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Written By: Adil Dolani | Updated : September 25, 2014 4:43 PM IST
Garlic is an amazing food known for its various beneficial properties. Studies in 2012 suggest that prolonged intake of garlic is beneficial to weight loss and reducing the body mass index. Garlic is said to contain allicin, a sulphur-based compound, believed to have anti-bacterial property. Also, it has an inflammatory property that helps in burning down fat deposits. Though it won't help you to lose a lot of weight, but it will definitely pace up the process and assist you to reach your weight loss targets early. Garlic being thermogenic will also help increase the number of calories you burn during your daily activities and decrease your body's production of fat. (Read: 10 Indian foods that help you lose weight)
(Warning: Do ask for your doctor's advice before including more garlic in your diet since it can interact with certain other medications such as blood thinners, birth control pills, etc.)
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