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Does Honey & Cinnamon Help In Weight Loss?

By Pooja Kaushal

Natural is the way the world is going now. The trend is catching on. The emphasis is to look towards nature for solutions in all walks of life. When it comes to weight loss, this becomes all the more significant.

There was a time when slimming centres and various gadgets were heavily advertised. Their benefit in weight loss was shown to be significant but the fad soon ended and Mother Nature prevailed.

Does Honey & Cinnamon Help In Weight Loss?

Two key ingredients - honey and cinnamon - help in controlling weight, especially belly fat, say studies. Honey and cinnamon weight loss diets have been around for quite some time but they are once again gaining popularity. The fact that these two ingredients are staple kitchen items in most households adds on to their acceptance.

What it is that makes these two things so significant in weight loss? In fact, many weight loss tips mention inclusion of honey and cinnamon in the diet in various forms. Being natural sweeteners, they do lend a signature taste to food but how are they related to weight loss? We need to look at their benefits to know more.

EARLY MORNING WEIGHT LOSS TIPS

Benefits of honey
Honey is a natural sweetener. Unlike sugar, it is not just an ingredient adding sweetness but has several other nutritional benefits. Honey is known to mobilise the stored fat in the body. Mobilising of this fat helps release energy and shows a gradual decrease in weight. This is something the empty calories of sugar cannot do. Besides, honey helps promote the good cholesterol. It helps you live a more active life. Being more active means burning more calories and hence, weight loss.

Benefits of cinnamon
Yet another natural but very mild sweetener is cinnamon. You need to get used to its sweetness to relish it. Cinnamon is known to aid digestion and thereby, help better absorption of nutrients. Studies have also shown that cinnamon consumption gives you a feeling of fullness. It eventually stops you from eating too much.

Also, cinnamon helps increase the blood sugar metabolism releasing energy to be absorbed by the body. This further means there is less fatty acid to be stored in the body.

Honey and cinnamon for weight loss
Individually, both honey and cinnamon are agents helpful in weight loss. Adopt any of the following honey and cinnamon weight loss methods for a fitter and beautiful you.

Cinnamon honey tea: This drink gives you the benefit of both honey and cinnamon in one. Every morning, add a teaspoon of cinnamon to a cup of boiling water. Allow it to rest for about 30 minutes and strain. Add a teaspoon of honey and consume.

Honey lemon drink: Warm a glass of water and squeeze half a lemon into it. Add a teaspoon of honey and consume.

Honey cinnamon toast: Try doing away with butter and jam and opt for honey and cinnamon as bread spread. Apply a coat of honey on your bread toast and sprinkle some cinnamon on it. The taste is mildly sweet and has that distinct flavour of cinnamon. Plus, it is a topping that helps to mobilise body fat.

Honey warm water drink: Weight loss tips include having a drink that has plain honey mixed in a glass of warm water. It works wonders as an early morning drink. Not only does it keep your gut clean but also aids in weight loss.

Honey before bedtime: Honey in various forms is beneficial for the body. Having a teaspoon of honey before going to bed is also known to burn fat while you sleep. Since honey ups the metabolism of the body fat, this process takes place while you are sleeping too. Not only do you lose weight but also sleep better.

Even though you have a good lifestyle and eating habits, it is important to maintain a healthy weight. Honey and cinnamon weight loss methods are very effective in helping you do so. They are completely natural and safe and have no side effects.

Story first published: Friday, October 31, 2014, 18:09 [IST]
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