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Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition

Obesity is a common health problem today; but do you know what is even worse? It is choosing the right types of diet for weight loss.

With millions of blogs and websites encouraging you to choose this diet or that diet, what do you think is the best for you? Who do you think decides which is the best type of diet for you?

Introduction

Obesity is evidently a major problem in the current period. Even with incredible advances in the medical industry, obesity hasn’t gone down for even 1 percent.

Major diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and many such chronic issues is a gift from obesity to younger and older generations today.

With million problems comes billion solutions. Weight loss is more of a business than a solution today. Everyday you come across these gimmicks about weight loss and the right type of diets. In fact, there are a lot of people who even fall for them.

It is true that with days the list of different diets to lose weight are increasing rapidly. And so are the fast food centres.

With this manipulative environment, how can one choose the right type of diet and find the best results on them?

It has become hard to figure out the best approach one can go with regard to diet. Especially as a long term solution.

Today, in this article we bring to you a list of 7 different types of diet that are mainly focused on weight loss and healthy living.

Types of Diet

1.  Vegan Diet

Lately, one of the most popular diets that you will come across is vegan diet. As the name says it all, it is a type of vegetarian diet.

In fact, it is an extreme level of vegetarian diet. Not just fish and meat, all the animal products like milk and milk products, and eggs are also excluded in this diet.

Generally, this particular diet is followed for ethical or environmental reasons. It is intended towards restraining animal exploitation or cruelty and not just for health reasons. As right the reason sounds, following this sort of diet, especially for non-vegetarians is a hard task.

As said before, following a vegan diet not only excludes fish and meat but also animal products like milk, egg, honey, casein, whey etc. This in fact is not even a diet, more like change in the way of life and philosophy.

If you are willing to follow this diet, then your staple foods are mostly plant based.

For example: fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, seeds, nuts, legumes, whole grains etc. Since you are excluded from having meat, for protein and vitamin content you need to find alternative products.

Vegan diet not only benefits you in losing weight but also helps your body fight other health conditions. Conditions like diabetes, heart related issues, digestion problems etc can be managed with this particular diet. [1]

Also Read: 7 Main Reasons Why Vegan Diet is Healthy

2. Ketogenic Diet

One of the crash  diets for rapid weight loss is low-carbohydrate and high-fat keto diet. A ketogenic diet comprises low-carbohydrates, moderate-proteins and high-fat divided in certain ratios in the meal.

Ketogenic diet is one of the types of diet that is majorly focussed on weight loss. It is also known to manage medical conditions like epilepsy.

This diet is one of the ways to lose weight rapidly in a few months. It is also recommended for people fighting acne.

Although most effective in terms of losing weight, keto diet cannot be a long term plan. Especially, it is not the right way for healthy living which is a sustainable way for losing weight.

Before you go ahead with this particular diet, it is necessary that you consult your doctor and nutritionist. This is an extreme type of diet which requires strict vigilance.[2]

Also Read: Keto Diet: Not An Ideal Diet For Good Health

3. Mediterranean Diet

One of the topmost in the list of different diets to lose weight is Mediterranean diet. This diet here includes consumption of foods that are available in your region. Mostly plant based but does not completely eliminate meat.

Mediterranean diet also fosters the importance of physical activity and meditation. This diet enables you to replace junk foods with alternative options as per your particular cravings.

As it promotes healthy eating, it becomes inexpensive and also content as you tend to consume the right amount of food.

For a long term healthy living, this can be your go to diet. It is highly beneficial for the ones suffering from mental health like depression and anxiety.

It is also recommended as it is beneficial in reducing the risks of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. As a result of healthy eating, your longevity also increases.

With facts, comes the myths. One such myth about Mediterranean diet is that it is expensive. Well! This is definitely untrue. Because, opting for maximum plant based food and especially regional food is always cost effective.

Another such myth is that Mediterranean diet is mostly just food based. As clearly mentioned above, this particular diet also promotes the importance of physical activity and mental health.[3]

Also Read: Why Mediterranean Diet Is One Of The Healthiest In The World

4. Raw Food Diet

Raw Food Diet is a diet regime which predominantly includes consumption of uncooked or raw foods in your daily meals. It does not include anything that is processed.

It is ideally recommended to consume plant based foods in this diet. The maximum number of people following this particular diet are generally vegan.

Raw food diet majorly includes vegetables, legumes and fruits. By nature, this diet includes less trans fats and avoids foods that are pasteurized or processed with additives. Raw food diet is less calorific and hence one of the best for rapid weight loss.

