The mint-rich content in mint helps prevent indigestion, reduce high cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of being overweight and obese.
The intake of mint drink also stimulates digestive enzymes, and thus converts the fat content into consumable energy, which prevents the deposition of excess fat in the body, especially for the abdominal region, and thus lose weight in a healthy way according to recent international studies.
It is recommended to take it according to the following methods and amounts:
1) mint tea
Mint tea can be prepared using dried or fresh mint leaves. In the case of fresh mint tea, mint leaves are added to boiling water, then boiled again for a while, and after stirring it is filtered. In the case of dried mint leaves, they are added to boiling water and soaked in for 10 minutes, then filtered before drinking.
Studies show that you can drink 2-3 cups of mint tea per day to get the best results.
2) mint juice
A group of mint leaves and coriander leaves are mixed and beaten in a blender with a glass of water and a little salt and black pepper, and only one cup is taken early in the morning and can be added to half a lemon.
3) Mint salad
Fresh mint leaves can be added to the green salad in order to prevent stomach distention, in addition to the benefit of losing weight, but you should also reduce diets rich in fat and high calories.
Perfumed and antioxidant
In addition to its many benefits, mint has a good flavor as it can be used as a perfumery in some toothpastes. In addition, the flavor of mint leaves contribute to treating respiratory problems, depression, fatigue and nausea.
Research also revealed that mint leaves have anti-inflammatory properties, in addition to their numerous health benefits.