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Lose Weight Naturally With These Easy Tips From Shahnaz Husain

Lose Weight Naturally With These Easy Tips From Shahnaz Husain
Avoid crash diets. They cause nutritional deficiencies and the appearance will also suffer, in terms of a dull skin and hair, brittle nails, hair loss and so on.

Weight loss can be easy if you go about it in an intelligent manner. Read on for a few natural weight loss tips from Shahnaz Husain.

Written by Editorial Team |Published : July 31, 2021 2:43 PM IST

Good health and fitness have many benefits where a person's appearance is concerned. So often, when you want to lose weight, you simply don't know where to begin. A good place to start is a medical check-up. Discuss your weight-loss diet plan with your doctor and check out the reasons of your weight gain. Ask if you need vitamin and mineral supplements. Take a look at your eating pattern. Making some changes definitely helps. For instance, avoid eating desserts after meals and stick to fresh fruits. Take clear soups (without butter) and salads before the main dish. Avoid rich gravies. Cut down on cereals. Have enough fresh fruits, salads, sprouts, curd made from skimmed milk, cottage cheese or paneer, lightly cooked vegetables, fish and chicken.

One piece of advice here. Avoid snacking between meals. If you feel like a snack, go for fruit, carrot or cucumber, making them more appetizing by adding lemon juice and chaat masala. Your diet should be low in fats, sugar and starch, but high in vitamins and minerals. This kind of diet will raise your level of fitness and also help your skin and hair. Here are a few other tips.

Start your day with lemon

Lemon is a rich source of Vitamin C and can be most refreshing during the summer months. Weight watchers will find it beneficial. Start your day with the juice of a lemon in a glass of warm water. This combination can help to keep the system flushed and aid the removal of toxins and wastes. The citric acid in lemon is helpful in burning fat. Taken regularly, it is a preventive against colds and actually strengthens the immune system. It has been found that taking lemon regularly can help to relieve headaches, soothe digestive problems and even help people suffering from anxiety. It stimulates blood circulation, reduces arterial pressure and also activates bile and intestinal secretions. In other words, it can promote a general feeling of well being too.

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Go with green tea

Recently so much importance has been given to green tea. Present day research has also revealed the innumerable benefits of green tea in both health and beauty. Just drinking green tea is said to be preferable to any other beverage, due to its high antioxidant content. It contains polyphenols, which are powerful natural antioxidants. Drinking green tea, without sugar, is said to help in losing weight. It increases fat oxidation and eliminates excess levels of water from the body. Green tea is also said to lower cholesterol levels due to the presence of tannins and also lowers blood pressure. However, those who are on medication for such ailments should not discontinue medication without consulting the doctor.

Chew fennel after meals

Fennel also helps in losing weight, as it helps to prevent oxidation damage. It is rich in minerals and is a low calorie food. It also soothes inflammations and helps digestion. It can be chewed after meals. Soak fennel in water overnight and drink the water next morning.

Fill your tummy with yummy melons

Melons contain fewer calories. They are rich in vitamins and minerals, which are said to help weight loss. They also help to prevent the accumulation of fat, especially on the abdomen. Like other citrus fruits, grapefruit also helps in burning fat and losing weight. It has a cleansing effect and helps to remove toxins. It is rich in Vitamin C, folic acid, potassium and pectin. Vegetables like broccoli and cabbage are also said to help weight loss. Cabbage is rich in antioxidants and helps to strengthen the immune system. Have it stir fried, or in salads. Broccoli can also be stir fried or lightly cooked.

Avoid crash diets

One last word of advice .avoid crash diets. They cause nutritional deficiencies and the appearance will also suffer, in terms of a dull skin and hair, brittle nails, hair loss and so on. I would say that if you gamble your health to win beauty, you may end up losing both health and beauty.

(This article is authored by Shahnaz Husain, a Padma Shri Award recipient and pioneer of the Ayurvedic beauty movement and the head of a global network of franchise ventures and 375 formulations.)