Herbs and Spices Scientifically Proven to Help You Lose Weight
Most people say that if you want to lose weight, eat bowl of salads, drink lime juice, eat fruits, cut out carbs. Some say, eat plenty of fat and protein but no carbs. Many who have tried various diets, are still sad as their weight is the same.
Now some good news for all those out there waiting to lose weight, have hope, as research shows that spices and herbs help to burn the body fat !
Herbs and spices are the best way to add flavor to food for no extra calories, sugar, sodium, or other junk—which is critical to do when you're trying to lose weight. Research shows that if you don't like the taste of what you eat, you're much less likely to stick to any diet, no matter how disciplined you are. Herbs and spices add a significant amount of flavor to food and can turn, for example, that piece of plain cottage cheese into a restaurant-worthy meal, thanks to just a little turmeric, paprika, sea salt, coriander and cumin powder, ginger, garlic and ground pepper.
What's more, many herbs and spices can actually boost your metabolism and help your body burn fat more quickly. Here, 13 herbs and spices with science-backed powers to help you lose all the weight you want in this year.
Turmeric
This brightly colored yellow spice may help your body burn fat, a 2009 study found that mice fed curcumin—the active ingredient in turmeric—lost more fat than those on the same diet with no curcumin. A "warming spice," turmeric increases body heat, which, in turn, can boost metabolism. The spice also has a host of other health benefits, from helping fight Alzheimer's disease to keeping hormones in check during "that time of the month." Try adding turmeric to soups or stews or gravies or sprinkle over roasted veggies or nuts.
Cayenne
If you've ever accidentally added too much of this to foods, then you know that cayenne is a warming spice in a big, bad, major way. This means that, similar to turmeric, cayenne raises body temp, helping to boost metabolism. In fact, adding the spice to food can help you burn up to 100 calories per meal, according to a researcher. Try sprinkling ground cayenne on roasted nuts or in soups, scrambled eggs, or homemade dressings or dips for an extra kick.
Cinnamon
This classic holiday spice has been shown to balance blood sugar, helping to curb cravings and keep you feeling full for longer. While you might already sprinkle some cinnamon in oatmeal, you can increase your daily intake by mixing the spice in cottage cheese, plain yogurt, or your favorite brew to make a more fragrant tea (and many more things!). Cinnamon also makes a great addition to savory spice rubs and marinades for meat. I can vouch that cinnamon really helps you shed weight, also in inches. Cinnamon tea is my morning brew most of the days, after drinking it, when you eat little, it gives a feeling of satiety, burns your fat.
Garlic
It may cause stinky breath, but eating more of this herb can help your body burn fat, according to a study that found that mice on a diet with garlic lost more weight in 7 weeks than mice without it. While the results haven't been proven in humans, there's definitely no harm in adding more to your meals. If nothing else, the pungent herb makes food tastier, especially when you opt for raw garlic, which also has more good-for-you nutrients. And don't throw out your sprouted garlic either, you can use it to regrow garlic !
Cumin
Cumin is the little spice that could: Just one teaspoon added to one of your meals per day can help you burn up to three times more body fat, according to a recent study conducted on overweight women. That's great news, especially since cumin is so universal, great for adding flavor to almost any food. Try it in everything from rice, veges, gravies,soups, stews, dressings, and dips to stir-fries, rubs, marinades, and even flatbreads and other savory baked goods.
Cardamom
Cardamom is another one of those thermogenic spices, meaning it helps boost body temp and metabolism. A favorite in Indian cuisine, cardamom is fantastic mixed with nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger for a homemade curry blend or chai tea. You can also try adding some of this citrusy spice to baked goods, coffee, or gamey meats like lamb.
Ginger
Like cinnamon, ginger helps control blood sugar, meaning it can help prevent a spike in your glucose levels after a sugar- or carb-rich meal. The spice also has the same fat-burning, or thermogenic, properties as turmeric and cayenne, according to a nutritionist. Grate fresh ginger into stir-fries, over baked fish, or into fruit salad or tea. It can be added to n number of dishes, great for digestion and lessen your flatulence !
Dandelions
While many gardeners consider dandelion a pesky weed, the plant is becoming more popular among chefs and home cooks as a nutritious way to add flavor to meals and drinks. As it turns out, the "weed" has some weight loss benefits, too, helping to reduce bloat while increasing your intake of vitamins like A, C, and E, along with minerals like iron and potassium.
Black Pepper
Like ginger, black pepper boasts plenty of fat-burning properties. The spice has also been shown to block the formation of new fat cells, he says, which can help prevent weight gain in the first place. If you don't already, try adding black pepper to just about everything you eat—it's even great in traditionally sweetened foods like yogurt, cottage cheese, and oatmeal.
