Turmeric and black pepper for weight loss

Turmeric is an Indian ancient spice

Highlights

• Turmeric is also known as haldi
• Turmeric is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties
• Turmeric is excellent for immunity

Weight loss diet must be a combination of healthy foods and herbs that help keep your metabolism up, while offering other heath benefits. Turmeric, or haldi, forms an indispensable part of Indian kitchens. It not only imparts a beautiful and bright yellow colour and flavour to your curries, rice and desserts, but also is known for its medicinal properties that are used to manage many health conditions. In fact it is said that turmeric can help you lose weight too. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties and anti-obesity potential of turmeric that can help cut the bulge in a healthy way. A few studies, too, have mentioned that the active compound called curcumin in turmeric is the super-hero we all barely know about. This compound is attributed to the spice's weight loss abilities. We tell you how it makes for a great spice for weight loss and how to use turmeric to its best abilities. Turmeric is one superfood that is bound to surprise you if used judiciously. 

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Turmeric for weight loss

Reasons that make it an amazing spice for weight loss:

• Turmeric has certain anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce the inflammation in the body, which is one of the factors causing obesity. Curcumin, an antioxidant, suppresses the inflammatory condition in fat, pancreatic and muscle cells. According to a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition, this can help reduce high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar and other metabolic conditions.
• According to a study conducted at the Tufts University, curcumin can actually suppress fat tissue growth.
• Another way in which turmeric helps in losing weight by regulating sugar levels and further preventing insulin resistance. This results in excess fat that is not retained in the body.
• Safe consumption of turmeric increases the bile production present in the stomach. Bile is a digestive juice that helps in emulsifying fat and metabolism.

How to use turmeric for weight loss?

• One way is drink turmeric tea. All you need to do is to pour a cup or two of water into a saucepan and boil it. Once the water comes to a boil, add a dash of turmeric to it. In case you want to add cinnamon, you could add a stick or powder to it. Cinnamon also helps lose weight. Stir well and pour it in a cup and drink when it is lukewarm.
• Another way is to add it into curries, rice dishes, desserts and other delicacies regularly.
• Turmeric milk is another option. Heat the milk for about six to seven minutes on medium flame. Pour the milk into a glass and add the turmeric powder. Stir well.

Remember, turmeric is not a miracle spice; you will have to eat a healthy diet combined with exercises to lose weight. The same applies for all spices, herbs or any other nutritious food, even if they have been proven to beneficial for weight loss.

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There are many methods that promise to shed extra pounds. Have you tried the natural turmeric for weight loss? This is one of the most ancient and natural ways that help you stay healthy, fight infections, prevent diseases and maintain ideal weight. 

What makes turmeric the golden ticket to weight loss?

Turmeric’s main compound Curcumin has anti- inflammatory capacity that plays a key role in weight loss.

Weight loss and fat loss?

Quite often one gets confused with weight loss and fat loss. Weight loss measured on weighing scale is not really fat loss. While weight loss is an overall reduction in the weight of the body, fat loss means reduction in the fat mass accumulated in the body and this should be the more healthful goal. Chronic inflammation can hinder weight and fat loss process. It can also lead to stress producing hormone cortisol which promotes weight gain. 

Turmeric benefits weight loss and also hinders regaining weight

Turmeric reduces the inflammation and helps you not only lose weight but also improves your mood and gives extra boost of immunity. It also helps supress fat tissue growth and curbs weight gain. 

Let’s understand the science behind turmeric for weight loss

Most health ailments including obesity have one thing in common and that is inflammation. Though turmeric contains around 235 compounds, it is the bioactive compound curcumin which shows promising results in reducing inflammation, body weight, BMI and waist circumference. Let’s take a quick look at evidence-based health benefits of curcumin in turmeric.

Anti-inflammatory

Inflammation causes excessive fat deposition in the body. The curcumin in turmeric has high anti-inflammatory properties that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress which will further help in losing weight. 

Bile Production

Regular intake of turmeric benefits weight loss as it increases the production of bile in the stomach. This digestive juice helps in breaking down the fats and metabolism. 

Sugar levels under control

The curcumin in turmeric prevents insulin resistance and helps stabilise blood sugar levels. This can further make it easy to lose extra weight. 

Helps digestion

The anti-inflammatory compounds, antioxidants and fiber present in turmeric helps acid production, muscle movement and easy digestion. The WHO had recommended it for treatment of acid reflux, flatulence as used in Ayurveda medicine. 

How to use turmeric for weight loss?

Turmeric can be used in cooking and health drinks. However, one must make sure it is pure organic without chemicals. Adulterated turmeric or the one grown with fertilisers can do more harm than benefit. Here are a few simple and quick recipes with turmeric for weight loss. 

Turmeric tea 

Servings – 2 

• Boil 2 cups of water
• Add 1 teaspoon pure organic turmeric powder or 1 inch grated raw turmeric
• Add 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
• Allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes
• Strain into a glass
• Stir in 1 tablespoon of wild honey (optional)
• Enjoy the warm drink every morning.

Options: You can add pure honey, ginger, lime for antimicrobial and Vitamin C benefits. 

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Turmeric taken with black pepper can speed up weight loss

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric suppresses fat growth. In order to increase its bioavailability, meaning easy absorption of curcumin in the body, turmeric can be combined with black pepper. Black pepper contains the substance called Piperine which makes curcumin more bioavailable. Turmeric and Black Pepper to Maximise Health Benefits (naturesbox.in)

A 2016 study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that curcumin can actually change fat cells. Our body has white and brown fat cells. While white fat cells only store fat, brown ones are active and burn out to produce heat and energy. When white cells are turned brown, it can help improve metabolism and get rid of excess weight.

Curcumin is fat soluble

The key component curcumin in turmeric can break down fat and destroy fat tissues. It regulates metabolism. 

How to make turmeric part of your daily routine to stay healthy?

Morning Detox – Add ½ teaspoon to 1 glass of warm water and drink on an empty stomach every morning. You can also add some pure wild honey to it. 

Prevent infections – Make a marble sized turmeric ball using a little water and take one every morning.

Cooking – Add a pinch of pure organic turmeric to sauteed vegetables, soups, salads.

Bed time drink – Mix ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper powder to a glass of warm milk. 

High curcumin turmeric benefits weight loss. 

Many studies suggest that high curcumin turmeric has the potential to fight infections and prevent health ailments. Normally, the regular turmeric packs available in the market contain a mere 2% or nil curcumin, as it is often extracted while processing. 

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