By Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Chief In- House Doctor
BAMS, DHA, DHHCM, DHBTC | 30+ Years of Experience
Getting started with a weight loss journey might be pretty frightening, but let me tell you, add some herbs to your diet to make things way easier. Herbs like ginger, cumin, and turmeric have been used for years in helping one achieve desired fitness results—not just as an addition to taste.
Ginger
Ginger is added not only to flavour your dishes but is also a potent herb that sheds pounds. It helps boost the rate of metabolism and improves digestion. Since fat breakdown in the body becomes more potent, ginger helps in the process of losing weight, better than other ingredients. Ginger also reduces your appetite, preventing you from overeating or suffering from excessive cravings. Have ginger as tea, and smoothies, or spice up your meals.
Turmeric
As one of the Ayurvedic herbs for weight loss, this bright yellow powder used in Indian curries is so much more than just a seasoning. Its bioactive compound is known as curcumin, which possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities with potent intensity. This property makes them fight inflammation and oxidative stress that most of the time provides additive effects to your weight gain.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek seeds have various health benefits, including weight management. They contain a soluble fibre content, which keeps your stomach fuller for a longer period and also brings the total intake of calories down. Fenugreek can help stabilize blood sugar levels, avoiding sudden cravings and overeating. You can have fenugreek as a spice in your food or in supplement form if that becomes more convenient.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is not only an entertaining spice, but a fine herb for weight loss. First, it helps to keep your blood sugar in balance and improves sensitivity to insulin, which helps avoid the spike. Second, it helps in boosting metabolism, so sprinkle cinnamon on your oatmeal, yoghurt or smoothies for the benefits.
Cumin
Among the ancient spices, cumin seeds find a place in almost every kitchen and are considered among the necessities. This encourages metabolism and digestion, which controls weight. It will assist the body in eliminating extra fluid from within because it is a diuretic herb, which will lessen bloating. Add cumin in soups or stews or simply sprinkle over a dish when it is ready.
Ginseng
Ginseng is also argued to be the best herb for weight loss, particularly Korean Ginseng. It helps boost all-day energy levels for people who want to lose weight. It enhances metabolic rate and may show some effects on increasing the oxidation of fats. Ginseng also claims to decrease appetite and improve mood, hence making it easy to live up to your weight loss goals. Ginseng can be taken in the form of tea or supplement, try now!
Cayenne Pepper
You’ll be surprised by the weight loss benefits of cayenne pepper. It contains an active element called capsaicin, which boosts metabolism and improves oxidation of fats. In more simplified words, capsaicin cuts down appetite, so it will be very easy to reduce calorie intake from foods. Sprinkle a little cayenne pepper into your food or consume it in a supplement.
Oregano
Even though this is not a spice, oregano is rich in fat loss with loads of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Moreover, oregano makes digestion and metabolism easy. Sprinkle some fresh oregano on your foods, or make use of dried oregano that can be added to food during cooking, for its benefits.
Caralluma Fimbriata
Caralluma fimbriata is one of the herbs that are underused and probably of great benefit when considering weight management. It suppresses hunger and reduces the quantity of calories in the body. This was used for many years in controlling body weight and inhibiting hunger.
Black Pepper
The black pepper is the most delicious spice, but, in addition to this fact, it also has lots of other profitable characteristics. The piperine contained in peppers speeds up the body's metabolic processes and contributes much to the weight loss process of the human. As black pepper boosts the absorption of other nutrients and minerals, its usage with food and as a supplement is rather beneficial.
Gymnema Sylvestre
Gymnema Sylvestre is a herb used in folk medicine to oppose sugar yearning by promoting weight loss. This happens because it prevents the intestines from absorbing sugar. It controls the sugar level and reduces the general intake of calories. Supplementally, Gymnema Sylvestre is taken to suppress sweet cravings.
Cardamom
Another spice with a basic tendency to help in weight loss is cardamom. This improves digestion and boosts metabolism, hence reducing the bloating due to diuretic properties. They can be added in teas, smoothies, and other beverages, or even in food preparations.
Things To Keep In Mind While Using Herbs
- Consult with a Healthcare Provider: The introduction of any new herb or supplement into your regime should always be preceded by consultation with a doctor, especially if you have some underlying health conditions or are taking other medications.
- Consume Herbs in Moderation: Continual intake may pose health risks and cause side effects which could even clash with another course of medications.
- Quality Counts: To maximize the benefits, good quality herbs and products should be used.
Conclusion
It also includes ginger, ginseng, and cardamom in your diet which will work miracles in giving you a perfect shape. These herbs promote metabolism, suppress hunger, and are good for health in general. Or reach out for Dr Vaidya's Weight Loss Pack or Weight Loss Combo to bridge the gap to your goal.
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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
BAMS (Ayurveda), DHA (Hospital Admin), DHHCM (Health Management), DHBTC (Herbal Beauty and Cosmetology)
Dr. Surya Bhagwati is an established, well-known Ayurvedic expert with over 30 years of experience in treating and consulting in the field of Ayurveda. She is known for the timely, efficient, and patient-centred delivery of quality health care. The patients under her care receive a unique holistic treatment comprising not only medicinal treatment but also spiritual empowerment.