Weight Loss

How to Get Rid of Belly Fat

December 9, 2019 By Gnanika Leave a Comment

Belly fat – The worst nightmare for most of the people in these days, which not only make us look unattractive or lessen the self – esteem but also become a base for many health problems like high blood pressure, fatty liver, diabetes, heart problems, dementia, etc.

Belly fat (or abdominal fat or visceral fat) accumulates around the midsection that caused due to unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle like consuming carbohydrates, junk foods or more calorie foods, genetics, lack of physical activities, weak metabolism, overeating, intake of food before bedtime, stress, lack of proper sleep, poor posture, hormonal changes, etc.

How the fat accumulates in the belly?

The carbohydrates, fats, and proteins from the food which we eat will serve as a catalyst to produce energy that is used to perform various bodily functions. The excess will be stored as a fat in the fat cells of the body.

If we increase the intake of carbohydrates and fat foods then the fat cells will run out of the space and stored within the muscle linings, especially present in the areas like waist, hips, chest and when there is no more space in the fat cells then it accumulates in the muscle linings resulting to a flab.

Making your belly fat to flat is little difficult but we can easily lose the belly fat and stay slim with the proper planning of diet (eating the right food at right time) and exercises in the daily routine. So, to wear your favorite dresses, you have to know the reasons for accumulation of fat in your tummy and take necessary steps.

Home Remedies to Lose Belly Fat:

Here we are going to know what to include in your diet and exercises to reduce this stubborn belly fat and thereby to enjoy a healthy and flat belly.

Remedy – 1: (Fat Burning Beverages)

Consuming fatty foods and drinking unhealthy beverages will increase your waist line. So, here we will know some healthy fat burning beverages for losing your tummy fat.

1. Lemon Water:

Lemon is rich in vitamin C, magnesium and calcium that helps for proper digestion and maintain normal blood pressure. Lemon water will increase enzymes to detoxify your liver and thereby it enhances the liver functioning of metabolizing fat to prevent its deposits around the waistline.

Take a lemon and squeeze out its juice in 1 glass of lukewarm water. Stir well and drink it in every morning on an empty stomach. Avoid eating or drinking anything for at least 30 minutes after drinking this lemon water.

Or you can add few chopped garlic cloves in this lemon water before drinking, as garlic is good for cardiovascular health and blood pressure and also increases good cholesterol to inhibit the process of adipogenesis (making fat).

2. Cranberry Juice:

The rich content of organic acids like citric acid, malic acid, and quinic acid will work as digestive enzymes and emulsifying agents that help to reduce the stubborn fat deposits in the lymphatic system and thus digest the waste that can’t process by the liver.

Mix 1 cup of unsweetened cranberry juice in 7 cups of water and stir well. Drink 1 cup of this cranberry water before breakfast and lunch, after dinner and at other times of the day – throughout the day.

Also, prepare an instant cran – water by mixing 2 tablespoons of cranberry juice in 7 oz. of water. Stir and drink it when you need to drink it.

3. Ginger Tea:

Ginger has a thermogenic property that increases body temperature to burn your fat effectively and aids in proper digestion. It also suppresses the production of cortisol (steroid hormone for energy regulation and metabolism) that helps in losing tummy fat.

Boil 4 cups of water and add 1 to 2-inch piece of peeled ginger in this water. Simmer for 5 – 10 minutes and turn off the heat. Then add fresh lemon juice squeezed from 1 lemon and 1 teaspoon of honey to it. Stir well and drink 1 cup of this ginger tea in the morning. Drinking 2 – 3 cups of ginger tea daily will help to regulate metabolism, reduce cortisol production and aids in digestion.

4. Detox Water (or Herbs Infused Water):

Drinking detox water prepared with water, lemon, cucumber, ginger and mint leaves will help you to cleanse your body by removing impurities and boosts metabolism. Cucumber has dietary fibers that cleanse the body deeply. Both ginger and lemon act as excellent fat burners that boost metabolism. Mint calm down the carvings and soothes the tummy. Water hydrates your body.

Pour 2 liters of water in a jar and pour fresh slices of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, 1 medium sized sliced cucumber and 10 – 12 sprigs of mint leaves in this water. Cover it and let it soak for overnight. In the next day, you can drink this detox water throughout the day.

5. Dandelion Tea:

The natural diuretic property of dandelion will increase your urine output and thus reduce the fat caused due to water retention. It improves liver functioning by flushing out toxins and retained water from the body.

Prepare dandelion tea by adding 1 tablespoon of a roasted dandelion root, cardamom seeds (1 cardamom), 1/2 inch piece of cinnamon bark, 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger and 4 – 5 fresh mint leaves in 1 ½ cups of water. Boil it for 7 – 10 minutes and strain the tea. Add 1 ½ teaspoon of honey and drink this delicious dandelion tea for 2 – 4 times daily to get rid of belly fat.

Avoid the intake of dandelion tea if you’re suffering from gall bladder issues and also consult your doctor before having this tea.

6. Green Tea:

Green tea (prefer matcha tea) contains catechin called epigallocatechin – 3 – gallate (EGCG) that boosts up your metabolism and thereby reduces your excess fat from the belly. You can use a green tea bag or green tea leaves for preparing this fat burning green tea recipe.

Pour 1 – 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves and 4 – 5 mint leaves in 1 cup of water. Cover and let it steep for 5 – 10 minutes. Strain and stir by adding 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Sip your green tea slowly and continue the intake for 3 – 4 times daily (prefer to take it early morning and after your meals).

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7. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) loses your overweight with its rich source of organic acids and enzymes that increase your metabolism. It suppresses your appetite to make you consume fewer calories and shred the calories inside the body.

Mix 1 tablespoon of organic unfiltered ACV in 1 glass of water (prefer warm water) and stir well. Drink this ACV water 30 minutes before each meal. (Or) you can add 1 teaspoon of honey or cinnamon or maple syrup in this ACV water to enhance its taste and to lose your tummy fat.

8. Water:

When you’re in the fat burning process, you have to stay hydrated why because the body needs more water to break down the fat cells and clear toxins which are released in this process. So, drink plenty of water (drink 1 liter of warm water on an empty stomach) and other healthy fruit or vegetable juices to stay hydrated and burn your belly fat.

Remedy – 2: (Consume Healthy Fats)

In general, our body needs essential fatty acids (EFA’s) to synthesize the hormones working for metabolizing fat stores. Here are some best sources of EFA’s used to burn the belly fat quickly.

1. Fish (or Fish Oil):

Omega – 3 fatty acids in fish oil will help to break down the fat and thereby reduce the fat storage around the waistline. Consume 6 grams (1 tablespoon) of fish oil daily (or) eat fish, especially cold water fish that are rich in omega – 3 fats like mackerel, salmon, tuna or halibut for twice a week to reduce your abdominal fat.

2. Chia Seeds:

Chia seeds are the best plant based source of omega – 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, iron, dietary fiber and calcium that makes you feel full for a longer time. It is suggested that the intake of 4 – 7 tablespoons of chia seeds during a day will help to keep you less hungry and thus prevents you from overeating.

