Try this juice to shed kilos
Your weight loss diet does not have to be too complicated to show positive results. Even by eating simple and easily available food items, you can shed kilos and fit into your favourite old dress. The trick to lose weight is to eat clean and tactfully. There are plenty of food items available in your kitchen that possess weight loss property and kadi patta or curry leaves is one of them.
Known for adding aroma and a sweet taste to the food, the famous curry leaves are also beneficial when trying to shed kilos.
The nutrient-packed leaves
The green leaves are packed with carbohydrates, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium and copper. They are also rich in Vitamin A, B, C and B2.
100 grams of curry leaves contain:
Carbohydrates - 18.7 gm
Fiber - 6.4 gm
Protein - 6 gm
Minerals- 4 gm
Calcium - 830. mg
Phosphorus - 57. mg
Iron - 0.93 mg
Magnesium - 44. mg
Curry leaves also contain carbazole alkaloids, which has important antioxidant properties.
Benefits of curry leaves
A good digestive system is a big secret to lose weight. And this is what curry leaves help you achieve. Curry leaves are excellent for your digestive system. They provide relief from the problem of indigestion and help in easy bowel movement. They help to keep your gut and intestine healthy, which improves metabolism and speed up the weight loss process.
Apart from this, curry leaves have antioxidant properties which can protect your body from foreign pathogens. The green leaves may also reduce the risk of cancer, heart diseases, skin issues and are even beneficial for your eyesight.
The kadi patta detox drinks
Ingredients: 10-15 curry leaves and a glass of water
How to make the drink: Take the leaves and wash them properly. Now put them in a blender, add a glass of water and blend it properly. Pour the mixture in a glass and your drink is ready. You can add a dash of lemon juice and some mint leaves to it to reduce the alkaline taste of the juice.
Drink this detox juice every morning to shed kilos. You can also add them to your food if you do not like to have the juice.