By Ms. Avni Kaul
Nutritionist and founder of NutriActivania
When one thinks of a weight loss program it often forces you to feel that it will be an arduous task to achieve. Strict diet plan, long hours of physical exercise and some other restrictions. These thoughts often make one switch plans as it all looks daunting task to do at times. After all, it is never easy to alter your habits that have been developed over a considerable period of time.
Nutritionist Avni Kaul says to lose weight discipline is required but not necessarily a strict regimen that demotivates you to proceed further.
Do you know that spices that add flavor and essence to your meal can also help you to reduce your weight and along with provides you multiple health benefits?
Here, Kaul is talking about the link between spices and weight loss. The following are the best spice-infused drinks that you should have that will help your weight loss regimen.
Cinnamon Water
Cinnamon, also known as Dal Chini is used in several Indian meals. But you will be amazed to know this sweet-bitter tasting spice can assist you to lose weight too. Yes, you read it correctly. Particularly if you are trying to reduce that belly fat, you should try cinnamon water. Cinnamon assists you lose weight by suppressing appetite, regulating blood sugar and strengthening your metabolism.
How to Prepare Cinnamon Water
Boil 1 glass of water with cinnamon in it. Drink this water every night before you go to bed. Have this for at least 20 to 30 days to get the benefits.
Jeera Water
These small flavored seeds are an important ingredient in Indian meals. These seeds are helpful in solving health-related problems such as poor digestion, constipation, slow metabolism, and insulin resistance. It is also impactful in burning belly fat and thus supporting weight loss.
The Correct Way to Make Jeera Water
You can prepare jeera water in 2 easy methods. First is by having a teaspoon of jeera in a glass of water and letting it boil for nearly 5 minutes. You can consume this drink at once or keep sipping it.
The other way is to make this drink is by soaking a teaspoon of jeera in a glass of water overnight. Drink this water on an empty stomach when you get up in the morning.
Ajwain Water
Ajwain, also known as Cumin has been in use for centuries for its medicinal qualities. It is a must-use spice in about all Indian delicacies and is used to protect one from the cold weather. Not just this, these small seeds can help you reduce weight too. It does so by improving your digestion and boosting your metabolism.
How to Prepare Ajwain Water
Preparing Ajwain water is simple. Take about 25 grams of Ajwain and soak it overnight in a glass of water. Strain the Ajwain and drink this water the first thing, in the morning. You can add honey to this to make it taste better. Drink this water for a month to see the visible results.