Raw food diet helps in managing blood sugar levels, reduces the risks of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and also improves your skin health.

In this type of weight loss diet, since no cooking is allowed, you can go for sprouting of seeds or grains. Juicing of veggies and fruits is also a great approach. Dried fruits that are dehydrated and even blending your foods can be a better way to go with this diet.

Raw food diet may sound easy in terms of food preparation time. But, it is one of the difficult diets in terms of overcoming the cravings and the need for consuming tasty food.

This particular diet is hard to follow for a long term. It can be beneficial for people who want to lose weight quickly.[4]

5. Paleo Diet

In the list of different diets to lose weight, paleo diet is the most ancient one. It is hardly in human practice currently. Paleo Diet is from an era wherein eating foods that came from hunting was the right way of life.

It is believed that with time, the modern practice of eating food has changed so much that the body is unable to adapt to the current food chain.

Paleo diet includes foods such as fish, meat, eggs, vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, spices etc. Foods that have to be completely avoided in this diet are sugary foods, processed foods, soft drinks, dairy products, grains, legumes, and salt.

Just like Mediterranean diet, the paleo diet also aims at healthy eating for weight loss. Its benefits revolve around weight loss, managing diabetes, heart health and also better appetite management.[5]

Also Read: Paleo Diet for Weight Loss|Work for Indians?

6. Low-Carb Diet

 As the name gives it all away, low-carb diet limits the amount of carbohydrates consumption. It mainly encourages high protein and fat in foods. The primary motive of Low-Carb diet is losing weight.

This type of diet may also come with health benefits like reducing risks of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Today, there are multiple alternatives for low-carb food products that may aid you to be consistent with the diet.

Generally, carbohydrates are the macronutrients that provide calories in a diet. Certain fruits, veggies, grains, seeds etc are a natural source of carbohydrates. The limit in consumption of these foods is essential in this type of weight loss diet.

Many food manufacturers add refined carbohydrates like sugar and white flour in processed foods. These foods have to be consumed in limit or even avoided.

Low-carb diets not just help lose weight but also find its place in benefiting your health by reducing the risks of heart related issues.[6]

Also Read: 5 Great Tips for Following the Low Carb Diet

7. Intermittent Fasting

Don’t go by its name. It is definitely not a starving diet! Intermittent fasting diet involves fasting for some period of time in a day.

For example, the time between your dinner and breakfast. You generally do not consume anything between that period and hence that is a fasting.

Performing fasting for some period in a day, helps in digestion of food. It also helps burn a lot more calories when compared to that of other diets. This diet has to be done starting with fasting for a lesser duration. Going overboard at the very first time might harm your health.

How do you think intermittent fasting works? So, for starters, let’s say you get all your energy from the food consumed between morning 9 to evening 6. After 6 in the evening you do not eat anything until the next day 9 in the morning.

The food you consume from 9-6 provides you with energy to spend the next 15 hours. Once all that energy is spent, to stay active for the rest of the time, your body utilizes the energy from the fat stored in your body. Hence results in weight loss.

With a number of diets in the list of different diets to lose weight, there are some which not only concentrate on losing weight but also on your health. It is important to know and understand what works best for you.[7]

Also Read: All What You Should Know About Intermittent Fasting

How To Decide Which Is The Best Type Of Diet For Weight Loss?

When it comes to weight loss, you have a lot of advice and information coming around. May it be from millions of websites, blogs or even magazines and books. But do not fall for all that comes your way. Most of these diets are false approved and are not a long term solution.

We understand your confusions and concerns. But the question is, do you understand that? Weight loss is an art. It requires strict vigilance and collective support from your surroundings. Most importantly, you need to understand your own body.

What you like/dislike? What makes you feel full? And many such questions have to be answered.

