Top 8 Home Remedies For Weight Loss
“Developing countries like India are witnessing rapid growth in obesity, and there might be multiple reasons, but mostly it is due to imbalance in diet and decrease in physical activities. In such cases, home remedies for weight loss can be very effective.”
Obesity is a fatal lifestyle disease that can lead to the development of heart diseases, skeletal system disorder, type 2 diabetics, hypertension, and specific type of cancer as well.
According to scientific data, over 2.8 million people die from obesity-related diseases annually. So, it is high time for you to reduce weight and live a healthy lifestyle.
But the question is How to reduce weight quickly?
The answer is you can not do it quickly. However, I strongly recommend physical activities along with dieting to reduce weight. But sometimes, it is hard to maintain due to a hectic work schedule and laziness.
So, here are some simple home remedies that you can follow to achieve weight loss.
1. Cinnamon and Honey Infused Tea
It is one of the best home remedies for weight loss.
Cinnamon is one of the most common ingredients found in every Indian kitchen. It has different health benefits like anti-diabetic, anti-hyperglycemic, and anti-obesity effects.
It is a well-known household remedy for reducing accumulative body weight and body fat percentage from ancient times.
Many studies have also suggested that it reduces fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, fat, and triglycerides in the body.
You can replace your regular morning tea with cinnamon and honey-infused tea as a weight loss drink.
Ingredients
- 1″- 2″ long cinnamon stick
- 1/2″ piece ginger (Take a fresh, washed and cut into without peeling)
- Honey/ palm jaggery to taste.
Preparation method
- Bring 4 cups of water in a pot and put it on the stove to boil.
- Add cinnamon stick and ginger and boil on high flame for 5 mins.
- Remove the pot from the heat and cover it. Allow it to sit for 25-30mins.
- Strain the liquid by squeezing the cinnamon stick and ginger pieces to ensure maximum flavor.
- Add honey and palm jaggery to taste.
2. Ginger Tea
Ginger tea is an Ayurvedic home remedy for weight loss.
Ginger has been one of the most used spices in the Indian kitchen for ages. In Ayurveda, it is described that it has many medicinal properties like improving Agni or the digestive fire, enhancing the immune system, and fighting all types of bacterial infections.
“Many studies have demonstrated that ginger intake reduces body weight and waist size due to its anti-obesity effects.”
Apart from reducing weight, it is also well known for its immunity-enhancing property.
It is a wonderful and effective weight loss drink that you should definitely try.
Ingredients
- 2″ piece of ginger (fresh, peeled, and cut into thin slices)
- 25 – 30 Tulsi leaves (torn into half)
- 2 tsp dried coriander seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Honey/palm jaggery to taste
Preparation method
- Bring 4 cups of water to a pot and boil.
- Add ginger, tulsi leaves, coriander seeds to simmer in low flame/heat for at least 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the flame and strain.
- Add lemon juice and honey/palm jaggery to taste.
3. Ash-guard juice
“One of the oldest remedies for weight loss is ash-guard juice, and it is used for weight loss and used as a high energetic morning drink.”
Numerous studies have also been conducted on ash-guard juice. One glass of ash-guard juice in the morning can bring down the number of cancerous cells in the body. It sharpens your intellect, increases alertness, and makes your mind more clear.
If you drink it in the morning every day, you will experience an enormous amount of energy and at the same time makes your nervous system very calm.
If you tend to catch a cold more often or are asthmatic, You can add black pepper to it.
Ingredients
- One medium-size ash guard.
- 1/2 lemon
- A pinch of salt
- Grounded back pepper
Preparation method
- Cut ash-guard into small pieces.
- Put it in the mixture and grind it.
- Strain the water in a glass.
- Add 1/2 lemon juice and a pinch of salt to it.
- Add a bit of back pepper.
- Drink it
4. Lemon water and honey
Lemon water with honey is considered one of the most effective and scientifically proven home remedies to reduce weight.
