Weight loss is one topic on which you can find a lot of information through many different sources – from the internet and social media to magazines and newspapers. All of these sources are oozing with tips that could help you lose those extra kilos quickly and easily. But let’s not forget the first rule - a healthy, sustainable, and long-lasting weight loss journey has no shortcuts.
It requires many necessary changes to your lifestyle as well as diet for a significant change in your body. That does not mean that you have to follow a super strict diet plan or do high intensity workout, but one can always start slow and evolve while understanding your own body. Remember, balance is the key.
One can start by making small changes in their diet. For instance, include more protein, fibre, and good fats. While protein helps fill you up and also regulate hunger hormone ghrelin, resulting in you craving less, fibre takes the longest to digest. That is why it stays in your system for a longer time and keeps you satiated. The feeling of fullness keeps you away from greasy, sugary, or fattening food, accelerating weight loss. Swapping certain ingredients with healthier alternatives also goes a long way in a healthy weight loss regimen. For instance, replace your sugary sodas, cola beverages and packaged fruit juices with sugar-free natural drinks to stay hydrated.
And if you are thinking of which juice to go for, we’ve got you covered with one such option right here. With winters slowly descending, it is the time when fruit and veggies come in a whole lot of variety. Think of oranges, carrots, beetroots, spinach, and so on. Find below the recipe for orange, carrot, and ginger juice that can be a great addition to your weight loss diet.
This juice is low in calories due to the presence of oranges and carrots, and full of natural flavours. Carrot is known to increase bile secretion, which helps in shedding extra kilos, while orange is low in calories and has zero-fat. Ginger, on the other hand, is good for digestion, which is key for weight loss. These three together makes for an unbeatable drink for weight loss. Need more reason. Here are some benefits of the three you must know.
Orange
Loaded with vitamins, nutrients and essential minerals, and packed with Vitamin C, orange boosts immunity and protects from cold, flu, and several other seasonal diseases as well. Being incredibly low in calories with zero fats, orange makes for an excellent option for weight management.
Carrot
Another low-calorie food, which is also a rich source of fibre that promotes digestion and keeps you fuller for longer time. Besides, it is also a good source of antioxidants and beta carotene, which when converted to Vitamin A in our body, helps to strengthen our immunity system.
Ginger
Ginger has long been associated with several health benefits including weight loss and lowering cholesterol. According to the book, titled Healing Foods, its active constituent ‘gingerol has analgesic, sedative, antipyretic, and antibacterial effects’, which also boosts immunity.
Here's the recipe for orange, carrot and ginger juice to aid weight loss.
Ingredients:
- 2 carrots (peeled and cut in halves)
- 2 tsp ginger
- 500 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
Method:
- Blend carrots and ginger in a blender until smooth.
- Now, add the orange juice to the mix and blend again.
- Drink this juice early in the morning for best results.
- You can add a bit of salt, lemon juice, or black pepper for flavour.