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With so many weight-loss diets and tips out there, at times it becomes tough what to believe and what not to believe. Though there is no doubt that healthy eating and regular workout is the best and sustainable way to lose weight. Sometimes trying some harmless tricks can also do wonder for your weight loss journey.
Smelling the dark chocolate. Yes, you read that right. Dark chocolate is great for yor skin and protects your heart. Not just this, it might sound bizarre but a study claims that just sniffing dark chocolate can cut your cravings and be ridiculously great for your weight loss.
A study conducted in 2010 assessed the effects of dark chocolate on ghrelin, a hormone that regulates your appetite and sends signals to your brain when you are hungry.
Researchers evaluated 12 women whose BMI was between 18 and 25. At first, all these 12 women were made to eat 30 mg of 85 per cent dark chocolate. Then these women were randomly divided into two groups. While one group ate 30 mg dark chocolate every day, the other group simply smelled the dessert.
Surprisingly, all the women reported a decrease in their appetite and had reduced cravings after eating and sniffing chocolate.
Smelling the chocolate reduced ghrelin levels in the body. As the hunger hormone levels reduced, their appetite got suppressed and their cravings reduced, even vanished in some case.
It’s important to know that the study was done on a very small scale. More research is needed on the topic before drawing any major conclusions.
But we are sure, it won’t hurt sniffing on some dark chocolate. Weight watchers, try it now, what are you waiting for?
Haldi wala doodh: The most potent recipe for weight loss
Unless you have been living under the rock, you would know that our humble haldi wala doodh has gone global and stylishly so. It has been given a fancy makeover and renamed “turmeric latte” or “the golden milk” and has also paved its way to the international coffee shops. However, if you have grown up in a typical Indian household, you need no introduction to a glass of milk with just a pinch of turmeric and its multifaceted health benefits.
The health benefits of humble haldi
Whether it is lingering congestion in the chest, a particularly exhausting day or a bout of insomnia which does not seem to go away, a warm glass of turmeric milk has been the go-to answer in several schools of native medicine since time immemorial. After all, there is a reason why your grandmother handed you a cup of haldi wala doodh every night for your speedy recovery from any illness.
Can turmeric milk help you lose weight?
What if we told you that in addition to its anti-bacterial, anti-viral and immunity-boosting properties, haldi-doodh sourced right from the kitchen can also help you shed those stubborn kilos? Yes, you read that right. According to celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, this magical spice in combination with milk can aid your weight loss journey.
In addition to being a diet and nutrition expert, Rujuta is well-known for posting relatable health tips on her social media platforms. Her posts remind us that good health doesn’t always come in the form of crash diets and sugar-free meals. She has shared yet another post on Instagram which tells us how to eat clean and lose weight, without making it complicated.
Haldi-doodh for weight loss
Talking about the humble homebrew of turmeric and milk and its weight loss benefits, she wrote, “Haldi and milk is a powerful combination of essential fatty acids, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. Together they will ensure that your fat loss is accelerated.” The diet expert further explained the best kind of milk and haldi for maximum benefits. She shared:
What kind of milk to use? Can we have haldi with oat milk?
The milk to use is the regular, full-fat milk from your local dairy. The one with no labels, packaging and brands. But in case you live in areas where it’s tough to access that then look for milk from free-grazing cows. The best kind of milk is the one that goes bad (in a couple of hours when not refrigerated). As far as oat, almond, soy, etc, milks go, they aren’t really environmentally sustainable. But can you add haldi to it? Yes, you totally can.
What kind of haldi (turmeric) to use?
Well, the normal haldi powder. Ideally buy from places that sell locally and naturally grown haldi. And if you would like a more romantic answer then the haldi that grows in the shade of a banana tree with a mirchi and genda phool growing next to it.
The takeaway
What is the ideal amount of haldi one should use?
According to Rujuta, take a pinch with your milk, use as tadka in your sabzis and dals, it remains a safe herb for people of all ages and conditions.The best way to enjoy this soothing cuppa of haldi and doodh is to relish its soothing flavour and rustic aroma!