Here is what you can do for starters:

• Consult a nutritionist: First and foremost, involve your nutritionist  in all your discussions and researches. They can give you proper guidance on what is right for you and what is not. 
• Find alternatives: Consider your needs. Do not restrict yourself from having certain food that is your favorite. Instead, find an alternative. Restricting or forcing yourself could worsen mentally causing more harm to your body.
• Affordable: Always look at how much you can afford them financially. Looking at your pockets when it comes to health is wrong, they say. But it is important to understand that not everyone is in place to afford everything. Make your budget beforehand.
• Go for locally available and seasonal foods: Make sure to try diets that go with your locally available foods. This way you are not importing anything from outside which saves you from unwanted expense. Also, you are already aware of these foods around you everyday.
• Physical Activity: Always include physical activity with your diet. It is important to understand that diet alone cannot help you lose weight or live healthy. Balance in diet and exercise is utmost important.
• Supplements: Overweight could be the result of deficiency of certain nutrients . Addition of supplements checking with your nutritionist will support your weight loss journey along with the diet.
• Do not stress: Do not go overboard. Dieting is tricky! If you follow a diet so much so that, if found cheated you might end up feeling guilty. This leads to unwanted stress. So, it is important to take it lite and also enjoy what you like (or find better alternatives).

Facts and myths are always heard and said about. But the man who finds the reason and explanation behind it, makes the best of life.[8]

Conclusion

While we have given 7 types of diets, let us also remind you that these are just a few of the many fishes in the ocean of diets. At the end, what is best for you is to be decided by none other than yourself.

Always remember, a man is his own best friend and so is his adviser. Decide what is important to you and discuss with the ones who know you. Patience is a key to losing weight and in general to all your problems.

At Truweight, we provide you with FREE diet consultation! If you have any confusion on what type of diet best suits or any kind of doubts and questions regarding diets for weight loss, we are just one click away. You have got us!

 

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Since bodies come in all shapes and sizes, we here at Nutrisystem understand that there is not exactly a one-size-fits-all approach to healthy living. One of the things that often comes into play during the weight loss journey is one’s body shape. Where you tend to gain weight—and where it’s most difficult to lose—are definitely related to your body shape and cannot be ignored. Of the recognized shapes, most people seem to fall into the “apple body” or the “pear body” category. The new personalized plans from Nutrisystem take your personal body shape into account, so that you get a meal plan that works best for you.

Let’s take a look at the apple body shape and what it means for your weight loss journey.

What Does Apple-Shaped Mean?

Those who fall into the “apple shape” category have shoulders that are broader than their hips. This body type is also typically associated with being “top heavy” (bigger on top and smaller on bottom). Oftentimes apple-bodied people have thin limbs, larger waists and tend to carry weight around their abdomens. When apple bodies gain weight, it’s usually around their midsection.

The apple shape is more likely to develop—or worsen—as one ages. Men who are apple shaped are commonly described as looking as though they have a “beer belly.”

The Body You’re Born With

Of course, our body shape is impacted by more than just our lifestyle. Body shape has also been shown to be strongly affected by genetics. In a study, published in Nature Genetics, researchers found that the shape of a person’s body—more specifically, how they carry weight around their abdomen—is determined by one’s genes. In fact, researchers found 24 genetic variations which helped separate apple-shaped people from pear-shaped people, says Medical Xpress.

Still, researchers also conceded that lifestyle habits can have an important impact and that genes are not our final destiny. That means that healthy habits, like a well-rounded diet and regular exercise, can help prevent fat accumulation regardless of body type.

Exercising Your Apple Shape

Overall, we believe in a well-rounded exercise program that hits all areas of the body—no matter what body shape you have. However, those with apple shape might be interested in exercises that address their trouble zones.

For apple shapes, that’s usually the belly and the waistline, so core-focused exercises combined with plenty of cardio may help. Of course, even though your arms and legs might not be “trouble spots,” we still think strength training and full body work-outs have value. Keeping muscles strong as we age is so important for all of us. Always speak to your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

Dressing for Your Apple Body Shape

Even with weight loss, to some degree, you will always maintain an overall appearance in line with your body shape. In other words, you can lose fat, become leaner and most importantly, get healthy—but you can’t completely alter the body shape you were born with.

For that reason, knowing and understanding how to dress for your body type can be valuable information that helps you feel your best.

Since the legs are often one of the best assets of apple-shaped bodies, show them off! Choose clothes that play up those thin limbs. And if you’re someone who usually gains weight around the middle, opt for clothing that does not fit overly tight in that area. Clothing that is ruched or loose-fitting around the belly might make you most comfortable.

Eating for Your Apple Body Shape

The biggest health concern with the apple-shaped body type is the fact that the risk of diabetes and heart disease can accompany that extra visceral fat that may be accumulating around your midsection. For that reason, the ideal apple-body shape diet is focused on reducing refined carbs and unhealthy fats which can contribute to this type of weight gain.