“Studies have also shown a significant reduction in weight, body fat, free fat mass, and body mass index (BMI). It is often considered to be highly effective during fasting.”
An interesting fact about drinking lemon water with honey during fasting is that it reduces weight and at the same time keeps you full and helps you to sustain the fasting duration.
Vitamin C in lemon and honey’s antioxidants content which is equivalent to fruits and vegetables makes a perfect blend to lose weight.
Best time to drink – Morning and Evening. You can drink it three times a day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Lemon piece
- 2 teaspoon full honey
Ingredients
- Squeeze 1/2 lemon into a glass of water (300ml)
- Add 2 teaspoons, full honey, to it.
- Mix it well and drink it.
5. Green gram sprout salad
It is one of the simplest weight loss salads that you can make very easily and have for weight loss.
Mung bean sprouts are high in protein content, around 20.97% to 31.32%. Due to its high protein content and high digestibility, it is one of the finest salad recipes for weight loss.
Green gram sprouts offer more than you think. During sprouting, proteins are converted into amino acids, and fats are converted into fatty acids, making them nutritiously rich and helping fast digestion.
Best time to eat – Best to use as a morning or evening salad. It is also best to eat it after a mild exercise bout.
“It can become a superfood in your diet for weight loss.”
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sprouted green gram (moong dal) washed and drained.
- 4 dates(seedless and chopped)
- 1-2 carrots peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp coconut grated
- A dash of olive oil
- Honey and lemon juice to taste.
Preparation method
- Mix the sprouts, dates, raisins, carrot, and coconut in a deep bowl.
- Make the dressing in a separate bowl by mixing lemon juice, olive oil, and honey to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing on the sprouts and mix it thoroughly
- Serve as it is.
Alternative
- Green gram salads can be made in numerous ways. It can be made sweet or salty.
- To make it sweet, you can add pomegranates and dried fruits to make it deliciously sweet. And to make it salty, you can add cucumber, tomato, raw mango, and mint leaves as well.
6. Soaked almonds
It is one of the most effective and popular home remedies for weight loss. Soaked almonds are more nutritious in the pre- sprouting state and are very effective in weight loss.
It is rich in vitamin B2, fiber, and antioxidants and is considered one of the highest nutrient levels of all nuts.
Scientific analysis has also revealed that it lowers the overall hunger drive and helps you to reduce weight faster.
Best time to eat – In the morning breakfast
Ingredients
- 15-20 Almonds
Preparation method
- Soak the almonds in a container for at least 4 hours.
- Wash and drain the water.
- You can do it in batches and keep it in the refrigerator for a week.
7. Green tea
Green tea is one of the most researched and promising supplements to lose weight. Green tea preserves a high quantity of catechin polyphenol concentration with aids in weight loss.
You can replace your regular tea with green tea in the morning and lose weight.
Best time to drink – Morning and in between meals.
Preparation
- Take 2 cups of water in a pot and place it on the stove.
- Boil it for 2-3 minutes, remove the pot before the water reaches the boiling point. Heat it to the point of 85ºC – 90ºC.
- Pour the hot water into a cup.
- Add the tea bag or tea leaves and cover it with a lead.
- Steep the tea for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add honey/lemon juice to taste. (add according to your taste, or you can skip this step)
- Serve hot.
8. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is widely used for weight loss worldwide, and it is a rich source of acetic acid that exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity activities. Also, checkout Jeera Water For Weight loss another natural process to reduce weight
I do not prefer using it due to its taste, but you can try.
Time to drink- Before bed is the best time to drink it.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
- 1 glass of water
- 1 teaspoon Honey
Preparation method
- Add one scoop of apple cider vinegar to warm water
Add this into your daily routine and be consistent, and you will definitely see the results in a few weeks. These remedies do not have any side effects. Also, check out 10 healthy habits to boost immune system. However, if you need a step-by-step diet plan to reduce weight, you can definitely reach out to me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or email me.
Comment below which remedies you think is the best to do.
Abhijit Rout
CPD certified Nutritionist, Nutrition Blogger