Simply, add chia seeds to your salads, smoothies, and yogurt (or) add them to the breakfast cereal (or) use as a thickening agent for your gravies or soups. You can also consume nuts and seeds like almonds, soybeans, walnuts, and flaxseeds to melt this stubborn belly fat in limited quantity.

3. Coconut Oil:

The medium chain triglycerides and lauric acid in coconut oil help to burn your fat, improves HDL cholesterol levels and increases your energy levels. This makes you feel full for a long time and reduces the intake of calories.

Replace your existing cooking oil with coconut oil but don’t mix coconut oil with your existing oil. Make sure that you should not drink more than 2 tablespoons of coconut oil per day.

4. Avocados:

The lecithin is an amino acid present in avocado that helps in managing your body weight. It is enriched with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help to burn your belly fat fast. The rich fiber content helps a lot in keeping your hunger at bay and prevents you from overeating.

Remedy – 3: (Superfoods for Flat Belly)

There are many superfoods to be included in your diet for reducing your belly fat and maintaining a flat tummy. Here are some best foods mentioned which you have to follow them regularly.

Watermelon – Watermelon contains 91% water and when you eat it before meals then it keeps you feeling full for a longer time and helps to combat weight caused by water retention. It is low in fat but high in vitamins B1, B6 & C, magnesium and potassium that reduce body weight but not muscle mass.
Beans – Consuming different types of beans will help to reduce body fat, suppress your appetite and improve digestion. The rich content of soluble fiber and proteins helps to break down the fat cells and provides instant energy. So, include beans in your salads, side dishes or soups on daily basis.
Celery – Celery is high in fiber, vitamin C and calcium and low in calories, which helps to reduce your belly weight. So, drink 1/2 a glass of celery juice daily before eating your meals to cleanse the system (or) add celery to your soup or salad to curb the appetite and lose your tummy fat.
Apples – The rich content of flavonoids, beta – carotene, dietary fiber and phytosterol in apples make the belly feel full and thus avoid overeating. Pectin in apple aids in weight loss by trapping dietary cholesterol and fat. So, eat 2 or more apple per day to lose weight, including belly fat.
Cucumbers – Cucumbers contains 96% water and are packed with dietary fibers and essential nutrients. So, consume a plate of cucumber salad daily to cleanse your body from harmful toxins released by the digestive system and thereby reduces your belly fat.
Pineapple – Bromelain is an enzyme present in pineapple that exhibits antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which help to metabolize the protein to make your tummy flat. It also reduces abdominal bloating and other stomach disorders to make a slimmer waistline.
Tomatoes – Tomato is another low-calorie food that has 9 – oxo – ODA compound to reduce your lipids in the blood and thereby controls belly fat. This also helps to fight against the chronic diseases associated with obesity. It is enriched with nutrients and vitamins, so include in your daily diet.
Tart Cherries – Following a diet containing tart cherries will lower your metabolic syndrome which in turn reduces the belly fat as well as diabetes and heart problems. It lowers your cholesterol levels and reduces the body and belly fat to a large extent.
Cayenne Pepper – The capsaicin is a bio chemical present in cayenne pepper that increases the blood flow to the stomach and thereby improves digestion and the absorption of nutrients. Cayenne pepper (or hot pepper) makes you consume less food but provides more energy and eventually burns your belly fat.
Others – Intake of lean meat, dark leafy greens, cinnamon, curry leaves, cardamom, mint, oatmeal, peanut butter, eggs (or omelette), berries, yogurt, banana, etc. as a part of your daily diet to get rid of the belly fat.

Remedy – 4: (Lifestyle Changes)

Adapting a good lifestyle will help you a lot in not only reducing belly fat but also your overweight and thereby other health problems.

A good posture like standing or sitting up straight will help to reduce few pounds and thus make those abs look flatter.
Always set drinking a glass of warm water as soon as you wake up as your daily morning routine of to prevent constipation and abdominal bloating.
Getting a sound sleep of about 7 – 9 hours will definitely help you in the proper functioning of your brain and body by relieving your stress, strain, and hormonal imbalances and thereby burn your stubborn belly fat.

Remedy – 5: (Diet Habits)

Cut down the processed or instant foods and foods that are high in salt and sugars. Include fresh fruits and vegetables that are rich in fiber and high water content to reduce bloating and aids in digestion to shed some pounds off your tummy.
Consume small and frequent meals but make sure it should have healthy nutritious food. Chewing your food properly will also place an important role. This, in turn, relieves your gas, indigestion and bloating.
Avoid eating food quickly or chewing gum, as you tend to swallow air and accumulate in the belly, causing a little bump. Also, avoid the use of artificial sweeteners, which contains chemicals that stored as fat cells in the body and belly.
Consume yogurt or buttermilk and other probiotics foods (good bacteria) to support your digestive system and keep the gastrointestinal problems at bay. Also, include dairy foods like low-fat milk.
Consume healthy carbohydrates like brown rice, cereal fiber, dark bread, couscous, bulgur wheat, whole grains, etc. will reduce your belly fat by making you feel full and consume less.
Eat more high-quality protein food to reduce the abdominal fat, aid in metabolism and reduce your hunger pangs. Make sure to avoid starchy foods, as it converts into sugars and thereby belly fat.
Vitamin C enriched foods help to relieve you from stress and many health problems like indigestion, blood pressure fluctuations, etc.

Remedy – 6: (Exercises)

Exercises will also play an important role in losing your belly fat and overall weight in a healthy way. Here are some exercises mentioned which you have to follow them regularly to maintain a flat belly.

Any activity that helps to burn your unwanted belly fat is considered as exercise like running, jogging, brisk walking, normal walking or power walking, perform few sets of chair squats, jumping jacks or rope, dancing, skipping, swimming, etc.
Other exercises include crunches, twist crunches, side crunch, reverse crunches, bicycle exercise, rolling plank exercises, cycling, bending side to side, stomach vacuum, Surya namaskara’s (India Yoga), etc. will help to lose your excess belly fat.
Aim to walk completely for 10000 steps per day to detox and reactivate your body parts.
Perform some regular strength training and cardiovascular exercises to build up and strengthen your muscle tone.
Never ever choose a crash diet or diet pills or skipping meals to cut down the fat in your waistline, as they won’t make you lose weight but in turn gives some serious side effects.

Consult your doctor if you don’t get any relief from the belly fat after following these remedies and suggestions, for proper diagnose and treatment.

Try these natural ways to get rid of belly fat. Do you know any other successful tips or tricks to get relief from belly fat? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

6 Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss

October 3, 2019 By Gnanika Leave a Comment

Overweight (or) obesity is the worst nightmare that almost all the people getting fear of it. The reason behind the fear is that not only as per their beauty concerns but also related to a variety of health problems like from knee pain, heart problems, fatty liver to diabetes and irregular menstrual cycles.

Most of the people already came to know that losing body fat is a tough job than gaining body fat or cholesterol in the body. In the market, there are many cosmetic centers, weight loss spas or other beauty clinics that help you in losing the excess weight from your body but the main problem is that they will be some side effects due to the usage of harsh chemical based products.

However, if you lose weight by spending more on fad diet and exercises or starving yourself but the result may not be for a longer time and you can easily gain weight after this cycle of treatment. So, losing weight naturally will be the best choice rather than spending money and time on fad diets, heavy exercises, etc.

