Thursday 24 October 2013

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR OBESITY

Obesity may be described as a condition characterized by excessive deposition or storage of fat in the body.It usually results from consuming of food in excess of physiological needs.Obesity is common among people in western countries and other developing countries.As the extra fat puts a strain on the heart , kidneys and liver as well as the large weight bearing joints such as hips,knees and ankles all of these reduce the life span.

Over weight people are susceptible  to several diseases:

  • Coronary thrombosis
  • High blood pressure 
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetes 
  • Gout and  liver problems
  • Gall bladder disorders
Cause of obesity:
  • Main cause of obesity is over eating(intake of heavy calories more than body requires)
  • Disturbance of thyroid or pituitary glands
  • Glandular disorders
  • Genetic predispositon

Natural remedies for obesity:

Tomato: Tomatoes are found more beneficial in the process of treating obesity.Take two ripe tomatoes in the early morning as a breakfast  30-45 days.This one of the safest method of weight reduction.Tomatoes also supply the food elements essential to our health.It reduce water retention  in the body and also helps to produce a type of protein called leptin,that could be regulate your appetite and metabolism.

                                                    
Cabbage: It is considered as excellent home remedy for obesity.The chemical called tartaric acid present in the vegetable which  inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat.Substituting a meal with cabbage salad is good choice to stay slim.

Lime juice-honey: Lime juice with honey is one of the most well known and highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity.Take a teaspoon of honey and add it to the half glass of lime juice(lukewarm water) and take it in regular intervals.

Finger millet: It is an ideal food for the obese,Because it digest very slowly due to this carbohydrates take longer time to get absorbed.By eating preparations made of ragi,the constant desire to eat is curbed,
thus reduce the daily intake of calories.Ragi supplies an abundant quality of calcium,phosphorus,iron,vitamin B1 and B2 and prevents malnutrition in spite of restricted food.
Oats: Oats contain low calories and  provide more energy to the body.When you plan to lose some extra pounds it is a better choice to start up your day with oats it gives you great energy and that is released slowly and also makes you feel full thus curbing your cravings.
                                         
Banana: When we are trying to lose some extra pounds most of the people suggest that avoid banana.But  it has a good source of potassium which helps to reduce the water retention in the body.Banana is also rich in fiber which helps to keep you feel fullness for long time.
                                                      

Papaya: It is one of the best choice to burn tummy fat,because it contains enzyme called papain that can helps to breakdown the food faster and flatten your stomach.It can also reduce the bloating and helps in digestion.

                                           

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