Author: Leticia Celentano
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August 08, 2022
In traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda, it is believed that a meal should have a balance between sweet, sour, salty and bitter.
Apart from being slightly spicy and quite tasty, Indian cuisine can also be very useful for improving health and reducing excess weight.
In traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda, it is believed that a meal must have a balance between sweet, sour, salty and bitter in order for it to be healthy and properly absorbed by the body.
Turmeric . Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric and has been the subject of much research on its health benefits. Regular intake can reduce the levels of low-density lipoproteins or the so-called. "bad" cholesterol, as well as high blood pressure. Improves blood circulation, preventing the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack.
Cardamom. It is a thermogenic herb that increases metabolism and helps burn body fat. Cardamom is considered one of the best means of aiding digestion and improving the functioning of the digestive system.
Hot peppers . Foods with hot peppers are known for their ability to burn excess fat. This is due to the capsaicin content in hot peppers. It improves and increases the speed of metabolic processes, stimulates the body to burn accumulated fat only 20 minutes after eating.
Curry leaves. Adding curry leaves to the dish can help the weight loss process. The effect is due to the ability of the leaves to remove harmful toxins from the body and excess fat. For overweight people, it is recommended to include 8-10 curry leaves in the daily diet.
Garlic . Thanks to the sulfur compound contained in garlic, allicin, it has a strong antibacterial effect, which helps reduce cholesterol and accumulated excess fat in the body.
Mustard oil . Compared to other cooking fats, mustard oil is low in saturation, which makes it much healthier than others. It contains fatty acids such as oleic, erucic and linoleic acid. Mustard oil is also rich in antioxidants and important vitamins that lower cholesterol and improve heart function.
Cabbage . Whether eaten raw or cooked, cabbage is a good way to reduce body circumference. This is due to its ability to prevent the conversion of sugars and carbohydrates into fats.
Bean sprouts . They are rich in vitamins A, B, C and E and many minerals such as calcium, iron and potassium. They are recommended for many diets because of their low fat content and high protein and fiber levels, which lower blood cholesterol levels.
Honey is a good and tasty remedy for obesity. It is recommended to consume 10 g or one tablespoon of honey dissolved in warm water every morning on an empty stomach.
In this way energy is supplied to the body and excess fat accumulation is reduced.
Buttermilk. Buttermilk is the residual liquid after making the oil. It is a good probiotic and contains only 2.2 g of fat and about 99 kcal, compared to whole milk, which carries 8.9 g of fat and 157 kcal. Regular intake provides all the necessary nutrients for the body without gaining extra pounds. Therefore, it is extremely useful for reducing unwanted fat deposits.