There are many natural ways to lose your excess weight and maintain a healthy body. Fruits, vegetables, and protein smoothies will come among those natural ways in clearing your excess weight with its fiber-rich and fat burning content. Here in this article, we will let you know the delicious way to shrink your waistline and thereby to have a fit and slim body.

Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss:

Discover the best and effective smoothie recipes for losing weight naturally. Consume these healthy and tasty recipes which are packed with nutrients that help to shape your body.

Let’s get started with the tasty smoothies section.

Recipe – 1: (Mango Smoothie)

Mango has rich content of fiber and less in energy density that aids in proper digestion and helps to burn calories. It also contains vitamins (A, B6, C), folate and other nutrients that effectively make you feel full and prevent you from overeating.

Here are some smoothie recipes of mango that helps to lose your overweight and obesity.

Recipe – 2: (Watermelon Smoothie)

The watermelon smoothie has a refreshing and hydrating that contains an abundance of water and other dietary fibers which improves digestion and thereby bloating and constipation. It also keeps you satiated for a longer time and prevents you from overeating.

It also contains antioxidants, amino acids, vitamin C, high fiber, calcium, thiamine, magnesium, etc. will help you in staying well hydrated with a feeling of fullness in the stomach. So, people who want to stay fit and hydrated can choose watermelon as their refreshing smoothie for weight loss.

Here are some watermelon smoothie recipes for weight loss.

Recipe – 3: (Green Smoothies)

Green smoothies are ideal and gained its popularity recently as best detox and weight loss smoothies. The leafy green vegetables contain fat burning property that is packed with all essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and nutrient-rich fiber along with less in calories and fat.

The greens will flush out the toxins and thus reduces the cholesterol levels to reduce your excess weight or fat in the body. It hydrates your body and boosts up the metabolism for getting a faster reduction in your weight.

Here are some recipes for green smoothies that work well in reducing obesity and overweight problems.

Recipe – 4: (Banana Smoothie)

Bananas have rich content of fiber and low content of fat and calories along with low Glycemic index that boosts up the metabolism and thereby speeds up the digestion to prevent the formation of fat in the body.

Make sure that banana should be taken in less quantity, as more consumption of banana will make you gain weight. It burns your stored fat and detox & cleanses your body to make your fit and healthy.

Recipe – 5: (Detox Smoothies)

Detoxification is essential to support the proper functioning of your liver and thereby helps to maintain a natural balanced state in the body. It flushes out the toxins from the body, boost up your immune system, and enhance your energy levels.

Regular detoxification will definitely help you in reducing the fat storage and thereby makes you fit and healthy. Here are some smoothie recipes that help to detox your body and lose weight.

Recipe – 6: (Apple Cider Vinegar Smoothie)

Apple cider vinegar loses weight loss will curb your appetite and thereby increases the feeling of fullness and makes you feel fewer calories. It also helps to shred the calories by raising your metabolism to burn fat and reduces water retention.

It contains fiber, potassium, pectin, acetic acid, propionic acid, amino acids, etc. along with antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that fight against the microbes and aids in proper digestion.

Here are few ways of preparing ACV Smoothies for weight loss.

Suggestions:

Prefer using healthy fats (from foods) and low-fat dairy products while preparing smoothies and thereby to cut down your excess weight.
Use fresh fruits and vegetables rather than using packaged, processed or canned foods why because the natural ones contain fibers, micro-nutrients and water in it that helps you to stay fit and healthy.
Minimize the usage of protein powders and sugars (or sweeteners), as they harm your body in a sweet way. You can use peanut butter or almond butter as protein sources in your smoothies and use maple syrup or honey or stevia to sweeten your smoothie.
For best results, don’t stick to one smoothie but prefer to drink different kinds of smoothies like fruit or vegetables or green or combination or nuts.
Also, choose the fruits and vegetables that are rich in fiber and water content and less in calories to lose your excess weight.
Most of the experts suggest the ideal ratio of using fruits or vegetables and other items for weight loss recipes is 2 cups of fruits (1 cup fruits and 1 cup vegetables), 3 – 4 cups greens and 1 cup of nut milk (or water) to lose your weight effectively.
Include fruits like berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.), peach, pears, apples, pineapples, oranges, avocados, kiwi, etc. which are high in fiber and nutrients and low in fat or calories for preparing smoothies.
Pour few vegetables (like cucumber, celery, parsley, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ginger, etc.) and leaves (mint, spinach or other leafy greens) in your smoothies before blending and consume it to grab more nutrients and to get quick weight loss.
Include other ingredients like coconut water, almond or coconut milk, yogurt, fresh lemon juice, honey, dark chocolates, etc. to your smoothies for added flavor and faster reduction of your excess weight.
Drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, sleep for 7 – 8 hours and reduce your stress levels by performing yoga and meditation along with consuming smoothies to get a faster reduction in your excess weight.
Avoid the intake of fatty, processed or canned foods, fried or junk foods to reduce your weight.

Final Word:

Following a diet that includes fruit juice or smoothies will definitely help you in cutting down your excess calories and thereby keep you fit and healthy. Do you any other effective smoothie recipes for weight loss? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Super Foods that Burn your Fat in a Fast and Natural Way

October 5, 2017 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Are you suffering from health or beauty issues due to overweight and obesity? Do you want to lose weight and stay healthy?

Always remember that doing exercises or spending most of the time in gyms are not the keen to lose your weight. If you want to cut down your excess calories and stay fit and healthy then you have to follow the combination of healthy diet and regular exercises.

In general, the food which we consume should undergo processed stage to convert into energy and nutrients. This process makes the body to burn calories and this is different for different foods and its combinations. The thermionic effect of food (TEF) will range from 10 – 15% of calories according to the intake of foods.

So, choose foods which are high in TEF and combine them properly to burn your calories rather than including more fattening foods to have many combustion processes to burn more of calories. All these processes will help to prevent food to store as body fat and thereby gain more weight.

Most people thought there will be a specific diet to be followed to get rid of excess weight and gets boredom with that diet. But do you know that there are some super foods that help you to increase metabolism and stimulate combustion?

All you need is to give priority to these foods at your table and it should not be missing from your diet and recipes. In this article, we will provide you the information on all about the best superfoods that help you in burning your fat (especially belly fat).

Superfoods that Burn Fat and Lose Weight:

Here are the list of superfoods that help for burning your belly and body fat. Include them in your diet and perform some regular exercises to get relief from the belly fat, cleanse your colon, prevent digestive disorders and to keep your body fit and healthy.

Let’s get started on the list of superfoods that burn your fat by enabling metabolism accelerators and help you lose excess weight.

Fruits that burn your fat:

Have a look at the fruits that help in enhancing metabolism and speed up the food burning process to separate it as energy and nutrients by aiding proper digestion.

1. Pineapple:

Pineapple is a refreshing tropical fruit that has rich source of dietary fiber, vitamins (A & C) and minerals (manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, folate, etc.) and low in calories. It has an excellent source of a bromelaine enzyme that helps a lot in improving the functioning of your digestive system and reduces the inflammation in the body.

