If you’re already trying to lose weight through a healthy diet and regular exercise, think about putting this mixture in your coffee each day to help you slim down quickly!
While diets, weight loss supplements, and exercise are the three most common strategies to lose weight, this easy trick will help you do it without any effort. Your daily cup of coffee will greatly benefit from the addition of coconut oil, cinnamon, and honey for weight loss.
Here’s how:
HONEY
Unlike processed sugars, honey contains nutrients such as minerals,
proteins, water, vitamins, fiber and energy which aid in dissolving fats
and cholesterol. Fats remain in unused form thus adding weight and bulk
to the body. Honey helps immobilize the stored fat thus leading to
weight loss. Consumption of high amounts of refined sugar results in
weight gains not only because of the lack of vitamins and minerals but
for extra calories consumed. Honey being a good source of nutrients
balances this effect.
CINNAMON
Cinnamon is known for its culinary and medicinal properties. It comes
loaded with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidizing properties that help
fight infections as well as anti-bacterial characteristics that combat
the harmful bacteria in the stomach that lead to weight gain.
Elevated blood sugar levels result in increased fat storage in the body;
cinnamon aids in reducing the blood sugar levels thus reducing weight.
When combined with a tablespoon of honey in coffee, the mixture makes a
powerful weight boost to your weight loss problems. Most folks report
positive results from regular consumption of the mix.
COCONUT OIL
Most oils are predominantly long-chain fats. Coconut oil, on the other
hand, contains a unique combination of medium chain triglycerides that
aid in weight loss. Unlike long-chain fatty acids, medium chain
triglycerides are absorbed directly in the liver where they are used to
produce energy or converted into ketone bodies.
A study conducted on rats to observe the effects of consuming medium
chain triglycerides vs. long-chain fatty acids showed that the former
caused a 20% weight gain compared to a 23% increase in the latter.
Additionally, medium chain triglycerides aid in the burning of calories
by 5% (120 calories per day). The fats are also associated with the
feeling of fullness leading to reduced calorie cravings and intake.
Folks who have been effortlessly looking for ways to reduce their belly
fat, coconut oil is the ultimate answer. A study conducted on 40 women
reported reduced belly fat after taking two tablespoons of coconut oil
for 28 days. The women also reported increased levels of good
cholesterol.
MAKING THE MIXTURE
- One tablespoon of cinnamon powder
- One tablespoon of coconut oil
- Half cup of honey
PROCEDURE
- Blend in all the ingredients to make a smooth paste.
- Place it in the freezer for five minutes, and it’s done.
HOW TO USE IT
Add one or two teaspoons to your coffee while hot. Stir the coffee well
to make sure the mixture is properly incorporated. Drink it up. Be sure
to use it with black coffee!
