36 Expert-Approved Natural Home Remedies For Weight Loss Will Amaze You

Updated: 07/30/2019

Overweight, obesity, and body imbalance are the obsession of most women. There are many methods actually claim to help you lose weight, and get the body in a slim shape, but all these methods do not always bring the desired effect. This article describes 36 expert-approved all natural home remedies for weight loss without having any side effect. Continue reading this article to understand more! There is no science-based evidence for the following homemade recipes. The recipes, we've focused on, are traditional home remedies, so always consult your doctor and check out your health condition regularly to know if a remedy is working for you.

 

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Expert-Approved Natural Home Remedies For Weight Loss

1. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has a rich source of saturated fats that can help people who suffer from being overweight. It also contains fats named medium-chain triglycerides, which may facilitate your metabolism slightly and help you eat fewer calories^{[1] [2] [3]}. In one study in the ISRN Pharmacology in 2011, obese men lowered waist circumference by 1.1 inches or 2.86 cm after consuming 30 g of coconut oil for four weeks^[4]. This study observed a reduction in waist circumference only in men. Coconut oil may be especially useful for decreasing the harmful belly fat^[5] [6].

Way 1:

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil (cold pressed)

Directions:

• Consume the coconut oil 2 times per day before or during or after your meal.

Way 2:

You will need:

• 1 or 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
• Hot water
• A mug

Directions:

• Put the coconut oil in a small mug.
• Fill it with hot water.
• Stir it thoroughly to melt this oil and drink this solution.
• Take this regularly.

Way 3:

You will need:

• Lemon
• Organic coconut oil – 1 teaspoon
• Warm water

Directions:

• Take a lemon wedge.
• Put and a little lemon juice into a glass.
• Add the organic coconut oil and a little fresh water.
• Fill the glass with tepid water and stir it well.
• Sip it slowly to reduce your weight.
• Take it in the early morning every day.

Way 4:

You will need:

• 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves
• Water
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil

Directions:

• Pour the green tea leaves in a glass.
• Add a little fresh water and fill this glass with hot water.
• Add the coconut oil to it and stir it well.
• Allow it to steep for a few minutes, and then you strain this tea to drink it.
• Sip it slowly to get rid of the extra calories and weight.
• Consume this tea regularly.

2. Eggs

Eggs have an ingredient that can help to cut the calories which you consumed during the meal. The eggs are high in proteins that will help you to reduce your weight by making you feel full in your stomach^[7] [8]. Moreover, eating eggs for breakfast helps to cause 65% greater weight loss for about 8 weeks, compared to consuming bagels for breakfast. It also helps you eat fewer calories during the rest of your day^[9] [10]

Directions:

• Take 1 or 2 eggs, and you eat this either by scrambling, baking, boiling, or frying it
• Consume it regularly to manage a healthy weight.
• Eat it in your breakfast, lunch, or snack in the evening.

3. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is rich in manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium and a powerful antioxidant. A study suggested it might help get rid of body fat^[11] [12].

Way 1: Cinnamon tea

You will need:

• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 8 ounces of hot water
• A mug

Directions:

• Place the cinnamon powder and a cinnamon stick in a mug.
• Pour the hot water over it, and you stir it well.
• Let it steep for about 10 to 15 minutes and strain the tea into another cup.
• Drink this tea for about 1 or 2 times per day.

Way 2: Cinnamon and honey

Cinnamon can regulate the sugar levels in your blood that will lead to increasing the fat storage in your body. Therefore, when you mix it with honey, it will become a powerful solution for weight loss.

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 cup of warm water

Directions:

• Take the cinnamon powder and honey that you prepared.
• Mix them in warm water.
• Stir them well and drink this solution in the early morning with an empty stomach.
• Drink this solution regularly.

4. Green Tea

Green tea contains catechins, fat-fighting metabolism, and Polyphenols – natural antioxidants that may help to decrease the appetite and make you slimmer^[14] [15].

Directions:

• Consume green tea (2 to 3 cups) every day
• After that, you can increase the consumption of this tea up to 5 to 8 cups per day.
• You should take this tea without sugar.

