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Cardamon: Cardamon aids the digestive process, helping the body break down and assimilate nutrients. It is also known to boost metabolism and burn body fat, aiding with weight-loss. Toss in a few cloves of cardamon into your evening chai for a steamy cup of good health
Garlic: Garlic has long been used in cooking, for both its full-bodied flavor and its healthy properties. Garlic has strong anti-bacterial effects, helps reduce LDL and unhealthy fat levels in the body. Now there's a good reason why the ubiquitous ginger-garlic paste is found in dishes across every region in India.
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Chillies: Chillies are another great ingredient to ramp up your metabolic rate and burn that excess fat. The component capeskin generates heat and boosts metabolism, helping burn calories for upto 20 minutes after your meal. So slice 'em up and toss 'em in!
Cinnamon & Cloves: Both these spices aid the production of insulin and help control blood sugar levels in the body. Highly beneficial to people with type 2 diabetes, it is recommended to sprinkle cinnamon powder into your cup of tea of coffee, and include cloves when you make rice or dal.
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Millets: Coarser grains like millets, jowar, ragi and bajra are on high fibre-content and great for controlling cholesterol and melting fat.
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