3 Wonder Foods That Help Shed Fat & Stay in Shape

If weight gain is caused by the food that we eat, it stands to reason that the right kind of food can also help in weight loss. Here are 3 foods that have the ability to melt fat and bring you one step closer to your goal of losing weight.

Lemons

Ayurvedic properties: Dipan, Pachan and Pittashamak

Lemons are known to improve digestion and boost your metabolism, facilitating weight loss.

How to use:

Add lemon rind to your salads along with lemon juice
Every morning, drink lemon juice and honey mixed to warm water

Word of advice:

Never drink lemon juice in concentrated form – it can lead to decay of tooth enamel
Do not drink more than 3 cups of lemon juice every day

Ginger

Ayurvedic properties; Dipan, pachan,vatanuloman, shothhar, vedanastapak and kaphaghna

Ginger is a strong carminative. It relieves flatulence and reduces bloating. It also fixes indigestion and boosts the metabolism.

How to use:

Add ginger to your dals and curries
Have honey and ginger tea throughout the day
Mix dry ginger powder honey and have it once a day
You can also mix ginger juice to honey and lemon water as part of your morning ritual

Garlic

Ayurvedic properties: Dipan, pachan, vatanuloman, krimighna, kaphaghna, raktoutkleshak

Garlic acts on vat and kapha, which are responsible for weight gain. It also improves digestion and metabolises sugar fast. It is also carminative and antihelminthic in nature

How to Use:

Crush garlic cloves and keep aside for 10-15 minutes
Now add to your chutneys, sauces, and curries.
Eat raw garlic with honey every day on empty stomach

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