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When it comes to food, the world knows India by its rich varieties of Species. No doubt our simplest recipes are not complete with one or two ingredients from the Spice family. The rich aroma and flavor in taste that these Species gives, makes our simple curry mouth watering and delicious. But these Spices not only add flavor or taste, but hold key ingredients beneficial for our health and fitness. Here I bring to you the Top 5 Indian Spices to lose Weight.

Turmeric– Turmeric is known to us for its flavor and vibrant color. But in our Ayurveda, turmeric holds an important place for its medicinal properties. Most of its health benefits are due to the presence of curcumin, a chemical known for its effects from inflammation to lose weight. Some studies showed that a concentrated used of turmeric, for a particular period of time can help to reduce belly fat. It reduces the body fat by blocking the synthesis of fat in the body. However, further studies are needed to deduce its true effects of fat reduction. Beside using in curries, turmeric tea is quite popular now a days. Drinking a cup of turmeric tea on regular basis it helps to increase in bile juice production. This in turn helps in emulsifying fat & its metabolism. Thereby it is a great way to lose weight.

Ginger-Like Turmeric, Ginger is also one of the favorite in Indian Kitchen. Ancient Ayurveda marked it for its medicinal properties. Ginger is known to us to stabilized blood sugar level in our body. It also keep our stomach fuller for a long time. This definitely has a positive effect in our weight lose program. Ginger tea is also a good alternative, you could try at home without much effort.

Cinnamon– Cinnamon is a aromatic spice, made from the inner bark of its tree. It is rich in antioxidants. And also effective to stabilize blood sugar, which may reduce appetite and hunger. Cinnamon also reduce certain digestive enzymes to slow down the breakdown of carbohydrates. One teaspoon of Cinnamon contains 1.6 grams of fiber, which may help you to reach your daily fiber goals. And also increase a feeling of fullness at meals.

Cloves- Cloves also stimulates metabolism, thereby helping in loosing weight. The Spice has an anti-cholesteremic and anti-lipid properties. Mixed with other Spices, it helps to increase the metabolic rate, thereby reducing weight. Its antioxidant properties, helps to reduce the oxidative stress, caused due to obesity. Reduce level of oxidative stress, decrease the risk of chronic diseases. Cloves also helps in controlling the blood sugar level.

Black Papper– Black Papper is a common Indian Spice. Beside giving its pungent flavor, it has a potential to weight lose. Piperine, a powerful compound in Black Papper are supposed to do it. Papper helps in reducing the fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids and cholesterol level in the plasma and lipid profile. It also helps in elevating the good cholesterol and reduce the formation of fat cells in our body.

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