5. Honey

Honey has a lot of vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients that can help to dissolve fats and cholesterol in your body. Replacing sucrose with honey may help to prevent weight gain^[18]. Plus, it might activate hormones, which suppress the appetite^[19] (more research is needed to clarify these statements). Its  polyphenols MAY have a role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases^[20].

Way 1:

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 glass of lukewarm water

Directions:

• Take the prepared honey and add the lukewarm water to it.
• Mix it well and drink this water in the morning when your stomach is still empty.
• Consume this water regularly.

Way 2:

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 glass of warm water

Directions:

• Take the honey and lemon juice.
• Mix these two ingredients in the warm water.
• Drink this solution in the early morning with an empty stomach.
• Repeat this process regularly.

Lemon juice in this remedy is rich in vitamin C that has the fat metabolism to reduce your weight.

Attention: the use of honey in diabetes has to be discussed with your dietitian.

6. Black Pepper

Black pepper has piperine that can help to prevent the formation of new fat cells and reduce the fat levels in the bloodstream^[21]. It also has antioxidant properties and speeds up the metabolic process by burning the unwanted calories that will aid in weight loss.

You will need:

• Lemon juice – 4 tablespoons
• Honey – 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
• Hot water – 1 glass

Directions:

• Add the black pepper powder, lemon juice, and honey to the hot water.
• Mix them well.
• Drink this solution in the early morning.
• Take this water regularly.

7. Olive Oil

Olive oil has a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids that can reduce the bad cholesterol to lose your body weight and improve the good cholesterol. It also contains vitamin E, polyphenolic compounds, and carotenoids, all of which enhance the breakdown of the stored fat in your body. A diet high in olive oil is associated with increased levels of antioxidants in the blood and weight loss^[22].

You will need:

• 1 or 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Directions:

• Take the prepared olive oil and consume it.
• You can also drizzle olive oil on your salad dressing, marinade, pasta, or on cooked vegetables to consume it.
• Also, use this oil to prepare some dishes that are at low-medium temperature.

8. Dandelion Tea

Dandelion tea can help to control your weight by reducing the calorie intake. This is particularly true when you replace this tea for consuming higher calorie beverages such as soda or other juices. This herbal tea contains diuretic properties that will cause water weight loss^[23]. It has no calories, which can make it become one of the excellent home remedies for weight loss. This tea also contains a lot of antioxidants, such as vitamins A and C, and it also contains zinc, magnesium, potassium, and iron.

According to a study in obese mice, the chlorogenic acid in dandelion may help to reduce body weight and fat-storage hormones^[25].

Drinking this dandelion tea before your meals or using it in your cooking will also give positive results for losing weight because it will promote fat and cholesterol breakdown. This tea can boost satiation and make you feel fuller so that you will eat fewer calories in the meals. Besides, it can also detoxify your body to reduce fat and bad cholesterol levels in your blood, which finally results in weight loss.

Way 1:

You will need:

• Fresh dandelion root – a small piece
• Water – a glass

Directions:

• Firstly, you take the fresh dandelion root, and then you wash it thoroughly to remove the dirt from it.
• Next, you boil the water.
• After that, you add this root in this boiling water, and you allow it to steep for about 5 to 10 minutes.
• After that, you strain the tea to remove the roots, and you consume this tea.
• Remember that you should not drink this tea more than 3 times per day.

Way 2: Dried Dandelion Tea

You will need:

• Dried dandelion root – ½ to 2 teaspoons
• Water – 1 quart
• A saucepan

Directions:

• Firstly, you boil a quart of water in a saucepan.
• Then, you chop the dried dandelion root, and you place this in the saucepan.
• You allow it to boil for about 5 to 10 minutes.
• After that, you use a strainer to strain the tea into a teapot.
• You should take this tea regularly.

You should follow drinking this tea for about 1 or 2 times per day for your health and perfect weight loss.

9. Ballerina Tea

Ballerina tea, which is marked as Dieter’s Tea or 3 Ballerina Tea, is a kind of green tea. This tea is considered as a product used for losing weight. Drinking this tea will help to lose the water weight. The active ingredients in the 3 Ballerina tea are Senna (Cassia Angustifolia) and Chinese mallow (Malva verticillata). Senna is a natural stimulant that acts as a cathartic laxative to help give you relief from bloating, gas, and constipation^[26] [27]. Chinese mallow has diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties that will help to lose weight.

