Friday, 2 December 2016
Weight-Loss Drink #7: Kerala Juice
Weight-Loss Drink #7: Kerala Juice
Because it: Boosts energy
Kerala,
also known as bitter gourd, is a prickly looking vegetable, shaped like
a cucumber. Bitter gourd is valued for a number of properties by
Ayurvedic medicine, including reversing diabetes, gout and psoriasis.
The high levels of B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc help
make this vegetable an immune booster and energizer.
How to Enjoy It: Try
adding the juice into the mix of your favorite fruit smoothie. And for
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Weight-Loss Drink #6: Aloe Vera Juice
Weight-Loss Drink #6: Aloe Vera Juice
Because it: Balances your hormones
One
of the great weight-loss secrets, aloe vera juice has been a mainstay
in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. The juice helps maintain weight by
balancing the digestive system and regulating female hormones; it’s also
believed to enhance fertility.
How to Enjoy It: Buy a bottle to go, like Alo brand Aloe Vera Pulp Drink.
Weight-Loss Drink #5: Amla Juice
Weight-Loss Drink #5: Amla Juice
Because it: Reduces cholesterol
Amla,
or Indian gooseberry, is a sour fruit native to India. High in
antioxidants, it is prescribed by Ayurvedic doctors for glowing skin and
hair; in some preliminary Western studies, amla has been shown to
reverse diabetes and cholesterol markers.
How to Enjoy It: You
can buy frozen amla berries online. Defrost the berries, cut into small
pieces and run through a juicer. Speaking of blended drinks, melt fat
with each sip by making the The Best Weight-Loss Smoothie Ever, from the new book Zero Belly Diet.
Weight-Loss Drink #4: Chai
Weight-Loss Drink #4: Chai
Because it: Stabilizes blood sugar
Chai
may be among the healthiest drinks on the planet, but like so many
other things in our diet, it’s been turned into a festival of sugar and
artificial chemicals by our modern food industry. Chai is at its
healthiest when made with fresh spices that are boiled and then steeped
in tea leaves.
How to Enjoy It: While
there are many different recipes and variations of chai, here’s a
simple version I like: boil one cup of milk with 1 tsp each of ground
cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, fennel, anise, ginger and nutmeg. Pour the
boiling milk over your favorite tea leaves. The cinnamon will help
stabilize blood sugar, reducing weight gain; cloves have
anti-inflammatory and antiseptic benefits, while cardamom boosts
circulation, helping skin to glow. Fennel, anise, ginger and nutmeg help
boost chai’s digestive benefits.
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