Does eating garlic and honey lose weight?

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Garlic and honey have been used medicinally for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations, such as the Sumerians, used a mixture of garlic and honey for its medicinal properties and nutritional value, as well as to treat various ailments. However, by now you may also have heard that a simple garlic and honey recipe can help you lose weight. This article will provide more of this information.

1. How effective are garlic and honey for weight loss?

Garlic and honey in addition to being used as foods used in cooking also have other uses. Scientists have even studied this combination for its antibacterial effects. However, only a small number of studies have been done to look at the effectiveness of garlic and honey weight loss formulas. However, scientists know that both garlic and honey are rich in health-promoting compounds, so it's possible that both components of garlic and honey may indirectly aid weight loss and contribute to weight loss. for overall optimal health.
You can see the greatest weight loss results if you combine garlic and honey therapies with weight loss methods that research has shown to work, including regular exercise and eating a healthy diet. Eat a balanced diet.

2. Garlic for weight loss

Does eating garlic for weight loss really work? A recent review of studies looked at 13 studies examining the effects of garlic supplementation on body weight and related measurements. Study results found that garlic supplements had no significant effect on body weight.
In a study of 110 people with chronic liver disease, those who were asked to take 800 mg of garlic powder per day lost significantly more weight. It should be noted that this study used a garlic powder supplement, not whole garlic.
Another study provided people with obesity with a multi-ingredient supplement that included garlic daily for 8 weeks. Participants taking the supplement experienced significant changes in body weight compared to those taking a placebo.
In addition to garlic, other foods also contain raspberry ketones, caffeine, capsaicin, and ginger. So the researchers couldn't say whether garlic had any specific effects.
Furthermore, the study participants also used other weight loss methods during the study, including a calorie-restricted diet and exercise.
Scientists have done more research on garlic and its weight loss effects in animals. Most use garlic oil or garlic extract instead of using whole garlic.
Some of these studies show encouraging results. Garlic supplementation suppresses weight gain and body weight loss in animals.

3. Health-promoting compounds

Garlic bulbs are low in calories but packed with nutrients - especially allicin, flavonoids and other sulfur-containing compounds.
Researchers suggest that these compounds confer the health benefits of garlic. Some studies suggest they may even have anti-obesity effects, like reducing fat accumulation and weight gain.
However, these results do not indicate that eating garlic and honey is effective for weight loss.

4. Honey has the effect of losing weight

Some research suggests that honey may also be beneficial for weight loss, especially when people use it to replace other sweeteners with more calories, such as table sugar.
A study done with 37 healthy adults compared the effects of consuming honey instead of sugar daily for 4 weeks. Those who consumed the honey had lower calories, carbs, and sugar overall compared to the table sugar group.
In another study people with type 2 diabetes were given honey daily for 8 weeks. Those who received honey lost some body weight compared to those who did not receive anything.
However, people who received honey also had adverse changes to hemoglobin A1C levels, a long-term indicator of blood sugar.
Another study conducted in 55 adults who were overweight or obese showed that consuming 70 grams of honey daily for 30 days resulted in a 1.3% reduction in body weight and a 1.1% reduction in fat. in the body, compared to consuming the same amount of table sugar.
Scientists have observed similar effects on weight in several animal studies comparing the effects of honey and table sugar.

5. Compounds that promote health

Honey is a sweet liquid that bees make from the nectar of flowers, consisting mainly of: water and sugar.
A 1-tbsp (20 grams) serving of honey contains about 60 calories and 16 grams of sugar, or nearly 32% of the Daily Value (DV) for sugar. Because honey is high in sugar, it seems counterintuitive that it can help with weight loss.
However, similar to garlic, honey contains many vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that may have the health benefits of honey.

6. How to make garlic and honey recipe at home

You can prepare your own garlic and honey recipe at home in just a few easy steps.
Ingredients: 1 cup (135 grams) whole clove of garlic; 1 cup (237mL) pure honey
Separate and peel each garlic clove. Take care to remove only the outer layer of paper. Place the peeled garlic cloves in a clean and sterilized jar or another sealed container. Pour in the honey making sure the honey completely covers the garlic cloves. Gently stir or shake the container until each garlic clove is coated in the honey and no air pockets remain. Leave the mixture uncooled at room temperature for 24-48 hours. Choosing raw garlic and honey that are fresh and of high quality can provide the greatest benefits. Some evidence from studies shows that raw, unpasteurized honey contains more nutrients than processed varieties. In addition, processed honey may have an impure quality.
Some people may prefer minced garlic instead of whole cloves. Mining or crushing garlic before use helps activate allicin - one of the plant compounds in garlic that researchers believe has health benefits. If you notice bubbles forming in the jar after a few days or weeks, don't worry - a normal result of fermentation is possible.
How to use
You can use the garlic and honey recipe in many different ways to get the desired effect. It is safe to have one or two tablespoons of honey per day.
Some people may use honey to form dressings, dressings and salad dressings or simply mix with vegetables, grains and protein as an ingredient in main dishes.
Best to use homemade garlic and honey recipe within 1 month of making.

7. Precautions

Although eating honey and garlic is generally considered safe, people who are allergic or intolerant to either ingredient should avoid garlic and honey recipes. Even if you don't have an allergy, you may experience side effects after eating whole garlic cloves, including: heartburn, a burning sensation in your stomach, garlic breath, possibly discomfort. Honey should not be given to infants because of the risk of botulism.
Botulism, a risk to people of all ages. However, some groups are more susceptible. Older adults and people with compromised immune systems may also want to avoid honey.
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Reference sources: healthline.com, verywellfit.com