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Learn the secret to losing weight at home, naturally and permanently, thanks to these 5 healthy weight loss ingredients directly from your kitchen
Hello my beautiful friends!
Are you one of those people that struggle with losing or maintaining weight? Nowadays, too many people turn to fad diets, magic weight loss pills, and extreme boot camps that often create more health problems down the road. It’s important to note that the secret to losing weight is to find a healthy balance between exercise, sleep, and of course, proper nutrition. In other words: a complete lifestyle change. This is where you can incorporate ingredients that promote weight loss naturally without putting your body in harm’s way.
With that in mind, here are five weight loss ingredients that can help you lose weight the healthy way:
Natural weight loss ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has long been acknowledged for its benefits for health and wellness. It is filled with antioxidants and amino acids, while also being low in calories. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar is known for boosting metabolism as well as minimizing fat storage. Studies show that it also increases feelings of fullness, which can lead people to reduce their food intake by 200-275 calories for the day. If you’re someone who struggles with overeating, consuming 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before a meal might be beneficial. Do note, however, that some people might react poorly to apple cider vinegar, so it’s best to start with small amounts and test your gut tolerance before scaling up.
Weight loss ingredients: Cayenne pepper
Love spicy food? Good for you! Though we don’t recommend extreme diets like the Master Cleanse, it’s worth looking at one of its main ingredients: Cayenne pepper. It contains a substance called capsaicin, which gives it its color as well as its spicy taste. A study published on the Bioscience Reports reveals that a higher intake of capsaicin is associated with a lower prevalence of obesity. Researchers explained that this is due to the compound’s ability to boost metabolism. It increases fat oxidation, the body’s ability to use up more fat for fuel, which effectively suppresses fat accumulation.
Weight loss ingredients: Coffee
Coffee is known to suppress the appetite, but that’s not the only reason why it’s beneficial for weight loss. Drinking caffeinated beverages can increase your metabolic rate, which allows you to burn excess fat for energy. It also stimulates the nervous system, which then signals adipose cells to break down fat. But caffeine is not the only substance in coffee that helps one lose weight. Health and beauty writer Sheena Dizon points out that the chlorogenic acid found in green coffee beans plays a crucial role in weight loss. This active ingredient helps slow down the release of glucose into the bloodstream after eating, which is great for regulating blood sugar level and metabolism.
Weight loss ingredients: Chia Seeds
When you go hunting for healthy snacks, you’ll find that chia seeds have become a common ingredient — and rightly so, given that chia seeds are loaded with nutrients such as fiber, protein, and healthy fat. Protein is specifically helpful for making you feel fuller for longer, while fiber increases healthy gut activity. Did you try my easy and chocolatey chia pudding recipe yet? This chia pudding is the easiest and healthiest vegan dessert for managing weight that you can make for yourself in the comfort of your home.
Weight loss ingredients: Kombucha
One of the best sources of probiotics for vegans is kombucha. Registered dietician Maggie Neola highlighted that the fermented drink contains the kind of bacteria that is good for the gut. It strengthens the cells in the intestine, which in turn boosts your digestive health. It can help prevent your intestine from absorbing dietary fat, which effectively minimizes fat storage.
I hope you’ve enjoyed learning how easy it can be to lose weight naturally, thanks to these simple weight loss ingredients that we can implement in our daily life.
What are some of your favorite weight loss tips? Don’t hesitate to leave me a comment and to pin this post to share the love ♥
I wish you a love-filled day xoxo
Loved these tips! I’ve only been using ACV for weight loss, but since I LOVE my coffee, I might switch to green coffee (didn’t even know that was a thing)
thanks, I’ve also subscribed to your newsletter :)
ps: green tea is also great for losing weight!!!!
Hey there, thanks for your comment! Green tea is a wonderful ingredient, both for weight loss and general health, I agree 100%
Oh no :-[ I really don’t like spicy food. Am I missing out much?
Hey there, don’t worry, these are general weight loss tips, but if you don’t like one of the ingredients, make sure to use the other ones as often as possible for optimal and natural weight loss. Chia seeds, coffee and apple cider vinegar are daily staples for me ;-)
I will surely try this. I want to lose weight. Currently my weight is 89kG.
All the best to you, I’m sure you can do it. Especially with the new year so close to us, it’s time to make new, healthier habits ♥
I loved the article!! I think I am going to add a few things to my routine. I have always been a fan of natural ingredients & prefer to take weight loss supplements that are natural. They help in getting into the best shape without any side effects in fact it makes you more energetic. Thank you for sharing.
I can’t thank you enough for sharing this informative post.
I have learned a lot. So clear and precise.
I have a friend who is struggling with her weight. She has tried so many therapies…. I have also quickly forwarded your website to her.
Thanks so much for sharing.
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This is an awesome post well done Francesca I loved the idea that coffee can accelerate your metabolism.I am definitely going to bookmark this page
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Thanks for the excellent article on weight loss. I haven’t thought of weight loss causing mental, physical & emotional stress. Great information. Thank you for sharing.
I can’t thank you enough for sharing this informative post.
I have learned a lot about my own weight loss failures by reading this
Hi! i really appreciate your tips… very much needed being stuck at home and kind of eating out of boredom roght now :|
Thank you!
Thanks for the post, Francesca. Glad to hear that coffee made it on the list :D You’ve also just reminded me that I should grab another scoby and start up my home kombucha brew again. Thanks!
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Very interesting article. I 100% agree about the apple cider vinegar, I started taking it first thing every morning for around 3 months now, and I’ve definitely noticed the positive effects from it! A good healthy balanced diet along with the tips you mentioned above will go a long way to keeping that excess body weight of from my experience.
Great article, thank you for the value. Another useful that I found which really helps is adding natural spices into your cooking, especially cayenne pepper, it makes quite a difference if you cook with it over time and it also adds a really nice taste to your meals. People should give it a go!
The best kind of weight loss recipes should be plant based. So i am definitely going to try some of these foods starting today.
Thank you for the post, Francesca. Glad to hear that coffee made it on the list :D You’ve also just reminded me that I should grab another SCOBY and start-up my home kombucha brew again. Thanks!
Apple Cider Vinegar is really very useful for weight loss.
Thanks for sharing other things too.
Wow!!! I really like your weight loss tips. Thank you so much for sharing this post.
Great suggestions on weight loss ingredients. Loved the article, thanks for sharing.