It suppresses your appetite and makes you feel full for a longer time. The rich content of the water will help you to stay hydrated and thereby cleanse your body to flush out toxins and cut down excess calories. It effectively promotes the breakdown of protein from foods and thus helps to prevent digestive disorders.

You can consume pineapple slices alone or add yogurt over pineapple slices and top up with grated walnuts. Make sure to consume pineapple with some natural proteins to facilitate their assimilation.

2. Avocado:

Avocado has wholesome amounts of healthy fats, vitamins (B5, K & E), potassium, and dietary fibers that help you a lot in keeping you satiated for a longer time and thereby aids in weight loss. This superfood helps to improve overall health and prevent high cholesterol. But make sure to not to consume avocados, as it is high in calories, so consume less or controlled amount and enjoy healthy weight.

Use avocado in the form of smoothies, salads, top-ups, garnish, etc. (OR) simply mix chopped iceberg, avocado, onions and lettuce topped with lemon juice. Drizzle with dried herbs and vinaigrette and consume it.

3. Tart Cherries:

Cherries have a powerful antioxidant that helps to promote the burning process of your belly fat and thereby cut down your excess calories. It also has rich content of melatonin, a sleep hormone that induces a healthy sound sleep and also aids in proper digestion.

Consume few tart cherries as a whole or else drink its juice. In a study, it is proved that people who drink 1 cup of tart cherry juice once in the morning and once in the evening for at least a period of 2 weeks have reported a sound sleep and healthy weight loss.

4. Apples:

We all are aware of a popular saying called ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’. That includes in burning your belly fat as well. It contains phytonutrient compounds (like catechins, phloridizin, quercetin and chlorogenic acid) that exhibit powerful antioxidant property to burn your fat effectively and makes you look fit and slim.

It contains pectin fiber that curbs your appetite and makes your belly feel full for a longer time and prevents you from overeating. Other than nutrient-rich fruit, it aids in proper digestion and keeps you away from digestive disorders.

5. Watermelon:

As the name says that a melon filled with water. Watermelon contains 70 – 80% of the water that definitely makes you feel full for a prolonged period and removes the sodium content in the body. Consume 1 cup of this vitamin C enriched watery fruit as your snacks to fulfill your hungry cramps and to maintain a healthy body.

6. Banana:

Most people think that banana will make them gain weight but it is a wrong assumption. You can consume this fresh fruit as a nutritious snack which leaves you with a feeling of fullness and thus prevents you from overeating of junk or processed foods.

Just like apples, bananas also contain pectin fiber that aids in proper digestion and prevents digestion related problems. It is enriched with vitamins (A, C, E, B6) and minerals (magnesium, potassium, and calcium) that aids in good health. Serving of 1 banana fruit will provide 75 – 135 calories, depending on the size of the fruit. But consume less quantity, not more.

7. Grapefruit:

The rich amounts of vitamin C, citric acid, pectin, nargininis (a phytonutrient) will help to raise the mobilization of stored fat. Researchers suggest that eating 1/2 a grapefruit before every meal will help the dieters to lose weight effectively. It is low in calories and curbs your cravings with a feeling of fullness.

You can also consume other citrus fruits like orange, lemon, tangerine, sanguine, pomegranate, lime, etc. instead of taking grapefruit. Simply prepare a salad by mixing chopped cabbage, orange and grapefruit slices and grated carrot. Stir and consume it by sprinkling olive oil on it.

8. Pears:

Fresh pears are rich in fibers, catechins, and flavonols that enhance your fat burning process and prevent the food from storing as cholesterol. It is low in calories so consume a pear before each meal to keep yourself hydrated and prevent from hungry cramps.

9. Berries:

The berries help to boost your metabolism and thereby fight your belly fat. It has a rich source of fiber that aids in proper digestion and thus helps to beat bloating. It is low in calories so you can either fresh or frozen berries (like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pomegranate, blackberries, etc.) to prevent hunger pangs and to stay fit and healthy.

The antioxidant content of these berries will neutralize the damage of free radicals and there will be a link between antioxidants and weight loss. People who consume more of plant-based antioxidant-rich products will have smaller waistlines and less of total body fat compared to those who eat foods high in calories.

Vegetables that Burn your Fat:

Have a look at the vegetables that help in enhancing metabolism and speed up the food burning process to separate it as energy and nutrients by aiding proper digestion.

1. Chilled Potato:

Chilled potato is the best vegetable that helps for effective reduction in your belly fat. Simply refrigerate a potato overnight and it will form a resistant starch crystal that stimulates 2 hormones which curb your appetite and thereby burns more fat till the fat cells are not available.

The more of starch content in potato will help a lot in burning more of calories and thereby helps you to enjoy slim and healthy body. If you don’t like to consume chilled potato directly then you can eat it in the form of vinegar potato salad for added taste and benefits of losing weight effectively.

2. Cucumber:

Cucumber is a refreshing food with 90% of the water that definitely helps to keep your hunger at bay. It is low in calories that make you consume more of cucumber without any worry about the side effects or damages caused to your body.

It aids in proper digestion and keeps you stay hydrated by maintaining a proper balance of electrolytes in the body with its all essential nutrients and dietary fibers. Consume 1 – 2 fresh cucumbers daily to burn your excess calories and to keep yourself healthy.

3. Celery:

Celery is another low-calorie food that has only 8 calories per stem. It has rich content of nutrients (vitamins A, K, C, calcium, potassium, folate) and dietary fibers will make it as a fat burning superfood. It effectively clears the fat buildup in the liver and thereby helps to flush out toxins from the body and clears digestive disorders.

So, include celery as a part of your daily diet to prevent storage of fat and also to burn the existing fat cells from the body (especially in the belly area). Simply consume fresh celery smoothie before each meal to burn the fat and makes you feel full and it has apigenin (active compound) that protects you from the risk of getting cancer.

4. Leafy Greens:

Adding leafy green vegetables in your daily diet will help you a lot in getting flat tummy quickly than any other vegetables why because all the leafy vegetables are low in calories and high in fiber and nutrients. The intake of leafy greens will remove water retention without causing bloating or any other discomforts in the tummy.

So, consume leafy greens like broccoli, spinach, parsley, kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens, iceberg, collard greens, cilantro, cabbage, etc. for a slim body with good health. Fill your plate with leafy green vegetables to make your belly fat disappear completely.

Beverages to Burn your Fat:

There are some beverages that not only used to refresh and rejuvenate you but also help you to burn excess calories and make you healthy. Have a look at them and include them as a part of your daily diet regimen.

1. Milk:

Consuming low-fat milk will definitely help you in burning excess fat in the body. The link between calcium and weight loss is still confusing why because for some people it promotes greater weight loss and for other, it is not that much effective. In a study, it is proved that for every 100 milligrams of calcium consumed per day, there will be a loss of 1 inch of intra-abdominal fat (the bad stuff that tucked in and around the internal organs that may cause the risk of heart problems and cancer).

Calcium also aids in sound sleep and prevent muscle soreness or cramps. Regular intake of calcium (milk) will help you burn excess calories, relax your muscle nerves and fiber content prevents the digestive disorders.