Protein is the foundation of your diet. Be smart about the types of carbohydrates you choose, focusing on vegetables and good-quality, complex carbs that are high in fiber. Limit added sugars and simple carbs. Check out the lists below for grocery additions that may work best for you:

Smart choices for women:

• Lean proteins, such as chicken breast, turkey breast and tuna should be the cornerstone of your meal plan.
• Get your carbohydrates from legumes, such as lentils or chickpeas and whole grains like quinoa.
• If you’d like to indulge in fruit, choose lower sugar options like raspberries.
• Fulfill your veggie servings with spinach, zucchini, cauliflower and artichokes.

Smart choices for men:

• Choose salmon, crab and lean beef as the protein portion of your meals. When you want to go meatless, edamame is another great protein choice for you.
• White beans and quinoa are high in fiber, making them perfect carbs for your plan.
• When you want to enjoy fruit, blueberries and apples (with the skin on) are the way to go.
• Load up on fiber with vegetables like mushrooms, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and spinach.

Of course, getting rid of fast food—and heavily processed foods—is going to help anyone, regardless of body type. It’s a healthy lifestyle change that can not only help you to lose weight but also live longer.

And at the end of the day, that’s really what we care about most—helping people make lifestyle changes that will improve their quality and longevity of life. No matter what body type you were born with, we believe that’s what you deserve.

Check out Nutrisystem Personalized Plans for a diet designed for your body shape! Click here to learn more. >

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Not sure where to start? No problem! We’ve whipped up a few lip-licking creations to set you up right. So sit back, relax and take a taste vacation—a taste-cation, if you will—through paradise with these mango-inspired tropical treats. Each recipe is heavy on flavor and nutrition, yet light on the guilt!

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1. Orange Mango Slushie

2. Pineapple Mango Smoothie

3. Mango Vanilla Chia Pudding

4. Mango Madness Green Smoothie

5. 5-Star Mango Salsa

6. Tropical Gazpacho Soup

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Used by mankind since 2000 BC, cinnamon is a spice that was at once valued more than even gold. The spice has several medicinal properties for which it is a well-known ingredient in ayurvedic science.

Besides using it as a home remedy for cold and nausea, there are many aspects to cinnamon nutrition facts. One such is the use of cinnamon for weight loss diet.

Introduction

Have you been always looking up for weight loss tips and got overwhelmed with so many ideas? Or have you been sweating a lot in the gym lately and not losing an inch? Weight loss has become a myth among us. 

From extreme diet plans to extreme exercises, there are so many ways one can go for weight loss. However, only a few ways are feasible for daily routines. 

While the weight loss industry is filled with several gimmicks, healthy eating happens to be the smartest move for maintaining weight. And by healthy eating we don’t mean expensive food items, we mean regular food sources that are beneficial for health as well as weight loss. 

One such amazing nutrition source is cinnamon. Yes, cinnamon aka in Hindi as dalchini is a spice that can do much more than twist up the dishes. In fact, there are many health benefits of cinnamon that makes this spice a must-have for the health watchers. 

Cinnamon Nutritional Facts

Cinnamon helps in cutting the body fat and hence, expedite the weight loss process. But before jumping into how to use cinnamon for weight loss, let’s know a bit about the nutritional facts of this spice.[8]

Name	Amount (per 100 grams)
Calories	247 Kilojoules
Total Fat	1.2 grams
Cholesterol	0 milligrams
Sodium	10 milligrams
Potassium	431 milligrams
Total Carbohydrates	81 grams
Protein	4 grams
Vitamins	0.05 grams
Dietary Fibre	53.1 gram

Cinnamon is obtained from the inner bark of different trees from the genus Cinnamomum. The term “cinnamon” means mid-brown colour. Cinnamomum Verum is a native to Sri Lanka, the Malabar Coast of India and Myanmar. 

Sri Lanka is known to produce most of the world’s Ceylon cinnamon. However, in 2016, China and Indonesia produced a whopping 75% of the world’s cinnamon supply. China is the native for the Cinnamomum cassia which is thicker than the Sri Lankan cinnamon. 

Benefits Of Cinnamon

Popularly known to add taste and flavour to dishes, cinnamon is one of the spices in the world that comes with several health benefits. Besides the aromatic compounds, the spice contains many medicinal properties too. 

Almost every part of the cinnamon tree has some medicinal benefits, including the leaves, flowers and roots.

Here are some of the major benefits of cinnamon:

1. Cinnamon is a natural source of antioxidants

Antioxidants are required by our bodies to fight against several oxidative damages created by free radicals. These antioxidants should be included in a diet through different food sources.

