“Weight loss!” The most discussed problem among women, and now, even men. A thorn in many people’s side. A problem that people will never choose, be it over jaundice or constipation.
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Tightening that flab around your stomach or the extra flesh hanging from your upper arms or the double chin that makes you look like a tomato (a wrinkled one, mind you) or shedding those extra pounds that pull you back from entering a beauty contest, is pretty simple. What? Yeah! To cure this problem, you have to take care of only two things; your diet and your exercise. It depends on the number of cheese slices you avoid and the number of times you move your behind!
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However, the cure does not limit itself there. You can make the extra calories disappear that stick to your flesh like a permanent marker. If you are aware of a few magical tricks, which you most definitely aren’t (otherwise you would not be reading this post), you can erase that nasty permanent ink of your marker, every extra ounce of it, if you know what eraser to use. Getting my point?
In simple terms, the beautiful nature was created not just to heal our eyes with its splendid view, but also to heal our inner selves with its consumption. Forget pills, forget exercise, and rely on natural remedies. Nature gives us answers to every question, solutions to every problem, and cures to every ailment. And we have guaranteed remedies on how to lose weight naturally, without any side effects.
Let’s explore the 16 natural weight loss fundas!
1. Honey and ginger combo
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One of the best natural remedies to shed the extra ounces of fat is the combination of honey and ginger. Honey has high fructose content which probes the liver to produce glucose. This releases fat burning hormones and a gush of these hormones burns the excess fat of your body. Ginger raises the temperature of the body and increases the speed of fat burning process. It also suppresses appetite, restricting your stomach from asking for more food.
Directions: Take 3 tablespoons of honey and extract 2 tablespoons of juice from ginger. Mix the duo well and consume twice daily.
2. Honey and cinnamon duo
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Honey is a magical remedy to fight all kinds of problems. It heals chapped lips, it cures constipation, it heals dry skin, and it helps in weight loss too. Unlike sugar, it is not immediately absorbed by the body. Cinnamon stabilizes blood pressure and controls insulin secretion. It detoxifies the body, removing unwanted stuff from it and boosts its metabolism. It basically helps you lose weight.
Directions: Take 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder and boil it in water for fifteen minutes before you turn off the stove. Let it cool. Add 1 tablespoon honey to this water and gulp it down. Drink this cool mixture every day.
3. Lemon, honey, and black pepper trio
The use of lemon tea? We all know it. The combination of lemon, honey, and black pepper? That’s something interesting. Lemon controls your hunger, preventing you from binge eating minute after minute. It also controls the pH of your body and removes all excess fats. The use of honey, we know. Black pepper, on the other hand, has an enzyme in it called piperine that prevents the formation of new fat cells in the body. Now you can imagine the use of its consumption.
Directions: Take one glass of lukewarm water and add 4 tablespoons of lemon juice in it. Also add 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon black pepper. Mix well and drink every day in the morning.
4. Apple cider vinegar
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Apple cider vinegar protects you from making unhealthy food choices. Pectin, present in it, quickly reduces weight and makes you feel full for a longer period of time. A quick fix, apple cider vinegar boosts metabolism and breaks down fat cells.
Directions: Take one cup of water and add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to it. To make the taste bearable, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Drink it once daily to notice the difference.
5. Cabbage
Cabbage is low in calories and rich in fibers. It has an acid called tartaric acid that does not allow sugar and carbs to be turned into fats. It is an amazing vegetable to reduce weight. It prevents cancer and heart diseases as it is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C.
Directions: Consume it with other fruits or make its juice. Consume it as and when you want.
6. Mint mint peppermint
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To know the best and quickest way on how to lose weight naturally, look for the mint family. Peppermint improves the digestive system and removes the huge tire around your stomach within weeks. Its strong aroma suppresses pangs of hunger and cravings for food. It helps in burning calories.
Directions: Include mint in your food or consume it with water.
7. Sage tea
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You might be wondering how sage tea will help you lose weight naturally. Well, we live in a stressful world and extreme stress can have damaging effects on us. And when we face extreme stress, the body releases a hormone called cortisol. Release of cortisol can boost the storage of fat, that is, due to this hormone, sugar gets rapidly converted into fats. So how do we stop ourselves from stressing out? The answer lies with sage. Drinking sage tea calms the mind as well as the body.