2. Black Coffee:

In general, we use coffee as a refreshing and relaxing caffeinated beverage and we all heard various things about the amount of coffee and its caffeine content. But black coffee is different from other caffeinated drink, as it has fat burning qualities that help to reduce calories over time.

Do you know that the caffeine content in 1 cup of coffee will boost up the metabolism and burns 4% calories in the body within 2 hours 30 minutes? The only thing you have to remember is that not to add sugar or cream into the coffee to grab the full benefits of fat burning in your belly area.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) helps to lose your weight and belly fat with its acetic acid, essential nutrients and enzymes that stimulate the ability to burn your stomach fat of the body. Regular usage of ACV will definitely help you to get relief from excess calories and to make you fit and slim.

You can simply mix 1 tablespoon of ACV and some raw honey in 1 glass of lukewarm water and drink it to burn your belly fat (OR) mix ACV with ginger juice (or honey with lemon juice) to get the best fat burning effect in the body.

4. Green Tea:

Green tea helps to lose your excess weight by burning the calories effectively and this is a well-known fact to all of us. Green tea is rich in catechins, a group of antioxidants that assist in burning the fat cells. In a study, it is proved that drinking 1 – 2 cups of green tea daily for about 3 months has lost nearly 16 times more belly fat than those who consumed other teas.

There are many varieties of green tea available in the market in which you can try them regularly instead of sticking to the normal one. Caffeine is another important compound in green tea, which makes it act as a stimulant to burn excess calories and fat cells faster.

For best and effective results of burning belly fat, you have to drink 24 ounces of green tea daily. Include black, white, mountain tea and other herbal teas instead of green tea to reduce your excess calories.

Read More on Herbal Teas for Weight Loss.

5. Yogurt:

Most of the people assume that dairy products are high in calories due to their rich content of fats but plain or regular yogurt will not come on this list. Consuming low-fat plain yogurt which is enriched with probiotics (friendly bacteria) will clear digestive disorders and also helps to reduce the belly fat that your body absorbs.

So, include 1 – 2 cups of plain yogurt in your daily diet for effective digestion, burning excess calories and to maintain a healthy weight without fat. Replace yogurt with kefir (2% fat), buttermilk, lassi, etc.

Spices, Nuts, and Seeds to Burn your Fat:

There are effective spices, nuts, and seeds that help you in burning excess calories and fulfill your hunger pangs without adding calories to your body. Have a look at them and include it in your daily diet as fat burning superfoods.

1. Cinnamon:

Cinnamon helps to lower the blood sugar levels and bad cholesterol levels in the body and thereby promotes weight loss. It helps to lower the glycemic index by 18 – 29%, which in turn avoid the spikes in the blood sugar levels and cut down the calories.

It suppresses your appetite and makes you feel full for a longer time and also processes carbohydrates to reduce your excess weight and prevent the buildup of fat in your belly area.

2. Pepper:

Both chili pepper and black pepper are generally used to add flavor or spice in the recipes but do you know that these foods are fully loaded with metabolism boosting compounds called capsaicin. In general, capsaicin helps to increase the body temperature and thereby boost up the metabolism to burn your calories.

So, include chili pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper and other forms of pepper for not only to spice up the recipe but also to burn your excess calories.

3. Beans:

Beans (especially black beans) are one of the best foods that help you in burning your belly fat. It helps to develop muscles, improve digestion and thus cut off the excess calories. They have rich content of flavonoids that prevent the buildup and storage of excessive belly fat if taken in the evening time as snacks.

They are rich in proteins, resistant starch and dietary fibers that stimulate proper digestion and effective absorption of nutrients into the body without storing the food as a fat. The black beans make you feel full for a longer time and thus avoid you from overeating or consuming more fatty foods.

Simply include black beans in your daily diet regimen to clear your belly fat and to make yourself fit and healthy. Use dried beans or beans (Lima, red, eyed, black, pinto, etc.) or yellow and red lentils.

4. Linseed:

Linseed has an excellent source of fiber, proteins and polyunsaturated fats that help for the proper functioning of the digestive system. Regular intake of these seeds will definitely help you to increase satiety (prevents you from overeating) and enhance bowel functioning.

You can replace this linseed (or flaxseed) with Chia seeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds or hemp seeds to grab the same fat burning effect. You can simply prepare a recipe by adding mince linseed to yogurt, breakfast cereals or vegetable salads.

5. Edamame:

Edamame (or green soybeans) are high in proteins, calcium, folate, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamins (B & K) potassium and other essential nutrients that help to burn your calories and fat cells. When consumed in moderation along with other low-calorie foods, it is considered as a successful weight loss plan.

A half cup of green soybeans contains 188 calories which makes it as a great snack in the evening times to fulfill your hunger pangs and prevent you from overeating or consuming more of fatty foods. Simply you can replace edamame with soy products (tofu, Mizo, etc.), green beans, peas, okra, etc.

You can prepare a delicious recipe by cooking edamame and brown rice in separate bowls and mix them in equal quantities. Then add red pepper and chopped onion and consume it by slightly mixing olive oil.

6. Dried Plums:

Dried plums (or prunes) are rich in fibers, antioxidants and vitamins and acts as a laxative that makes it as a perfect snack for healthy eating and keeps your hunger at bay. It lowers your cholesterol levels and raises the rate of excretion of the bile in the intestine to enhance proper functioning of the liver.

It has a low glycemic index that prevents spike blood sugar levels after eating and thereby aids in the proper absorption of food and prevent the buildup of fat in the body. So, consume few dried plums for better digestion and to get rid of excess fat deposition in the belly area.

7. Almonds:

We always think that nuts are rich in fatty acids and we keep them away while we are in weight loss diet but almonds won’t come into that list, as they act as a great stimulant that helps to reduce weight. It contains rich content of healthy fatty acids like omega fatty acids and unsaturated fats that stabilizes blood sugar levels and LDL cholesterol levels to reduce your overweight.

The skin of almonds will have high dietary fiber and proteins that aids in proper digestion of foods and prevent digestion disorders to get rid of fat deposition in the body. So, you can consume these almonds as the best snack in between the meals to prevent your hunger and reduce weight.

You can also use walnuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, pecans, pistachios, etc. instead of almonds for boosting your metabolism and burning your belly fat.

Non – Vegetarian Foods to Burn your Fat:

Here is the list of foods that are liked by the people who are non – vegetarians why because most of us believe that non-vegetarian foods contain fats that make us gain weight but it is a wrong assumption. Non-vegetarian food when consumed in a right quantity and at right time then it helps to burn your calories and makes your slim and healthy.

1. Fish:

Fish is an effective option for those who want to lose their weight. It has rich content of omega – 3 fatty acids that make pineal gland in the brain and thus helps to regulate your nervous system. It makes changes in the melatonin (sleep hormone) production to help you sleep better.

It also has a high source of protein that satiates your appetite and burns more calories with a simple logic that when your digest protein than when consumed fats or carbs then it burns your fat, especially in the belly areas. Consume fish once or twice a week (or) simply have some fish oil capsules by consulting your healthcare provider. Prefer fishes like salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, herring, cod, canned squid, etc.

2. Meat:

Turkey meat is another best food that helps to burn your belly fat with its natural CLA content. It has a rich source of proteins that enhance body’s fat burning capacity as much as 30% of calories after consuming it. You can also use other lean meats for burning your belly fat.

