There is no secret or magic formula for weight loss; simply you have to have a healthy lifestyle and a healthy balanced diet. However, some tips can help to boost the weight loss process and optimize the results. Here is a drink made of natural ingredients to help you burn fat quickly and healthily.
Overweight, which corresponds to an excessive accumulation of fat, is a problem that affects both men and women around the world. Due to the current lifestyle and poor nutrition, overweight and obesity have increased dramatically. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of overweight adults in 2014 was 1.9 billion. Alarming figures!
THE MAIN CAUSES OF OVERWEIGHT
Poor nutrition: consumption of high-calorie foods, too much fat and sugar
Lack or absence of sporting activities
Stress
Some medications
Lack of sleep
Aside from its unsightly side, weight gain is a real danger to the health. The accumulation of fat in the body, due to the above reasons can be the cause of many serious diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and hypertension.
This is why it is very important to adopt lifestyle changes to prevent weight gain and promote the weight loss. A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables combined with regular physical activity are the basic rules, in addition to proper hydration.
However, some natural remedies can also help promote weight loss.
A NATURAL DRINK TO BURN FAT FASTER
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
4 cups of water
Preparation:
In a saucepan, mix the cinnamon and water, then bring to a boil. Then, strain the mixture and spread the liquid obtained in two portions of a half cup each. Add honey once the water cools to preserve its nutrients.
Consumption:
It is recommended to consume this drink two times a day half an hour before breakfast and half an hour before sleep. Take a course of 10 to 15 days; you can repeat 2-3 times a year.
If you prepare a larger quantity of this drink, you can store it in the fridge and drink the next day.
BENEFITS OF THE INGREDIENTS
Honey
Honey is abundant with health benefits. Used to treat certain health problems, skin and hair problems, it is also effective for weight loss.
Honey is rich in trace elements, vitamins and minerals necessary for our body. It contains large amounts of antioxidants which fight against free radicals that can damage the body’s cells. Know that honey with a darker color is the one that contain the most antioxidants.
Also, when you eat honey, the stomach juices will go for fat reserves which are then eliminated naturally. Honey stimulates the liver so it can maintain the balance of glucose in the blood.
This food, which is absorbed slowly by the body, is recommended for athletes because it is an excellent source of energy.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has many health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, this spice helps slow down aging and reduces cholesterol in the blood.
Cinnamon also helps regulate sugar levels in the blood and prevent fat storage. It is also known as appetite suppressant and for its ability to reduce sugar cravings.
In addition, this spice can be very effective against abdominal fat. According to a Japanese study published in 2012 in the Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, cinnamaldehyde content in cinnamon can reduce fat in the abdomen. The study was conducted on two groups of mice, whose diet was high in fat and sugar. The researchers attributed a daily dose of cinnamaldehyde to one group for a month. Result: this group had lost abdominal fat, unlike the other!
According to researchers, cinnamaldehyde is able to stimulate the metabolism in visceral adipose tissue, hence the effectiveness of cinnamon to reduce fat in this area.
Warning: excessive consumption of cinnamon can cause some health problems such as heart palpitations. Cinnamon, especially cinnamon essential oil is not recommended for pregnant women.