You always hear that you are what you eat and today we are going to talk about the top 8 plants or herbs, or spices that you should eat or add to your food or drinks for healthy weight loss and the best part is it's all natural.
Green tea is one of the healthiest beverages on Earth. It is loaded with antioxidants and various plant compounds that will benefit your health. Some people even claim that green tea can increase fat burning and help you lose weight. The reason is because one of the main compounds is caffeine, a cup of green tea holds much less caffeine, 24 to 40 mg than a cup of coffee, 100 to 200 mg but it still contains enough to have a mild effect it is; a well known stimulant that has been found to aid fat burning and improve exercise performance in numerous studies. Compounds in green tea increase levels of hormones that tell fat cells to break down fat which releases fat into the bloodstream and makes it available as energy.
Did you know that that chamomile tea helps at night time with digestion. It stimulates weight loss but also reduces bloating to a great extent. It's loaded with calcium, potassium, and flavonoids. Chamomile's ability to detox the body helps in getting rid of toxins and excess water. A cup of hot chamomile tea before bedtime will help you get a restful sleep as well!
Our favorite spice is cinnamon and it's great because it has been shown to reduce some of the bad effects of eating high fat foods this can help aid in overall weight loss; it's effect on blood glucose levels can also help your body ultimately lose weight. You can put cinnamon in your tea, coffee, or foods.
Did you know that turmeric is not just an anti-inflammatory but it can also help eliminate excess body fat when your body is in an inflamed state, it promotes insulin resistance which can keep stubborn fat on the body. Turmeric increases the blood flow and as we know fat cells have very poor blood flow, it takes nutrients to break down the fat cells and turmeric helps nutrients get to them through this increased flow.
Lemon bioflavanoids are also great, they come from the pits of white part of the grapefruit, orange or lemon and they can help to shift the PH in the body. When you're acidic you can gain weight but when your PH is balanced it is much easier to lose weight.
Aragula is used in a salad or as a burger topping and it is powerful and nutritious and helps the body produce a digestive enzyme that helps with carb metabolism. This is particularly great for people have hard time losing weight when they eat carbs.
While Ginger is known for relieving inflammation and pain; it also plays a role in weight loss especially among women due to its potential metabolism boosting effects.
Mint is a natural energy booster mint and can support your weight loss efforts. Mint improves alertness, provides a boost to overall mood and reduces the feeling of fatigue. An effective natural painkiller and muscle relaxant, mint has invigorating and antispasmodic properties. Peppermint oil can also be used to relieve tension headaches, some people even say it is an effective appetite suppressant.
Nothing complex or expensive. These are items that are already in your kitchen or garden! I hope the added flavour and tips help you relax, glow, and as a fun side effect; lose some weight. Be safe and make sure to not overdo! You are always beautiful just the way you are.
- Ruba. Xoxo
Did you know that turmeric is not just an anti-inflammatory but it can also help eliminate excess body fat when your body is in an inflamed state, it promotes insulin resistance which can keep stubborn fat on the body. Turmeric increases the blood flow and as we know fat cells have very poor blood flow, it takes nutrients to break down the fat cells and turmeric helps nutrients get to them through this increased flow.
Lemon bioflavanoids are also great, they come from the pits of white part of the grapefruit, orange or lemon and they can help to shift the PH in the body. When you're acidic you can gain weight but when your PH is balanced it is much easier to lose weight.
Aragula is used in a salad or as a burger topping and it is powerful and nutritious and helps the body produce a digestive enzyme that helps with carb metabolism. This is particularly great for people have hard time losing weight when they eat carbs.
While Ginger is known for relieving inflammation and pain; it also plays a role in weight loss especially among women due to its potential metabolism boosting effects.
Mint is a natural energy booster mint and can support your weight loss efforts. Mint improves alertness, provides a boost to overall mood and reduces the feeling of fatigue. An effective natural painkiller and muscle relaxant, mint has invigorating and antispasmodic properties. Peppermint oil can also be used to relieve tension headaches, some people even say it is an effective appetite suppressant.
Nothing complex or expensive. These are items that are already in your kitchen or garden! I hope the added flavour and tips help you relax, glow, and as a fun side effect; lose some weight. Be safe and make sure to not overdo! You are always beautiful just the way you are.
- Ruba. Xoxo