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Now we will talk about Weight Loss with Ashwagandha Herb.

Nature has beautiful gifts for us. Ashwagandha is the solution to many of our health problems like stress, anxiety. At the same time it is effective in losing weight. The word “Ashwagandha” is a Sanskrit word and it means “smell of a horse.” It is used in many Ayurvedic medicines. It has antioxidants, iron, and amino acids which makes it a very powerful herb. Let’s check,

How does Ashwagandha burn fat and help with weight loss?

Well, the life now is very stressful. And this stress often leads to unwanted weight gain. Other possible causes for unwanted weight gain could be poor metabolism, elevated cortisol levels, and high blood sugar levels. We exercise a lot and often eat less to help lose weight. But the fact of the matter is that we don’t get the desired results. That could be our poor metabolism that doesn’t convert fat into energy. This is where Ashwagandha comes into play. Here are the things that Ashwagandha does:

Ashwagandha lowers the cortisol levels

A hormone called cortisol is secreted by our body in response to stress and when the cortisol levels are high then this can lead to poor metabolism and many other serious health problems like stroke, diabetes, heart disease etc. Studies have shown that people with high cortisol levels are likely to develop more abdominal fat than hip fat. Research says that

“Ashwagandha can lower the cortisol level by 26%. This would effectively help you lose the unwanted weight and help you feel more confident about yourself.”

Ashwagandha boosts the metabolism

The best thing that this herb offers us is its capability to increase the conversion of the T4 hormone (produced by the thyroid), into the active T3 hormone. This would boost your metabolism and help you fight unwanted weight gain. People who suffer from hypothyroidism have seen noticeable results after using this magical herb.

Ashwagandha regulates the sugar level

Insulin is released in response to elevated cortisol levels. Insulin enables the body to use blood sugar and store it as fat in your body. But Ashwagandha improves insulin sensitivity index quite effectively. It lowers the blood sugar level thereby contributing in losing the unwanted weight. It also lowers down the bad cholesterol and it is indeed a very powerful ayurvedic herb.

How to make and take Ashwagandha powder?

Ashwagandha Churna can be made by grinding the dried Ashwagandha leaves. You can keep this powder in airtight storage to preserve it for a long time.

Consumption

Ashwagandha Powder with Milk

Milk is an important food that is known to possess all the vitamins except Vitamin C. It can be clubbed with Ashwagandha powder to help you reduce weight effectively. The traditional method is to take 1 teaspoon along with a cup of milk at night. Wait for at least 30 minutes after you have taken your food. Better way is.

How to consume?

• Take 100ml of milk and 1 teaspoon of ashwagandha powder
• You will also need 100ml of water and 1 teaspoon brown sugar (As a replacement for sugar)
• Mix all the ingredients in a pan. Boil the mixture on a low flame till it reduces to half and drink when luke warm.

Ashwagandha Tea with cardamom

Cardamom is another fat burning herb that is known to increase metabolism and make digestive system healthier and faster. This adds a great taste to the tea and makes it even more effective to overcome obesity.

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ashwagandha powder, 2 cardamom and 2 glass water

Recipe:

• Boil 1 teaspoon of ashwagandha powder in 2 glasses of water.
• Grind the cardamom and add to the mixture.
• Keep boiling until the quantity becomes half.
• Drink when lukewarm.

You can consume 1 small cup of ashwagandha tea twice daily.

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