weight loss foods home remedies
The fact that every now and then the world experiences a pandemic makes us all look at our everyday routines, as we wait for the next hit or two, to come by. It puts a bit of strain on our health as well, with stress and anxiety added in (and sometimes this can lead to depression and other mental illnesses). We tend to want to go through the same routine over and repeated again, until it becomes a pattern that makes us unhappy. So when the pandemic started I began reading about weight loss foods and how they work so you should try some of these homemade recipes. They are easy, quick and highly effective so making changes to your diet could be more difficult than expected. Of course, it’s important to keep up fitness routines and exercise, but the key is to make sustainable changes to your lifestyle.
To start off, my recommendation is to try eating only 30-45g of fish daily (depending on taste and how much you like the fish) and having breakfast somewhere around 6am (or after lunch in general). This will help reduce appetite and thus allow you to eat less and eat healthier. However, I also recommend avoiding sugars, fats and salt as these can affect your weight gain or weight loss. When it comes down to it… 30 minutes before mealtime, add 1 cup of frozen fruit in the freezer, and while it cools, remove the peel, cut it into smaller pieces and put them in the microwave without the water. After 15 minutes let them cool down before putting them in the fridge for another hour… then take them out and enjoy them!
Another tip that has helped me is to drink plenty of water to flush the toxins from your body. Many people struggle to lose weight because they think they’re not big enough, that their metabolism isn’t fast enough so they’re more sluggish when they get hungry. But that’s not true. While there are certain things that have a good impact, such as increased digestion, the most important thing is to understand that the number one thing stopping us from losing weight and keeping it off is ourselves. If you feel like giving up but you just aren’t sure where to start, check out more healthy food tips below.
Diet
Diet plan A – 1-2 portions protein, 1 portion fat, 0.5 portion carbohydrates per day. You can choose lean proteins, nuts, seeds and legumes, vegetables, fruits, etc if that suits you. Remember though, even when you are hungry, stop eating the last 3+ hours straight. Instead, enjoy a bowl of oatmeal or cereal, with a spoonful of milk.
Diet Plan B – 8-10g of meat/fish, 3-6g of vegetable, no sugar, no artificial supplements, no added hormones or preservatives. Choose high quality meats – chicken breast, turkey thighs, pork chops, bacon, sausage, steaks and ham. Use chicken broth or veg stock instead of red meat. As always, avoid processed foods as they are poor sources of natural nutrients and often contain high levels of water and sodium which can contribute to weight gain.
Diet C – Less than 2g of carbs, 4-8g of proteins, 20-25g of fat, 45mls of water. Drink plenty of water before meals, and before drinking alcohol.
Diet D – 7ozs low fat yoghurt, 5ozs skimmed milk, 1kg of fresh fruit, 150g muesli bars, 150g of canned peas, 50g dried beans and cooked lentils. Freshly washed fruits and vegetables are best.
Diet E – More than 1kg of potatoes, 1kg of sweet potato, 300g of frozen peas, 450g of dried beans and cooked lentils. Cook the potatoes, wash the peas and dry them well before transferring them to pots and cover by placing them in cold water. Leave them at room temperature and cover with cold water and cook them until they are tender and have taken on a colour, approximately 24 hours after washing. Drain the water and use it to rinse away vegetables that might be soaked and covered with salt, water, and chemicals. Clean pots and pans with hot water and then rinse thoroughly. Wrap half an hour on a clean kitchen towel and then wash with soap. Pour water inside the jars and place them in the sun to dry and prevent spoilage. Store in a warm dry place.
Fruit
Fruit 1 – 1ozs honey, ½oz of pure vanilla extract, ½ozs raw bananas, ½ozs raspberries, ¼oz of mixed berries. Add the remaining ingredients to ½oz of ice cubes (optional) and stir carefully. Offer small amounts of the mixture as a tasty treat if you don’t like fruit, but it tastes really good.
Fruit 2 – 1½ozs strawberries, ½ozs mango, ½oz of pineapple, ½oz of coconut water and ½ozs chopped banana. Mix together then put in a blender and blend until smooth. Cooling well and then freeze for later.
