Many believe the key to weight loss lies in a magic pill or a combination of expensive nutritional supplements. While some of these dietary aids have been shown to be effective, new research has shown many staple ingredients often found already in the home can have similar or greater weight loss effects.
Apple cider vinegar
ACV has long been revered as somewhat of a cure-all, but is lately enjoying more press thanks to its weight loss benefits. One tablespoon taken in the morning is reported to suppress the appetite, moderate blood sugar levels, speed up the metabolism and flush out toxins. It will not be appetising to swallow a whole spoonful, so incorporate ACV into your diet by adding it to salad dressings and smoothies.
Lemon juice
Ice cold lemon water first thing in the morning has been reported to encourage slow but permanent weight loss in a number of experimenters. Like ACV it has positive effects on the metabolism, flushes out toxins, and can easily be incorporated into the diet through dressings and juices. Lemon juice can also act as an extra acid to help break down food in the digestive system. It is most effective taken in the morning on an empty stomach.
Roast Garlic Chicken with Onions Recipe
Garlic
Simple garlic powder or fresh garlic can help you lose weight by slowing the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream and improving heart health while lowering the risk of stroke. It can also protect against the common cold. While garlic may not be as effective as other ingredients for speedy and permanent weight loss, it will keep other maladies at bay so your body can focus on burning fat.
Try this Roast Garlic Chicken with Onions Recipe. It delicious and low in calories. Garlic is a great substitute for high calorie ingredients such as butter.
Cinnamon
Many celebrities advocate the weight loss efficacy of cinnamon. This may be a less obvious contender, as cinnamon is often associated with sugary, fatty pastries. However, when used in healthier recipes, cinnamon offers powerful weight loss potential as it generates heat to burn calories. While it has long been known that many spices have this property, cinnamon rises above the rest for its pleasant taste and its ability to suppress the appetite. Enjoy a spoonful in your coffee, sprinkled over cereal or mixed with honey and hot water for a soothing drink.
Water
One of the most overlooked yet effective aids for weight loss is simply water. Almost all of us could improve our intake, and just one or two extra glasses a day can help flush harmful toxins from your system and reduce bloating. Water improves skin clarity, is anti-ageing and contains no calories. Drinking a large glass of water before meals will help fill you up and decrease likelihood of being hungry later on.
While it is true that some weight loss may occur if you change your diet alone, adding exercise to your regime will speed up the process and improve cardiovascular health. Losing weight need not be expensive or time-consuming, and small changes such as these will be of great benefit in the long run.
