How to use grains of paradise for weight loss
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Traditional herbs and spices are gradually making waves in the western world. With many, offering a lot of benefits to health. Grains of paradise is one of such traditional spice.
Amongst the many benefits grains of paradise offers, the most renowned is weight loss. Over the years, it has become a common ingredient in weight loss supplements.
In this article, we will take a look at this spice and its potential weight loss benefits.
What are Grains of paradise?
Scientifically known as Aframomum melegueta, Grains of paradise is a spice native to West Africa. With a similar nature as the ginger, it belongs to the plant family of Zingiberaceae. Grains of paradise can be referred to as Guinea grains, alligator pepper, Melegueta pepper, Guinea seeds, amongst other names.
Grains of paradise can also serve as culinary spice due to its unique peppery flavor. It is a great addition to dishes and beverages. Grains of paradise can also be added to sauces, curries, and gingerbread. It can be used to season vegetables, flavor alcoholic beverages (gin, beer, ale), spice bakes and chicken.
Grains of paradise can be used for variety of purposes. One of such is for weight loss. It can also be used for therapeutic purposes- the treatment of diseases, and maintenance of overall health. Hence, the addition to modern dietary supplements.
In addition to its incredible health benefits, grains of paradise contain powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic and snit-diabetic properties.
Some of the health benefits of Grains of paradise include:
Treatment gastrointestinal disorders: Grains of paradise can be used to treat ulcers, stomach pain and even intestinal worms effectively.
Prevention of infections: Due to their antimicrobial properties, they help inhibit the growth of bacteria and other pathogens like salmonella typhi, staphylococcus aureus and more.
Wounds and burns healing: This is one method used in traditional medicine. To use, crush the seeds and make into an herbal tincture for wounds and burns. The presence of tannins in the extract will help facilitate healing.
This remedy can also be used to reduce inflammations and relieve all sorts of pain (joint pain, stomach pain, toothache etc). All thanks to the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties present in the spice.
More so, it can help spice up your love life, as it functions as an aphrodisiac.
Recommended dosage and Composition of Grains of paradise for weight loss
Grains of paradise is composed of compounds, with 6-paradol and 6-gingerol. The recommended dosage of grains of paradise for weight loss and flat tummy is 30mg daily, which can be increased to 80mg once you ascertain your level of tolerance.
However, as a natural spice, there isn’t any specific dosage. It is advised to begin usage in low amounts, and with time, increase dose.
How Grains of Paradise function?
Like caffeine, Grains of paradise has great stimulating effect. The unique composition of this native spice can help increase metabolism and burn calories.
Research has shown that grains of paradise has the ability to activate brown adipose tissue. To understand how this works, there are two types of adipose tissue: Brown and white adipose tissue. Brown adipose tissue is characterized of small cells that help store small amounts of lipids.
Brown adipose tissue is specifically designed to assist with calories reduction and burning of fat. When activated, they trigger thermogenic activities by converting food into body heat and keeping the body warm. They also increase energy consumption by your body, resulting to weight loss.
Brown adipose tissue increases lipids and glucose metabolism. It enhances the uptake of glucose by the muscle cells, and allows for a regulated blood sugar level.
White adipose tissue, on the other hand, is primarily responsible for storage of fat. White adipose tissue is composed of large cells capable of storing large amounts of fats and lipids. These fat cells store fats as energy, and provides your body with it during days of starvation. Typically, it is stored on the thighs, waist and abdominals.
Research has also shown that grains of paradise reduces the amount of white adipose tissue. That is, the extract can help cut down cells in the white adipose tissue. This reduces the availability of space for fats storage. That way, grains of paradise helps you shed pounds and lose weight.
Conclusion
If you intend losing weight, you can enjoy the immense benefits of this spice by including it in your dietary plan. It is an easy add on. They can also be found in fat burners and other fat loss products.
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