Losing weight quickly and safely is almost like asking for a miracle. Who has time to count calories, cook light and spend hours doing exercises? With a full time job and a baby on board, I don't. However, I've found the perfect remedies that help me lose those extra pounds without resorting to complicated diets.
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Find out how these herbs do the work for you … The best part of the story? You surely have them at home!
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Dandelion
Although my grandmother calls it a "weed", the dandelion has more healing properties than you think: it’s purifying, so it helps you neutralize toxins, maintain normal blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation (especially in the belly) and, in general, to make the body more alkaline. Consume it in infusions, in vitamin supplements and even in salads!
Milk thistle
It provides you the same purifying benefits as the dandelion–let’s just say they are distant cousins. Many people also use it as a liver toxin-cleanser and to regulate blood glucose, converting it into energy instead of fat … Awesome!
Ginseng or ginger
The champion of champions in the field of weight loss. In the United States you find Siberian and Chinese ginseng; both of them give you amazing benefits. The caffeine in them helps stimulate metabolism, besides decreasing your appetite and increasing your energy. Do you forget things? Ginger is magical to clarify your thoughts and make you focus.
Mint
It's delicious and can "spice up" dozens of dishes, but it’s also known to maximize weight loss in a versatile way: it drags toxins and waste out of your body, helps with digestion and inflammation and reduces appetite. What's more, peppermint lowers stress levels. Worried? A tea, supplement or massage with aromatic oils will save you more than a headache.
Cinnamon
Not an herb as such, but I had to include it. Cinnamon is one of the not-so-secret secrets when it comes to losing pounds. It not only helps you with bad breath and to reduce abdominal inflammation, it also accelerates your metabolism, making you burn more calories without trying so hard! Add it to everything from smoothies to coffee, desserts and main dishes for an exotic touch.
