01/5 Can garlic and honey really help you lose weight
01/5 Garlic and honey are the two common food items present in our pantry, known for their many health benefits. Garlic, which helps to add flavour to the dish and honey, which is used as a sweetener has been used in Ayurveda for ages to treat different health ailments. Not only this but the health benefits of these two food products have also been backed by science. Right from cough and cold to inflammation and high blood pressure, the two ingredients work well to reduce the symptoms and provide relief. According to popular beliefs, honey and garlic together make a powerful combination that can boost metabolism and help people shed kilos. Here we will tell you if there is any truth in the claim
02/5 Can honey and garlic help you lose weight?
Honestly, there is no solid evidence that proves that taking these two things together can help you with weight loss. However, this does not mean that you cannot try it. Both the ingredients have distinct health benefits and they may not directly help you lose weight or can speed up the fat-burning process, but they can surely support your weight loss plan.
03/5 How can garlic and honey support weight loss?
Garlic is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamin B6 and C, fibre, manganese, calcium, which can play a crucial role in shedding kilos. As per a lab test carried out on mice, having garlic for eight weeks can help to decrease the percentage of fat stored in the body. It can also boost immunity, remove toxins from the body and enhance metabolism.
Honey, on the other hand, acts as a fuel in the body that helps to produce glucose for energy. Glucose keeps the brain sugar levels high and forces it to release fat-burning hormones. Its anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce inflammation and prevent diseases caused by free radicals.
04/5 How to consume garlic and honey
Peel off the skin of a garlic clove and crush it. Take a teaspoon of honey in a small cup and mix it with crushed garlic. Mix these two ingredients properly and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Have it early in the morning on an empty stomach. You can also make in batches and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
05/5 The bottom line
Take this mixture only once a day and do not use more than two cloves of garlic. Taking too much garlic can lead to bad breath, a burning sensation in the mouth or stomach, heartburn, gas, nausea, vomiting, body odour, and diarrhoea. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking any blood-thinning medicines, consult your doctor before taking honey and garlic together.
