat something unhealthy. It also stimulates the flow of saliva and enzymes that help in breaking down the starch and fats. When you feel the need to start munching, eat a chewing gum.
Get enough sleep
Our body is a complete unit, a complex system and not just individual parts. Everything has to work in perfect sync for things to be balanced and correct. Not getting enough sleep can cause many problems, some of them being increased insulin resistance. By getting the right amount of sleep, you ensure that the systems in your body are working in perfect sync and that you have the best possible chance to lose weight effectively.
Apple Snacks
Apples have a number of benefits which contribute to weight loss. They are packed with fiber, which helps curb appetite, so eat one when you feel the need to snack on some less healthy foods. They also help regulate the blood sugar levels and therefore help regulate your appetite and energy levels. Also the pectin in apples help in lowering your cholesterol and serve as another way to help regulate blood sugar, by slowing the absorption of carbohydrates. Finally, apples are low sodium foods which can help prevent excess water retention and water weight.
Rinse and slice an apple, and eat one to two daily. Leave the skin on as that contains a good amount of fiber.
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