5 Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Belly Fat: Ginger, Honey, Lemon Water, Green Tea, and Garlic

jpnn.com, JAKARTA – LEMAK Stomach is one problem that can make many people dizzy, especially women.

Eliminating belly fat will be very beneficial for your health.

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This is because excess weight around the stomach is a risk factor for type two diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer.

Belly fat increases the risk of this life-threatening condition.

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Because the fat around your stomach is also an indicator of high levels of visceral fat (fat around your organs).

Visceral fat produces more inflammatory substances than general fat (subcutaneous fat), and it is these inflammatory substances that increase the risk of developing serious health conditions.

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A flat stomach is also highly desired by those who want to accentuate the curves of their hips and buttocks.

The following is an explanation, as quoted on the page Pulse.ng.

1. Ginger

Ginger is not only a digestive aid that helps with nausea and upset stomach, it is also a natural treatment they are thermogenic, which means they increase your body temperature so you burn fat more efficiently.

Ginger also suppresses the production of cortisol, which is the stress hormone.

Stress can accelerate weight gain, so ginger helps prevent this mechanism and aids weight loss.

Drinking ginger tea daily can actually help you lose belly fat.

2. Honey

Using honey as your sweetener of choice instead of refined sugar can help you lose weight.

Honey can be used in smaller amounts than refined sugar, without sacrificing sweetness, and it also contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial to your overall health.

Try swapping out refined sugar in your drinks and cereals for example.

3. Air lemon

While drinking more water keeps you full longer and aids weight loss in general, there is some evidence to suggest that adding lemon can help as well.

An article published by Healthline notes that the polyphenol antioxidants in lemons can offset the negative effects of high blood glucose levels as well as reduce insulin resistance.

A simple recipe for lemon water is 2 cups of water, with the juice of half a lemon.

Squeeze a lemon into the water, grate some of the zest into the water (optional), and drink.

Polyphenols are also found in limes, so they make a great substitute for lemon if you prefer a less intense citrus flavor.

You can also try adding a little turmeric. It has been shown by a study in the National Library of Medicine that the curcumin in turmeric can reduce weight gain.

4. Green tea

Green tea contains caffeine, which has been shown to help burn fat and improve performance during exercise.

Another factor that makes green tea beneficial for weight loss is the presence of specific catechins (a type of antioxidant), which can increase your metabolism.

Try swapping your morning tea or coffee for green tea.

5. Garlic

Garlic, like ginger, is also thermogenic, so it can also raise your body temperature to help you burn fat more efficiently.

Research in the journal Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine shows that garlic can actually reduce body fat by increasing fat oxidation.

Adding garlic to savory foods is an easy way to up your intake.

Meanwhile you can also try an unusual combination of garlic and honey, and combine the weight loss properties of both ingredients.

All you need is 3-4 heads of garlic, 1 cup of raw honey and a small jar.

Start by separating the head of garlic into cloves.

Do not peel the cloves, just remove the outer layer. Fill the jar with the unpeeled garlic cloves.

Then slowly pour the honey over the cloves. Use a spoon to make sure there are no air bubbles.

Make sure all the cloves are covered in honey, then cover.

Let the honey infuse for a few days in the refrigerator or at room temperature and drink a spoonful of the mixture daily on an empty stomach.(fny/jpnn)