It stimulates serotonin production due to its high content of tryptophan and while consuming turkey sausage, always prefer those which are derived from pure fillet and sugar but not too many preservatives or salt.

A simple recipe is that marinade few turkey fillets in beet and then place it in an ovenproof glass pan. Slightly brush some mustard oil and olive oil. Place this glass pan in the oven and wait till it gets cooled well. Finally, once it cooked then pour yogurt sauce and mustard for best taste and lose your excess weight.

3. Eggs:

Eggs are rich in proteins and low in fat, carbohydrates, and calories. Egg (especially boiled one) will help to burn your belly fat effectively. Other than proteins, it has many other essential nutrients, antioxidants and amino acids (leucine) that makes the egg to act as a catalyst in burning your extra fats.

It is enriched with omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins (A, B6, B12, E, K & D) and minerals (choline, calcium, zinc, iron, folate, lutein, phosphorus, etc.) that helps to burn your stomach fat. The best time to include eggs in your diet is the breakfast, prefer to add more of egg whites than yolk for faster burning of your fat cells in the body.

Other Superfoods that burn your fat:

There are some other fat burning super foods that includes…

Oatmeal
Dark chocolates
Pulses
Natural Oils (coconut oil, walnut oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil, etc.)
Kelp Noodles
Quinoa
Hot Mustard
Kiwi
Artichokes

Tips and Precautions:

Drink plenty of water and other fluids to increase your metabolism and to flush out the harmful toxins from the body.
Avoid taking sugary foods except only at occasions why because the sugar will delay the burning process and helps in fat storage.
Usage of whey proteins as supplements will also help to reduce your weight, as they help in burning process and utilizes the nutrients in building muscles.
Consult your healthcare provider or nutritionist for best advice on how to plan your diet with these fat burning foods and thereby to get rid of your overweight and obesity problems.
Exercise regularly, have a sound sleep for 7 hours and reduce your stress levels by performing yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises.

Final Word:

Always remember that losing your belly fat is not a big issue (if it is not by genetics). Follow the above-mentioned fat burning foods in your diet and you will definitely notice the reduction in your belly fat and thereby your overall weight.

Do you know any other successful fat burning superfoods? Then share your experience with us in the below comments section.

How to Use Topiramate for Weight Loss

August 29, 2017 By Gnanika 2 Comments

Topiramate (or Topamax) is generally an anticonvulsant medicine that widely used to treat epileptic seizures, migraine headache, anxiety, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder and nerve pain.

But with some researches and studies, it is proved that this Topiramate helps to lose your weight and make you stay fit and slim. However, we are unknown of the mechanism of action which produces therapeutic effects like some says it alters voltage – gated sodium channels and various calcium channels in the brain and others say that it affects GABA receptors, carbonic anhydrase isoenzymes, and AMPA receptors.

Topiramate & Weight Loss:

Regardless of how this drug works, it is a well known off-label pill used to lose weight. Remember that not everyone who takes topamax will lose their weight but most people observe a significant reduction in their weight throughout their treatment. There is a lot of difference in diet, genetics, habits, exercise, and usage of other medications which have a huge impact on someone’s weight.

The most important to mention here is that it is not approved as a stand-alone drug for weight loss but it is included in the formulation of an FDA approved weight loss medicine called Qsymia.

How Does Topiramate cause Weight Loss?

Although there is confusion on the mechanism behind how this topamax works on weight loss why because the clinical trials also discontinued as a result of people experiencing some adverse side effects, even though it should some significant weight loss in the people using topamax rather than placebo.

Here we are providing you some list of factors that let you know how topamax works for promoting weight loss.

Appetite Suppressant – People will experience the appetite suppression or reduction as a side effect while taking this medicine. There is no exact reason on how this drug suppresses your appetite but most people believe that it ties into the reward center of the brain and thereby alter or numb the way rewards are processed. All this process will result in people experiencing less hungry or craving for food.

Addiction Controller – Topiramate targets the addiction centers of the brain by changing the neural pathways that work within the addiction control centers of the brain and also reduces the overexcited nerves within the region. So, people having pressure inducing substances will no longer do so and thereby stay healthy.

Hormone Alterations – The intake of Topiramate may alter the levels of hormones (like leptin & cortisol). This medicine reduces the leptin amount found in cortisol and cortisol itself as well. Leptin deals with appetite and when it reduced then automatically people tend to feel less hungry. Cortisol is a stress hormone that makes the body store less fat which in turn results in weight loss.

Disorientation – It is a side effect experienced while using this topamax, as this drug has potent effects on the memory and thereby result in dizziness. So, people feel disoriented as a result of this treatment may or may not eat food.

Ketosis – People using this drug experience fluctuation in the blood glucose and insulin levels, which in turn leads to ketosis. Ketosis is a state where the body uses its own fat as the fuel or energy and thus results in the significant reduction of weight. So, use Topamax to induce the ketosis artificially and reduce weight.

Metabolism Enhancer – A simple logic is that people maintaining the same diet (or physical activities) without anything noticeably and losing weight effectively, means it can be due to a faster metabolism.

Lessen Saliva Production – Topamax has the ability to reduce the production of saliva and thereby it results in the poorer taste. With reduced saliva, people will definitely lose their normal appetite, as they make you feel full for a longer time and therefore results in losing your excess weight or obesity.

No Proper Taste Sensation – Most people observe that they lost the taste buds and the food may not taste pleasurable or yummy. So, people definitely consume less food and tend to lose their weight.

People who should (OR) should not take this Topamax medicine?

In general, there are some specifications people have to follow while using this Topiramate medicine.

People Should Use – Those who have BMI greater than 27 or suffering from cardiac risk factors (like diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol) should take this drug as a part of their weight loss program. For best results, it has to be taken with a nutritious diet, healthy behavior modification, and regular exercise. Consult your doctor before using any medication for weight loss.

People should not Use – Those who are suffering from pre – existing heart disorders or kidney stones or fluctuations in blood pressure levels, liver problems, osteoporosis, mood disorders, etc. should not use this medication. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult their doctor before using these medications.

How to use Topiramate for Weight Loss:

The best way to consume this Topamax is either in sprinkle capsule (which can be used to sprinkle on food) or tablets that can be taken with or without food for twice daily. But make sure to follow the directions that are prescribed on the label either by asking your doctor or pharmacist to get detailed information.

Method: (Topiramate Capsule)

This is the best method that widely used to reduce your excess weight.

Take 1 teaspoonful of any soft foods such as yogurt, applesauce, oatmeal, ice-cream, custard or pudding.
Then twist off the capsule and pour this mix on your food.
Stir and swallow this food without chewing and be sure to drink water after swallowing.
Repeat this process daily until you get complete relief from the overweight or obesity.

The dosage of Topamax for Weight Loss:

The minimum dosage of Topiramate is 25 mg and can be increased until you reached a sufficient dose. When you have achieved the desired weight loss then your doctor will decide whether or not to increase the topiramate dosage. The maximum dosage will be 800 mg that taken into two doses.

