Honey contains
nutrients that helps people in their efforts to lose weight because our
body utilises nutrients to dissolve fats and cholesterol.
Although honey contains sugar, but unlike refined sugar, honey contains
minerals such as iron, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and calcium. It also contains good source of vitamins that include
folic acid, niacin, riboflavin, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6. It reduces
risk of cardiovascular disorders and it helps in weight loss. The research
study suggests that consumption of honey
may help in reducing cholesterol as compared to sugar. It also leads to lower
increase in plasma glucose levels. Honey also improves your digestion,
which can help in reducing static weight in your digestive system. Therefore,
honey can be consumed after dinner, particularly after eating a large meal.
What is the honey diet?
Founder of the honey diet, Mike McInnes, discovered that athletes who ate foods rich in fructose ,such as honey, burnt a lot more fats and had increased stamina levels as well. Honey acts as a fuel to make the liver produce glucose. This glucose keeps the brain sugar levels high and forces it to release fat burning hormones.
To benefit from the honey diet, simply replace your sugar intake with honey. In addition to that you should consume three spoonfuls of honey with warm water every night before bed and combine this routine with an exercise regime, you will notice a sizeable drop in your weight. The study showed that the mechanism in the brain that caused the sugar craving could be shut down completely with this honey routine.
Daily routine that can assist in weight loss with Honey Diet
Hibernation Diet
According to British pharmacist Mike McInnes and his son Stuart, a nutritionist, when the liver is properly fueled with glycogen in the evening, recovery hormones can do their job during sleep - thereby speeding up metabolism and reducing fat-encouraging stress hormones. Woman's Day magazine notes that, if you suffer from any of the following symptoms, your liver may not be properly primed with glycogen:
Acid reflux
- Disrupted sleep
- Waking to urinate
- Dry throat in the morning
- Night cramps and/or sweats
- Early morning nausea and weakness
- Exhausted upon waking
The Hibernation Diet recommends ingesting a spoonful or two of pure honey before bedtime to 'rev' up fat utilization, soothe stress response and support night time muscle and tissue regeneration.
Replace all sugar with honey
Honey is a good substitute of sugar. It can be used in different beverages as mentioned in the following.
Normally, fat remains as an unused resource in the body, adding bulk and weight, but it is believed that honey has the ability to mobilize this stored fat. When this fat is burnt to provide energy for your daily activities, you will see a gradual decrease in weight and a relief from the problems of obesity.
Honey has also been shown to positively increase the levels of “good” cholesterol in the body, and also reduces cardiovascular strain, which means you can lead a more active, healthy life, which will further promote your weight loss programs, since you won’t be worried as much about artherosclerosis, or the risk of heart attacks or strokes when going for a morning run! Research suggests that drinking honey (about one tablespoon daily), with an equal amount of warm water can stimulate this beneficial process.
Honey can also help in weight loss when consumed with warm water and lemon juice. Many people drink this formula as a start to their day as a way of stimulating weight loss. Honey is packed with 22 amino acids and a number of valuable vitamins and minerals, many of which benefit the body’s metabolism. By regulating the function of the metabolism, food is utilized properly, fat is converted into usable energy, and overall health is improved. The lemon juice in this mixture also is loaded with Vitamin-C (also known as ascorbic acid), which increases liver function and fat metabolism. Furthermore, lemon juice increases the function of glutathione, which is a key antioxidant for detoxification and quick slimming.
Combining the weight loss powers of lemon juice with the metabolism-stimulating effects of honey, this elixir, if drunk once a day, can give you some seriously attractive results.
Ginger tea in itself is a tremendous metabolism booster, but when combined with honey, it offers a potent elixir for efficient digestion. Drinking a glass of the tea with a teaspoon of honey twenty minutes before a meal will encourage stable blood sugar, optimum digestion and, in turn, favourable calorie utilization and fat burning.
To make the tea, peel and grate a one inch chunk of fresh, organic ginger and simmer (covered) in two cups of water. Transfer to a mug and let cool until just warm. Dissolve one teaspoon of honey into the brew and drink promptly. Make sure to consume the grated ginger too for utmost benefit.
As simple as it may sound, drinking a mug of warm cinnamon tea with honey is one of the best ways to balance blood sugar, spur metabolism and shed excess weight. Since abdominal fat is sensitive to the compounds in cinnamon, it's an ideal choice if you need to slim down in this region. To make the tea, dissolve half a teaspoon of organic, ground cinnamon in a cup of boiling water. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Next, stir in one teaspoon of honey and enjoy immediately. For optimal results, practice this habit first thing in the morning and away from food.
Among other food items, it can be used in desserts, pancakes instead of sugar. One may add honey to oatmeal, peanut butter sandwich for additional nutrients, good taste and a lower risk of weight gain.
Skip junk food
Junk foods are processed food that contains empty calories. To fully benefit from the honey diet, stop eating junk food.
Opt for unrefined carb
Refined white flour in white pasta and white rice may cause a spike in blood sugar levels. Opt for wholemeal flour instead as they are good for digestion and will keep you fuller for a longer time.
Consume Proteins
Keep your proteins lean but make sure you consume proteins with every meal as it will keep you full and also avoid a blood sugar rise that leads to cravings.
Be careful with your fruits
Fruits are a convenient option while dieting but remember that most fruits are high in sugar levels and can hamper your honey diet. Either reduce your fruit intake or opt for low-carb fruits like berries and rhubarb.
No potatoes
Any form of potato can cause your body's insulin level to rise. The honey diet requires you to avoid eating potatoes.
Many people stop eating to reduce their weight, but this is a potentially dangerous practice. If you don’t eat enough food, which is the primary way of acquiring calories, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, your immune system will weaken.
Your weight loss program should focus on reducing the intake of calories, rather than stopping the intake of calories. Furthermore, you should also increase your daily elimination of calories through regular exercise.
Notes when using honey
Do not mix honey with hot boiling water or cook honey at high temperatures, because improper heat will cause nutrients in honey to be severely damaged, and catalyst in it be lost.
When applying honey to lose weight, you absolutely should not stop eating foods to reduce weight. If you do not eat well (including energy, vitamins, minerals, fibre) your immune system will become weak and lose weight unsuccessful.
Although honey is an astoundingly versatile and beneficial food, it's important to use discrimination when purchasing. Use only the highest quality honey - namely, one that is organic and raw with honeycomb, royal jelly, bee pollen and propolis included. Manuka honey is another excellent option, as it boasts remarkable healing properties.
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