Herbal Remedies for the Overweight

14 May, 2009 No Comment

Obesity has become an epidemic in America and is becoming a greater problem in other parts of the developed world. Aside from being physically unappealing, obesity has been linked to a greater incidence of cancer and heart disease, along with other illness and chronic conditions that result from obesity itself.

The first step to conquering obesity is to recognize a weight problem and commit to making changes to reduce excess weight. The next is to make an effort to live a healthier lifestyle with a balance diet and plenty of exercise.

Home remedies for the overweight help to encourage the body to let go of its excess weight. Home remedies for the overweight also flush out toxins that result from the metabolism of excess fat cells, improve digestion so that you feel less hungry, and encourage healthy eating habits.

Home remedies for the Overweight:

Change your diet to include plenty of vegetables and fruits. Center your meals on vegetables and whole grains instead of meat and starches. Avoid oily and processed food. They rob you of nutrients while increasing calories. Exercise daily. Even a 30 to 45 minute daily walk will help drop pounds.

Drink green tea instead of black tea two to three times daily. Green tea contains beneficial substances that help the digestive tract. Start your morning with one glass of warm water mixed with lemon or limejuice and a splash of honey. Take this on an empty stomach. Don’t skip meals; you’ll only get too hungry and be inclined to overeat. Instead, have five to six small meals.

For three months, have only vegetable soup for dinner, or try eating only papaya for dinner rather than having vegetable soup for three months. Either method will reduce your calories while helping you feel full and improving your digestion.

Drink a daily dose of basil leaf juice and honey in a glass of warm water. Eat one or two tomatoes each morning before eating anything else. Tomatoes help reduce both weight and cholesterol. Eat cabbage salads for dinner. Cabbage has many healthful properties to boost your system while you lose weight. Take one teaspoon of ginger paste with honey three times a day.