Tired of belly fat? Here are five home-made remedies to get rid of the 'visceral fat'

1. Lemon-water-honey concoction: Take 2-3 slices of a lemon, and boil it in 2 cups of water until it reduces by half. Then mix a teaspoon of honey in it and drink it early in the morning on an empty stomach. Continue for 10 days and see the results for yourself.
2. Triphala churna with hot water: Triphala is known to be a boon for people with stomach related issues and diabetes. It is a trusted medicine for improving digestion and metabolism in Ayurveda. Made from equal proportions of amala, baheda and haritaki, it is widely known to kick away belly fat. For optimal results, mix 2 spoons of Triphala powder in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it early in the morning on an empty stomach.
3. Replace your cooking oil with the good old coconut oil: Is there anything that a coconut oil cannot do? The coconut oil is a must ingredient for a number of remedies for our health issues. From giving you a healthy hair and glowing skin to kicking those stubborn fats off your tummy, the coconut oil does it all. It is enriched with a high quantity of MCTs (medium triglycerides), which is quickly converted to energy by the liver to enhance your metabolism rather than being stored as fat.
4. Add green tea to your daily routine: Maybe its time to swap your lovely cup of tea and coffee with green tea. Belly fat reduction and green tea are known to be best friends. Green tea has catechins which boost the metabolism, attack your belly fat and melts it away. It also is known to speed up the liver's fat-burning ability.
5. Drink plenty of water: Water is an elixir not only for life but also for reducing belly fat. Eight-ten glasses of water improve digestion, reduces bloating and enhances metabolism. Water, when replaced with your daily intake of sugary or supposedly 'diet' drinks, decreases your daily calories intake and trims your overall weight along with your belly.

New Delhi: Belly fat is really stubborn. It is frustrating at times when you cannot fit into your favourite dress or buy that dress in the store you have been eyeing for long for obvious reasons. While everyone wants to look their best, getting rid of the 'visceral' belly fat is also beneficial for one's long-term health. Belly fat is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and also breast cancer in women. And if you are running short of time to hit the gym and shed those extra kilos, worry not. We have got you covered with our list of homemade remedies that can kick away that flab off your waist. So keep reading on, to know what would actually help you shed that belly fat without having to slog in the gym.