Weight loss: Try this concoction to battle bloating and get a flat belly

Time is money and health is wealth. Since two of our most important assets, health and time are directly related to one’s wealth, what does one prioritize? Considering the kind of lifestyles that we are all a part of, it is difficult to find time for anything including one’s health. Sedentary and fast paced lifestyles have left us with weight issues, related problems and little time to keep fit. Being overweight is not just an issue in itself, but is the root of several other health conditions that can complicate health.

Bloating, though, is remotely connected to the weight gets as much attention as weight gain. A bloated stomach does not always mean you are over weight, but it can give out an impression of being so. Also, bloating makes you uncomfortable all the time. Hence, it is essential to control bloating so that your belly remains in the normal shape and does not make you uncomfortable.

Being overweight is a root cause for biological disturbances such as obesity, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke and several such disorders. In addition to these, being overweight also leads to the development of body image issues and a general feeling of dissatisfaction with the self. Since being overweight impacts the mind and the body equally, it is imperative to find a solution for the root cause. We bring to you an easy solution that will help you lose weight without taking up much of your time.

In a recent Instagram post, renowned lifestyle coach and motivational speaker Dr. Jay Madaan shared the recipe for an easy to make concoction that aids weight loss and can be prepared by using simple ingredients that can be found at home.

Take some carom seeds and half a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds. Soak them in a glass of water overnight. Drink this water without straining it so as to swallow the finer seeds along with the water. Make sure that the concoction is prepared well and all ingredients are properly used. This concoction will alleviate symptoms of bloating in people who experience it regularly, especially after meals and also if consumed regularly, can help with weight loss.

The two seeds used in the preparation of this concoction have a lot of other health benefits in addition to weight loss.

Fenugreek seeds reduce the risk of diabetes, blood pressure and heart conditions. They are also helpful in boosting testosterone levels and sperm count and reduce the risk of inflammation. Fenugreek seeds are extremely beneficial for lactating women as it improves milk production and flow.

Carom seeds are helpful in improving digestion and combat peptic ulcers and indigestion very well. They also help with coughing and improvement of air flow in the lungs.

Make sure that you don’t add too much carom seeds or fenugreek seeds because it can lead to acid reflux and excessive gas production in the stomach. Diarrhea, an upset stomach and dizziness are other consequences of adding too much seeds in the concoction.