Best Natural Herbs For Weight Loss

Can natural herbs help you lose weight? The short answer is yes. It's possible and have been done for many years in many cultures. If you're looking for a natural remedy type solution then herbs might be the best option. By now you should know that losing stubborn fat can be one of the most difficult thing in anyone's life. Using natural herbs for weight loss is one of the most efficient methods of shedding fat.

Bear in mind that there are many types of herbs that can be used for weight loss but we'll stick to the main ones that have been proven around the world to work.

1. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is not only used as a delicious spice in many dishes but it can also be used to regulate blood sugar levels and help you lose weight. The thing about cinnamon is that it can help to curb your sweet tooth addiction.

But one of the most powerful features of cinnamon is that it helps to burn excessive visceral fat which is a dangerous type of fat that lodges around the lower belly and waist area.

Not only does it melts visceral fat but it also increases your metabolism and improves your digestion.

Another fantastic health feature of cinnamon is that it has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. It helps to kill off parasites and yeast.

You might wonder why removing parasites from your body is important for weight loss.

Well, remember that parasites are living organisms which mean they need to feed. As a result, they digest sugars to reproduce and this will cause their host (you) to have sugar cravings and desires to overeat.

That's why consuming cinnamon in your daily diet is critical to your weight-loss goals.

You can take 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon in powdered form or 1 cinnamon bark soaked in water overnight. Drink cinnamon infused water first thing in the morning every day for four weeks to get desired results.

How To Prepare Cinnamon for Weight Loss

1. Bring a cup of water to a boil.
2. Add the cinnamon powder and let the water boil for 2-3 minutes more.
3. Strain the cinnamon tea before drinking

2. Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper is a type of chili pepper, popularly used to bring a spicy dose of flavor to many dishes. Cayenne pepper is both a medicinal herb and a spice that serves to stimulate metabolism, enabling your body to burn more calories. Consuming 1 teaspoon of cayenne prior to each meal may result in consuming fewer calories and less gorging on fatty foods.

It contains the compound capsaicin, which gives cayenne pepper its signature heat and provides numerous health benefits. Some research shows that capsaicin can slightly boost metabolism, increasing the number of calories you burn throughout the day.  Capsaicin may also reduce hunger to promote weight loss. 

You can take a ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper with your juice or smoothie twice a day.

How To Prepare Cayenne Pepper for Weight  Loss

1. Squeeze out the juice of a lime into a glass.
2. Add a cup of water and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
3. Stir well before drinking.

3. Dandelion

Dandelion is a mild diuretic, laxative, and digestive aid that enhances fat metabolism and helps reduce cholesterol. It also enhances the elimination of fatty acids through the digestive system while containing many of the vitamins and minerals depleted by the use of diuretics, minimizing the chance of imbalances. Note that long term use can still cause electrolyte depletion, as with any type of diuretic.

You can take 1-2 teaspoons of dandelion or 1 dandelion pill with a full glass of water

How to Prepare Dandelion for Weight Loss

1. Bring a cup of water to a boil.
2. Add the dandelion and let it boil for 2-3 minutes.
3. Strain and let it cool for few minutes before drinking.

4. Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus tea, the vermillion colored hibiscus flower extract, helps in weight loss by getting rid of excess water in the body. Hibiscus has diuretic properties and helps to prevent bloating. It contains an enzyme called, phaseolamin that inhibits the production of another enzyme, amylase. Amylase helps to break down carbs into sugar molecules. And therefore by limiting the production of amylase, phaseolamin reduces carb absorption by the body. Moreover, hibiscus tea is low in calories and increases satiety.

One cup hibiscus tea contains approximately 1.5 g hibiscus calyx. You can have 2 cups of hibiscus tea per day.

How to Prepare Hibiscus Tea for Weight Loss

• Put the water and hibiscus petals in a clean pot.
• Let it boil for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Then you're going to strain and add honey to sweeten.
• You can also add cinnamon and lemon to boost the metabolic effect.

5. Green Tea

This is one of the most popular and powerful weight loss beverages today. Green tea has been used for centuries in Asian countries and it's also known for tons of health benefits and weight loss inducing properties.

Green tea is packed with natural antioxidants that will help to increase your metabolism and boost the fat burning process.

It's hard to go to any supermarket and not see different forms of green tea on the shelves. Aside from using teabags, you can crush the herbs or even take it in as a dietary supplement. It all comes down to your personal preference. It is best that you use the green tea leaves to prepare a cup of tea. 

You can have as many as 4 cups of green tea per day. The best way is to drink a cup of green tea 20-30 minutes before a meal.

6. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a stemless plant that has fleshy leaves. The flesh of the leaves have a gel like consistency and is used to treat skin and hair problems, gut problems, and also aids weight loss.It has antioxidants that help detoxify and clean your body, boosts metabolism, and vitamins that help in proper functioning of the body.

You can take 1-2 teaspoons of aloe vera extract every day. Or you can scoop out the aloe vera gel from the leaf and mix it with your morning juice or smooth.