Directions: Take a handful of sage and pour 8 ounces of boiling water on it. Let it sit for 4-5 minutes. Strain the water and drink it 1-2 times daily.
8. Cool cucumber
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What is cucumber made of? Water, right? It is 90% water and 13% calories. The remaining percentage includes nutrients. Cucumber easily flushes out toxins from your body. It removes dark circles effectively; likewise, it is one of the most effective remedies for natural weight loss. It energizes you with its rich vitamin content.
Direction: Include lots of cucumber in your diet.
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9. Green tea
The use of green tea as a natural weight loss remedy is universally known. It has a compound called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) that does not absorb fats. This compound efficiently uses fats for physical processes of the body. It limits obesity and is packed with zinc, selenium, and chromium, essential nutrients that not only reduce weight but also improve overall health.
Directions: Consume 3-4 cups of green tea every day to see the desired results.
10. Hot water
Switching from cold water to hot water can flush out excess fat from the body. It is a very effective weight loss remedy.
Directions: Gulp down a glassful of hot water before and after you have your meals. Make sure you maintain a gap of at least 30 minutes before and after meals. Don’t immediately drink after your meals. Within a month, the changes will be evident.
11. Chocolates, no kidding
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There is no need for you to resist a bite of some delicious chocolate if you want to lose weight. Chocolate, specifically dark chocolate, will prevent the aggregation of fat cells in your body. It is packed with antioxidants that will prevent obesity and heart diseases.
Directions: Eat dark chocolates, silly! Or you can melt it up and spread it on your bread or dip your cracker into it. There are so many ways to enjoy it!
12. Almonds
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Eating a couple of almonds a day will not only boost your metabolism but also your memory. A study conducted found that those who religiously had almonds for six months, lost more weight than those who didn’t.
Directions: Chop a few almonds and eat it with yogurt or oatmeal. Or you can savor its delicious raw taste.
13. Pears
Pears help you stay full and away from over-eating. People who eat more pears can lose more weight. It is packed with nutrients that will help you lose weight.
Directions: Include pears in your daily bowl of fruits to feel the change. Eat one before a meal, with its skin intact, as the skin is packed with fibers.
14. Ginseng
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There are a number of ginsengs but the ones that will do you good for weight loss are the American ginseng and the Korean ginseng. This fleshy plant will boost your metabolism, keep you active and going. It is popularly known to cure fatigue.
Directions: Take a teaspoon of chopped American or Korean ginseng and drop them into 8 ounces of fresh boiling water. Strain the mixture and consume it one to two times daily. To make it tasty, add honey or ginger extract.
15. Rose water
The logic behind using this gentle diuretic is simple. Rose petals are backed by diuretics that help kidneys put more salt in urine. This draws more water from the blood, thereby increasing thirst and making you drink more water. Though a temporary weight loss regime, drinking rose water keeps you hydrated and flushed.
Directions: Take a pot and put some fresh, chemically untreated rose petals in them. Add some distilled water that is enough to soak them and place the pot on a stove. Place a lid on the pot and cover it tightly. Let the mixture boil for 15-20 minutes until the petals start losing color. Strain the liquid and refrigerate it for 6 hours. Drink every morning before breakfast.
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16. Gulp down eight glasses of water
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Many people overlook the benefits of drinking water. In order to burn more fat, consumption of water is absolutely necessary. If you are worried about water weight in your body, flick it off since water gets quickly digested and does not stay for long in your body.
Directions: Keep drinking!
Be it youngsters, adults or old people, every second person on this planet is stressed about their weight. And who can resist the temptation to savor delicious fried chicken or chocolate ice cream or burger and pizza loaded with extra cheese? After all, we have only one life, so why not drown our worries and enjoy it? There’s a positive side to everything. If you really want to lose weight, keep an eye on what you eat. Weight has become a matter of self-esteem that cannot be ignored. Don’t stress on when and how you will look perfect. Accept the fact that nobody is perfect. Religiously follow the abovementioned remedies and validate the change!
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