20 WOMANS WORLD 10/24/14

W
hen we rst heard
about a bunch of fa-
mous doctors talk-
ing up a new weight-
loss plan, we were
intrigued. Then we heard the plan
can speed off 20 pounds in just four
weeksand that really got our at-
tention! So we did some digging.
Turns out, The Hot Belly Diet
which has earned raves from inte-
grative medicine pioneer Andrew
Weil, M.D., mind-body guru Deepak
Chopra, M.D., and womens health
visionary Christiane Northrup,
M.D.basically takes 5,000 years
worth of fat-melting secrets from
Indias traditional healers and
boils them down into one simple
regimen. Why does it work so well?
Credit is generally given to a special
tea and other time-tested strategies
believed to raise the bodys internal
temperature and thus melt away
excess fat and health-draining
energy blockages. Through the
benet of modern sci-
ence, we now know
that these traditional
remedies actually ac-
celerate metabolism
quite effectively, re-
veals Hot Belly author
Suhas Kshirsagar,
one of the worlds
leading experts in an
ancient system of ho-
listic medicine called
Ayurveda. Dr. Suhas has even seen
patients whisk off up to 40 pounds
in four weeks. Plus, he adds, a faster
metabolism means more fuel for the
entire system, so every organ is re-
vitalized. Health conditions disap-
pear, and you feel a ow of energy
like never before. Its a total-health
transformation in no time at!
Turbocharged tea!
If you want to give the Hot Belly
approach a try, the rst thing youll
do: Enjoy a cup or two of the plans
signature green tea, which is tur-
bocharged with citrus and ginger.
From your rst sip, you start to feel
warm inside. Its very soothing
and you can tell its working! says
California Hot Belly dieter Denisha
Lockett, 31, who carried a thermos
with her at all times, downing the
MELT 44 LBS FAST!
Green tea + fat-melting mix-ins =
MET ABOLISM-BOOSTING MIRACLE!
Breakfast
ENJOY ONE DAILY
OPTION 1:
S moothie:
Blend 2/3 cup
unsweetened
rice milk; 2/3
cup water; 2
scoops brown
rice protein
powder; 1 Tbs.
raw seeds; 1/2
cup berries;
pinch cinnamon;
and 1 tsp. raw
honey or stevia
(optional)
OPTION 2:
2 eggs plus 1 egg white scrambled with
generous portion leafy greens, bell pepper,
mushrooms and herbs in 1 tsp. olive oil
O
ur nutrition team worked with Dr.
Suhas to create this extra-easy version
of his fast-acting Ayurvedic plan. While
you have different options at each meal, you
are encouraged to eat Ayurvedic Miracle
Soup at least once a day for best metabolism-
boosting results. When choosing ingredients,
keep in mind that fresher and less processed
food is thought to have more natural spark
to rev up your internal fire. (In fact, a Pomona
College study found the body does indeed
get 75 calories hotter while breaking down
unprocessed ingredients compared to
processed ones!) Dr. Suhas discourages
snacking, since it can throw off the bodys
natural digestive rhythms. As far as beverages
go, in addition to your daily quart of Hot Belly
Turbo Tea, you should also sip all the water
and additional herbal tea you like. As always,
get your doctors okay before trying any
new weight-loss plan or supplements.
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The Hot Belly Diet made easy!
In India, traditional healers have been
perfecting the weight-loss strategies
on these pages for 5,000 years!
Hot Belly Turbo Tea
(ENJOY 1 QUART BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 4 P.M.)
Bring 1 tsp. each whole fennel, coriander
and cumin seeds plus an optional 1/2
tsp. freshly grated ginger to a boil in 1
qt. water. Remove from heat and add 4
bags organic green tea with ginger (such
as Traditional
Medicinals Green
Tea with Ginger
at Drugstore.com
or Stash Lemon
Ginger Green
Tea in super-
markets).
Let steep 5
minutes. Strain
into a thermos
and add the juice
of 1/2 lemon.
Dr. Chopra
Dr. Weil
Dr. Northrup
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Diane lost 62 lbs!
When Diane Roberts went
to see Dr. Suhas for help with
a rash, she didnt see how a hot belly would
help. I was skeptical, recalls the California proj-
ect manager, 63. But if there was a chance she
could clear up her skin and lose a few pounds,
why not? I was amazed that I wasnt hungry
and didnt have cravings, she says. Id tried a
lot of diets in the past and always felt I didnt
have enough self-control. But this planespe-
cially the teamade me so satisfied! Her waist
shrank, her skin got better, her energy returned.
And my self-confidence came back, too.
There arent many diets that can give you that!
Want to try an Ancient Indian lose-
huge secret praised by experts like
Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Deepak Chopra
and Dr. Christiane Northrup? Every-
thing you need is right here!
MELT 44 LBS FAST!
Green tea + fat-melting mix-ins =
MET ABOLISM-BOOSTING MIRACLE!
