The tummy is a ‘problem area’ for many, and while exercise and a healthy diet are the best ways to reduce your belly fat, there are also some natural remedies that can help.
Losing fat
around your tummy will also be highly beneficial to your health, since carrying
weight around your stomach is a risk factor for type two diabetes, heart
disease and some cancers.
Belly fat increases the
risk of these life threatening conditions, because fat around your tummy is
also an indicator of high levels of visceral fat (fat around your organs).
Visceral fat produces more inflammatory substances than general fat
(subcutaneous fat), and it is these inflammatory substances that increase the
risk of developing a serious health condition.
A flat tummy is also
highly desired by those who wish to highlight the curves of their
hips and bum.
Home Remedies For a Flat Tummy:
1.
How to get rid of belly fat with ginger
Ginger is not only a
natural digestive aid that helps with nausea and an upset stomach, it is also
thermogenic, meaning it increases your body’s temperature so that you burn fat
more efficiently.
Ginger also suppresses the
production of cortisol, which is a stress hormone. Stress can accelerate weight
gain, so ginger can help prevent this mechanism and aid weight loss.
Drinking ginger tea daily
may really help you lose belly fat.
The ingredients you need
to make ginger tea are
- 1 tablespoon of
freshly grated ginger
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of
raw honey or pure maple syrup
- juice from half of
a lemon
Put the water in a
saucepan and bring to a boil. Then add the ginger, and turn off the heat. Place
the lid on the pot and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Next, strain the tea into
a mug, and then add the lemon juice and sweetener before mixing.
2.
How to get rid of belly fat with honey
Using honey as your sweetener of
choice, rather than refined sugar, can aid weight loss. Honey can be used in
smaller quantities than refined sugar, without sacrificing sweetness, and honey
also contains small traces of vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial to
your overall health.
Try swapping out refined
sugar in your drinks and on your cereals for example.
3.
How to get rid of belly fat with lemon water
While drinking more water
keeps you fuller longer and aids weight loss in general, there is some evidence
to suggest that adding lemon can also help.
An article published
by Healthline notes that the
polyphenol antioxidants in lemon may both offset the negative effects of high
blood glucose levels as well as reducing insulin resistance.
A simple recipe for lemon
water is 2 cups of water, with the juice of half a lemon.
Squeeze the lemon into the
water, grate some of the zest into the water (optional), and drink.
Polyphenols are also found in limes, so they can be a great substitute for lemons if you prefer a more gentle citrus taste. You can also try adding some turmeric. It has been shown by a study in the National Library of Medicine that the curcumin in turmeric may reduce weight gain.
4.
How to use green tea to get rid of belly fat
Green tea contains caffeine,
which has been shown to aid fat burning as well as improve performance while
working out. Another factor that makes green tea beneficial to weight loss is
the presence of specific catechins (a type of antioxidant), which can boost
your metabolism.
Try swapping your morning
tea or coffee for green tea.
5.
How to use garlic to get rid of belly fat
Garlic, like ginger, is also
thermogenic, so can also increase your body temperature to help you burn fat
more efficiently.
Research in the Experimental and Therapeutic
Medicine journal suggests that garlic can actually decrease body
fat by increasing fat oxidation.
Adding garlic to your
savoury foods is an easy way to up your intake, while you can also try the
unusual combination of garlic and honey, and combine the weight loss properties
of both ingredients.
What you will need is 3-4
heads of garlic, 1 cup of raw honey, and a small mason jar. Start by separating
the heads of garlic into individual cloves.
Don’t peel the cloves,
just remove the outer layer. Fill the jar with the unpeeled garlic cloves.
Then slowly pour the honey
over the cloves. Use a spoon to make sure there aren’t any air bubbles. Make
sure that all of the cloves are covered with honey, and then put the lid on.
Allow the honey to infuse
for a few days in the fridge or at room temperature and take a spoonful of the
combination daily on an empty stomach.
A final thought…
While a flat tummy might
be aspirational for some, remember that overall health and contentment are the
best goals to aim for. Lastly, always consume any home remedy in moderation.