How To Prepare  Aloe Vera for Weight Loss

1. Mash the aloe vera gel using the back of a spoon.
2. Add water and stir well.

7. Cardamom

Another popular Indian spice with a unique flavor—cardamom or elaichi is a known thermogenic, which means that it burns fat for fuel to heat the body. Cardamom also boosts metabolism and in turn, helps the body burn more fat. It prevents the formation of gas that bloats up your stomach instantly. Cardamom has been widely used in the ancient Indian medical system—Ayurveda. Add a little cardamom in your food to increase your body’s metabolic rate.

How To Prepare Cardamon for Weight Loss

1. Bring a cup of water to a boil.
2. Add cardamom powder and let it boil for 2 minutes more.
3. Turn off the flame and add green tea leaves.
4. Let it steep for 5 minutes.
5. Strain the tea and stir well before drinking.

8. Garlic

This herb comes with magical healing properties, which helps in treating cardiovascular conditions, improves your immune system and curing common cold to even fighting the fatal cancer! Recent research has shown that this magical herb can melt the fat in your waistline. Garlic contains a unique compound called allicin that suppresses hunger pangs and boosts metabolism.You can have one clove of garlic every day for best results. 

You can also include garlic in your daily recipes to add taste, flavor, and lose weight.

How To Prepare Garlic  for  Weight Loss

1. Use a mortar and pestle to mash one garlic clove.
2. Add it to a cup of water.
3. Add lime juice, stir well, and drink at one go.

9. Black Pepper

When we are speaking of pepper, let’s not forget black pepper. A cousin of the Cayenne Pepper, the Black pepper is rich in piperine. Piperine is what gives black pepper its characteristic flavor. One of its characteristics is to inhibit the creation of fat cells, which help reduce weight. You can combine Black and Cayenne Pepper to speed up the fat burning process.

You can either chew 5 black peppercorns per day or add it in your juice or food recipes.

How To Prepare Black Pepper drink for Weight Loss

1. Add 1 teaspoon honey and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to a cup of warm water.
2. Stir well before drinking.

10. Cumin

Cumin or Jeera is another popular spice that is used in almost every recipe in Indian cuisine. It helps the body get the required energy and is an excellent digestive. It is this digestive property that makes cumin an effective agent for weight loss.

Take 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds soaked in water or 1 teaspoon cumin seed powder in juices or food recipes.

How To Prepare Cumin for Weight Loss

1. Soak the cumin seeds in water overnight.
2. Heat the water till it becomes warm.
3. Strain the water and add honey.
4. Stir well before drinking.

11. Ginger 

Ginger boosts metabolism by 20% that speeds up calorie burning process. Include little pieces of this herb in your dish and see how it fights obesity. It can also be used to treat a sore throat and a number of other conditions. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the intestines. Ginger is also shown to have active appetite-suppressant characteristics, which ensure that you don’t gorge on food.

You can chew ½ inch ginger root or add it to your juice, smoothies or food recipes.

How To Prepare  Ginger Tea for Weight Loss

1. Bring a cup of water to a boil.
2. Use a mortar and pestle to crush the ginger root.
3. Add the crushed ginger root to the boiling water.
4. Let it boil for 2 minutes more.
5. Turn off the flame and add honey.
6. Strain and stir well before drinking.

12. Turmeric

Turmeric, a bright yellow pigmented root is a native to Southern Asia. It has been used as a medicine in India for centuries. Curcumin, a compound responsible for turmeric’s bright color, is also responsible for melting fat. Turmeric helps to lower bad cholesterol levels in the blood and helps to reduce inflammation.

You can chew ½ inch turmeric root or ½ – 2 teaspoons turmeric powder per day.

How to make Turmeric Tea for Weight Loss

• Ensure to grate the spices and add both of them to the water as it boils.
• Boil the water for five minutes.
• Drink it 1 to 2 times a day

13. Coriander Seeds

This aromatic spice is regularly used in Indian cuisine. Coriander seeds are loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats, and minerals such as copper, potassium, zinc, calcium, and magnesium. It is also rich in vitamin C which boosts immunity.

You can consume it as a spice in a curry or have 2 teaspoon coriander seeds soaked water in the morning.

How to Prepare Coriander Seeds for Weight Loss

1. Soak the coriander seeds in a cup of water overnight.
2. Strain the water in the morning.
3. Add cinnamon powder and let it steep for 10 minutes.
4. Strain before drinking.

14. Fennel  Seeds

Fennel seeds are harvested from the fennel plant, which belongs to the carrot family. It is widely used as a culinary spice and also has medicinal uses. It has a sweet taste and helps in proper digestion. It is rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

You can take 2 teaspoon fennel seeds or 1 teaspoon fennel seed powder per day.

How To Prepare Fennel Seeds for Weight Loss

1. Soak the fennel seeds in a cup of water overnight.
2. Strain the water before drinking in the morning.

Why not try any one of these!!!!

Now you know some of the most powerful natural herbs for weight loss that will help you reach your ideal body weight.

It's important not to over use any of these methods, be moderate and stick to one.

If you are already under a fitness regime and eating healthy, by adding any of these spices to your daily diet you will reach your weight loss goal even faster. It's just an aid to help you achieve your dream body weight.

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