Being
overweight or obese is as a result of excess fat being deposited in the adipose
tissues in the body.
People who are overweight are more prone to diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver and gall bladder disorders.
There are various habits which contribute to being obese or overweight which include irregular eating habits, overeating, consuming too much of junk foods or fatty foods and so on.
Here are
some homemade remedies that are effective in weight loss:
§ Reduce intake of rice and potato
which contain a lot of carbohydrates.
§ Eat a lot of fruits and green
vegetables as these are low calorie foods.
§ An effective remedy for losing weight
is cabbage. It inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into
fat. It can be taken either raw or cooked.
§ Dairy products such as butter, cheese
etc should be avoided due to high level of fat contained in such.
§ Spices like black pepper, cinnamon
and dry ginger are also helpful in shedding weight.
§ Carrot is very nutritious and a
regular intake of it is good for losing weight.
§ An important aspect of any weight
reduction plan is exercise. Exercise such as walking, running, swimming or
rowing are excellent exercises to burn
off body fat and should be done regularly.
§ Too much intake of salt should be
avoided as this could increase body weight.
§ Measure the portions of your food for
every meal and make sure the portions are small e.g one portion of rice should not be more than
the quantity than can fit into your fist. Smaller meals at regular intervals of
4 to 5hrs will keep your metabolism high and prevent your body from converting
the food intake into fat.
§ Mint is also very beneficial in
losing weight.
§ Lime juice is excellent for weight
reduction. The juice of a lime mixed with a glass of warm water and sweetened
with honey should be taken every morning on an empty stomach.
§ Honey is a wonderful remedy for
obesity. It mobilizes the extra fat deposits in the body and puts it into
circulation which is utilized as energy for normal functions. Start with a
tablespoon mixed with hot water. You can add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
It should be taken early in the morning.
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