Online fitness coach shares 10 ‘almost zero calorie foods you should have to burn belly fat': Watermelon to cucumber
Amaka is a fitness coach who went through a drastic weight transformation and dropped 25 kilos. Amaka's Instagram profile is dedicated to weight loss diet and workout tips to help her followers fast track their fat loss journey. On June 25, Amaka shared a list of 10 fruits that can help in faster weight loss. Also read | Are you holding fat in your body? Weight loss coach shares 5 things to focus on to shed extra kilos faster Watermelon helps in keeping the body hydrated.(Pixabay)
'10 Fruits that will snatch your waistline and are super low in calories, packed with water and fiber, and perfect for losing belly fat and keeping you full without adding much to your calorie count,' wrote Amaka.
Here's what else she said: 1. Watermelon
Calories: 30 calories per 100g
Rich in over 90 percent water, helps to flush out bloating. Also helps in keeping the body hydrated. 2. Cucumber
Calories: 15 calories per 100g
Super hydrating, due to its high water content, it helps you really full and it doubles as a vegetable so you can add it to your meal to give you that bulk(volume) without consuming extra calories. It's very low in calories and it really reduces bloating. 3. Strawberries
Calories: 32 calories per 100g
Very low in calories, also aids in curbing sugar cravings. 4. Egg plant
Calories: 35 calories in 100g
Super low in calories, crunchy, and filling. 5. Green apple
Calories: 52 calories per 100g
Super high in fiber, keeps you full. 6. Oranges
Calories: 45calories per 100g
Rich in vitamin C and fiber, boosts your metabolism and aids digestion. 7. Lemon
Calories: 29 calories per 100g
Detoxifies your body and aids digestion. Also read | Nutritionist shares no 1 most important weight loss tip: 'Don't eat if you are not hungry' 8. Cantaloupe (melon)
Calories: 34 calories per 100g
Very rich in water, very sweet and filling, and curbs appetite naturally. 9. Carrot sticks
Calories: 41 calories in 100g
Tasty, crunchy and very satisfying. 10. Pineapple
Calories: 50 calories per 100g
Contains bromelain that burns belly fat very fast. Perfect to take after meals to reduce bloating.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
13 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Man who lost 35 kg without gym and ‘has no stretch marks' shares 7 fat-burning drink recipes for a toned belly
Jithin VS went through a drastic weight transformation and dropped 35 kilos without going to the gym. However, with the right kind of nutrition and weight loss hacks, he managed to have no stretch marks. In an Instagram post shared on June 25, Jithin shared a few recipes for weight loss drinks that helped him fast-track his weight loss journey. Also read | Are you holding fat in your body? Weight loss coach shares 5 things to focus on to shed extra kilos faster Jithin shared a few recipes for weight loss drinks that helped him fast track his weight loss journey. 1. Triphala fat flush drink Ingredients: ½ to 1 tsp Triphala powder 1 cup warm water How to make: Mix Triphala powder in warm water and drink on an empty stomach. Benefit: Helps flush out toxins and supports metabolism. 2. Ginger lemon fat burner Ingredients: 1 inch fresh ginger (grated or sliced) Juice of ½ lemon 1 to 1½ cups hot water How to make: Boil or steep ginger in hot water for 5–10 minutes, strain, and add lemon. Benefit: Boosts digestion and thermogenesis for natural fat burn. 3. Green tea with cinnamon Ingredients: 1 green tea bag or 1 tsp loose tea ½ tsp cinnamon powder or 1 stick 1½ cups hot water. How to make: Steep green tea and cinnamon in hot water for 5–7 minutes. Benefit: Improves fat oxidation and balances blood sugar. Also read | Nutritionist says these 7 high-protein soups for weight loss can fire up metabolism! 4. Apple cider vinegar detox Ingredients: 1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar Juice of ½ lemon A pinch of cinnamon 1 cup warm water How to make: Mix all ingredients in warm water and drink before meals. Benefit: Helps control appetite and reduces belly fat storage. 5. Mint lemon detox cooler Ingredients: 1 green tea bag or 1 tsp green tea 5–6 fresh mint leaves Juice of ½ lemon 1½ cups water (hot or cold) How to make: Brew green tea, add mint, let it cool, and squeeze lemon before drinking. Benefit: Refreshes and reduces bloating while supporting fat metabolism. 6. Jeera water (cumin water) Ingredients: 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 cup water How to make: Soak overnight or boil for 5–10 minutes, strain and drink warm. Benefit: Improves digestion and helps burn stored fat efficiently. 7. Methi water: Ingredients: 1 tsp fenugreek seeds 1 cup water How to make: Soak seeds overnight, strain and drink water first thing in the morning. Benefit: Curbs cravings and boosts fat-burning metabolism. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition. Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!. Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Samantha Ruth Prabhu swears by these 5 things for her glowing skin, fit body and 'happy' mind at 38
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is all about prioritising happiness and health. At 38, the actor actively promotes the importance of nurturing both physical and mental well-being as a way to stay healthy and look your best. Known for her fit physique and radiant skin, Samantha often embraces various therapies, workout routines, and dietary strategies to stay youthful, strong, and content. Also read | Samantha Ruth Prabhu's beauty secrets for glowing skin at 38 revealed: 'Lots and lots of moisturiser', no cold plunges Samantha shared a slew of pictures on June 29.(Instagram/@samantharuthprabhuoffl) On June 29, Samantha shared a slew of pictures on Instagram giving us a peek into her personal life, the therapies she takes, the diet she follows and the friends she hangs out with, that help her stay happy and healthy. Here's how she spent her June, and things that helped her feel her best, physically and otherwise: 1. A long lunch with a friend The post features a picture of Samantha and actor Keerthy Suresh. 'Sat down for lunch. Stood up at sunset,' Samantha wrote with the picture. 2. Red light therapy Samantha's post also featured snippets of her red light therapy, PEMF therapy, snippets of her breakfast and her workout videos. 'Red light therapy: Boosts collagen, calms inflammation, and helps the body recover,' Samantha wrote. 