In a country where we are still struggling with feeding underprivileged and malnourished kids, obesity seems to be a first world problem. But it’s not. Every 1 out of 5 persons in India is suffering from obesity thanks to all the junk food, soda and “100% natural fruit juice” (which contains a lot of sugar) we gobble on, the hours we spend zapping the TV channels or staring the computer screens. So what should we do? Exercise! Yes, that’s what we should do to lose and maintain weight, but well we don’t have time to go to gym. So what else can we do? I was talking to my dietician once, after an intense work out at the gym, when she told me that weight loss is 70% about what you eat and 30% about the work out. Weird right? So I know that you are super busy, and can’t take out time to exercise, but you cook and you eat right? Just make a few changes in what you eat and you see the difference in no time. Another thing she told me was to drink a lot of fluids, because when you exercise a lot or go on a diet, your body dehydrates very quickly, which is fatal. So drinking a lot of fluids will help you stay hydrated and your body will flush out all the toxins. Besides water, there are few liquids that would not only keep you hydrated but also boost your metabolism. I know you are doing a jig, so to know more, you can continue reading once you are done!

1. Tea

Yes, drinking tea can help you boost your metabolism, but this is not your regular tea which is made of lots and lots of cream and sugar. This is an herbal tea, also known as the weight loss tea. The natural herbs help to relieve you from constipation, intestinal gas and bloating making you feel energetic and light. It is a great solution for all the weight related issues and helps lose and maintain weight, especially with people who are prone to put on weight easily. To know more benefits of this amazing tea, click here.

2. Aloe vera juice

We all know aloe vera juice to heal cuts and wound, even to cure acne and pimples but did you know that aloe vera can also boost your metabolism and help to reduce your weight. Aloe vera is rich in antioxidants and slows the cellulite and free radicle growth. It also boosts your metabolism, breaks down carbohydrates and fats and uses them as energy rather than storing them. A two tablespoons of aloe vera juice in a glass of warm water and drink it early morning (preferably on empty stomach). This will improve your metabolism and make you feel energetic throughout the day. This magical drink has many more uses, to know them all, click here.

3. Patchouli oil

Patchouli is a bushy herb belonging to the mint family. It attains around 2-3 feet in height and bears pale pink-white flowers. It usually grows in tropical regions of Asia, but now is cultivated in many Asian countries. The essential oil of the patchouli plant is extracted from its leaves. It is very useful for boosting skin healing like cuts and wounds and prevents the skin from getting scarred. It has diuretic properties which help to flush excess liquid out of your body and along with the harmful toxins which actually are wastes. It also helps to break down the cellulite and eases constipation, thus helping to manage weight loss. To know more about patchouli, click here.

4. Triphala

Tripahala is an herbal Ayurvedic medicine formed by mixing three myrobalans taken without seeds in equal parts, they are Amalaki, Bibhitaki and Haritaki. It has been an age-old remedy to stimulate digestion and cure digestion related problems like constipation, bloating, gas etc. It is also well known to purify blood and remove excess fat from the body. Thus helping you to lose the extra pounds. To know more uses and benefits of triphala, click here.