World Heart Day 2023: On the occasion of the day of your most vital organ, it is important to know all the factors that make your heart vulnerable. One of the leading causes of several heart-related issues is obesity. Considering our eating habits and low mobility, belly fat accumulation is bound to happen. This might not be a major issue for most people but beware! Belly fat is more harmful to your heart than your appearance. Here’s how you can get rid of it.
World Heart Day 2023: The harmful effects of belly fat on heart
What you might be thinking of as a natural transitioning phase with your belly becoming round could be the beginning of a hazardous cycle. Much of the belly fat accumulated in our abdomen lies directly beneath our skin in its initial stage. However, if you leave it untreated, it goes deep into your abdomen forming visceral belly fat. This is extremely dangerous for your health as it develops around multiple organs in your body like the heart, kidneys, liver, blood vessels, etc. Visceral fat can cause inflammation, ultimately leading to several cardiovascular diseases.
6 morning drinks to help you get rid of belly fat
Fennel soaked in water
You must have heard a lot about the importance of including fiber-rich foods in your diet to cut down on excessive fat in your body. Fennel is one of the richest sources of fiber. It also has essential antioxidants which aid in burning fat. This easy-to-make drink will work wonders in your fat-loss journey and will keep your heart health in check. All you need to do is soak a teaspoon of fennel seeds in hot water overnight and drink early in the morning on an empty stomach.
Combination of cumin and water
The sister condiment to fennel, cumin seeds are also very good for digestion and losing fat. It can also reduce the bad cholesterol in your body. Soak a teaspoon of jeera (cumin) overnight, boil it in the morning, and drink it hot.
Water with cinnamon
Apart from boosting your metabolism, cinnamon can also help in reducing fat. Boil water with a cinnamon stick or powder in it. Let it cool down and drink it once it becomes lukewarm. This drink is best taken empty stomach. You can also consume it between different meals.
Water clubbed with ginger
The wonder-working benefits of ginger are known worldwide. It greatly helps in reducing belly fat. Just add a chopped-up piece of ginger to water and bring it to a boil. The catch here is to drink it without sugar.
Lime and Honey with water
This is the most recommended drink during the weight loss journey. The medicinal properties of lime and honey help a lot in reducing belly fat. Just add a teaspoon of honey with half a lemon to a glass full of water, stir it, and have it on the go first thing in the morning.
The fusion of amla with water
Another best friend to water is Amla. It improves your bowel movements and spikes up your metabolism. This in turn affects your fat loss journey positively. Grind a bunch of amlas along with curry leaves. Dilute the mixture with water and drink on an empty stomach.
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