Hi dear,
Good morning.
Dt Swati here.
I know overweight is a complex and relative condition with significant long-term metabolic risk factors throughout a persons's lifespan.
Since diet and lifestyle are the primary treatments for this, we as a dietitians play an important role in helping with overnight persons to optimize their health and prevent further disease.
First thing , without knowing your height, activity level we can never assume that you are obese or overnight.
Trust me , it could be weight of your muscles too , because I can understand that a Man of 29 years having knowledge of basil seeds won't be doing workout !! It just seems not happening to me.
Any way, without your physical / biochemical assessment / stats if somebody is suggesting you something don't follow it blindly.
Regarding Basil leaves,Yes they are newly marketed wonder foods , loaded with good fats , weight reduction benefits, blood
sugar controller etc and tremendous other benefits. BUT bioavailability of nutrients also matters.
Bioavailability means that how much capable your body is to absorb nutrients from the food.
The daily recommended dosage is not to exceed a tablespoon, though it might vary from person to person.
The high fiber content of basil seeds may cause digestive side effects like bloating.
It's generally best to increase fiber intake gradually to give your gut time to adjust, so you have to soak it in water for atleast 2hours before or better overnight for its maximum bioavailability.
Next Steps
Early morning you can have 1 teaspoon of seeds ( overnight soaked) with luke warm water , Empty stomach.
In summers you can use soaked 1/2 to 1 teaspoon is to be consumed in milk or lime water / raw coconut water.
Health Tips
The side effects of these seeds include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, acne, acid reflux, headache, abdomen discomfort, loss of appetite, and such.
They can also cause low blood
sugar in some people.
So people with glucose fluctuations, should not overdo it.
In case of stomach distress also it has to be avoided.
Do not completely rely on seeds , will not make you leaner. follow well balanced meal with a consultation. for healthy weight loss.
Hope I was able to resolve your issue.
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thanks
regards
Swati