Lots of people want to lose weight, but sometimes you need a little help to get there. Adding certain foods to your diet may just help you along the way
The simple recipe could help you lose weight(Image: Getty Images)
Every now and then, people look for ways to lose weight.
While there are no quick fixes, and the journey to success is never easy, people say there are certain foods you can eat that can help you along the way.
For example, TikTok health blogger toprecipes.1 claims a “powerful combination” of simple foods can work to speed up the process of weight loss. It claims chia seeds and flax seeds can work to rid belly fat when mixed together.
To make the recipe, start by adding two tablespoons of flax seeds and two tablespoons of chia seeds in a container. The ingredients are said to be “ideal” for controlling appetite, as they work to fill you up.
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Next, you need to squeeze half a lemon over the mixture, and add 150ml of almond milk. Then mix everything well to combine the ingredients together.
Cover the container and let it settle for around three hours. This should allow it to thicken before you pop it in the blender, but make sure you add another 50ml of almond milk before blending.
If you consume two tablespoons of the mixture before bed it’s said to help you lose belly fat. Since the recipe was shared, it’s fair to say people have been keen to give it a whirl.
One person said: “I’ve tried it without the lemon, but it still works for me.” Another wrote: “I will try, thank you.”
Meanwhile, another queried: “Can’t drink milk or almond milk. What can I replace it with?” The creator responded with this by claiming you could use water and honey to replace the ingredient.
While it sounds like a simple method to try out, you may be wondering if the recipe can really work. Well, it turns out, both flax seeds and chia seeds boast a number of health boosting qualities.
Though you do need to follow a balanced diet, and partake in regular exercise to aid weight loss, it’s thought the simple ingredients may be able to help in some way.
Water with chia seeds and lemon can be a great drink to sip if you’re looking to lose weight(Image: Getty Images)
According to Healthline, chia seeds are incredibly rich in nutrients. In fact, the small seeds have been celebrated for their health benefits for centuries.
The nutrients in chia seeds can work to promote heart health, support strong bones and improve blood sugar management too. As well as this, the fibre and protein in chia seeds may be able to help people who are trying to lose weight.
Just 28g of chia seeds contains nearly 10g of dietary fibre and, even though research on the topic varies, some studies show that consuming fibre can help prevent people becoming overweight and obese.
Not to mention, the protein in chia seeds can also work to reduce appetite and food intake. Meanwhile, flax seeds have their benefits too.
Flax seeds contain nutrients such as fibre and omega-3 fatty acids that can help people lose weight when consumed as part of a nutritious diet and regular exercise plan. Due to the fact that they are rich in fibre, they can help you make fuller for longer, and the seeds are a source of lignin.
If you’ve never heard of it before, lignin is a complex polymer which is found in the cell walls of a number of plants, and it has many benefits. It’s thought it can help to reduce blood pressure and aid weight loss, according to recent studies.
Before making any drastic changes to your diet, you should always consult a doctor. For support on losing weight healthily, be sure to consult the NHS website for more information.
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