Way 1: Ballerina Tea

You will need:

• 3 ballerina tea bag – 1
• Boiling water – 2 cups
• A mug

Directions:

• Firstly, you place a 3 ballerina tea bag in a mug.
• Then, you pour the boiling water into it.
• You let it steep for about 2 to 4 minutes.
• After that, you remove the tea bag, and you drink this tea to reduce your weight.
• You should continue taking this tea for one week to see better results, and after one week, you can drink 1 cup instead of 2 cups.
• You have to make sure that you should not drink this tea more than 3 times per day.

Way 2: Dieter Tea

You will need:

• Dieter tea bag – 1
• Water – 1 to 2 cups
• A tea kettle
• A mug

Directions:

• Firstly, you place a dieter tea bag in a mug.
• Then, you boil water in a tea kettle.
• After that, you pour the boiling water into the mug.
• You allow it to steep for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• After that, you take out the tea bag, and you drink the tea either in cold or hot.
• You should follow the instructions on the dieter tea package while making this tea.
• You should take this tea regularly.

10. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is one of the effective home remedies for weight loss that you should know. It helps to keep the body at a normal weight and prevent obesity and other health-related problems. In addition, it has natural antioxidants that help to delay the growth of free radicals in your body. It also stimulates your metabolism to increase the process of burning calories, which accelerates the process of weight loss.

According to a study in the Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology in 2012, consuming aloe vera gel reduces body fat accumulation by stimulating energy expenditure. This gel might be effective in the prevention & improvement of diet-induced obesity^[28].

Way 1: Aloe vera juice

You will need:

• Aloe vera juice – ½ glass
• Fruit or vegetable juice – 1 glass

Directions:

• Firstly, mix aloe vera juice with fruit or vegetable juice.
• Then, stir it well and drink this mixture.
• Another option, you can take the juice of aloe vera directly if you can.

Way 2: Aloe vera and lemon juice

You will need:

• An aloe vera leaf
• A lemon
• Water
• Honey

Directions:

• Firstly, you wash the aloe vera leaf thoroughly, and then you cut it to squeeze the gel.
• You extract the juice from the lemon.
• You mix them with a little water.
• Next, you blend this mixture for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• You take out this liquid and add honey to sweeten this mixture.
• You drink this solution
• You should drink this regularly.

Way 3: Aloe vera with honey

You will need:

• Aloe vera juice – 1 glass
• Honey – 1 tablespoon

Directions:

• Firstly, you take the glass this juice, and you add honey to it.
• Then, you stir it well, and you consume this mixture
• You should consume this drink regularly.

11. Garlic Tea

Garlic works as an appetite suppressant that will aid in losing weight. It has the hormone leptin that can speed up the metabolic process to reduce the fat. It also has antioxidants and antibiotics, such as phytocide and allicin that can control cholesterol levels to aid weight loss. This tea will help to get rid of toxins from the body and cleanse the colon to reduce the extra calories for the weight loss^[33] [34].

Here are the directions of two home remedies for weight loss that use garlic.

Way 1:

You will need:

• 2 to 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup of water
• Honey or lemon juice

Directions:

• Firstly, you boil 1 cup of water for a few minutes.
• After that, you turn off the heat.
• Next, you add 2 to 3 garlic cloves that are crushed finely in the water.
• You let it steep for about 5 to 10 minutes, and then you strain the tea to remove the garlic cloves.
• You add a little lemon juice or honey to this tea.
• You stir it well, and you drink this tea.
• You should continue making this garlic tea regularly.

Way 2: Garlic and ginger

You will need:

• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 chunks of grated ginger root
• Lemon juice
• A small pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions:

• First of all, you put all these above ingredients in a teapot.
• Then, you pour the boiled water into the mug, and you allow it to steep for about 15 to 20 minutes
• After that, you strain the tea, and you consume this tea.
• You should continue consuming this tea regularly.

12. Apple Cider Vinegar

In fact, apple cider vinegar has organic acids and enzymes, all of which can increase the rate of metabolism to speed up the fat burning process in your body. It MAY lower the sugar levels in your blood and it MAY help in weight loss^[34].