Studies show that cinnamon contains extracts like ether, aqueous and methanol that have considerable antioxidant activities. [1].Moreover, in another study, cinnamon stood out as a winner with the most powerful antioxidant properties, compared to other 26 spice varieties. [2]

2. Cinnamon benefits the diabetics

Cinnamon contains insulin-potentiating factors that may be of . Studies reveal that the aqueous extract of cinnamon promotes insulin-potentiating effects.

Another study proved that the polyphenol type-A polymer found in cinnamon, acts as insulin-like molecules. After this classification, naphthalene-methyl ester, a newly formed compound from hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives, has shown glucose-lowering effects that further establishes cinnamon’s anti-diabetic properties. [3]

3. Cinnamon lowers cholesterol

Besides impacting the blood glucose levels, cinnamon is also believed to influence cholesterol levels. While there have been many experiments proving this on mice and rats; a recent study reported that dosing of 1, 3 and 6 grams per day caused a reduction in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels in humans. [4]

Also Read: 8 Superfoods That Lower Cholesterol

4. Cinnamon affects risks of heart diseases

The effect of including cinnamon in regular diets has shown that the spice can be beneficial in lowering of type 2 diabetes as well as lowering of bad cholesterol levels. 

Researches have proved that consumption of cinnamon is directly linked to a significant lowering of fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol levels in humans. These statistics are associated with lowering the risks of heart diseases. 

5. Cinnamon can be beneficial for Alzheimer’s

Cinnamon extracts show properties that inhibit the building up of the protein tau–an aggregation of which is found to be associated with Alzheimer’s disease in vitro.  

Cinnamon’s aqueous extract is also found to promote disintegration of recombinant tau filaments associated with Alzheimer’s Disease.[5] There have been many studies in mice with Parkinson’s Disease also that showed the benefits of cinnamon in protecting neurons and improving motor functions.

6. Cinnamon benefits weight loss

The flavouring agent, Cinnamon, isn’t just a miracle spice for diseases like diabetes and cholesterol, it is also quite helpful in weight loss. 

Studies have reported that cinnamon supplementation can significantly affect obesity measures. [6]. The Ceylon Cinnamon supplementation can burn fat and can be used to manage weight in many ways.

Also Read: 5 Handy Tips On Healthy Weight Loss

4 Amazing Ways Of How Cinnamon Helps In Weight Loss

1. Start Your Day With Green Tea & Cinnamon:

Morning tea is always a good idea but a better idea is to add the health factor in it. Ditch your regular milk tea with a cup of health-boosting Cinnamon Green Tea. Besides boosting your immunity, it will also help you start your day with a weight control tea.

Immunity Boosting Tea

Ingredients: 

• 200 ml Water
• 5 – 6 nos Tulsi Leaves
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Stick(Powdered)
• 1/4 tsp Green Tea

Recipe:

• Take water in a tea vessel and add a few tulsi leaves and a cinnamon stick. Boil the water for some time.
• Once it starts boiling, turn off the gas and add some green tea leaves with a spoon of honey. You’re now ready with the health tea!

2. Go for a healthy breakfast by adding cinnamon to it:

Whether an oatmeal or starting off with a heavy breakfast (with a small amount of brown rice), add cinnamon to the dish. Along with flavor it will bring you a morning boost that will take you ahead with the day!

Oat Porridge with Cinnamon

Ingredients:

• 100 gm Oats
• 150 ml Milk
• 2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
• 4 nos Walnut
• 4 nos Almonds
• 24 nos Raisins
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 200 ml Water

Instruction:

• Take a bowl of water and add some amount of oats to it. Stir it properly and don’t make it too thick. 
• Take some cinnamon powder to it along with some milk. Don’t over do the cinnamon, otherwise the taste might turn too sweet. 
• Cook them well and add walnuts, almonds and honey to the recipe. 

You’re now ready with your cinnamon breakfast!

3.  Cinnamon coffee at work:

If you are all held up at work but can’t concentrate without coffee, just add some cinnamon to your caffeine doses. 

Yes, add some cinnamon powder to your coffee to add a natural boost to your office breaks. It will keep you active at work, all day long!

4. Another way of adding cinnamon to your weight loss routine is to have a cinnamon – walnut smoothie:

Our experts came up with a yummy recipe to help you include more cinnamon to your daily routine. 

