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keeps you hydrated and thanks to the fruit’s Roselle in weight loss; the one as recent
natural sweetness, this juice doesn’t need
any added sugar.
A study conducted at the University of
Kentucky found that drinking two glasses of
watermelon juice every day for eight weeks
helped people lose weight — especially belly
fat — and didn’t reduce muscle mass.
The magic component may be the amino
acid arginine. A study published in the
Journal of Nutrition found that adding
arginine to the diets of obese mice decreased
body fat by 64 percent in only three months.
How to drink it: Blend the fruit so that you
retain the fibre as well. Store in a jug and
drink through the day.
18. Roselle Tea
The hibiscus plant includes roselle
(Hibiscus sabdariffa) and its extract plays a
significant role in inhibiting obesity and fat
accumulation.
Hibiscus sabdariffa or Roselle is medicinal
plant with a worldwide fame. It contains
phytochemicals, and is well known for its
nutritional and medicinal properties.
Extracts from Roselle have shown that
Hibiscus sabdariffa derived bioactive
compounds are potent in the treatment of
obesity with an evident reduction in body
weight, inhibition of lipid (fat) accumulation,
and suppression of adipogenesis (fat cells).
In fact among the many studies undertaken
on the efficacy of Hibiscus sabdariffa or
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as 2019 confirms, that consumption of
Roselle reduced obesity, abdominal fat, and
improved liver steatosis (fatty liver).
Hibiscus sabdariffa could help in preventing
obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver.
How to drink it:
You can go online and order Roselle, but
for those of you who have access to this
wondrous plant, here’s the best way to drink
it:
• First, collect the hibiscus fruits and wash
them clean, and air dry or dry them in an
oven at 70 degree C for 3 days.
• Peel off the calyx and store them in air-tight
containers.
• To make tea, simply take 2 grams of the
dried calyx, and crush them into small
pieces using a wooden roller.
• Put them in a tea bag or a net, bring out
your favourite mug, add 200ml of boiling
water, steep it for 2-4minutes. Add a few
drops of freshly squeezed lemon and honey
if desired.
• You can also refrigerate the drink.
19. Psyllium Husk
Psyllium husk for weight loss is a popular
natural remedy for those looking to lose
weight by adding more fibre to their diet.
When it is mixed with water, it thickens to a
gel.
Psyllium fibre also suppresses appetite