People so believed in the ability of dill to promote weight loss that at one time they even attributed negative calorie content to it. And although this, of course, is not so, the dill plant, indeed, has real abilities to help people fight excess weight, which will be discussed in the article.

Chemical composition

Since both the green mass of the dill plant and its seeds are used for weight loss, it is necessary to speak separately about their composition, since in many respects the leaves and seeds differ significantly. This is especially noticeable when assessing energy value. For 100 g of dill, it is only 40 kcal, while the calorie content of the same amount of seeds reaches 400 kcal.

Dill greens are rich in vitamins represented by:

• beta-carotene (provitamin A);
• thiamine (B1);
• riboflavin (B2);
• folic acid (B9);
• ascorbic acid (C);
• tocopherols (E);
• routine (P);
• nicotinic acid (PP).

Did you know? In ancient Rome, wreaths were made from dill not only to reward winners in gladiatorial battles, but also as sleeping pills for Romans suffering from insomnia.

Present in the green parts of dill, micro and macro elements represented by:

• iron;
• phosphorus;
• sodium;
• calcium
• magnesium
• potassium;
• copper;
• manganese.

Dill seed is saturated with nutrients to a much greater extent. It contains the same vitamins, with the exception of vitamins A and E, and minerals like greens, but in a significantly higher concentration. In addition, the composition of the seeds is also enriched by the presence of a rather rare vitamin K, as well as the minerals of zinc and selenium. In dill fruits, 10 times more sugar than in leaves. Seeds are abundantly saturated with fatty acids, essential and fatty oils.

Dill Properties

The rich content of nutrients in the dill plant determines its benefits to the human body. However, in some cases, the physiological characteristics of people and their state of health require caution in the use of this product.

Important! With the ability of a dill plant to expand blood vessels and thereby significantly reduce blood pressure, its use in hypotension can lead to weakness, up to a loss of consciousness in the patient.

Beneficial features

• Proper use of dill plants allows you to:
• improve appetite;
• optimize digestive processes;
• activate metabolism in the body;
• fight obesity;
• bring blood vessels to normal tone;
• lower blood pressure;
• improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
• normalize sleep;
• remove excess fluid from the body;
• inhibit the development of atherosclerosis;
• effectively deal with inflammatory kidney diseases;
• optimize choleretic and diuretic functions in the body;
• remove toxins and poisons from the body.

Harm and contraindications

• Dill should not be consumed or should be done with caution:
• hypotension;
• pregnant
• nursing mothers;
• suffering the presence of stones in the gallbladder and kidneys;
• susceptible to atony of smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract;
• having increased blood viscosity.

Dill for weight loss: how to take

Since it is impossible to build an independent and complete diet on this product, with weight loss it is necessary to use it as an effective supplement to dietary dishes and physical activity. To do this, it is advisable to constantly include the product in all kinds of forms on its menu for a month.At the same time, 200 g of greens and 0.5 l of decoction from seeds, dill water or tea will be enough per day. The inclusion of dill in the daily menu must be combined with full-fledged motor activity, which ultimately guarantees positive results.

Useful recipes from dill and seeds

The easiest way to take advantage of the beneficial substances contained in this plant is to add it to all dishes where possible. Of the funds on the basis of dill, which need individual preparation, dill tea is most in demand.

Did you know? Already in the III century. BC e. Roman authors in their treatises pointed to the ability of dill to improve digestion.

To prepare it you need:

1. Thoroughly wash the dill greens and chop it with a knife.
2. Shredded leaves in the amount of 3 tbsp. l pour into a container with 0.5 l of boiling water.
3. Then put the container on the heating device and, again bringing the mixture to a boil, cook it for 5 minutes on low heat.
4. After cooling the drink, it must be filtered.

Use dill tea 3 times a day for 0.5 cups before meals. From dill seeds, very useful infusions are obtained that allow you to maintain a slim figure.To prepare the most popular of them you need:

1. In a glass of boiling water pour 1 tbsp. dill fruit.
2. Cover the container with a lid and leave the mixture to infuse for 1 hour.
3. Then strain the infusion.

Use the drug three times a day before eating 100 ml. Effective help in the process of losing weight is provided by a decoction of a mixture of dill seeds with smooth licorice root.

Important! Contrary to popular belief, dill does not have the ability to burn body fat. It only effectively helps the body get rid of excess fluid, toxins and toxins, while activating metabolic processes. Everything else depends on the lifestyle of the person himself.

To prepare it:

1. Grind licorice root.
2. Mix 1 part dill seeds with 4 parts chopped root.
3. Pour the mixture into a container and pour 0.75 liters of water into it.
4. Put the container to heat.
5. Bringing the mixture to a boil, then cook it on low heat for a third of an hour.
6. After this, strain the broth and drink it warm in half a glass three times a day after meals.

Although dill is not able to fully replace any food product, it is rare that a dish in all cuisines of the world can do without it.

And the high gastronomic qualities of this plant with its outstanding dietary properties make it an indispensable product on the menu of those wishing to lose weight.