Jul 7, 2024, 10:57 PM IST

7 Indian spices to reduce belly fat

Varnika Srivastava

Turmeric: Turmeric, rich in curcumin, aids in fat burning, boosts metabolism, and fights Alzheimer's disease. It also regulates hormones during menstruation.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon, derived from cinnamon tree bark, contains antioxidants, health benefits, and aids in blood sugar balance. It may slow carb breakdown and enhance tea experiences.

Fenugreek: Fenugreek, a legume plant, has been found to help control appetite, reduce food consumption, and potentially lead to weight loss through various studies.

Cayenne pepper: Rich in capsaicin, offers health benefits like increased body temperature, metabolism boost, and decreased hunger hormone levels. It can be added to various dishes.

Cumin: Cuminum cyminum seeds offer nutty flavor, health benefits, and speed up weight loss. Consume one teaspoon daily to burn up to three times more body fat.

Ginger: Ginger, a rhizome of Zingiber officinale, is used in traditional medicine for blood sugar control, fat-burning, and thermogenic properties, and can be added to stir-fries, fish, fruit salads, and teas.

Oregano: Oregano, a perennial herb with carvacrol content, may aid weight loss by affecting proteins and genes that regulate fat synthesis in the body.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports