Go for green leaves to stay fit
Fixing weight issues is an arduous task, you resort to cutting down calories, strenuous workouts and following fad diets, still you struggle to attain your ideal weight on the scales. Surprisingly weight issues can be easily resolved in a cost-effective manner by using green leaves available in every Indian kitchen and helps in reducing weight remarkably. These greens also help in improving the overall health of the family.
Here are the leaves used in our kitchen since ancient times and help in burning fats
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Curry leaves
A vital ingredient of south Indian cuisine, full of satiating aroma can drastically help in losing weight when chewed every morning on an empty stomach. Curry leaves are full of nutrients and plant-based compounds like Mahanimbine, an alkaloid that has anti-obesity and lipid-lowering effects, it helps in cutting fat, increasing metabolic rate and reduces fat deposition in the body. It also treats diabetes and purifies blood.
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Oregano
A herb which is synonymous with Italian food. An amazing herb loaded with bioactive compounds like polyphenols and flavonoids not only helps in insulin regulation in the body but also keeps the body in shape. It is an excellent herb that helps in managing weight issues and solves the problem of constipation.
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Parsley
A natural therapy that helps in weight loss, parsley is a simple home-grown herb that helps in reducing weight. It has properties of controlling water weight, sugar levels and boosts metabolism of the body. These leaves are rich in fibre, fixes the problem of discomfort and bloating due to it’s digestive properties.
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Coriander leaves
‘ Dhaniya’ an important ingredient of every Indian cuisine, is not only flavourful but adds color to the tempting dishes prepared. Loaded with minerals and vitamins, coriander leaves are magical in regulating weight and metabolic levels. Eating coriander leaves rich in magnesium, vitamin B and folic acid can be consumed in salads or as green chutney. Quercetin a vital element present in these leaves does wonders in losing weight.
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Rosemary
Rosemary is full of antioxidants and help in cell regeneration, it’s leaves help in improving metabolic condition and managing blood sugar, it’s an ancient herb used in preparing traditional medicines as well. The anti-inflammatory properties of these leaves help in controlling the water retention, improves metabolism which further aids in losing weight.
Make your home enriched by supplying it with these green leaves in the earthen pots and place them in your balconies, lobbies or gardens for a healthy living.
First published in Times of India, https://m.timesofindia.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/leaves-for-weight-loss-common-leaves-that-are-said-to-speed-up-weight-loss/amp_etphotostory/92160068.cms
