You might know all the good flavours you can bring to your foods and drinks with the help of mint (pudina). These leaves have therapeutic properties and has been one of the most important ingredients in Ayurveda as it has numerous medicinal benefits too.
You can make use of mint leaves for weight loss as well where if consumed it regularly, it can very much help in shedding some kilos.
- It boosts metabolism: Mint leaves aid in the absorption of important nutrients from food and leads to better metabolism. When you have a faster metabolism, it can help you in losing weight.
-It has anti-inflammatory agents: One of the major causes of degenerative diseases like hypertension, heart issues, cancer and diabetes is caused by inflammation. It can even cause weight gain and you can very much find it difficult to lose weight. The anti-inflammatory agents in mint leaves do only good to your body.
- It promotes digestion: If in case you're suffering from gastric issues and bloating, you can quite much drink a mint leaves drink as it can help in boosting digestion and indirectly aids weight loss as well. Poor digestion is a big reason why you weigh so much on the scale when you actually don't eat that much in a day.
- It is low in calories and rich in fibre: These leaves are not just rich in fibre but also low in calories which are the two factors important for the weight loss process. You can have mint leaves without worrying about the calories that they might add. Fibre will help you in feeling full for longer duration.