Fruit 3 – 1ozs pineapple chunks, 2ozs fresh raspberries, ½oz of pumpkin seeds or pecans, ½ozs currants, ½ozs cranberries. Blend with a few tablespoons of olive oil and the remaining ingredients. Freeze for later.
Fruit 4 – 1ozs pineapples or pears, 2ozs raspberries, ½oz of raspberries, 1ozs pear jam, ½oz of blueberries, ½ozs cranberries, ½oz of mixed berries. Mix with a blender until smooth and then put in a freezer bag and place on a plate and freeze for the freezer bag to thaw. Serve in a slice at room temperature and top with a drizzle of honey.
Fruits 5 – 1ozs raspberries, ½ozs strawberries, ½ozs mango, ½oz of pineapple, ½ozs pear jam, ½ozs cranberries, ½ozs mixed berries. Put in blender and mix until smooth and then pour in the remaining components. Freeze for 10-15 hours and consume at room temperature.
Fruits 6 – 1ozs raspberries, ½ozs strawberries, ½ozs mango, ½ozs pumpkin seeds, ½ozs cranberries, ½ozs pear jam, ½ozs mixed berries. Put in blender and mix until smooth and then pour in the remaining components. Freeze for 15-30 hours and consume.
Fats
Fats 1 – 1kg of whole milk. Mix well with one-fourth of the remaining quantity of milk. Strain through a fine cloth and leave at room temperature.
Fats 2 – ½ of skimmed butter. Beat gently until soft, then slowly add the remaining amount of milk and stir gently through the blender. Leave at room temperature for 10 minutes, to give your muscles time to adjust to the new amount of milk. Eat within 24 hours before taking a break.
Fats 3 – ½ of peanut butter. Melt over a pan of simmering water and stir the peanut butter up until it looks firm. Allow it to cool slightly, turn off the heat and serve at room temperature.
Fats 4 – ½ of regular butter. Heat over a medium heat until melted. Add the remaining amount of milk and stir until well combined. Let stand and cool before eating.
Fats 5 – ½ of extra virgin olive oil. Boil for 5-10 minutes, then drain, spread on a dish and set aside to cool. Heat a large frying pan and melt over a low heat until very hot and the oil flows. Fry with a lid up, flipping to fry with the lid down and using a stick of cooking oil, sear the sides until they are browned all the way through. Eating it warm would do better, but when it comes to fats and fat-free alternatives, a little less fat is still great as it helps you maintain your weight loss goal.
Fats 6 – ½ of nonfat yogurt. Add the rest of the quantity of yogurt and stir to combine. Leave alone at room temperature and eat at least four times each week for at least three weeks.
Fats 7 – ½ of sour cream. Combine one-third of the amount of yogurt with ice. Season with lemon juice and season with cinnamon. Shake well before serving. Repeat with others to get an extra hit of flavour.
Fats 8 – ½ of plain yogurt. Add the rest of the quantity of yogurt and stir to combine. Leave alone at room temperature and eat at least four times each week for at least three weeks.
Fats 9-12 of low-fiber chocolate shavings. Stir before eating. Then eat as you would any other piece of cheesecake.
Fats 13 – ½ of nonfat cottage cheese, mixed. Spread across a baking sheet, line with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from the oven and let cool well enough to handle. Store as directed or mix with the dressing.
Fats 14 – ½ of nonfat yoghurt, mixed. Combine with half a glass of sparkling wine. Leave at room temperature and shake it well before blending with another glass of sparkling wine, then consume and eat within 48 hours.
Fats 14 – ½ of plain yoghurt, left at room temperature and shaken. Place in jars and seal to store and keep for several months.
Fats 15 – ½ of granulated sugar, mixed. Scatter the remaining amount of sugar evenly over the entire jar and put in your refrigerator away from children to preserve the sweetness. Leave at room temperature and eat in one of these days.
Fats 16 – ½ of granulated sugar and ½ cup of water. Leave standing and cool for the remaining