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13 weight loss tips from across the globe which are effective AF

TNN | Last updated on - Oct 17, 2017, 14:51 IST

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13 ways the world is losing weight

13 WAYS THE WORLD IS LOSING WEIGHT: Every culture in this world has its unique way to keep its people slim. So, here we are looking afield from our fridges to know how we can lose weight the global way.

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China: Pu'er Tea

CHINA: PU'ER TEA: Pu'er tea is a type of fermented tea which is produced in a province of China. It is a very effective potion that promotes weight loss and bowel movement. It is a common practice there to drink it exactly after an hour of every meal.

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Thailand: Hot Peppers

THAILAND: HOT PEPPERS: Hot peppers are the secret of Thailand that keeps it slim. There are two benefits of this spice; it raises your metabolism and it leads to eating at a slower pace. Both these things promote weight loss.

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Brazil: Rice and Beans

BRAZIL: RICE AND BEANS: Brazilians eat about everything with a side of beans and rice. A fact: Rice and beans lower your risk of being overweight by a whopping 14 per cent! They are loaded with fiber and stabilize your blood sugar levels.

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Indonesia: Fasting every once in a while

INDONESIA: FASTING EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE: The country’s majority of population follows Islam, a religion that promotes fasting. Another practice that is followed in the country is of Mutih, a type of fasting in which only water and white rice are allowed. Fasting in moderation is a good way to control mindless eating.

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South Africa: Rooibos Tea

SOUTH AFRICA: ROOIBOS TEA: Rooibos tea, also called Redbush tea, is a popular cuppa in South Africa. It contains natural sugar and can help reduce cravings.

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Malaysia: Turmeric

MALAYSIA: TURMERIC: Though an Indian diet traditionally involves turmeric, in Malaysia it is way more leniently used than here. The spice has a very healthy ingredient, called curcumin, which has fat-burning properties.

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France: Talking at meals

FRANCE: TALKING AT MEALS: An India notion follows thus: Don’t talk while you eat. Though it may seem like a sane advice, French love to talk while they have their meals. This promotes slower eating which in turn leads to better digestion and an improved sense of satiety.

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Hungary: Pickles

HUNGARY: PICKLES: Hungary loves pickled vegetables and for preservatives, they use vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is very effective to shed kilos.

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Germany: Not skipping breakfast

GERMANY: NOT SKIPPING BREAKFAST: In Germany, 75 per cent people do not skip their breakfast and this doesn’t mean that they grab quick meals outside; they sit down and eat fruits, cereals and whole grain breads at home. Science says that when you have had your breakfast, you are less likely to binge eat.

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Netherlands: Biking

NETHERLAND: BIKING: The number of bikes is more than the number of people in Netherlands! This speaks volumes about the country’s fitness levels.

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Russia: Own farming

RUSSIA: OWN FARMING: It is a very common practice for Russians to spend their vacations at their country houses, also called as dachas, where they farm their own vegetables and fruits. This practice makes them get better nutrition from their food.

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Japan: Power napping

JAPAN: POWER NAPPING: Growing evidence suggests that being sleep-deprived leads to weight gain as sleep deprivation messes up with the body’s hormones, making them eat more. So, when you get power naps, you complete your sleep’s quota and re-energize yourself.

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Mexico: Eating lunch king size

MEXICO: EATING LUNCH KING SIZE: Mexicans eat the largest meal of the day between 2 pm and 4 pm, leading them to have a lighter dinner. This is against what most Americans do. (Images from Shutterstock.com)

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13 weight loss tips from across the globe which are effective AF

13 ways the world is losing weight

​China: Pu'er Tea

​Thailand: Hot Peppers

​Brazil: Rice and Beans

​Indonesia: Fasting every once in a while

​South Africa: Rooibos Tea

​Malaysia: Turmeric

​France: Talking at meals

​Hungary: Pickles

​Germany: Not skipping breakfast

​Netherlands: Biking

​Russia: Own farming

​Japan: Power napping