Aloe Vera is a nutritionally dense plant and has some active compounds that might help you shed a few kilos. Here's how and why you should use aloe vera for weight loss.

One of the most famous succulent plants, aloe vera is well known for its medicinal properties. The plant that makes an appearance on almost every other balcony or garden in one’s homes, has long been known to heal wounds and cuts. The juice of aloe vera has been dubbed a ‘miracle drink’ and is consumed widely owing to its abundant health benefits - from improving digestion to treating various ailments. Aloe Vera also possesses various beauty benefits and turns out, it can also assist you in shedding some weight.

With almost 75 potentially active compounds - vitamins, minerals, enzymes, sugar, amino acids, salicylic acids, lignin, and saponins – aloe vera provides innumerable health benefits. Aloe Vera has also been shown to be beneficial to individuals with diabetes or prediabetes.

Aloe Vera for weight loss

Boosts metabolism

Aloe vera can help speed up the metabolism, which in turn aids in the process of digestion. A fast metabolism means optimal expulsion of waste from the body that helps in losing weight.

Helps detoxify body

Aloe Vera juice is full of antioxidants that prevent the formation of free radicals inside the body. This makes sure that our system is toxin-free and when our body is clean, the weight loss process speed-up on its own.

Combats water retention

Water retention is one of the main causes that lead to weight gain in many of us. Aloe Vera is a natural laxative, its juice is ideal for fighting water weight. However, it is important to keep in mind that one should not over exceed the consumption of aloe vera juice.

May support blood sugar control

Improving blood sugar control means preventing spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels, which could prevent symptoms like increased hunger and cravings. It also helps you in feeling fuller for a long time and thus, hunger can be managed easily.

How to use aloe vera for weight loss?

Aloe Vera leaves comprise of three main parts — the skin, latex, and gel. The gel is safe to consume and can be taken out by cutting the leaf in half and using a spoon or knife to scoop out the gel. Wash it thoroughly to remove any latex residue on it. Grind the juice and strain it. Store it in an airtight bottle in the refrigerator.

To lose weight quickly, drink one tablespoon of aloe vera juice every day, 20 minutes before your meals. You can also add 1 tablespoon of honey to the diluted aloe vera juice and mix freshly squeezed lemon juice to it. Both honey and lemon are great foods for weight loss.