A healthy diet, plenty of exercise and plenty of fluids are the basic pillars of successful weight loss. But you can do more than that – for example, you can try certain herbs that can speed up weight loss.
Bitter melon
Being overweight significantly increases your risk of developing diabetes. Research has shown that eating bitter melon helps you lose weight faster by stimulating fat burning and inhibiting fat storage. Experts say it is particularly effective when combined with a low-fat diet.
Coffee
Caffeine stimulates your metabolism, so your body burns more calories. The acceleration of metabolism leads to more efficient fat burning. If a person consumes caffeine alongside dietary meals and regular exercise, they may lose slightly more weight than without caffeine. However, it’s worth knowing that coffee is really effective for people who have a lot of excess weight – it may not work for people who just want to lose a few pounds. Care should also be taken with the dosage, as too much coffee can cause insomnia, nervousness and tremors.
Tail of a seahorse
It stimulates the metabolism and even reduces appetite to a small extent, so it can be useful for dieters, especially when combined with caffeine. However, it should also be taken by those who need to lose tens of kilos, as it is only effective in cases of severe overweight. Research has shown that it has no detectable effect on weight loss over a few kilos.
Bush mushrooms
It helps you lose weight and prevents you from putting back on the weight you have lost.
Purslane
An Israeli study has shown that as well as helping you lose weight, it also has a blood pressure lowering effect, so it is particularly useful for people whose excess weight is already affecting their health.
Tea
Teas also contain caffeine and therefore have a metabolism-boosting effect. Research has also shown that even people who don’t like coffee can benefit from caffeine. The antioxidants found in teas, especially green tea, are mainly effective in reducing belly fat and help the body fight harmful free radicals.