Now some good news for all those out there waiting to lose weight, have hope, as research shows that spices and herbs help to burn the body fat !
Herbs and spices are the best way to add flavor to food for no extra calories, sugar, sodium, or other junk—which is critical to do when you're trying to lose weight. Research shows that if you don't like the taste of what you eat, you're much less likely to stick to any diet, no matter how disciplined you are. Herbs and spices add a significant amount of flavor to food and can turn, for example, that piece of plain cottage cheese into a restaurant-worthy meal, thanks to just a little turmeric, paprika, sea salt, coriander and cumin powder, ginger, garlic and ground pepper.
What's more, many herbs and spices can actually boost your metabolism and help your body burn fat more quickly. Here, 13 herbs and spices with science-backed powers to help you lose all the weight you want in this year.
Turmeric
This brightly colored yellow spice may help your body burn fat, a 2009 study found that mice fed curcumin—the active ingredient in turmeric—lost more fat than those on the same diet with no curcumin. A "warming spice," turmeric increases body heat, which, in turn, can boost metabolism. The spice also has a host of other health benefits, from helping fight Alzheimer's disease to keeping hormones in check during "that time of the month." Try adding turmeric to soups or stews or gravies or sprinkle over roasted veggies or nuts.
Cayenne
If you've ever accidentally added too much of this to foods, then you know that cayenne is a warming spice in a big, bad, major way. This means that, similar to turmeric, cayenne raises body temp, helping to boost metabolism. In fact, adding the spice to food can help you burn up to 100 calories per meal, according to a researcher. Try sprinkling ground cayenne on roasted nuts or in soups, scrambled eggs, or homemade dressings or dips for an extra kick.
Cinnamon
This classic holiday spice has been shown to balance blood sugar, helping to curb cravings and keep you feeling full for longer. While you might already sprinkle some cinnamon in oatmeal, you can increase your daily intake by mixing the spice in cottage cheese, plain yogurt, or your favorite brew to make a more fragrant tea (and many more things!). Cinnamon also makes a great addition to savory spice rubs and marinades for meat. I can vouch that cinnamon really helps you shed weight, also in inches. Cinnamon tea is my morning brew most of the days, after drinking it, when you eat little, it gives a feeling of satiety, burns your fat.
Garlic
It may cause stinky breath, but eating more of this herb can help your body burn fat, according to a study that found that mice on a diet with garlic lost more weight in 7 weeks than mice without it. While the results haven't been proven in humans, there's definitely no harm in adding more to your meals. If nothing else, the pungent herb makes food tastier, especially when you opt for raw garlic, which also has more good-for-you nutrients. And don't throw out your sprouted garlic either, you can use it to regrow garlic !
Cumin
Cumin is the little spice that could: Just one teaspoon added to one of your meals per day can help you burn up to three times more body fat, according to a recent study conducted on overweight women. That's great news, especially since cumin is so universal, great for adding flavor to almost any food. Try it in everything from rice, veges, gravies,soups, stews, dressings, and dips to stir-fries, rubs, marinades, and even flatbreads and other savory baked goods.
Cardamom
Cardamom is another one of those thermogenic spices, meaning it helps boost body temp and metabolism. A favorite in Indian cuisine, cardamom is fantastic mixed with nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger for a homemade curry blend or chai tea. You can also try adding some of this citrusy spice to baked goods, coffee, or gamey meats like lamb.
Ginger
Like cinnamon, ginger helps control blood sugar, meaning it can help prevent a spike in your glucose levels after a sugar- or carb-rich meal. The spice also has the same fat-burning, or thermogenic, properties as turmeric and cayenne, according to a nutritionist. Grate fresh ginger into stir-fries, over baked fish, or into fruit salad or tea. It can be added to n number of dishes, great for digestion and lessen your flatulence !
Dandelions
While many gardeners consider dandelion a pesky weed, the plant is becoming more popular among chefs and home cooks as a nutritious way to add flavor to meals and drinks. As it turns out, the "weed" has some weight loss benefits, too, helping to reduce bloat while increasing your intake of vitamins like A, C, and E, along with minerals like iron and potassium.
Black Pepper
Like ginger, black pepper boasts plenty of fat-burning properties. The spice has also been shown to block the formation of new fat cells, he says, which can help prevent weight gain in the first place. If you don't already, try adding black pepper to just about everything you eat—it's even great in traditionally sweetened foods like yogurt, cottage cheese, and oatmeal.
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