When trying to lose weight, the post-diet phase is just as important as the weight loss process itself. Care must be taken to stabilize the new weight obtained, but also avoid the accumulation of fat, especially in the thighs and abdomen. It's not a question of paranoidly scrutinizing the slightest variations of the scale or your waist, but to adopt a balanced diet and to help yourself with natural ingredients, such as this diet drink that we present to you.
This is a fairly simple blend, but contains ingredients with multiple virtues. Consumed alongside a balanced diet and regular physical exercise, it will allow you to initiate weight loss or consolidate your long-term efforts after dieting. Made with lemon and parsley, this slimming blend combines formidable antioxidant properties to flush toxins that clog the body and facilitate digestion. We tell you more.
The benefits of ingredients
Lemon
After a period of diet, the transition to a more or less normal diet, must be smooth. The main thing is to control your appetite to avoid weight gain. Lemon is a good source of fiber, mostly pectin. According to a study, this soluble fiber would promote the feeling of satiety after your meals to fight against cravings.
In addition, lemon contains naringenin, a polyphenol that protects you against the accumulation of fat. It also contains vitamin C, which promotes the synthesis of noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter capable of stimulating lipolysis and therefore the degradation of lipids. This vitamin also known as ascorbic acid also has antioxidant properties useful to stimulate the elimination of waste accumulated in the body. By promoting transit, it will help relieve bloating and constipation.
Parsley
Parsley contains chlorophyll, a green pigment that absorbs the energy conferred by light during the process of photosynthesis. Its metabolism would activate the nuclear receptors (proteins active in the nucleus of the cells of your organism) responsible for the metabolism of lipids and the resistance to the insulin. Through this action, the pigment, which is also called green blood because of its similarity with human blood, would promote the oxidation of lipids and help counteract hyperlipidemia.
In addition, parsley shares the same antioxidant benefits as citrus fruits thanks to its content of apigenin, beta-carotene and lutein. According to an in-vivo study, the aromatic herb would also be effective in alleviating hypercholesterolemia, a disorder often associated with obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Preparing your diet drink
To maximize the benefits of this drink, it is best to use ingredients of biological origin. You will need:
- 2 lemons
- 5 branches of parsley
- 1 liter of water
Recover the juice of your two lemons, without forgetting the zest, the pectin is mainly present in the bark of citrus. Put everything in a blender and mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated. Depending on the taste, you can add a teaspoon of honey to sweeten your drink.
Usage tips:
Take a short 5-day course, taking a glass of this drink every morning on an empty stomach, preferably as soon as you wake up. If you want to resume the cure, let a month to a minimum, parsley is very concentrated in iron.
This punctual but effective ritual will help you stabilize your weight and avoid storing fat. Remember that a drink alone will not have miraculous effects if you do not accompany a healthy lifestyle. That is to say a balanced diet and a sporting activity. If you're not a fan of intense physical exertion, you can still enjoy a 30-minute walk a day, 5 times a week.
Warnings
It is not recommended to take lemon in case of burns or stomach ulcers, and in case of citrus allergies. Also, it is recommended not to brush your teeth, just after consuming lemon juice, so as not to damage tooth enamel.
Parsley is rich in vitamin K and should be avoided if taking anticoagulants.