do you resemble the cartoon here when you see yourself in the mirror..? Do you pause a while listening to the advantages and ease of ‘sauna belts’ and ‘easy slim tea’ TV ads that promises to burn, cut or possibly only-god-knows-how evaporate the extra fat you have accumulated? You know it's diet time when your favorite jeans becomes 'difficult-to-breathe-in' tight. you may want to read below to help yourself...
ayurveda suggests you include all tastes — sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent — in at least one meal each day, to help balance unnatural cravings. Here are 12 common foods that help you lose weight and gain health:
turmeric: regular intake may help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol and high blood pressure, increase blood circulation and prevent blood clotting, helping to prevent heart attack.
cardamom: it is considered one of the best digestive aids and is believed to soothe the digestive system and help the body process other foods more efficiently.
chillies: chillies are said to be as foods that burn fat. Chillies contain capsaicin that helps in increasing the metabolism. Capsaicin is a thermogenic food, so it causes the body to burn calories for 20 minutes after you eat the chillies.
curry leaves: If you are overweight, incorporate eight to 10 curry leaves into your diet daily. Chop them finely and mix them into a drink, or sprinkle them over a meal.
garlic: an effective fat-burning food, garlic contains the sulphur compound allicin which has anti-bacterial effects and helps reduce cholesterol and unhealthy fats.
mustard oil: this has low saturated fat compared to other cooking oils. It has fatty acid, oleic acid, erucic acid and linoleic acid. It contains antioxidants, essential vitamins and reduces cholesterol, which is good for the heart.
cabbage: raw or cooked cabbage inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction.
moong dal: it is recommended as a food replacement in many slimming programs, as it has a very low fat content. The high fiber content yields complex carbohydrates, which aid digestion, are effective in stabilizing blood sugar and prevent its rapid rise after meal consumption.
honey: It is a home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra fat deposits in the body allowing it to be utilized as energy for normal functions. One should start with about 10 grams or a tablespoon, taken with hot water early in the morning.
buttermilk: it is the somewhat sour, residual fluid that is left after butter is churned. Regular intake provides the body with all essential nutrients and does not add fats and calories to the body. It is thus helpful in weight loss.
millets: fibre-rich foods such as millets - jowar, bajra, ragi, etc - absorb cholesterol and help increase the secretion of the bile that emulsifies fats.
Cinnamon and cloves: used extensively in Indian cooking, the spices have been found to improve the function of insulin and to lower glucose, total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides in people with type 2 diabetes.
Source: The Times of India, Mumbai Mirror Dec 20, 2010
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