Remember that the dosage of this drug will depend on each individual, as per their health condition. This drug is in a circular form that is imprinted with OMN on one side and the size (mg) on the other side. You can find 25 mg of topiramate in a cream color, 50 mg in beige, 100 mg in yellow and 200 mg in pink color.

How to consume this Topiramate 25 & 50 mg’s for Weight Loss:

Have a look at how to take this topamax medicine for achieving your desired weight loss. But the main thing you should remember is the dosage, time span, lifestyle habits, intake of other medications and genetics will play a major role other than taking this drug for weight loss.

Topiramate 25 mg for Weight Loss:

Topiramate 25 mg is generally used to control seizures and epilepsy. The dosage is to take 1 tablet in the morning and one at night before bedtime. Continue taking this 25 mg as long as your doctor recommends but make sure that not to stop using it without prior advice from your doctor. Also, store this tablet in a cool & dry place at room temperature below 25˚ C.

Topiramate 50 mg for Weight Loss:

It treats a migraine and bipolar disorders along with reducing your weight. Consume this tablet for twice daily – once in the morning and once in the evening. Continue the intake of this tablet until and unless your doctor advised you to stop. Remember if you forget to take that tablet then skip the missed dosage (leave that dosage). Keep it in a cool, dry and sage place at a room temperature below 25˚C.

Side effects of using Topamax for Weight Loss:

Topamax will make the food tasting bland and during this treatment, you may experience loss of your taste buds and consuming flavorless foods.
Almost all the people using this Topiramate may experience some side effects, which also results in losing your weight. Certain adverse side effects like memory problems, nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, dizziness, anxiety, stress, fatigue, taste distortion, upset stomach, tingling sensations, menstrual problems, burning sensation around the mouth, etc.
Make sure to drink plenty of water and other non – calorie fluids to cleanse your kidneys, as this medication will raise the susceptibility of developing stones in your kidneys.
Talk to your doctor if you have experienced any eye related problems before and during the treatment why because the usage of topamax may cause permanent loss of vision if left untreated.
Stop consuming high fat and carbohydrate diet, as it leads to the formation of excess acid in the blood. Also, avoid the intake of alcohol and sedating drugs why because this Topamax will reduce the effectiveness of certain drugs and supplements.

Tips and Precautions:

Always remember that what causes weight loss in one person may not be same in another. The reason is different for everyone using this drug like one has reduced appetite and other experience poorer taste and diarrhea.
You can take this Topiramate (tablet or capsule forms that taste bitter) either with or without food to reduce your overweight and obesity.
If you’re losing a ridiculous amount of weight while using this medicine then make sure to consult your doctor for proper diagnoses and treatment and to take an alternative medicine like Qsymia.
It can be a great tool when combined with healthy diet and regular exercise that effectively helps you to lose weight.
Make sure to report your doctor immediately, if you’re experiencing any side effects for quick and effective relief from the problem.
Never ever take broken tablets as they may lose their effectiveness and thereby won’t work properly.
Do some regular exercises, deep breathing exercises, yoga, etc. to get control over your weight.
Consume healthy and nutritious food along with some lifestyle habits like on-time consuming food, going to bed and having sound sleep, relax your body and mind, etc.

Hope you’ll like this article and give a trial to this topiramate for weight loss. Do you know any other successful ways of using this topamax for weight loss? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

How to Take Bee Pollen for Weight Loss

August 4, 2017 By Gnanika Leave a Comment

With tuff deadlines at work (corporate lifestyles), we generally depend on the binge eating and junk foods which in turn makes you lose track on your weight and health. Being obese or overweight will definitely make the people feel depressed and less confident.

However, there are many ways like from fad diets to pills used to shrink your extra pounds but do you think they are really worth to try for your healthy weight loss? Following these instant weight loss programs, fad diets and slimming therapies will make you lose weight but after stopping these things, you regain your weight along with some health problems.

So, to achieve a healthy weight loss, you have to follow a healthy nutritional diet and burn your calories with some physical exercises. Well, here we will talk about an amazing natural ingredient called bee pollen that widely used for weight loss.

Do you know that bee pollen contains all the essential nutrients required by the body to thrive? Bees collect pollen from plant anthers that are mixed with a small dose of secretion from salivary glands. The color of this pollen will range from bright yellow to black.

Bee Pollen for Weight Loss:

Bee pollen is a wonderful ingredient that has the rich content of proteins, minerals, vitamins, lipids, enzymes, bioflavonoids, fatty acids, amino acids, carotenoids, etc. which are essential for a human body. It contains antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help to stimulate the immune system, lowers your bad cholesterol levels, and reduce the inflammation naturally.

Is Bee Pollen Really Effective in Weight Loss?

Bee pollen helps in the recovery of energy metabolism and muscle protein from the food and prevents malnutrition to keep your fit and healthy.
It regulates your hormones and acts as a metabolism booster with its rich content of amino acids that increase your metabolism and thereby dissolve the fat cells in the body.
Even people with poor eating habits will also nourish their body with its enormous amount of all essential nutrients.
It acts as an appetite suppressant that makes you feel full for a longer time and thereby reduces the intake of calories. It also absorbs the fat quickly from the dietary fat.
The lecithin content in bee pollen helps to burn the calories and convert the sugar and carbohydrates into fats and thereby natural energy rather than as fat deposition in the body.
It has a rich source of fiber that helps you feel full and thereby assist you in your weight loss efforts. It helps to relieve you from constipation, diarrhea and clears other intestinal problems to clear toxins and other impurities from the body.

How to Use Bee Pollen for Weight Loss:

Here we are mentioning you some methods of using bee pollen for losing your weight naturally without any side effects. Let’s get started.

Method – 1: (Bee Pollen)

The intake of bee pollen as a part of your diet will help to increase hemoglobin, RBC and lengthen your life span. It curbs your appetite and increases the nutritional level by grabbing the nutrients from the food.

Here are few ways of including bee pollen in your diet for weight loss.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of bee pollen granules (or grains) over your breakfast cereal or toast or baked foods or popcorn or yogurt and consume it regularly to enhance your immunity and to burn your excess calories.
Pour 1 teaspoon of bee pollen in your favorite drink like green tea, coffee or juice or energy drink and stir well. Drink it regularly to increase your metabolic rate and to burn the fat deposits.
Simply swallow 1 teaspoon of bee pollen grains in every morning with an empty stomach until you achieve the desired goal of weight loss.
Consume 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of bee pollen powder for 20 – 30 minutes before breakfast regularly but be sure that not to take it with hot beverages (as heat may degrade some of its healing properties). Slowly increase the quantity by up to 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon on regular basis.
Pollen grains have detoxifying properties. Mix 2 – 3 pollen grains in warm water and leave it for 2 – 3 hours to release their nutritional value. Drink this liquid or add it to your smoothie. You can also replace warm water with milk, fruit or vegetable juices.

Method – 2: (Ground Pollen)

The common way to use this pollen is to ground it and mix it with foods but make sure to use freshly ground bee pollen for best results.

Here are few ways of using ground pollen granules for weight loss.

