Lose weight with lemon, oatmeal and spirulina

The secret to losing weight in a healthy and progressive way is to add to your daily menu various foods that have natural beneficial properties. Oatmeal is a very healthy choice and reduces cravings for sweets. It is a perfect choice for breakfast, which will charge you with energy and in addition help you relax on a stressful day.

 

Here’s how you can lose weight with lemon, oatmeal and spirulina:

 

Lemon

This is an excellent ally that helps you lose weight while keeping you healthy. Lemon acts in the body, eliminating toxic substances, fats, and helps absorb nutrients better because of its high vitamin C contents.

 

In addition, it has the effect of neutralizing excessive acidity once it reaches the stomach. It acts as an alcalizer and helps you stay healthy. Drink a glass of lemon water (water with the juice from half a squeezed lemon) on an empty stomach. In addition, this is an ideal remedy to fight constipation. Reduce the amount of salt and vinegar you consume and, between meals, drink a glass of lemon water.

 

Oatmeal flakes

Oatmeal flakes are nutritious, rich in fiber, satiated nutrients which will also help reduce cravings for sweets. For this reason, oatmeal should be always present at breakfast. You can prepare it as follows:

 

Oatmeal flakes are boiled in the same way as milk rice, but using oats. Remove the grains from the water, and add a pinch of cinnamon and ginger. It is especially recommended for cold days because it will warm you up and give you an energy boost.

 

Having a complete breakfast is recommended so you don’t feel hungry after just a few hours. Mix 2 tablespoons of oatmeal with a little bit of fresh cheese or yogurt, lemon juice, a bunch of nuts, dried fruit and a spoonful of honey. You can even add in some fresh fruit. Besides being a nutritious breakfast, you will notice that all the ingredients are extremely healthy, so your body will assimilate them without gaining weight, and rather even losing a few extra pounds!

Spirulina

Spirulina is a fresh water algae considered a super-food because of its nutritional properties. It is rich in proteins, enzymes, chlorophyll, essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B, E and H, and minerals like iron, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium . They are ideal in low-fat diets because even just a small amount of spirulina offers you a lot of necessary nutrients, and you can reduce the amount you consume over time.

 

In addition, spirulina regulates blood sugar levels and helps fight anxiety, which is what makes us sometimes consume more than necessary. It should be taken as a tablet and always before eating. Do not take it after you eat, because this way you can actually gain a few extra pounds.

 

You should consume these aliments as follows:

On an empty stomach, drink water with lemon juice;

A tablet of spirulina before breakfast;

Oatmeal based breakfast

Lemon water between meals;

Spirulina before lunch;

Optionally, include some oatmeal based recipes for lunch

Lemon water after lunch;

Spirulina, before dinner (optional because in some cases it can provide too much energy)