FOOD & HEALTH

5 DIY Health Boosting Wellness Shots

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In today’s hectic life one is really short of time and especially so in the mornings, so much so that you even skip your breakfast at most times. So what is the healthy way out? Well, how about a shot?

No! No! Not tequila shot but some healthy wellness elixirs or shots as one calls them. They are the handiest picks that you can even prepare at night, refrigerate and gulp one down before rushing for your office. Mind it, it’s not a meal but a quick way to get a hefty dose of nutrients important for your body. Some of the DIY wellness shots are:

1. Ginger Immunity Shots:

Spicy Ginger is probably the best way to decelerate cold or flu. Take half a green apple One Lemon A teaspoon of turmeric powder A pinch of black pepper and 1/3 knob or one teaspoon of ginger powder. Juice all the ingredients into a small glass and pour them down your throat.

2. Pineapple-Turmeric Gut Shots:

As you must be aware drinking pineapple cider vinegar is beneficial for your gut health and reduces inflammation. Take one cup of fresh pineapple juice One tablespoon ground turmeric One tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon of sea salt. Mix everything with a splash of water and drink it

3. Spinach, Lemon, Green Apple Shots:

For a healthy daily dose of Vitamin K which helps keep your bones healthy and an important intake of greens in your diet just take three large handfuls of spinach, squeeze ¼ of lemon and one green apple and gulp it down your throat.

4. Immune-boosting Grapefruit Juice:

Juice your grapefruits with some fresh strawberries, ginger and mint leave to make yourself a power shot full of Vitamin C and a thirst-quenching shot. For some more flavour of the mint, you may even muddle some at the bottom of the elixir.

5. Wheatgrass antioxidant Shots:

Wheatgrass has been known to be rich in Vitamins C and E as also in Flavonoids, Chlorophyll and has potent cancer-fighting properties. One packed cup of juiced wheatgrass One oz fresh coconut water to replenish electrolytes to balance off the earthy grassiness with its sweetness.

Down your throat for health and immunity.

7 Spices That Help In Weight loss

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Do you recall those typical round steel boxes which had 7-8 smaller bowls filled with different spices? I am sure we all have memories of such spice boxes from our childhood. While some households still use them, fancy plastic containers have taken their places and that vibrant colour pop that we used to see through that single spice box is now becoming a rare sight. However, whether you keep the spices in one box or different, their importance in our food and life cannot be undermined ever. Not only do spices add texture and flavour to your dishes but did you know some spices also help in increasing your metabolic rate. Here are 7 spices that are perfect if you are trying to lose weight:

1. Chili Pepper:

This really hot spice is very quickly absorbed by the stomach resulting in improved metabolism. Chili Pepper is really low in cholesterol and is thus helpful in improving your health. Chili Pepper has capsaicin which helps to burn the fat.

2. Cardamom:

This is a spice that is thermogenesis in nature and helps burn body fat. It is a diuretic Indian spice that stimulates the digestive system and significantly boosts metabolism. Chewing 3 to 4 pods a day or and adding the same to your tea all day helps prevent the gas formation and bloating.

3. Fennel:

Due to the inherent presence of multiple Vitamins such as A, D, and C along with their antioxidant properties, it is helpful in improving your immune system as well as your digestive functioning. It is a natural diuretic and helps decrease hunger pangs thus resulting in your weight loss.

4. Black Pepper:

Black Pepper consists of piperine which gives it a unique taste and also suppresses fat accumulation in the body. It increases the metabolic rate and strengthens the immune system to help fight various illnesses. As it helps in the prevention of the formation of fat cells it leads to faster weight loss. Having Black Pepper tea works miracles in managing obesity.

5. Cinnamon:

It is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties and plays an active role in your weight loss. It boosts the fat burning process by its increased metabolic rate. One tablespoon of Cinnamon with a glass of water or warm milk will do wonders for your health.

6. Ginger:

It again helps in the burning of body fat and increased metabolism. It helps greatly in absorbing fat and decreasing your appetite. Controls your sugar levels and your weight gain. It has inherent weight loss properties. You can add Ginger to your Tea, Salads, Soups or even have some boiled ginger water in the mornings.

7. Turmeric:

It boosts the digestive system and also increases the metabolic rate. This Ayurvedic Spice has antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant properties. Your intake of turmeric could be by way of turmeric tea, turmeric detox drinks along with soups and curries. You can even have raw turmeric every morning with honey to boost your immune system.