13. Cayenne Pepper
This is considered to be a natural remedy for weight
loss. It is rich in capsaicin which enhances burning of fat in the body and
boosts energy expenditure. It also keeps down hunger pangs and lowers fat
levels in the blood. How to consume cayenne pepper:
Method 1
1.
Pour a mug of hot
water onto cayenne pepper. (You should increase the quantity gradually
starting from 1/10 of a teaspoon to a teaspoon of cayenne pepper).
2.
Add lemon juice
to this (half a lemon).
3.
This should be
consumed regularly for a month at least.
Method 2
Take a tablespoon of lemon juice and another
tablespoon of maple syrup. Mix these two in water (10 ounces - a glass of
water has eight ounces). Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and consume the drink.
You can also include cayenne pepper and several other
flavors like black pepper, ginger and mustard seeds while cooking regular
meals.
14. Parsley
Parsley is a leafy vegetable and is rich in
antioxidants. It consists of a compound called luteolin that aids removal of
free radicals from the body.
1.
Parsley can be
included in salads or can also be used as a food savor. It helps improving
metabolism of the body.
2.
Soak parsley in
boiling water. Drink this water every day for weight loss.
3.
Take out juice
from parsley. Drink this extract every alternate day in order to get the best
results.
15. Cabbage
One should consume cabbages as much as
possible. Cabbages contain tartaric acid which helps preventing sugars and
carbohydrates from being converted to fats. When a bowl full of cabbage is
consumed, it aids in fat burning at areas where it is difficult to lose weight including
thighs and belly.
Other cruciferous vegetables are kale,
broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, cauliflower, Swiss chard Brussels and
sprouts. Cruciferous fruits are – oranges, lemon, papaya, grapefruits, mango
etc. also eat fruits such s avocado, berries, grapes, apples, litchi,
watermelons and pineapples.
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16. Bottle Gourd
Bottle Gourds have zero fat and have
high fiber content. When consumed it fills one's stomach and also keeps the
stomach soothed. It can be taken in the form of juice or can be cooked and
consumed.
18. Green Tea
Green tea has fat fighting &
burning compound called ‘catechins’, it also
has natural antioxidants called
Polyphenols that help to reduce your appetite.
1.
Drink 2-3 cups of
green tea daily to burn the fat and calories in the body and it will also
improve your metabolism.
2.
Regular intake of
green tea with honey eliminates the bad cholesterol to make you lose weight
quickly.
19. Salmon
Salmon is a great source of omega-3
fatty acids, protein and vitamin B-6, B-12, vitamin D, niacin and selenium. Consumption
of salmon helps to feel full in your stomach without adding any trans-fat.
1.
Have 3-4 servings of steamed
or cooked salmon in a week because it has low fat as compared to red meat.
2.
For healthy weight
loss you must go for roasted, cooked, baked or grilled salmon instead of fried
salmon.
20. Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains vitamin C, A, fiber,
potassium that boost up your metabolism and helps to reduce weight. It is low
calorie fruit which lowers the fat storage hormone. Grapefruit contains about
90% of water in it.
21. Ginger
Ginger is well known thermogenic that
helps to increase the body temperature by burning fat.
1.
Smash some ginger to
make 1 tbsp paste. Boil this paste in cup of water for 5 minutes.
2.
Strain the water, add
little honey and drink it warm. Follow this remedy 3-4 times a day to burn your
fat.
3.
Alternatively, take a
marble size piece of ginger and chew it with cup of warm water.
4.
Add ginger in your
regular cooking.
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