Cinnamon-Walnut Smoothie

Servings – 2

Ingredients

• 250 ml coconut water
• 5-7 nos walnuts
• Vanilla extract for flavor
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instruction:

The recipe is simple! Just blend all the ingredients in a blender and enjoy your healthy smoothie.

How To Use Cinnamon To Lose Belly Fat?

While we all desire to lose weight, there’s a bigger challenge in losing away those inches from the waist region. The plank exercises are a good way to affect the visceral fat but diet is also an integral part of losing the love handles.  

Although cinnamon doesn’t work on fat cells directly, the spice helps in losing weight and hence belly fat in several ways:

• Cinnamon, when included in the diet, helps in making you feel full after eating.  It stabilizes the satiety response and hence, prevents you from overeating. 
• Cinnamon also improves the digestion process. Being a spice, it promotes the complete breakdown of foods by the digestive hormones. It makes each nutrition unit of foods to be easily absorbed by the body. This helps in meeting the nutrient requirements of the body. Hence, it prevents the semi-digestion of foods which otherwise are stored as fats.
• Cinnamon can prevent fat cell storage by regulating blood glucose levels. Excess glucose is usually converted to fat and stored in the body. Like mentioned above, cinnamon has insulin-potentiating effects that regulate the blood glucose level. Also, this helps in maintaining the diabetic weight in patients. 
• Cinnamon helps in keeping the body active by boosting the metabolism. It is known that adding cinnamon in your food can actually improve alertness. Hence, helps in maintaining body weight.

Also Read: 7-Day Diet Plan To Reduce Belly Fat By Expert Nutritionists 

Side Effects Of Cinnamon For Weight Loss

While we are now fairly acquainted with the benefits of cinnamon, there are few things you should know about overeating of the spice. 

• Eating too much of the Cassia cinnamon can hamper your health. Cinnamon is found to consist of high amounts of a compound called coumarin. This coumarin is found to be interlinked with liver damage issues.
• Cinnamon also contains cinnamaldehyde.[6] This compound can trigger allergic reactions in the body when consumed in high amounts. Thus, overeating of the spice may result in mouth sores or even burning or itching sensations.
• The cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon can be a throat irritant that may lead to common problems like coughing or breathing problems. In fact, taking high amounts of dry cinnamon may reach the lungs and create lung infections too. 
• Taking cinnamon in excessive amounts can promote the side- effects of certain medications. It can amplify the side effects of medicines like paracetamol and acetaminophen and may cause liver damage. Cinnamon supplements may also affect the working of antibiotics and diabetes medicines. 
• Cinnamon can even induce premature labour. Hence it is advised to avoid cinnamon if you are pregnant.

FAQ’s

To help you carve your diet chart more accurately and to let you know how much and how cinnamon can help you, here are a few frequently asked questions that will guide you through.

1. How can I use cinnamon for weight loss?

A. You can include the spice in your daily nutrition plans in different ways. Be it including in your morning tea or just adding it as a flavouring agent to your dishes, everything works fine. Cinnamon can aid you in weight loss by controlling your appetite and also by regulating your blood glucose levels.

2. Can cinnamon help lose belly fat?

A. By maintaining the cholesterol levels and the blood sugar level, eating cinnamon can affect the overall weight loss of the body. 

The fat stored in the belly, known as visceral fat, often leads to heart diseases and diabetes. And studies have shown that through diet this fat can be managed well. Many research performed on mice has proved that including cinnamon in the diet may help reduce this belly fat. 

Hence, dieticians have shown positive reviews about adding cinnamon to cuisines to prevent cholesterol, diabetes as well as belly fat. 

3. Is cinnamon bad for kidneys?

A. Including cinnamon naturally in your diet can be beneficial for many health problems. However, supplemental doses of spices such as turmeric and cinnamon may result in certain issues.

Studies show that high oxalate intake may result in kidney issues. The percentage of oxalate that was water-soluble differed markedly between cinnamon (6%) and turmeric (91%). 

Hence the consumption of supplemental doses of turmeric and not cinnamon may significantly increase urinary oxalate levels. Thereafter increases risks of kidney stone formation. [7]

4. How much cinnamon can you take a day?

A. You can take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder a day. Like mentioned above, excessive doses of cinnamon may result in other health issues. Hence, including it moderately in your diet can do the trick!

In case of doubts or confusion on consuming cinnamon, you can always have a word with your nutritionist. Experts advice is always a way to success!

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