Mix equal quantities of ground pollen with honey or cottage cheese in a bowl. Stir well to make a fine solution and consume it regularly to cut down your excess calories. If you’re suffering from allergies, stress, nutritional deficiency, illness or inflammation then take 1 teaspoon of this mix for thrice a day.
Stir 1 part of ground pollen with 4 parts of yogurt to make a mixed pollen solution and you have to consume it throughout the day to reduce the cholesterol levels and to speed up your metabolism.
You can add this freshly ground bee pollen to your smoothies (or) simply sprinkle them over your salad before consuming.

Method – 3: (Bee Pollen with Lemon and Cinnamon)

Both lemon and cinnamon will flush out the toxins from the body and enhance proper functioning of vital organs. This combination is very effective in burning the calories and fat in the body.

Squeeze 3 lemons freshly to extract the juice in a bowl.
In that juice, add 1 teaspoon of bee pollen granules and a little of honey, cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
Stir well and drink this mix in the place of lunch to flush out the toxins and to increase your rate of metabolism.
Continue the intake of this mix regularly to get rid of overweight or obesity.

Note: Or stir 1 teaspoon of pollen grains, 1 egg, and 1 tablespoon of honey in 1 cup of orange juice. Drink this mix in the every morning with an empty stomach to reduce your over weight.

Method – 5: (Bee Pollen Drink with Lemon Juice and Flax seeds)

Lemon contains polyphenols and alkalizes the body to prevent the storage of fat and thus helps in losing your excess weight. Flaxseeds increase your metabolism, reduce inflammation and suppress your appetite to control your weight.

Place 1 peeled banana, 2 prunes, 1 tablespoon each of honey and ground flax seeds, 1 teaspoon of ground bee pollen and 1/2 teaspoon each of orange and lemon juice in a blender.
Blend all these ingredients for few minutes until smooth.
Transfer the mix into a serving glass and drink this mix as your meal.
Regular intake of this drink will shed your extra pounds and help you to reach your desired weight loss goal.

Method – 6: (Pollen Ice Cream Float)

Usage of bee pollen will make you enjoy ice cream without any gain in your weight if it is prepared in this below-mentioned way.

Pour 2 cups of fresh peaches (or any fruit), 1/4 cup of honey and 2 cups of milk in a blender.
Blend all these ingredients and pour it in an ice cream bowl.
Then blend 2 cups of milk, 1 teaspoon of bee pollen, 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract and 4 cups of vanilla ice cream.
Then pour this mix into the ice cream bowl and add some fresh fruits in it.
Eat this ice cream to reduce your weight but make sure that you have to consume this ice cream occasionally, not regularly.

How much Bee Pollen for Weight Loss?

You can take bee pollen in the form of liquid, grains or capsules. Here is the recommended daily dosage of bee pollen to reduce your weight.

If you’re taking bee pollen in liquid form then the dosage will be 1/4 teaspoon for once a day and you can increase the quantity up to 1 teaspoon for 2 – 3 times daily.
In tablets or pills form, the dosage will be 2 capsules of 450 – 550 mg for 3 – 4 times per day.
In bee pollen grain/granules form, the dosage will be 1 tablespoon about 30 minutes before meals to make you fill up and balance the blood sugar levels.
Topical application of creams and salves containing bee pollen should be used as per the instructions that are given by your doctor.

Bee Pollen Pill or Supplements for Weight Loss:

Many manufacturers make bee pollen supplements or pills that help for weight loss but be sure to check with your doctor before taking these pills. Also, remember to take these pills or supplements with water to make the pollen well absorbed into the blood stream and work effectively.

By chance, if you missed a dose then avoid taking the double dosage. You just leave that dose and continue its usage from the next day or else it may result in some serious health issues.

Tips and Precautions:

Always make sure to buy bee pollen from a local beekeeper or reputable company which you can trust the quality. Also, bee pollen should be free from pesticides and the colonies are not treated with any chemicals.
In these days, we can easily find these bee pollen granules in most of the farmers’ market and health food stores.
It’s safe to take bee pollen by mouth for a period of 30 – 60 days, depending on the dose.
Some people may experience swelling, light – headedness, shortness of breath, fatigue, skin allergies, coughing, wheezing, asthma attacks or itching after consuming bee pollen supplements, it means you’re allergic to pollen. Then discontinue its use and consult your doctor.
Children and pregnant woman should avoid using this bee pollen, as it may stimulate the uterus and threaten the pregnancy.
Drink plenty of water, consume a healthy diet and do regular exercises while taking this bee pollen to get quick and best weight loss results.
For storage of this bee pollen, you can keep it in refrigerator or freezer to preserve its nutritional values and to extend its shelf life.

Hope you’ll give a trial to this bee pollen for losing your weight. Do you know any other successful bee pollen methods for weight loss? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

Apple Cider Vinegar Lime Smoothie

June 10, 2017 By Gnanika Leave a Comment

The combination of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice in this recipe makes a powerful cleansing drink that helps to cleanse and rejuvenate the body and improve energy. Apple cider vinegar has the capacity to detox the body and cleanse the liver and lymphatic system.

Lemons, on the other hand, are a rich source of vitamin C, one of the most regenerative antioxidants that reduce inflammation and boost immunity that helps to prevent cold, cough and flu. The acids in lemons also boost liver function which is essential for cleansing.

This smoothie helps to purify the blood and reduce the appearance and acne, pimples and skin infections. Apple cider vinegar also aids weight loss by improving protein utilization in the body and boosting the metabolism.

Apple cider vinegar is loaded with minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, potassium along with probiotics and natural fruit enzymes that have numerous benefits for health.

The fruit enzymes present in apple cider vinegar improve digestion and the soluble fiber called pectin present in it improves nutrient absorption and protein utilization by slowing down digestion. Fiber present in apple cider vinegar also removes toxins and heavy metals from the intestine and reduces the load on the liver.

The acids in apple cider vinegar improve the digestion of protein that leads to the release of growth hormone. Growth hormones play a crucial role in the breakdown of fat cells that aids weight loss. The abundance of potassium in apple cider vinegar helps to lower high blood pressure and balance out the sodium in the diet.

Lemon juice is a rich source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that boosts the immune system function and helps to prevent infections. Vitamin C also supports healthy skin and strong bones. Citric acid found in lemons help to maintain kidney health and reduce the risk of developing kidney stones. Citric acid also helps to maintain pH of the body at an ideal range that helps to prevent fatigue, heart disease, cancer and weight gain.

Honey is a true superfood that not only adds a sweet taste to this smoothie but also provides an instant burst of energy. Potent antibacterial properties of honey help to heal ulcers and prevent bacterial infections.

Antioxidants present in honey prevent the build-up of LDL cholesterol in the arteries and stop tissue damage. Honey has the capacity to prevent free radical damage. Bifidobacteria found in honey helps to improve digestive health and immune health.

Here is the recipe….

Ingredients:

Apple Cider Vinegar – 2 tablespoons
Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
Honey – 1 tablespoon
Water – 1 glass

Procedure:

Pour raw apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and organic honey in 1 glass of water.
Stir well till all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Drink this ACV water in every morning with an empty stomach to get rid of excess weight.

This is an effective natural detox and cleanses smoothie that contains the goodness of apple cider vinegar, lemons, and honey. But while selecting the ingredients, it is best to opt for raw, organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar and organic honey.

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