Struggling with belly fat? Inflammation may be responsible for this. Chronic inflammation is a silent health threat and is often linked to stubborn belly fat. Understanding this connection can be the first step towards a healthy, lean you. Reducing inflammation is an important strategy for successful weight loss. By combining dietary changes, exercise, and stress management techniques, you can not only reduce inflammation but also make fat loss easier and more sustainable. Nutritionist Neha Parihar suggests a drink that can fight inflammation and help you lose belly fat.
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How weight increases due to inflammation:
Chronic inflammation, often resulting from poor diet, stress or lack of sleep, can increase cortisol levels and stress hormones. High cortisol levels, in turn, can increase abdominal fat storage, especially around the abdominal area.
An Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Weight Loss:
- Adopt anti-inflammatory foods: Include foods like amla, raw turmeric, black pepper, turmeric, leafy greens, berries, fatty fish, olive oil and nuts in your diet.
- Reduce inflammation-causing factors: Reduce your intake of processed foods, sugars and refined carbohydrates, as these can contribute to inflammation.
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Your morning bloating fighting belly fat drink:
Here is a homemade drink that may help deal with bloating and aid weight loss:
- Peel turmeric and ginger and cut it into small pieces. Peel the orange and remove the seeds. If using fresh Amla (Indian Amla), cut out the seeds.
- Mix all the ingredients in a blender. Add a little water if necessary for a smoother mixture.
- Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any fibrous particles.
- Pour the strained liquid into a shot glass and drink it first thing in the morning.
Watch the complete recipe video with ingredients list here:
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Why This Belly Fat Drink Works:
- Turmeric and Black Pepper: Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Black pepper increases the absorption of curcumin.
- Ginger: Ginger aids digestion, reduces bloating and has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Amla: Rich in Vitamin C, Amla boosts immunity and fights oxidative stress.
- Orange: Orange provides vitamin C and natural sweetness.
Drink this drink in the morning on an empty stomach. Combine this drink with a balanced diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep for best results.
