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| - Last Updated on October 29, 2022 by Neelam Singh
Quick Take
A Facebook post states that you can lose belly fat using lemon, ginger and coffee in 15 days. We fact-checked and found this claim to be Mostly False. While it is true that the consumption of particular food materials aid in burning fat, it is not possible to burn all the belly fat without diet and exercise.
The Claim
A Facebook post with the caption, “Remove Your Stubborn Stomach Fat MELT BELLY FAT IN 15 DAYS ! No Exercise No Diet” shares a video which demonstrates the preparation of a drink made with ginger, coffee, and lemon that can melt your belly fat in 15 days without any side effects.
Fact Check
Can the consumption of lemon, coffee and ginger drinks burn fat in 15 days?
Not exactly. All of the ingredients mentioned hold some beneficial properties of their own. However, no scientific evidence proves that you can lose belly fat using lemon, ginger and coffee in 15 days. Drinking any drink before a meal can promote satiety, so you may be inclined to eat less.
Lemon is a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants that help better digestion. It also has diuretic properties, which can help detoxify the body, thereby helping burn fat. Because of the presence of citric acid, it can aid in digestion but can even cause heartburn, especially if you have a history of acid reflux.
Research states that “Caffeine (present in coffee) is body weight regulator by controlling the balance of energy through rising energy expenditure and decreasing energy intake. It also improves weight maintenance through thermogenesis, fat oxidation, and energy intake. However, excess consumption has various risks, such as high blood pressure, tachycardia (increased heart rate), etc.”
Similarly, ginger can help lose weight due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also known to stimulate your digestion and suppress your appetite. But, it can also cause specific side effects such as constipation and flatulence. One must consult a doctor if one is on a blood thinning medicine or is nursing or pregnant.
Can you melt belly fat without exercise and diet in 15 days?
No. Losing fat is a multidimensional approach. If a person wants to lose fat, one needs to find out the cause of weight gain: inflammation, leaky gut, hormone imbalance, toxins, low metabolism, intake of medicines like steroids, etc. Once the cause is identified, the diet and lifestyle modifications are done accordingly to lose fat.
Also, fat reduction can only be achieved naturally by weight loss through physical activity and a well-balanced calorie-deficit diet. Remember, weight loss can’t be specific to a region; the whole body loses weight altogether, even though the visible differences can vary slightly.
Lastly, it is not possible to reduce fat in a few days naturally. It is a gradual process that takes a lot of effort and time. Hence, the claim is mostly false.
Clinical Nutritionist Pariksha Rao says, “Fat burners are substances that improve lipid metabolism, enhance weight loss and reduce fat absorption. Two foods that have garnered a lot of attention in recent times due to their effectiveness in aiding weight loss are lemon and ginger. Lemon is rich in Vitamin C and works by diluting fat and reducing cholesterol levels. Significant amounts of vitamin C in the diet have been been shown to improve fatty acid oxidation by 30% compared to those who consume less vitamin C.
A diet rich in thermogenic foods also helps burn fat effectively. These are foods that induce heat and thereby help in burning fat. Ginger contains various compounds like gingerols, shogaols, flavonoids and terpenoids. It also contains capsaicin that induces thermogenesis, boosts metabolism, increases lipolysis and controls appetite, thereby modulating obesity and aiding in weight loss. But, these compounds need time to work.”
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