Want to get rid of excess tummy and hip weight? Well, who doesn’t? Diet and exercise play a very important role in weight loss. However, in this hectic lifestyle, one might find it difficult to allocate time for exercise. If this is the case, we have good news for you. Ayurveda not only helps you to lose excess weight from the tummy and hips but also provides with a holistic solution for weight loss. Below mentioned are some Ayurvedic home remedies for weight loss:
Aloe vera
The leaf of this plant is used for its medicinal properties. Aloe vera benefits include wound healing, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant effects. Aloe vera boosts digestion. Unhealthy digestion is associated with weight gain. The laxative property of Aloe vera improves digestion and aids in weight loss. Moreover, a healthy digestive system is vital for optimal expulsion of waste from the body and proper metabolism of food that helps in losing weight. Water retention is one more reason for weight gain. The laxative effect of Aloe vera helps in fighting water weight.
Add some Aloe vera juice to a glass full of water. Put this mixture in a pan and continuously stir it till the gel completely blends with the water. To this Aloe vera juice, you can also add some lemon juice.
Ashwagandha
The root of this herb is commonly used in Ayurvedic system of medicine. Being an adaptogen, it minimizes stress and thus lowers stress-related fluctuations in the diet. Cortisol or stress hormone triggers hunger response in the brain and glucose production by the body, which results in weight gain. Consuming ashwagandha can lower cortisol levels by 26%. Ashwagandha benefits people who under eat or overeat due to stress. It also improves digestion and boosts metabolism. Inflammation also plays an important role in weight gain. The anti-inflammatory property of ashwagandha prevents weight gain due to inflammation.
Methi
Fenugreek or methi is loaded with multiple health benefits and weight loss is one of them. It aids in digestion that helps to shed a few kilos. Galactomannan, a water-soluble component of methi, curbs your craving and keeps you fuller. It also increases the metabolic rate of the body.
Roast some methi seeds and crush them with the help of a mortar and pestle. Consume this powder the first thing in the morning. Alternatively, soak the seeds in water overnight. Have this water and chew on the seeds the first thing in the morning.
Triphala
Triphala is used as a gentle bowel tonic. It is made up of three dried fruits including bibhitaki, amalaki, and haritaki, all of which possess rejuvenating and cleansing properties. Triphala aids in healthy absorption of minerals and vitamins that nourishes the body. Moreover, it also cleanses the liver, blood vessels, and stomach.
Triphala churna is normally recommended to be taken in hot water half an hour before breakfast.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon stimulates the body’s metabolism and aids in reducing abdominal fat. Cinnamaldehyde, a compound in cinnamon, triggers metabolism of the fatty visceral tissue, which results in cutting belly fat. Furthermore, increased metabolism prevents heart conditions and diabetes.
For weight loss, drink one cup of cinnamon tea daily in the morning on an empty stomach. To make cinnamon tea add two teaspoons for the cinnamon powder to a glass of water. Now, add the juice of half a lemon and mix well.
In this hectic schedule with a sedentary lifestyle and availability of junk food, weight gain is not an uncommon finding. Both diet and exercise go hand in hand for weight loss, especially when fat accumulation is in areas like the hips and tummy. Easier said than done, right? We can understand your pain. Try these home remedies, and lose weight without exercise.