You can follow three natural home remedies for weight loss using apple cider vinegar.

Way 1:

You will need:

• Organic and raw apple cider vinegar – 2 teaspoons

Directions:

• Simply, you consume these 2 teaspoons every day before having your breakfast.
• You should consume this undiluted vinegar for a few days and if you did not find any harm to you and then you can continue doing this.

Way 2:

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of raw and organic apple cider vinegar
• 16 ounces of water

Directions:

• Firstly, you add the organic and raw apple cider vinegar into a glass of water.
• Then, you stir it well, and you drink this 2 to 3 times per day before your meals.

Way 3:

You will need:

• Organic apple cider vinegar – 2 tablespoons
• Honey – 2 tablespoons
• Boiling water – 1 cup
• Tea

Directions:

• Firstly, you add honey and organic apple cider vinegar to the boiling water.
• Then, you mix them well.
• You allow it to simmer for a few minutes.
• After that, you add tea to this water, and you drink this tea.
• You should have this tea 3 times per day.
• Observation: the studies made with apple cider vinegar may not have taken into account any changes in lifestyle the participants may have made which might have affected the results.

13. Apple Cider Vinegar And Cinnamon

Apple cider vinegar may help stabilize blood sugar. Cinnamon MAY contribute to weight loss by reducing glucose spikes in your blood after your meal; thus, it MAY prevent your body from storing fat^[35]. The combination of two ingredients could help with weight loss.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of organic and raw apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 8 ounces of water
• Lemon juice

Directions:

• Firstly, you put the organic, raw apple cider vinegar into the water.
• Then, you add the organic honey, cinnamon, and a little lemon juice.
• After that, you stir it well, and you drink this mixture for about 3 to 5 times per day.
• You should consume this regularly.

14. Cucumber

Cucumber contains soothing and cooling effects on your body because it has rich content of the water. Besides, it is rich in vitamin A, E, & C and fibers and very low in calories that finally lead to weight loss by eliminating the toxins from your body. Besides, its high water content could aid in losing weight as well. According to studies, including 3.628 people, eating low-calorie foods help to reduce body weight significantly^[36].

Way 1: Cucumber

You will need:

• 1 to 2 fresh cucumber

Directions:

• Firstly, you peel the fresh cucumbers off the skin.
• Then, you cut them into slices, and you can consume them like a salad regularly.
• Another option, you can cook cucumber by adding these cucumber pieces to soups, stews, or stir-fries.
• You should consume the cucumber regularly.

Way 2: Cucumber, salt, and olive oil

You will need:

• 2 pounds of cucumbers
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• Olive oil

Directions:

• First of all, you add the cucumbers to salt and a little olive oil.
• Then, you mix it well.
• You can eat this mixture as a salad every day.
• You should eat this daily.

15. Lemon

Lemon tea is essentially hot water which was prepared with lemon peel or lemon juice. It can help for hydration and boost your immunity thanks to its high vitamin C content^[37] [38]. Lemon has many nutrients that can fight many diseases and help weight loss “by increasing peroxisomal β-oxidation through up-regulation of the mRNA level of ACO in the liver and white adipose tissue, which was likely mediated via up-regulation of the mRNA levels of PPARα.”^[39].

Drinking lemon tea may help you fight the sugar cravings and make you feel refreshed without consuming extra calories. Hence, lemon is listed in the best natural home remedies for weight loss.

Way 1:

You will need:

• 1 cup of water
• 1 teaspoon of tea leaves or tea powder
• Lemon juice
• Honey

Directions:

• Firstly, you put 1 cup of water on the stove to boil it.
• Then, you add the tea leaves or tea powder to the boiling water.
• You let it boil for about 2 to 3 minutes, and then you let it cool for a few minutes.
• After that, you strain the tea, and you squeeze the juice of half a lemon into it.
• You stir it well, and you add a little honey to it.
• Then, you mix it, and you drink this tea.
• You should take this tea regularly.

Way 2:

You will need:

• 1 fresh lemon peel
• 1 cup of boiling water
• Honey

Directions:

• Firstly, you add a fresh lemon peel into the boiling water.
• You allow it to steep for a few minutes, and then you strain the tea.
• You add a little honey and mix it well.
• You drink this tea.
• You should consume this lemon tea for 2 times per day.

