Have you ever wonder that even if you do exercise regularly than also you are not doing a very good job at maintaining your weight?
Or do you think you are going to fall into the category of obese people?
Well if you do then we might have an answer for you.
The thing is, it is not going to work, no matter how much time you spend on exercising if you don’t keep a check on your diet. So, today we are going to share a few recipes of vegetable juices for weight loss.
And in this article, we are not going to only tell which vegetable juices will help you lose weight but also the recipe and the answer to the question of how.
Let us proceed with the list of vegetable juices for weight loss
- Carrot juice
- Brittle gourd(karela) juice
- Cucumber juice
- Cabbage juice
Plus a bonus, which you will find at the end of this article.
Carrot juice
Why it is beneficial in losing weight?
Carrot does not only have low-calorie content but is also full of fiber which makes it a useful element in losing weight. Carrot juice increases the secretion of bile in our bodies which helps in burning fat.
How do we make carrot juice?
Ingredients required
- Carrot
- Coriander leaves
- Apple cider vinegar
- Black salt
Steps to follow
- Roughly chop 2 carrots and a handful of coriander leaves and blend them.
- Pour the juice into a glass.
- Add 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider vinegar and a pinch of black salt.
- Stir it well. Your juice is ready to drink.
Brittle gourd (karela) juice
How can karela play a role in keeping our weight under control?
Karela other than having low-calorie content helps stimulate our liver to secrete bile for metabolizing fat. Thus, it is an excellent choice for those who are interested in losing weight.
How to make karela juice?
Ingredients required
- Brittle gourd (karela)
- Black salt
Steps to follow
- Take 1 brittle gourd and chop it roughly.
- Toss it in a blender and blend. Then pour the juice into a glass.
- Now add a pinch of black salt in it, to enhance its taste.
- Your karela juice is now ready to drink.
Cucumber juice
How cucumber helps one in maintaining weight?
Cucumber has low-calorie content. It also has high water and fiber content which is beneficial in maintaining weight. Apart from that, cucumber keeps you full for a longer time, thus preventing your urge to consume any unhealthy snacks.
How you can make cucumber juicy?
Ingredients required
- Cucumber
- Lemon juicy
- Black salt
Steps to follow
- Take a cucumber and roughly chop it.
- Toss in a blender and switch it on.
- Pour the juice in a glass.
- Finally, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and a pinch of black salt and stir.
Cabbage juice
How cabbage benefit us in maintaining our weight?
Cabbage has a lot of fibre that helps fighting fat. Cabbage also keeps one full for a while so you don’t have to fight the urge to eat unhealthy snacks at the uneven time of a day. Thus, it is good for controlling weight.
How to make cabbage juice?
Ingredients required
- Cabbage
- Lemon juice
- Black salt
Steps to follow
- Take about a cup of roughly chopped cabbage.
- Toss it in a blender and give it a spin.
- Pour the juice in a glass.
- Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and a pinch of black salt and stir well. Your juice is ready to drink.
Remember
Keep in mind to use fresh vegetables for preparing the juices to obtain optimize the result. And if possible drink freshly made juice or you can store each up to 2 to 3 days.
Also, don’t misunderstand our advice. We are suggesting you add these vegetable juices for weight loss in your diet but not to make it your complete diet as consuming solid food is necessary.
As promised, here is your bonus we were talking about.
Bonus
It’s time for some fun. Let’s mix up vegetable juices for weight loss and make a few mocktails, which are going to be tasty and healthy and going to keep your weight under control.
Bottle gourd and watermelon mocktail
Why this is helpful in controlling weight?
Bottle gourd
Known as the ‘natural fat reducer’ in the Ayurveda, bottle gourd helps reducing fat due to its low calorie and no fat content. It also keeps our bodies cool, so it is quite relaxing, drinking this mocktail in the summer season.
Watermelon
Watermelon contains 30 calories per 100 grams of it, thus making it suitable to add in your diet if you want to lose weight. It also is a good ingredient for keeping your body hydrated.
Recipe to make bottle gourd and watermelon mocktail?
Ingredients required
- Bottle gourd
- Watermelon
- Coriander leaves
- Cumin powder
- Black salt
Steps to follow
- Take 1 cup of roughly chopped bottle gourd and another one of watermelon and a handful of coriander leaves in a blender.
- Make the mocktail and pour it into a glass.
- Then add a pinch of roasted cumin powder and stir.
- Now for the finishing touch add a pinch of black salt and your mocktail is ready to drink.
Cucumber and honeydew melon mocktail
What are the benefits of drinking this mocktail?
Cucumber
Due to its low calorie and high fiber content and the ability to make us feel full for an extended period, cucumber is very helpful in managing your weight.
Honeydew melon
Honeydew melon contains various minerals and vitamins that make them healthy. However due to there low-calorie content and there ability to keep one hydrated make it weight-loss friendly.
How to make cucumber and honeydew melon mocktail?
Ingredients required
- Honeydew melon
- Cucumber
- Ice water
- Mint leaves
- Black salt
Steps to follow
- Take 1 cup of roughly chopped honeydew melon and 1/2 cup of cucumber.
- Then add 1/4 cup of ice water and a handful of mint leaves.
- Toss them in a blender and switch it on.
- Pour the mocktail into a glass and add a pinch of black salt in it. Your mocktail is now ready to drink.
Hope you will find these amazing vegetable juices for weight loss helpful. Try them and when you do let us know in the comments.