3. PEMF therapy Noting down the benefits of PEMF therapy, Samantha added, 'PEMF & negative ion therapy: Works on a cellular level: boosts circulation, eases inflammation, and supports faster recovery.' Also read | Samantha Ruth Prabhu reacts to 'another weight comment', explains why she's unable to put on weight 4. Having a healthy breakfast One of the pictures of Samantha's post features a snippet of her breakfast bowl with a lot of fruits and nuts. 'This breakfast knows what it's doing: Healthy, happy, mildly obsessed,' she added. 5. Working out Samantha also shared a short snippet from her gym diaries, acing pushups like a pro. 'What we choose to speak about becomes what we shape,' Samantha captioned her post. Is red light therapy good for health? In a March 2025 interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Gagan Raina, Aesthetic Physician, Laser Expert, and Clinical Director at ARISIA Aesthetic Clinic in Mumbai explained how red light therapy works - 'Red light therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy, is a non-invasive treatment that utilises wavelengths ranging from 630nm to 700nm. These wavelengths penetrate deep into the skin, stimulating cellular activity, enhancing tissue repair, and promoting overall skin and hair health. It has become a widely sought-after therapy for addressing various concerns, from signs of aging to inflammation and hair thinning.' Dr Raina also noted down the benefits of red light therapy; read all about it here. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
3 hours ago
- First Post
Killer dreams: How nightmares can lead to early death
New research has shown that people who experience nightmares on a weekly basis are three times more likely to die early than those who rarely or never have them. Not only this, but having frequent scary dreams may actually accelerate our body's ageing process. But why does this happen? read more According to scientists, frequent nightmares may actually accelerate the body's ageing process, affecting our health at a much deeper level. Image for Representation. Pixabay We've all had those scary nightmares that leave us jolted awake, sweating and gasping for air. Most of the time, we brush them off and continue with our day. But according to new research, these unsettling dreams might be doing more damage than we think. A major study has revealed that people who experience nightmares on a weekly basis are three times more likely to die early than those who rarely or never have them. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And it's not just about getting poor sleep. According to scientists, frequent nightmares may actually accelerate the body's ageing process, affecting our health at a much deeper level. In fact, the study described nightmares as a 'stronger predictor of premature death' than well-known risk factors like smoking, obesity, poor diet, or even physical inactivity. So what's the connection between bad dreams, ageing, and early death? Here's what we know. What does the study say To understand how nightmares might affect long-term health, researchers set out to explore the link between how often someone experiences bad dreams and the pace at which their cells age. The study was led by Dr Abidemi Otaiku from the UK Dementia Research Institute and Imperial College London. His team analysed data from 2,429 children aged 8 to 10 and 183,012 adults aged 26 to 86, tracking them over a span of 19 years. Their findings were eye-opening. People who experienced bad dreams once a week or more were found to have shorter telomeres—the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. These telomeres are crucial for healthy cell division, and when they shorten, it signals faster cellular ageing. People who experienced bad dreams once a week or more were found to have shorter telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. Pixabay/Representational Image But that wasn't all. The research also revealed that adults with frequent nightmares were three times more likely to die before the age of 70 compared to those who rarely or never had them. As noted in the study, which was presented at the European Academy of Neurology Congress in Helsinki, 'During 18 years of follow-up, 227 premature deaths occurred. Compared with adults who had no nightmares at baseline, those who reported having weekly nightmares had a threefold risk of dying prematurely.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The results held true across both sexes and across all ages, ethnicities, and mental health statuses. Why do nightmares speed up ageing? The researchers found that nightmares disrupted both the quality and duration of sleep, which in turn affects the body's ability to repair itself at the cellular level. When sleep is consistently broken or cut short, the body misses out on essential overnight processes that help with restoration and healing. Over time, the combination of poor sleep and chronic stress may play a major role in speeding up how fast our cells—and our bodies—age. Otaiku explained the science behind it to The Independent, saying: 'Our sleeping brains cannot distinguish dreams from reality. That's why nightmares often wake us up sweating, gasping for breath, and with our hearts pounding – because our fight-or-flight response has been triggered. This stress reaction can be even more intense than anything we experience while awake.' He went on to say that these intense episodes cause prolonged spikes in cortisol, a hormone the body releases during stress, which is also closely linked to cellular ageing. 'Nightmares lead to prolonged elevations of cortisol, a stress hormone closely linked to faster cellular ageing. For those who frequently experience nightmares, this cumulative stress may significantly impact the ageing process,' he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Researchers found that nightmares disrupted both the quality and duration of sleep, which in turn affects the body's ability to repair itself at the cellular level. Image for Representation Despite the worrying findings, Otaiku pointed out that there's hope, because nightmares are treatable. 'Given how common and modifiable nightmares are, they should be taken far more seriously as a public health concern,' he said, adding that managing stress levels can help reduce their frequency and potentially limit their impact on long-term health. Otaiku said that even simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the frequency of nightmares. These include maintaining good sleep hygiene, managing stress, getting treatment for anxiety or depression, and avoiding scary films before bed. With input from agencies
