Every single
day, you will see countless products promising magical weight loss without any
effort on your part whatsoever. But such is the paranoia of being obese,
millions fall for those shams. There’s only one way to lose weight – exercise
and eat right. However, there are certain foods/herbs/ home remedies for weight
loss you could try.
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Flaxseed (alsi)
Called alsi
in Hindi, the seed comes out with an outer coating which makes you feel fuller
than normal and hence curbs your tendency to eat. It’s also a rich source of
omega-3 fatty acids which is good for your heart. Simply crush flaxseeds and
add to foods like soups, cereals, oats, chappati and since they’re naturally
bland, they won’t change the taste of your dish. Read about the health benefits
of flaxseeds.
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Green Tea
Green tea
has gained immense popularity as tool to facilitate weight loss and millions
are switching from coffee to green tea because of its high antioxidant
capacity. Research also suggests that it boosts metabolism, burns fat which
makes it a perfect drink for people who want to lose weight. Also, it’s not
supposed to be drunk with milk or sugar which reduces the calorie intake. Read
about the health benefits of green tea.
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Cinnamon
The herb
that makes things ‘Christmasy’, helps activate insulin receptiors and enzyme
systems involved in carbohydrate metabolism. This helps regulate your blood
sugar levels, increase metabolism and reduce bad cholesterol from the body. You
can simply sprinkle some on your breakfast cereals, coffee or tea for that
added flavour! Read about the health
benefits of cinnamon or dalchini!
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Black Pepper
Hot things
usually help you lose weight and black pepper is no different. The piperine in
it acts as a digestive while it also helps prevent the formation of fat. Also,
spicy food items tend to people more active which will help with weight loss.
The best thing is that pepper can be added to almost anything you’re eating
from salads to meats. Read about the health benefits of black pepper.
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Black Pepper
Hot things
usually help you lose weight and black pepper is no different. The piperine in
it acts as a digestive while it also helps prevent the formation of fat. Also,
spicy food items tend to people more active which will help with weight loss.
The best thing is that pepper can be added to almost anything you’re eating
from salads to meats. Read about the health benefits of black pepper.
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Turmeric
Recently
studies have shown the immense health benefits of turmeric and scientists are
even researching methods to see if it can be used to fight cancer so no wonder
it helps in weight loss as well. Studies have shown that it helps metabolise
fat and also reduces the risk of developing diabetes. The great thing about turmeric is that it’s
already part of our eating habits and can be added to veggies, rice, curries,
dals, etc. Read turmerics or haldi - health benefits of galore.
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Ginger
Another herb
which can help because of its digestive properties is ginger which is
thermogenic. Thisbasically means that it helps raise the body’s temperature by
burning fat which makes it perfect for people looking to lose weight.
Researchers also found that it has a satiating effect which means you tend to
eat less and this further helps the cause. Ginger can be eaten either by
powdering and mixing with rice dishes or veggies or by mixing a tablespoon of
it with water. Read about the health benefits of ginger.
