Use this home remedy (cinnamon and honey tea) to get rid of belly fat and speed up your weight loss  |  Photo Credit: Thinkstock
New Delhi: Pilling on the pounds is often easier than getting rid of that extra flab. Perhaps, modern-day lifestyle has adversely affected the health and well-being of people, making us more weak, unhealthy and disease prone. But, making small changes to your daily routine can help transform your body and mind. And if you’re worried about those pounds you’ve gained, here’s a simple and effective home remedy – cinnamon and honey tea – that can help you burn your belly fat and boost weight loss in a natural yet healthy way.
It is claimed that home remedies can help you reach your fitness goal, especially if you use them in addition to a healthy diet and regular exercise. Including cinnamon and honey tea in your daily diet may be one of the best strategies to speed up your fat burning and slim down fast.
Can cinnamon-honey tea really help you lose weight?
Cinnamon, the sweet-smelling spice, is claimed to have many medicinal properties, including regulating blood sugar levels, which can help your body shed some pounds. The spice has also been shown to reduce some of the side effects of eating high-fat foods. Cinnamon tea is naturally low in calories, which means drinking it could help with weight loss by consuming fewer calories.
A survey of studies on effects of cinnamon on blood sugar showed that adding the aromatic and flavourful spice to the diet can help reduce blood sugar levels and blood sugar fluctuations in people with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes – two symptoms linked to obesity. The fact is that steadier blood sugar levels can help curb food cravings and lead to more stable energy levels, which may help you lose weight.
However, the study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, was conducted on cinnamon supplements, not tea. This indicates that not all of the benefits found in the study may be obtained from cinnamon tea.
Similarly, the health benefits of honey are well-known, ranging from wound healing to treating burns and cough. Like cinnamon, there’s little evidence that links taking honey to weight loss.
How to brew cinnamon and honey tea for weight loss
Making cinnamon-honey tea is very easy. You can this tea from whole cinnamon sticks, or using broken pieces of cinnamon and ground cinnamon. Here’s a simple way to make cinnamon and honey tea.
To make cinnamon-honey tea from ground cinnamon-
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to 1 cup of hot water.
- Stir to mix thoroughly and then let it sit for two minutes.
- Add some honey to it.
- You can also add a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon to this mixture.
- Try drinking cinnamon-honey tea twice daily.
It may be noted that practicing healthy behaviours – such as drinking a glass or two of water after waking up – in the morning can also do wonders for your weight loss journey considering that it helps get your day started on the right foot, setting you up for success.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
