Social networks are full of homemade recipes for drinks and dishes that can help you lose weight. Neha Parihar, who is a certified nutritionist (according to her Instagram bio), keeps sharing such weight loss tips on her Instagram profile @growithneha. A day ago, Neha shared a weight loss drink recipe this can help eliminate extra pounds from the abdominal area.

The recipe consists of amla, orange, black pepper, turmeric, ginger, mixed in a blender with a generous amount of water. Neha can be seen drinking it in the video.

ALSO READ: Woman who lost 7kg in 2 months and made ‘belly fat disappear’ says to lose weight and look slim, ‘don’t eat less food’

Can the drink really help lose belly fat?

Dietitian Vaishali Verma, Nutrition and Dietetics Consultant, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi, in an interview with HT Lifestyle, replied, “The answer is no. We can see that all the ingredients used to make this drink are mixed and the fiber is thrown away, which means we lose all the fiber and nutrients present in it. Fiber is extremely beneficial as it keeps our digestion healthy and gives a feeling of fullness, which minimizes cravings and reduces snacking. In this drink we get only part of the water-soluble vitamins.

ALSO READ: Can you lose weight “fastest” and lose belly fat with this 20-minute morning workout? Discover

Benefits of this drink:

However, this drink is not bad for your health. Each of these ingredients has other benefits that can help the body. The dietician notes:

Oranges and amla: Both are excellent sources of vitamin C and antioxidants. These help maintain a healthy immune system, help in iron absorption and also improve the texture of our skin and hair.

Black pepper: Rich in antioxidants which help fight oxidative stress. It also improves the absorption of curcumin present in turmeric.

Turmeric: Curcumin present in turmeric acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and helps reduce inflammation in the body.

Ginger: Ginger is a great ingredient for treating digestive issues as it stimulates digestive enzymes and relieves indigestion, gas and bloating.

ALSO READ: Rules for Losing Belly Fat: 10 Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Visceral Fat

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding a health problem.