8 kitchen ingredients for weight loss

8 kitchen ingredients that help in weight loss If you have tried all the fad diets, clean eating techniques, detox diets to lose weight and failed, stop now and listen to what Dhvani Shah, nutritionist and author of ‘Don’t just feed...nourish your child,’ has to say. She lists out nine kitchen ingredients – herbs, spices and seeds, that you can add to your food to lose weight. These ingredients are a promise that you don’t have to starve or deprive yourself for eating healthy.Chillies Chillies: Hot and spicy chillies are a natural weight loss agent. They contain a phytochemical called rutin that stimulates enzymatic action and increases the flow of saliva in the mouth. This aids digestion and increases the metabolic rate of the body by increasing internal heat. When mixed with asafoetida, chillies are a remedy for diarrhoea caused due to indigestion.Cinnamon Cinnamon: Cinnamon is especially good for diabetics as they help in weight management. According to a study conducted by Bennington Biomedical Research Centre, cinnamon mimics insulin hence slows down sugar absorption so that you feel fuller for a longer time. So chances are you would tend not to overeat when this spice is added to your dishes.Curry leaves Curry leaves: The leaves when eaten raw are said to stimulate liver function, which is the chief site for fat metabolism. The leaves aid in the correction of the fat metabolism cycle. Journal of Plant Foods For Nutrition says that curry leaves help regulate blood sugar levels and the way body absorbs fat.Tulsi Tulsi: True to its spiritual nature, tulsi purifies blood, elevates mood and detoxifies. Being a mood enhancer, it helps minimise food cravings. Its detoxification process also helps eliminate water and improve nutrient absorption.Cumin Cumin: An important seasoning used in most Indian dishes, cumin aids detoxification of the liver, improves secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile acids. This is how it helps in digestion and retention of nutrients. It also reduces the incidence of flatulence and bloating. Raw cumin seeds along with mint leaves are an excellent appetite stimulant and help in optimal digestion of foods too.Coriander Coriander seeds: They help reduce blood cholesterol and aid the breakdown of saturated fats. The best way to lose weight is to add dhaniya seeds as seasoning to your salads and foods.Fenugreek-seeds Fenugreek seeds: Having water after soaking methi seeds in it overnight or chewing on few raw seeds can help treat dyspepsia, colic and flatulence. It reduces inflammation of the stomach, intestines, pancreas and liver. The galactomannan found in fenugreek seeds help bind bile acids and lowers cholesterol levels.Ajwain Ajwain: Being carmitive in nature, ajwain can help reduce flatulence and aid digestion. Chewing ajwain after meals can help in weight loss.