Natural Herbs for Weight Loss

Use Herbs to Boost Metabolism

Use natural herbs for weight loss to boost metabolism, suppress the appetite, and normalize blood sugar.

Thermogenic Herbs

Thermogenic herbs make you heat up when you eat them. The body then has to work to cool you down and this increases your metabolism. These herbs and spices are easy to incorporate into your diet by using them in recipes.

Cayenne Pepper can be added to casseroles, soups, or mixed with tomatoe juice. Other chili peppers such as jalapenos can be used in salsa or eaten straight. Find out why we should be eating more of this herb at Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper.
Ginger Root makes an excellent tea. You can either steep slices of the root in hot water or dissolve the powder. Have a cup two or three times a day. Try this delicious recipe for Ginger Root Tea. Also read about all the health benefits of ginger
Cinnamon besides being a thermogenic also reduces bad cholesterol and normalizes blood sugar. You can use it in powder form to add to drinks. See Cinnamon and Weight Loss for more information.

Natural Herbs for Weight Loss That Suppress the Appetite

Stinging Nettles helps by reducing cravings and they are an appetite suppressant. They are rich in calcium which also aids weight loss. Cooked nettles taste like spinach and are full of vitamin C. Nettles are available in capsules.
Fennel acts as an appetite suppressant and is also a diuretic. Use the seeds to make a tea and drink it two or three times a day. Do not use fennel for more than a week or two at a time. Switch to another herb.
Burdock is a diuretic and is an aid in fat metabolism. It reduces cravings and suppresses the appetite. Use the dried root to make a tea to drink three to four times a day.

Herbs to Boost Metabolism

Dandelion detoxes the liver which aids in fat metabolism. Dandelion is a diuretic and there is evidence that eating the leaves may normalize blood sugar. All parts of the plant may be used. Use the leaves in salads or make a tea with them. You can also make a tea with the root. Read about more benefits of dandelion.
Milk thistle can aid in repairing the liver which in turn may help with weight loss. Learn more about the benefits of milk thistle.
Kelp stimulates the thyroid and increases metabolism. You can buy it in dried or tablet form.