Lose weight with the help of “Lavrushka”.

Bay leaf is an aromatic spice, which was used to seeing in your kitchens almost all Russians. And some girls and women, puzzled by the issues of weight loss, even began to consider this product a deliverer from the extra pounds. But can we trust such opinions and advice “from the people”?

Part of Laurel.

Calorie “Lavrushka”, even though it is a plant, is relatively high, at more than 300 kcal per 0.1 kg of dry leaves. The main active substances contained in this spices:

• Organic acid;


• Fatty and essential oils;


• Vitamins a, C, PP,;


• Tannins;


• Macronutrients (phosphorus, calcium and some magnesium and potassium, selenium, zinc);


• Trace elements (iron, copper, selenium, manganese, zinc).

Called “Lavrushka” very rich amount of valuable substances is difficult, but in addition it is very useful.

One of the most striking properties of spices – diuretic effect. It is because it is considered that the Bay leaf is able to play an important role in the process of losing weight. The second important quality is anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action.

Bay leaf is used in cooking and in other related fields of cosmetology and medicine. From it is prepared various masks and medicinal teas that help with various diseases (colds, cholecystitis, gallstones, rheumatism, skin inflammation). But this product has and contraindications.

Hazardous properties and contraindications.

In large quantities (decoctions, for example, which are used for weight loss or treatment) Bay leaf can have a powerful impact on many organs, especially the digestive tract. It cannot be used in food (only in very small doses), in pathological conditions, and in certain situations:

• Pregnancy, breast-feeding a newborn;


• Children under 12 years of age;


• Kidney stone disease;


• Crohn’s Disease;


• Inflammation of the intestine;


• Any kind of sores;


• Kidney stones;


• Liver failure;


• The problems associated with the health of the urinary system.

Excessive swelling broth Bay leaf should be used after consulting a doctor. Many diseases related to the heart or hormones, can only get worse under the influence of large portions of the decoction on the basis of Laurel leaves.

Is it possible to lose weight in a Bay leaf?

Some people are mistaken in his belief that “Lavrushka removes excess fat from the most unpleasant places almost forever. Or at least for several years. Miraculous properties of this spice are only in strong machigonne effect.

How does it work? In the adult human body quickly accumulated salt deposits that cause excess fluid to accumulate in the body. Laurel broth able to remove this excess water and to some extent dissolve harmful deposits. Together with the liquid leaves a large number of harmful substances, such as toxins.

But all this is minor. Bay leaf will not bring any benefit, if after application will not keep the correct approach to nutrition: reducing the use of salt and total caloric intake, daily intake of large amounts of water, exercise.

Bay leaf may be an additional assistant in the preparation of specific menu focused on effective weight loss. But as the main “Pobeditelei” means it will not be effective.

Recipes diuretics decoctions.

If you still want to use a cheap analog of various diuretic teas, then here are some recipes on the basis of Laurel, which will help to quickly bring water and cleanse the body from the abundance of accumulated substances that can impair the activity of the organism.

Extreme tincture.

To make economical and quick recipe nastyone, you need to take 200 g of Laurel leaves, which are well minced (you can use low speed blender or mortar). Pour a liter of water and wait until boiling, put the tincture on a steam bath.

The cooking process takes just 15-20 minutes. Further, the infusion should be cool and strain, can be taken as soon as 30 minutes after cooking for 2 table spoon for 25 minutes before each meal.

Tincture No. 2

30 Laurel leaves 1 liter of boiling water. Steamed in a thermos and infuse over 8 hours. During this course, you should stick to a special diet, exclude from the diet:

• Meat;


• Sweet;


• Flour;


• Too high-calorie meals;


• Alcohol;


• Mandatory – chocolate.

The course of applying this recipe – a maximum of three days, because the influence of such liquors on the body is very strong.

The Broth No. 3 Pepper

The Bay leaves in the quantity of 30 pieces filled 1 liter of boiling water. They added red or black pepper in a ratio of 1:6, where 6 parts – Laurel, part 1 – other spices or fat-burning spices. Some prefer to replace pepper ginger.

The Broth No. 4 Cinnamon

Opinions about useful properties of cinnamon all mixed. But, nevertheless, there is a very popular recipe that is enjoyed by many girls who want to quickly get rid of the unpleasant deposits in the body. Per litre of boiling water here, you need to take:

• Large cinnamon stick (fundamentally, the cinnamon was not ground);


• 5 Laurel leaves.

Preparing a recipe for a quarter of an hour on medium heat after boiling. Then the broth to cool the natural method. Take 1 Cup in 3 days. Obligatory fasting.

Recipe for aesthetes.

The original tea on the basis of Laurel leaves and cinnamon can be an alternative recipes that described above. For its preparation you will need 2 tsp. black tea, a little cinnamon and 2-3 “Lavrushka”. Brew classic way. Important: the first welding cannot be used.

The course of “treatment” Laurel leaf is not recommended for longer than 3-7 days.

How to avoid the negative impact of “Lavrushka”?

The main thing that aimed broths on the Laurel leaf, is the output of the liquid. To tincture cope effectively with their tasks, they need to simplify the task:

• To avoid the use of salt in food during the “treatment” Laurel broths;


• To exclude green tea and coffee from the diet;


• Eat more fresh greens;


• Add in the daily menu at least 50 g of any fruit.


• Eat 1 banana a day;


• Consumption of seafood;


• Increase the inflow of vitamin B6 and magnesium in the body using a third-party supplements.

We must not forget that all diets, including the elimination of excess water from the body through Bay leaf, ineffective before the upcoming holidays and a hearty meal. Moreover, after a sharp “reset” of water and the subsequent enhanced food and alcohol excess weight will come back in much larger quantities. Today you will lose weight by 2 kg, and in the evening after the celebration of the return of 3-4 kg

Thus, Bay leaf cannot be regarded as a tool for weight loss that can get rid of excess fat forever. Use it carefully and without too much bigotry and only when there is no threat to health.

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