Tag: waist circumference
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Can cumin spice up weight loss?
Omid Mohammad Tavakoli-Rouzbehani et al.’s review and meta-analysis of research on cumin suggest that regular cumin use decreases BMI by about 0.88 kilograms per square meter and helps reduce waist circumference. Cumin can be used to season meat and vegetables. Baked goods can also benefit from the addition of cumin. Taco and chili dishes frequently… Read more
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Will capsaicin heat up your weight loss?
Capsaicin is an active part of chili peppers. A meta-analysis by Zhang et al. in the British Journal of Nutrition showed associations between capsaicin, decreased BMI, decreased waist circumference, and weight loss. Another meta-analysis by Whiting et al., published in the journal Appetite, highlighted associations between pre-meal capsaicinoids and lower calorie intake. After eating capsaicinoids,… Read more
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Garlic increases flavor and decreases weight. A win-win!
A meta-analysis by Fu et al. in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies showed a correlation between garlic and a decrease in BMI, waist circumference, cholesterol, glucose, and diastolic blood pressure. Other studies have found correlations between weight reduction and garlic in mice. Lee et al. in The Journal of Nutrition postulate that multiple mechanisms, such… Read more