Weight gain is an excessive accumulation of fat in the body. A person's body fat is assessed by calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI), which takes into account weight and height.
When weight gain is excessive, then we can talk about obesity. There is gynoid obesity when fat is in the thighs, or android obesity when fat deposits are in the belly.
Excessive weight gain in the world affects 1.4 billion people aged 20 and over. By 2030, the number of overweight people is expected to reach 3.3 billion. In France, obesity reaches 9.6% of adults and 12% of children. Obesity can be a disease for those who suffer because it causes health complications, including cardiovascular disease.
Causes of weight gain
The causes of weight gain are many, including:
The heredity factor: the genetic factor can explain weight gain in the sense that abnormalities lead to a decrease in the expenditure of calories even at physical exertion.
The food factor: excessive consumption of sugary or fatty foods compared to the needs of the body, leads to weight gain. The same goes for bad habits such as nibbling or bulimia.
The psychological factor: in case of stress, we tend to compensate for our psychological state by the consumption of caloric foods, especially cakes and chocolate.
Lack of regular physical activity and sedentary lifestyle lead to weight gain.
Lack of sleep: in France sleep time among 18-55 year olds is 7 hours during the week with one third of adults sleeping less than 6 hours per night. Studies have shown that when sleep time is less than 5 hours a night, the risk of obesity increases by 60%.
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Medical Sciences of Iran, has demonstrated the effectiveness of a natural ingredient to effectively reduce weight loss. For the purposes of this study, they divided 88 obese women into 2 groups. Each group had to eat healthy foods and consume 500 calories a day. The difference is that the first group consumed, every day, 140 grams of yogurt with 3 grams of cumin while the second group consumed yogurt without cumin. The first group gave surprising results since after 30 days, it lost 14.64% of fat against 4.91% for the second group.
The best way to lose weight is to speed up the metabolism. There are several foods that can help in this direction, however, they should be used with caution. One of the flagship spices is cumin.
Composition of cumin
Cumin contains a significant amount of amino acids, proteins, fatty acids, flavonoids, tannins. It has a depurative, diuretic, analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antispasmodic and aphrodisiac action. It can be used in case of slow digestion or constipation or as a tranquilizer and a relaxant for the nervous system. Cumin is also an antioxidant that purifies our body.
Weight loss benefits of cumin
Freshly ground or powdered, it is a must for the slimming diet. Rich in vitamins and healthy virtues, cumin helps burn fat and reduce bloating. It acts as an appetite suppressant and it boosts the metabolism to target bad fats, including cholesterol through a substance called filosterol. Thus, cumin speeds up the metabolism and can help you lose weight.
Use of cumin
Cumin can be used either in decoction by using a tablespoon of this powder diluted in a cup of boiling water. Infuse for 10 minutes then drink this infusion in the morning on an empty stomach. You can also swallow a spoon of cumin with a glass of water every morning. Cumin can be used in two ways for a period of 30 days.
In addition to losing weight by promoting the burning of targeted fats, cumin also helps keep our body healthy, since it has many benefits. Some have been known since the dawn of time, while others are recent. So do not hesitate to consume this therapeutic spice which, in addition is delicious. Do not forget to do it sparingly because excess caraway can be toxic to the body.