If you are determined to lose weight, then very often as assistants you choose all kinds of diets or drugs, a wide assortment provided in pharmacies and health food stores. As a rule, these funds and additives are quite expensive, and the course of their intake is designed for more than one month. In addition, some of the biologically active drugs help, and some, unfortunately, do not. However, few people know that a good tool to reduce excess weight is available in your own kitchen, it is inexpensive and always at hand: how to use
bay leaf for weight loss, read our article. That is, this seasoning can not only be added to soup or main dishes, while improving their taste, but also to treat diabetes, sinusitis, salt deposition and dozens of other diseases. This is a very popular alternative medicine, moreover, it can be purchased absolutely everywhere. Many of our compatriots living abroad often complain that they do not sell certain products, herbs, or other products familiar to the Russians in stores in Europe, America or Asia, but this spice can be found everywhere.
Bay leaf for weight loss is used in the form of a decoction or infusion, which must be regularly consumed before meals. But remember that this is not a panacea for excess weight, but only an addition to a set of measures to reduce body weight. That is, you should still adhere to proper, low-calorie nutrition, exercise and observe the daily regimen. Only a combination of all these factors will help you find your dream figure in a fairly short time.
How to use the bay leaf for weight loss: plain broth and cinnamon
The recipe is extremely simple: take 300 ml of water and 3-4 leaves of wonderful spices, bring to a boil and boil for about 5 minutes. After that, remove the pan from the stove and pour all the liquid into a thermos - it should be infused for at least four hours. After the necessary time has passed, everything is ready. The broth should be taken 1 tablespoon 10 minutes before eating. Remember that you cannot cook this tincture for the future. It should be stored in a thermos for no more than three days. But given how easy it is to prepare a
decoction of bay leaf for weight loss, it will not be difficult for you to make a new portion each time the previous one has ended. You can also prepare a similar tool not only with a leaf, but also with cinnamon. So, for one liter of water you will need 1 stick of cinnamon and 5 "parsley". In this case, first the liquid must be brought to a boil, and only then put the leaves and cinnamon there. Boil for 15 minutes. Next, cool and take 1 glass every morning before breakfast.
Bay leaf for weight loss: contraindications and reviews
It would seem that what could harm a decoction of ordinary seasoning, which most housewives are used to adding to soups, main dishes and pickles? However, in some cases, bay leaf can not be used, namely:
- at any stage of pregnancy;
- children under 12 years old;
- if you have gastritis, a stomach ulcer, liver failure, or inflammation of the internal organs.
If you suffer from any chronic diseases, it is best to consult a doctor before using the decoction. Bay leaf for weight loss, reviews about which are generally positive, if you do not consider the product as something miraculous, with which you can lose several sizes in a week, rather cleanses the body, prepares it for a diet, than eliminates extra pounds. These are the opinions of doctors. As for the consumers themselves, some note a slight
decrease in appetite. One way or another, in the absence of contraindications, this seasoning can be a worthy addition to your diet. Remember that bay leaf helps the body get rid of
salt deposits, so everyone can drink a decoction course, but only after consulting a doctor.