Does Turmeric Help to Lose Weight? – Yes But Not on its Own …
Yes indeed turmeric is well known to help to lose weight. However turmeric on its own is not sufficient. So, what needs to be added to it for it to become a fantastic weight loss potion?
Well, let’s find out …
Turmeric is a popular spice in Indian cuisine. It is rich in antioxidant curcumin and has a long history of medicinal use since time immemorial.
Some of the main causes of excess weight include stress and inflammation.
A large majority of people around the world is concerned by this overweight, excess abdominal fat and a lack of balance in energy within the body. Therefore, this lack of balance results in excess fat storage in the body’s fat cells.
How to consume turmeric and lemon to help lose weight?
Several methods are obtainable to promote the loss of abdominal fat and among which, lemon and turmeric occupies an important place. In other words, the turmeric and lemon blend is a powerful and natural visceral fat burner.
Turmeric helps fight overweight and abdominal fat and is therefore one of the most important ingredients for weight loss. So, the curcumin in turmeric induces the expression of adiponectin, a burning fat, and the regular intake of this spice can even prevent the harmful effects of obesity.
Who should NOT use turmeric?
Turmeric is a natural and safe food to consume, but there are few cases where it is not a good idea to consume it. Excessive use of turmeric can cause nausea, indigestion, diarrhea or dizziness.
The consumption of turmeric should stop at least weeks before any surgery. This is because turmeric when combined with drugs or supplements reduces blood clotting.
People with diabetes, gallbladder problems, pregnant and breastfeeding women are not to take turmeric as they please. It is advisable to consult your doctor to suggest the right dosage for your specific condition.
Turmeric and lemon to help lose weight
Turmeric contains an abondance of dietary fiber and minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron, as well as vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. The vitamins and minerals present within turmeric has the result of being an excellent dietary supplement.
Turmeric has antiseptic, antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Its antioxidant property contributes to treat cell damages caused by the free radicals, it controls hunger and improves the organic process in the body.
Curcumin, being the active ingredient found in turmeric, prevents the augmentation of fat within the fatty tissue of the stomach and the liver.
As for the lemon, it is very rich in vitamin C. Being that pectin is also a natural fiber which exists in the lemon, it helps reduce cravings and also improves intestinal transit.
Lemon is also very rich in antioxidants and has cleaning qualities. It also reduces digestive upheavals, improves basic metabolism and acts also as the perfect fat burner.
You are probably wondering how this turmeric added to lemon can get rid of your belly fat, right? Don’t worry, we are getting there …
Lemon helps to lose weight in various ways
First, lemon contains pectin, which has been proven to help control desire and dull hunger.
If you choose to use lemon water in the morning (highly recommended), it will prevent you from eating a large breakfast and reduce your total calories for the day.
In addition, the added effects on the digestive system of the body will help your metabolism to work more efficiently and better assimilate the nutrients you eat.
When you are hungry, drink more water and improve digestion simultaneously by consuming lemon water, weight loss will come faster and easier.
How to prepare your lemon water?
Here is an easy recipe …
Ingredients for 6 servings:
- 8½ cups (2 liters) of water
- 1 untreated lemon
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme, or ½ teaspoon of dried herb
Preparation: 5 minutes – No cooking involved …
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze it to obtain its juice. Remove the seeds if necessary. Keep aside only 2 teaspoons of this juice for the rest of the recipe.
Pour the fresh lemon juice and the sprig of thyme (or your ½ teaspoon of dried herb) in a carafe, top up with water, then mix.
It’s ready! Keep this drink cool until ready to drink.
If you find it too acidic, do not add sugar or honey, prefer to use a powdered sweetener to sweeten it according to your taste.
How to prepare turmeric and lemon for weight loss?
Slimming tea with turmeric and lemon is very easy to prepare and can be used as a weight loss supplement to control blood pressure and increase physical and mental performance.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of hot water
- ¼ teaspoon of turmeric
- ½ lemon or lime juice
- ½ teaspoon of powdered sweetener to sweeten it according to your taste
Mix all the ingredients and make sure to mix well because turmeric tends to stick to the bottom. Drink this fat-burning drink before meals to burn fat and suppress appetite.
Take a two-week break, then start taking this tonic again.
And if you’d like to try something a bit different …
Turmeric and cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice that contains a large amount of minerals and fibers essential for our health.
This tasty spice also helps you lose weight if you know how to use it!
The powerful properties of cinnamon can encourage enzymes in our body and help gain a lean, fat-free body.
Naturally, this type of beneficial product will work more dynamically when merged with turmeric, which is another valuable natural ingredient for solving the weight problem.
What you will need:
- One teaspoon of turmeric powder
- A half inch (one and a quarter centimeter) piece of fresh ginger root
- A cup (quarter of a liter) of water
- 3 cinnamon sticks
Preparation:
- Add the ginger root and the turmeric powder into a saucepan
- Boil the water for about 5 minutes
- Add the cinnamon sticks to the boiling water
- Simmer for another 2 minutes
- Filter the tea obtained in a cup and serve
- You can also add powdered sweetener according to your taste
Recommendation:
When you want to take turmeric for weight loss, it is best to take it as is. However, unless you cook with it every day, it may be rather difficult to get the effective amount. As such, it is recommended to opt for a natural substitute.
One that I recommend is …
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Thanks a lot for such an amazing review of turmeric and explanations are given.
I have often heard about turmeric and its benefits so I decided to look for it on the internet. I have read many articles but these are the best I have read. Thanks for the information provided about turmeric.
Thanks again for this post. If you don’t mind, I will share this article on my social media account. Good luck!
Thanks for being an avid reader of my blog posts Razvanllie and for commenting on my latest article on the benefits of turmeric for losing weight.
Of course I would appreciate it very much if you shared this post with your fans and followers.
I wish you the very best of health.
John
Hello John.
I really enjoyed reading your article about turmeric. For me is the first time when i hear about this combination between turmeric and lemon or cinnamon. Because of the job I face with this weight problem. I have tried many methods but I have not been able to lose much weight. You gave me a very good idea and I can’t wait to try this recipe. I really like how you described the preparation instructions. If I start a treatment with this product, can I use both combinations with lemon and cinnamon?
Thanks a lot for sharing with us this article and explanation given. Wish you all the best!
Nagy.
I am glad that you might have found the perfect solution to your overweight problem Nagy. Yes of course you can use both recipes to see which one you will like most, or you can even alternate so that you don’t get bored with using just one, the results will be about the same.
I wish you the very best of health and my readers would certainly appreciate it that you shared the results you have after using one or both the recipes, okay?
John