Midmorning
melt
(OPTIONAL; IF USING, TAKE
ABOUT TWO HOURS BEFORE
LUNCH)
500 mg. triphala*
500 mg. trikatu*
Midafternoon
melt
(IF USING, TAKE ABOUT TWO
HOURS BEFORE LUNCH)
500 mg. triphala
500 mg. trikatu
Dessert
(OPTIONAL)
1 oz. extra-dark
chocolate
Lunch
ENJOY ONE DAILY
OPTION 1:
2 1/2 cups Ayurvedic
Miracle Soup (recipe,
right) with 1 cup cooked
brown rice, 3 Tbs. nuts/
seeds and 1 cup chopped
veggies, such as cabbage,
carrots, onions
OPTION 2:
3 -4 oz. lean
protein (tofu, fsh,
chicken), spices
to taste
1/2 cup brown rice
L arge salad or
bowl steamed
veggies with
vinegar and
olive oil
Dinner
ENJOY ONE DAILY
OPTION 1:
1 1/2 cups Ayurvedic
Miracle Soup with
1/2 cup cooked
quinoa and 1 cup
fnely chopped
greens
OPTION 2:
1 Smoothie
(see breakfast)
Turbo tea for a stronger brain!
Scientists have long known that drinking green tea leads to better brain
health. And new MRI experiments are showing just how powerful and
immediate the efect can be. In a Swiss study, folks given green tea showed
an instant spike of activity in the area of the brain that controls memory.
In a separate MRI study, the more green tea folks were given, the more active
their memory centers became. So if youre prone to forgetfulness, drink up!
Dianes best tip: Steep for 5! Leave the
tea bags in the water any longer, and your
tea may be bitter.
recommended quart each day.
How exactly did this help her
shed an impressive 44 pounds in
12 weeks? Antioxidants in green
tea speed production of enzymes
that increase fat burning by 35%.
And thats just plain green tea.
Dr. Suhas has you add lemon,
whichper Purdue University
researchhelps us absorb 400%
more of teas antioxidants. Dr.
Suhas also adds ginger; a Colum-
bia University team found that
a hot drink spiked with ginger
doubles post-meal calorie burn.
Bonus: Research shows staying
hydrated reduces cravings. Says
Dr. Suhas: I tell everyone: Drink
your tea!
Bring more heat!
Hot Belly also heats your metab-
olism with these strategies . . .
Breakfast fat-blaster!
Dr. Suhas takes what is typically
the lowest protein meal of the
day and packs it with the metab-
olism-revving nutrient. He says
this works best with our natural
body rhythms; in fact, its been
shown to optimize weight-con-
trol hormones and reduce hun-
ger all day! Bonus: Along with
protein, you get berries, greens
and spices crammed with fast-
metabolism antioxidants.
Hot soup!
Dr. Suhas encourages you to en-
joy Ayurvedic bean soup (with
a variety of mix-ins and sides)
at lunch and dinner. Do beans
boost metabolism? Yep! They
resist being broken down in the
digestive tract, triggering the re-
lease of fatty acids so potent just
one serving revs fat metabolism
by 20% for 24 hours, say univer-
sity scientists. And, like the tea,
the soup gets a kick from spices
proven to spike metabolism by
up to 25% for two hours!
Hot supplements!
Ayurvedas most common herb-
al supplements turn up your
thermostat higher still. The rst,
called triphala, is made from
three East Asian fruits. Its been
found to help the average per-
son drop 11 pounds in 12 weeks
without dieting, likely because
its high in vitamin Ca nutrient
linked to 30% faster fat burning.
The second supplementtrika-
tuis a mix of metabolism-rev-
ving pepper extracts, including
one found to help block the for-
mation of new fat cells! Both are
considered very safe and can be
found for about $10 a bottle on-
line and in natural-food stores.
All the amazing things weve
told you about the Hot Belly plan
so fartheyre really just the tip
of the iceberg, says Dr. Suhas.
Try it for yourself and see. After
two weeks, youll have lost inch-
es and, more important, begun
to feel your energy and enthusi-
asm soar, he promises. I see it
time and again: A hot belly and
happiness go hand in hand!

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Before
Can I make my own menus?
For 21 days, Dr. Suhas strongly encourages
you to stick to his basic plan. After that,
continue enjoying Ayurvedic Miracle Soup
(or khichadi, available ready-made for $7
per packet at AyurvedicHealing.net) several
times a week as you gradually include more
variety. At non-soup meals, go for a mix
of protein (tofu, cheese, eggs, fsh, poultry)
and healthy starch (brown rice, beans, sweet
potato) plus fruit, veggies and healthy fat.
Continue sipping Turbo Tea, taking the
supplements, skipping snacks and making
dinner your smallest meal of the day. For
more tips, check out HotBellyDiet.com.
Ayurvedic Miracle Soup
This recipe makes enough for
2-3 days worth of meals
10 cups water
2 cups split mung
beans*, rinsed
2 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. curry
powder (or
more to taste)
Salt
In large pot, bring
water and beans to a
boil. Reduce heat and
stir in oil, curry powder
and salt. Simmer 25
minutes or until beans
are soft, stirring
occasionally.
*They look a bit like split peas and are usually
sold in the Asian section of supermarkets or
with dry beans and peas at natural-food stores.
*Available online and in natural-food stores.
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