Every
single day, you will see countless products promising magical weight
loss without any effort on your part whatsoever. But such is the
paranoia of being obese, millions fall for those shams. There’s
only one way to lose weight – exercise and eat right. However,
there are certain foods/herbs/ home remedies for weight loss you
could try.
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Disclaimer:
These home remedies for weight loss won’t help you magically lose
weight, it will just help make your efforts more effective.
Flaxseed
(alsi)
Called
alsi in Hindi, the seed comes out with an outer coating which makes
you feel fuller than normal and hence curbs your tendency to eat.
It’s also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for
your heart. Simply crush flaxseeds and add to foods like soups,
cereals, oats, chappati and since they’re naturally bland, they
won’t change the taste of your dish. Read about the health benefits
of flax seeds.
Green
Tea
Green
tea has gained immense popularity as a tool to facilitate weight loss
and millions are switching from coffee to green tea because of its
high antioxidant capacity. Research also suggests that it boosts
metabolism, burns fat, which makes it a perfect drink for people who
want to lose weight. Also, it’s not supposed to be drunk with milk
or sugar, which reduces the calorie intake. Read about the healthbenefits of green tea.
Cinnamon
The
herb that makes things ‘Christmasy’, helps activate insulin
receptors and enzyme systems involved in carbohydrate metabolism.
This helps regulate your blood sugar levels, increase metabolism and
reduce bad cholesterol from the body. You can simply sprinkle some on
your breakfast cereals, coffee or tea for that added flavor! Read
about the health benefits of cinnamon or dalchini!
Black
Pepper
Hot
things usually help you lose weight and black pepper is no different.
The piperine in it acts as a digestive while it also helps prevent
the formation of fat. Also, spicy food items tend to people more
active which will help with weight loss. The best thing is that
pepper can be added to almost anything you’re eating from salads to
meats. Read about the health benefits of black pepper.
Turmeric/Haldi
Recently, studies have shown the immense health benefits of turmeric and
scientists are even researching methods to see if it can be used to
fight cancer so no wonder it helps in weight loss as well. Studies
have shown that it helps metabolise fat and also reduces the risk of
developing diabetes. The great thing about turmeric is that it’s
already part of our eating habits and can be added to veggies, rice,
curries, dals, etc. Read turmerics or haldi - health benefits of
galore.
Ginger
Another
herb which can help because of its digestive properties is ginger
which is thermogenic. This basically means that it helps raise the
body’s temperature by burning fat, which makes it perfect for people
looking to lose weight. Researchers also found that it has a
satiating effect which means you tend to eat less and this further
helps the cause. Ginger can be eaten either by powdering and mixing
with rice dishes or veggies or by mixing a tablespoon of it with
water. Read about the health benefits of ginger.
Bean
soup
“Soups
have a high water content, which means they fill your stomach for
very few calories,” says Rolls. Broth-based bean soups, in
particular, contain a hefty dose of fiber and resistant starch—a
good carb that slows the release of sugar into the bloodstream—to
make that full feeling really stick. “Once in the stomach, fiber
and water activate stretch receptors that signal that you aren’t
hungry anymore,” Rolls says. All this for a measly 150 calories per
cup.
Feel
even fuller: Resist the cracker pack on the side in favor of a bigger
soup helping. Beans are starchy, satisfying and caloric enough on
their own, Rolls says. Hate soup? Throw lentils, black-eyed peas or
kidney or navy beans into a vinegar-based salad.
Greek
yogurt
Harvard
researchers examined the eating habits of 120,000 people for 20 years
and found that yogurt was the single best food for shedding pounds:
Over time, people who downed more of the protein-packed stuff lost
pounds without trying.
Meanwhile, a Nestlé Nutrition Institute study, review found that consuming dairy proteins increases satiety, reduces
food intake and keeps blood sugar steady. “Greek yogurt, which is
strained to remove the liquid whey, contains double the protein and less
sugar than regular yogurt,” Dubost says.
Feel
even fuller: Top yogurt with fibrous foods like raspberries (4 grams
of fiber per half cup) or a cereal such as Kashi Go Lean Crisp
Cinnamon Crumble (9 grams per three quarters of a cup).
Apples
Apples
are one of the few fruits that contain pectin, which naturally slows
digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness, according to a study in
Gastroenterology. In fact, people who ate an apple as part of a meal
felt more satiated and ate less than those who consumed a calorically
equivalent amount of juice and applesauce. “Whole apples take a
long time to eat for very few calories,” says Susan Roberts, PhD,
professor of nutrition at Tufts University. Your body has more time
to tell your brain that you’re no longer hungry. That means you can
eat lots of this low-energy-density, high-satiety fruit and avoid
feeling deprived while losing weight, adds Roberts.
Feel
even fuller: Add apple chunks to oatmeal or salad, or slices to a
turkey-on-whole-wheat sandwich.
Popcorn
This
movie-night fave is a low-energy-density food—for 90 calories, you
could eat 3 cups of air-popped corn but just a quarter cup of potato
chips. “Popcorn takes up more room in your stomach, and seeing a
big bowl of it in front of you tricks you into thinking that you’re
eating more calories and that you’ll feel full when you’re
finished,” Rolls says.
Feel
even fuller: Sprinkle on some red pepper. In a recent Purdue
University study, people who added a half teaspoon of the spice to a
meal felt less hungry.
Figs
A
great natural cure for a sweet tooth, fresh figs have a dense
consistency and sweet flesh that’s high in fiber (each 37-calorie
fig packs about a gram), which slows the release of sugar into the
blood, preventing the erratic high caused by cookies or cake.
Feel
even fuller: Halve and add protein, like a teaspoon of goat cheese
and a walnut.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal’s
filling force comes from its high fiber content and its uncanny
ability to soak up liquid like a sponge. When cooked with water or
skim milk, the oats thicken and take more time to pass through your
digestive system, meaning you’ll go longer between hunger pangs.
Feel
even fuller: Sprinkle almonds on top of your bowl. “The nuts pack
protein and fiber and contain unsaturated fats that can help
stabilize insulin levels,” regulating blood sugar, Dr. Katz says.
Tired
of spending hours at the gym yet failing to slim down? Have vigorous
exercises and gym equipments let you down?
Well,
fret no more. We bring to you natural remedies which will help youloose weight.
Here’s
what you should do to loose weight naturally.
-Consume
10 grams of honey and a glass of warm water each morning on an empty
stomach.
-Drink
a glass of lukewarm water containing half a lime and one teaspoon of
honey. This mixture should be taken every few hours.
-Eat
10 to 12 fully grown curry leaves every morning. You should do this
for three months.
-Eat
one or two tomatoes, on an empty stomach, every morning. This should
be in place of breakfast.
-Add
ginger and lemon to a glass of boiling water. Drain the water and
have them.
-Add
three teaspoons of lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and a
teaspoon of honey to a
Cup
of water. Drinking this once a day for three months will help with
weight loss.
-Carrot
juice with water is another Indian remedy used to lose weight.
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