Natural herbs can have a huge impact on your diet journey if used accordingly. These herbal plants are a great replacement of soft drinks and can be added as spices to your food to enhance flavor and suppress the appetite [food cravings]. Also, the best herbs for weight loss are known for containing antioxidants that can improve the immune system and remove damaging substances in our bodies.
Top 10 herbs for weight loss:
1. Cinnamon:
Cinnamon is one of the most important herbs for quick slimming and known for its ability to lower blood sugar levels and reduce triglycerides (main constituents of natural fats and oils) in the body, as well as cholesterol, especially patients with diabetics type II, and increases glucose metabolism by 20 times, which helps organizing sugar levels in the blood.
2. Ginger:
Ginger contains essential oils that help the body to remove toxins and enhances digestions. It is very low in calories and can be prepared easily as tea and lemon can also be added for better results.
Try this killer juice for easy weight loss:
Ingredients:
- 1 lemon, peeled
- 1 grapefruit, peeled
- 1 piece of ginger, peeled (thumb sized)
- Water as needed (1-2 cups)
- Mint (optional)
METHOD: Mix the lemon, grapefruit and ginger in a blender in addition to water and you can also add mint for an aromatic taste.
3. Cumin:
Cumin increases the body temperature thus increases the metabolic rate of the body, it also improves digestion and absorption of nutrients and inhibit fat storage in the body which all leads to weight loss. You can use cumin with black pepper, ginger and turmeric powder, this is a great mix for slimming.
Cumin improves the body’s ability to burn fat by 25 percent and it is advised to take it regularly along with other spices such as fennel, anise, fresh ginger and mustard to achieve the maximum benefits in the weight loss program.
4. Fennel:
The fennel herb is known for its appetite repressor properties as well as the ability to dismantle fat deposited in the bloodstream to be used as an energy source. It also helps to reduce cravings for food.
A study indicates that fennel is anti-spastic and helps to ease the pangs of hunger and regulates sleep process, as well having antioxidants and diuretic effect which make it a comprehensive herb to lose weight and burn fat effectively.
5. Cardamom:
The cardamom herb helps with digestion and increases metabolism by raising the core temperature. Cardamom is usually used as a tea or coffee.
6. Rosemary:
Rosemary has been used in Germany as a remedy for indigestion, and is able to prevent weight gain, according to a study conducted on mice, it also has the ability to inhibit the enzyme activity of lipase, and the lipase is an enzyme used by the body to get rid of fat.
Rosemary also improves memory and contains a large proportion of iron and calcium, which is an anti-oxidant. It can be taken as a tea and affixed with a green tea and anise.
The recommended daily dose of rosemary is 400 mg, but pregnant women must be caution and consult with a doctor prior to use.
7. Black pepper:
Black pepper has been used for centuries in oriental medicine to treat digestive problems and infections. A recent study showed that black pepper somehow interferes with the activity of genes responsible for the formation of fat in the body. If one small teaspoon is added to your daily meals, it can raise your metabolic rate by up to 25% and help you lose weight.
8. Cayenne pepper:
Cayenne pepper is a hot red pepper spice used to burn fat stored in the body. A study has shown that adding chili food makes you feel full for a long period of time and helps speed up your metabolism by 25%.
9. Flax seeds:
Flax seeds are among the best weight loss herbs that target belly fat area, although it contains a source of healthy unsaturated fats, and that flaxseed is rich in fiber, it improves digestion and thus relieve constipation, bloating, plus it regulates insulin level, therefore, limiting any high sugar levels and cutting calories dramatically.
Flax seeds are a great source of omega-3, high-quality protein, fiber and vitamins B- 1, B- 2, C, E. Preferably eat two tablespoons of flaxseed in the morning and add it as a spice to salads and other meals.
10. Turmeric:
According to numerous studies conducted on turmeric, it helps reducing weight and fat in the bloodstream, as well as removing toxins from the liver and stimulate the liver process to burn fat.
You can merge turmeric to your diet by adding it as a spice for sauces or sprinkled on meat, fish and vegetables during cooking, or prepared as a tea.
That’s it,
What is your favorite herb/spice for weight loss?
References:
- http://www.naturalnewsblogs.com/effective-herbs-weight-loss/
- http://www.herbalismchoice.com/2016/05/weight-loss-herbs.html
- http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-3105586/Ten-super-spices-help-lose-weight.html
