Losing body weight isn’t as easy as it seems, especially while maintaining a healthy mind and body. There’s a mix of information around weight loss - be it on the internet, magazines, or in the newspapers. All platforms are oozing with easy tips and tricks that claim to help you lose those extra kilos in a jiffy. But one must remember that there are no shortcuts to weight loss or maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Health experts have always warned against following fad diets, which may harm your health in the long-term and restrict a healthy weight loss journey.
But if you are really looking for something more long-lasting and sustainable, we must tell you that there is no shortcut. Certain necessary changes in your lifestyle and diet can lead to substantial changes in your body. For a healthy weight loss diet, balance is the key. From a good amount of protein and fibre to even good fats, one would need all of it. Protein helps fill you up and also regulates the hunger hormone called ghrelin which, in turn, makes you crave less. On the other hand, fibre takes the longest to digest. This is why it stays in your system for a longer time and helps induce a feeling of fullness, which naturally keeps us away from fattening food. Good fats are known essentially for a lot of bodily functions, such as building tissues.
Weight loss requires certain simple changes and some intelligent swaps that could go a long way in a healthy weight loss regimen. For instance, sugary sodas, cola beverages, and packaged fruit juices are full of sugar, so one can look for sugar-free natural drinks for hydration.
Here we have a similar drink recipe of orange, carrot, and ginger juice that you may add to your weight loss diet. Low in calories and full of natural flavours, this juice boasts several health benefits. Carrot is known to increase bile secretion and help in shedding extra kilos, while orange juice is low in calories with zero-fat, and ginger is good for digestion. Healthy digestion is key for weight loss. Here’s more on how these three wonder ingredients can help you maintain healthy body weight.
Orange
Loaded with nutrients, essential minerals, and Vitamin C, orange boosts immunity and protects you from cold, flu, and several other seasonal diseases. Being incredibly low in calories and zero fats, this fruit is an excellent option for weight management.
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Carrot
Low on calories and carbohydrates, carrots can be an excellent option for weight loss. It is also a rich source of fibre that promotes digestion and keeps you fuller for a longer time. A good source of antioxidants and beta carotene, carrots are converted to Vitamin A in our body that helps strengthen our immunity system as well.
Ginger
Long been hailed as a magical spice, ginger has several health benefits - from weight loss to lowering cholesterol. (As per experts, gingerol has analgesic, sedative, antipyretic and antibacterial effects, and it comes with another component zingerone, which is an antioxidant, and helps boost weight loss. Ginger is known to work wonders for digestive health as well, which enhances healthy weight loss.
Recipe for orange, carrot, and ginger juice to help you lose weight.
Ingredients:
1 carrot (peeled and cut in halves)
1 teaspoon of ginger
250ml freshly squeezed orange juice
Method:
1. Blend the carrot and ginger together.
2. Add the orange juice to the mix and blend again until smooth.
