Want to lose weight? Try these 8 healthy swaps

By hindustantimes.com | Written by Parmita Uniyal

Updated On Sept 26, 2021 12:12 pm IST

When it comes to weight loss, people tend to follow certain diets or fitness regimen aiming to shed kilos and get rid of stubborn fat around belly and waist. Despite trying our best, many a time the weight comes back to haunt us. Ayurveda expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar suggests some simple and healthy habits that we could adopt for sustainable weight loss.

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When it comes to sustainable weight loss, these 8 healthy swaps can be the real game changer, says Dr Dixa Bhavsar. Having jaggery instead of sugar, drinking warm water instead of cold or having whole fruit instead of fruit juice are some of the tricks that could help you move in the direction of sustainable weight loss.(Pixabay)

Updated on Sept 26, 2021 12:12 pm IST

When it comes to sustainable weight loss, these 8 healthy swaps can be the real game changer, says Dr Dixa Bhavsar. Having jaggery instead of sugar, drinking warm water instead of cold or having whole fruit instead of fruit juice are some of the tricks that could help you move in the direction of sustainable weight loss.(Pixabay)

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1. Jaggery instead of white sugar: If you are using white sugar in your daily cup of tea, lemonade or desserts, it is not helping you in any way. White sugar is jut empty calories while jaggery is nutrient rich, says Dr Bhavsar.(Pinterest, Unsplash)

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1. Jaggery instead of white sugar: If you are using white sugar in your daily cup of tea, lemonade or desserts, it is not helping you in any way. White sugar is jut empty calories while jaggery is nutrient rich, says Dr Bhavsar.(Pinterest, Unsplash)

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2. Warm water instead of cold water: Ayurveda says having warm water is an excellent way to detox your body and get rid of harmful substances. "Warm water helps ignite your digestive fire (agni) and keeps it optimum. It also improves metabolism as it is easy to digest than cold water," says the Ayurveda expert. (Pixabay)

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2. Warm water instead of cold water: Ayurveda says having warm water is an excellent way to detox your body and get rid of harmful substances. "Warm water helps ignite your digestive fire (agni) and keeps it optimum. It also improves metabolism as it is easy to digest than cold water," says the Ayurveda expert. (Pixabay)

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3. 5-10K steps instead of no activity: If you are making the mistake of not doing enough physical activity during the day, no diet can help you with weight loss. Staying active and walking 5 to 10k steps throughout the day keeps your body active and flexible and blood circulation optimum, says Dr Bhavsar.(Pixabay, Unsplash)

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3. 5-10K steps instead of no activity: If you are making the mistake of not doing enough physical activity during the day, no diet can help you with weight loss. Staying active and walking 5 to 10k steps throughout the day keeps your body active and flexible and blood circulation optimum, says Dr Bhavsar.(Pixabay, Unsplash)

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4. Whole fruit instead of fruit juice: Whole fruit is always better for sustainable weight loss as it is high on fibre. "When you consume fruit juices, you lose the fibre and as it is liquid you tend to drink more. When you chew your fruits, its digestion begins right from your mouth and the fibre is intact so you'll eat them in proportion," according to Ayurveda expert.(Pixabay)

Updated on Sept 26, 2021 12:12 pm IST

4. Whole fruit instead of fruit juice: Whole fruit is always better for sustainable weight loss as it is high on fibre. "When you consume fruit juices, you lose the fibre and as it is liquid you tend to drink more. When you chew your fruits, its digestion begins right from your mouth and the fibre is intact so you'll eat them in proportion," according to Ayurveda expert.(Pixabay)

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5. Have nutritious lunch instead of skipping your meal: Never skip your lunch as 10 am to 2 pm is the best time to have moderate to heavy meal as it is pitta kala and metabolism is optimum during that time. (Pixabay)

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5. Have nutritious lunch instead of skipping your meal: Never skip your lunch as 10 am to 2 pm is the best time to have moderate to heavy meal as it is pitta kala and metabolism is optimum during that time. (Pixabay)

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6. Light and early dinner instead of heavy and late dinner: After sunset, metabolism reduces so the dinner should be light and early. It is best to have your dinner before 8 pm.(Unsplash)

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6. Light and early dinner instead of heavy and late dinner: After sunset, metabolism reduces so the dinner should be light and early. It is best to have your dinner before 8 pm.(Unsplash)

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7. Having sound sleep instead of sleeping late: It is important to sleep early to reap benefits of recuperative sleep. Your liver detoxifies when you sleep so ignoring sleep is the best way to delay your weight loss. Sleep before 10 pm if you want to see quick results in weight loss.(Pixabay)

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7. Having sound sleep instead of sleeping late: It is important to sleep early to reap benefits of recuperative sleep. Your liver detoxifies when you sleep so ignoring sleep is the best way to delay your weight loss. Sleep before 10 pm if you want to see quick results in weight loss.(Pixabay)

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8. Exercise instead of sedentary lifestyle: Exercise plays a major role in sustainable weight loss when incorporated with proper sleep, managing stress and healthy food choices. So make sure you are active. You can choose any activity that works for you the best be it yoga, walk, jogging, cycling, gymming, weights, HIIT or swimming(Unsplash)

Updated on Sept 26, 2021 12:12 pm IST

8. Exercise instead of sedentary lifestyle: Exercise plays a major role in sustainable weight loss when incorporated with proper sleep, managing stress and healthy food choices. So make sure you are active. You can choose any activity that works for you the best be it yoga, walk, jogging, cycling, gymming, weights, HIIT or swimming(Unsplash)

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