Obesity has fast become one of the modern world’s biggest killers, alongside diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. 

It’s a condition that occurs when too much body fat accumulates on a person, and it can grow to be life-threatening. 

When the amount of food and drink consumed is more than the amount we expend through energy used in activity, it forms fat deposits on the body that can be hard to shift.

Treating obesity can be daunting, but the benefits are significant. Losing weight slowly, consistently and in a healthy way can lead to success in reaching a target weight goal. 

Lifestyle changes like a new dietary pattern and exercise routine can help keep the weight off. There are many things you can do from home to support your weight loss journey.

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Lemon Juice

Including lemons and lemon juice in the diet holds a wide array of potential health benefits. 

Lemons can not only relieve symptoms of colds and flu, soothe a sore throat and treat inflammation, fever, burns, respiratory disorders and high blood pressure, it can also cleanse the stomach, promote a healthy immune system and purify the blood.

Lemons also contain citrate, a compound that naturally inhibits toxins and prevents them from building up in the body. 

This can aid weight loss by eliminating further toxins and cleansing the insides. 

Mix the juice of half a lemon (or a whole lemon if your tastebuds can handle it) with a big glass of warm water and drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, following it up with a healthy breakfast.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is often referred to as a ‘wonder plant’, and is popular in many cultures for food, cosmetics, herbal supplements and medicinal purposes. 

Ancient Egyptians called it ‘the plant of immortality’, and it’s been used therapeutically throughout Egypt, China, India, Greece, Mexico and Japan for centuries.

Aloe vera has antioxidant and antibacterial properties which makes it effective in treating skin problems like cuts, burns and stings. 

It contains healing properties that can increase collagen production and promote wound healing, and is purported to protect the skin against UV rays. 

It can also be used to relieve mouth ulcers and promote good dental health, as it reduces the build-up of plaque on the teeth and gums by killing the bacterium Streptococcus mutans, which produces plaque.

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Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a good source of fiber, which is essential in maintaining a healthy digestive system, and they’re also said to support a healthy cardiovascular system by lowering cholesterol levels, reducing inflammation, and protecting the blood vessels, decreasing the risk of blood clots. 

Tomatoes can also boost energy levels and curb the appetite, and help detoxify the body.

Tomatoes are very low in fat and calories, and have no cholesterol. 

They’re full of antioxidants like lycopene, a phytonutrient that can provide protection against free radicals and oxidation, and zea-xanthin, another phytonutrient that helps protect the eyes from macular degeneration and other age-related eye diseases.

Cabbage 

Cabbage holds many different health benefits, like cardiovascular protection and a decrease in risk of diabetes. 

Cabbage is very low in calories, which makes it an ideal addition to a healthy diet and weight control.

Raw and/or boiled cabbage is a good staple for daily meal plans, and it can also be fermented and made into sauerkraut, which is another great superfood to aid in weight loss.

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Green Tea

Green tea has risen in popularity thanks to its many health benefits, and it’s believed to be the healthiest beverage available. 

Full of antioxidants and polyphenols that act as antioxidants, the components of green tea can inhibit the formation of damage-causing free radicals that can bring on premature aging and various other diseases.

To use green tea against obesity, drink three to four cups per day. 

It’s a great substitute for other beverages like coffee, tea and sodas, because it contains a small amount of caffeine and can give you a quick yet subtle boost of energy.