16. Salmon

Salmon is a kind of oily fish that is loaded with protein and rich in vitamin D, B6, B12, niacin, and selenium, all of which will help you to lose weight by making you feel fuller in the stomach. It also has omega-3 fatty acids that can help to lose your weight. Research shows that the high source of omega-3 fats in salmon may help to lose weight and reduce belly fat in overweight people^{[40] [41] [42]}

Directions:

• Eat 2 to 3 servings of salmon per week.
• However, you should consume the roasted, baked, or grilled salmon instead of the fried salmon.
• You should eat this salmon fish regularly rather than other meat to lose your body weight and keep healthy.

17. Cranberries

Cranberries contain high levels of antioxidants, vitamin C, and diuretic properties that will encourage your body to remove the excess fluids. This, in turn, reduces your body weight and cholesterol levels.

Researchers studied the effect of cranberry juice on cholesterol levels. Participants were given this juice daily as a part of their diets. An interesting result of the study was a notable decrease in body mass index and body weight. This shows some promise that drinking cranberry juice may help to lose weight^[43].

You will need:

• Cranberry juice – 1 glass

Directions:

• Firstly, you should consume this juice before your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or instead of dessert at dinner.
• Another option, you can add a 1/2 glass of cranberry juice to a ½ glass of water, and then you mix it well to take this juice during the day.
• You make sure that you do not add sugar or any sweeteners to this juice because it will cause weight gain.

18. Grapefruit

Grapefruit is high in vitamin C and low in calories. It also has some other properties that will naturally boost up the metabolic process, which can help to reduce your weight^[44]. It can also reduce insulin and a fat storage hormone^[45]. It also has a high source of fibers and proteins, and it has about 90% of water.

You will need:

• A grapefruit

Directions:

• Firstly, you cut a grapefruit into two parts.
• You eat ½ grapefruit before your meals.
• Or, you can consume this grapefruit 2 times per day, once before your breakfast and once before your lunch.

19. Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate can help to lose your weight because it contains a high quantity of the powder of cocoa^[46]. It means that dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants to aid in your weight reduction. It also improves the metabolic process to burn more calories and fat. It will slow down your digestion and make you feel full in the stomach for a longer time. Finally, you will eat less for the next meal.

Directions:

• You take dark chocolate (any flavor), and you consume it 2 to 4 times per day.
• However, you have to remember that only dark chocolates can help you to lose weight.

20. Ginger

Ginger is thermogenic that can help to raise the temperature of the body by burning fat. It will help a lot in managing your weight perfectly^[47]. According to one small study, overweight men who eat ginger stay fuller longer^[48]. Other studies looking at weight loss benefits of ginger suggest that ginger helps to lose weight and belly fat significantly^[49].

Way 1: Ginger

• Firstly, you take a small piece of ginger and then you can chew it during the day.
• Another option, you can consume this ginger either in raw or cooked or powdered forms.
• You can also add ginger to any kind of foods, such as rice dishes, soup, curries, etc.
• You should continue consuming ginger regularly.

Way 2: Ginger tea

You will need:

• A fresh ginger root
• A cup of hot water

Directions:

• First of all, you cut fresh ginger root into small pieces.
• Then, you add these pieces to a cup.
• Next, you pour hot water on it, and you let it steep for a few minutes.
• After that, you strain the pieces, and you drink this tea while it is still warm.
• You should drink this tea regularly.

Way 3: Ginger with cinnamon tea

The combination has a powerful impact on killing bacteria. In addition, it can speed up the metabolic process and help to lose your weight.

You will need:

• ½ tablespoon of ginger powder
• ½ tablespoon of cinnamon powder
• 1 cup of boiling water

Directions:

• Firstly, you mix ginger powder and cinnamon powder in boiling water, and you stir it well.
• You should drink this for 1 time per day in the morning with an empty stomach.
• You should consume this tea regularly.

If you want to know more about natural home remedies for other diseases and conditions, go to our main Home Remedies page. After reading the article of the top 36 best natural home remedies for weight loss fast, hope that it can help you find out the best solution to lose weight fast. However, the article is only for informational purposes. Thus, you should meet your doctor to get advice before applying any at home remedy.