If there is something that can be called the body’s burden, it is excess fat. Fat accumulates everywhere: around the waist, abdomen, hips, and even inside blood vessels. It is this misplaced fat residue that increases the risk of serious diseases such as diabetes, cancer, atherosclerosis, arterial hypertension, myocardial infarction, and stroke.
Studies have even shown that excess fat—especially that which accumulates in the abdominal area—can affect one’s mood. People with a larger belly tend to produce more stress hormones, while the hormone responsible for feelings of happiness seems to disappear.
The most familiar and effective way to get rid of fatty deposits is through healthy eating and moderate physical activity. So, what do we do? We have probably heard this a thousand times, but here’s a brief reminder:
- Reduce fat consumption, especially fats rich in “bad” cholesterol. This harmful substance is found in fatty pork meat, butter, and chicken skin.
- Eat as much fiber as possible, enriching your diet with bran, grains (particularly buckwheat and millet), fruits, vegetables, berries, and greens.
Now, let me offer you some recipes to help cleanse your body!
1. Apple and Cinnamon
Finely chop one apple and pour 500 ml of clean water over it. Add one teaspoon of ground cinnamon, let it cool, and drink throughout the day.
The combination of apple and cinnamon helps normalize metabolism and cleanse the digestive tract.
2. Lemon Juice and Honey
Mix two tablespoons of honey with one tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Dissolve both in 200 ml of warm water. Add a small amount of ground ginger. Consume this on an empty stomach, half an hour before breakfast.
This drink helps cleanse the digestive system, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, and boosts vital energy!
3. Ginger Drink
Peel a fresh ginger root (3–4 cm), finely chop it, add one liter of hot water, bring it to a boil, and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid. Once cooled, add a little ground cinnamon and a few tablespoons of rose syrup.
Drink 100–150 ml during the day, half an hour before meals. This drink aids digestion and metabolism normalization, and has a toning and restorative effect on the body.
4. Beetroot Juice
Prepare freshly squeezed juice from one beetroot, two apples, and four stalks of sorrel. Consume half a teaspoon twice a day (morning and evening), half an hour before meals.
5. Health Cocktail
Prepare fresh juice from one orange, one lemon, and one carrot. Mix with 100 ml of mineral water. Drink on an empty stomach, half an hour before eating.
This cocktail is an excellent remedy for fatigue and is distinguished by its high antioxidant content.
6. Cucumber and Sorrel
Chop one cucumber and one stalk of sorrel, add 300 ml of water, and drink throughout the day.
This combination is ideal for cleansing the body.
