Sometimes the weight factor and cholesterol go hand in hand, it's not automatic. In this article you will find a recipe based on garlic that not only loses weight but also lower the cholesterol level.
The correlation between weight gain and cholesterol
Contrary to popular belief, there is no direct link between being overweight and high levels of bad cholesterol. There are thin people who suffer from it. Cholesterol is, in fact, a fat made by the liver and brought by the diet. This fat circulates in the arteries to arrive at the organs. Cholesterol carriers are: HDL and LDL. The latter is nicknamed the bad cholesterol because of its role in driving cholesterol to the cells of our body. This being said when this action is not well done, cholesterol accumulates in the blood forming plaques on the walls of the arteries which leads to a disorder of the blood circulation.
The relation between weight and cholesterol lies in the fact that overweight or obese people are more likely to be prone to cholesterol.
A remedy that helps to lose weight and lower cholesterol:
Ingredients of the recipe:
- 12 cloves of garlic.
- ½ liter of red wine.
Preparation:
Cut the garlic cloves into small pieces and put them in a bottle, pour the red wine over them. Close this bottle well and place it in a sunny place for 2 weeks. Shake the bottle vigorously every day. When the 15 days have elapsed, filter the liquid and preserve it in a dark-colored bottle.
Prepartion
Take one tablespoon of this liquid 3 times a day for a month. Suspend this treatment for 6 months.
Benefits of Ingredients:
Each ingredient in this recipe is effective directly or indirectly against cholesterol and weight gain.
Garlic: The benefits of this food on our health are numerous, here are its effects on weight and on cholesterol:
On Weight Loss: This food is low in calories. It lowers blood pressure which helps reduce blood sugar levels. It is also a source of antioxidants, these latter help to lose weight. Garlic also acts as an appetite suppressant, sending signals of satiety to the brain.
On cholesterol: garlic contains vitamins, A, B1, B2, B6 and C, agents that prevent coagulation. With a high antioxidant content, garlic also helps reduce the risk of cancer and decrease bad cholesterol.
Red wine: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, red wine prevents the formation of blood clots that block the arteries and cause heart attacks or even infarctions. It is also a brake against the development of cancer cells. Indeed, it eliminates them while leaving the healthy cells intact. Here is its effect:
On weight: Studies have proven the effectiveness of red wine on weight loss. Ellagic acid present in certain fruits especially in grapes helps to slow the growth of the fat cells present and prevents the formation of new cells. In addition, red wine also contains resveratrol, a nutrient that prevents aging and boosts physical endurance.
On cholesterol: red wine helps prevent cardiovascular disease. According to research, the presence of ethanol and polyphenols in red wine helps to rebalance the cholesterol level by increasing the good cholesterol (HDL). Ethanol and polyphenols are also excellent antioxidants.
Other benefits of this remedy:
This remedy contains anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, anti cancer and anti-bacterial effects, it also helps to:
- Treat heartburn.
- Reduce cholesterol.
- Eliminate toxins from our body.
- Purify the blood.
- Eliminate excess salt in the body.
- Boost fat burning.
- Maintain healthy blood vessels.
- Boost body energy and increase endurance.