Struggling to lose weight despite dieting? Your metabolism might be the culprit!
But there’s good news! Ayurveda has a powerful metabolism-booster – Gond Babool (Acacia Gum).
This natural resin:
✔ Fuels fat-burning by improving digestion
✔ Balances blood sugar to prevent cravings
✔ Supports gut health, where 70% of metabolism happens
This guide reveals 10 science-backed ways to fire up your metabolism using Gond Babool + Indian superfoods so you can:
✔ High-carb diets (too much rice/roti)
✔ Sedentary jobs (sitting for 8+ hours)
✔ Lack of protein (vegetarians often undereat it)
✔ Dehydration (skipping water for chai/coffee)
Why It Works:
How to Use:
Bonus: Also improves skin glow & digestion!
Indian metabolism-boosting protein sources:
✔ Sprouted moong (easy to digest)
✔ Paneer (great for vegetarians)
✔ Peanut chikki (energy + protein)
✔ Sattu drink (summer-friendly protein)
Tip: Eat 20-30g protein per meal to keep metabolism active.
Best Metabolism-Boosting Masalas:
Try: Gond Babool + turmeric latte for a double metabolism boost!
Why? Muscle burns 5x more calories than fat.
Simple Indian-Friendly Exercises:
✔ Squats (baithak) – strengthens legs & core
✔ Arm circles with lentils (daal ke dabbe) – tones arms
✔ Stair climbing – better than walking for metabolism
Rule: 15 mins daily > 1 hour once a week.
Science Says: Drinking 500ml cold water boosts metabolism by 24% for 90 mins!
How to Use:
Easy Version for Indians:
✔ 12-hour fast (Dinner at 8 PM → Breakfast at 8 AM)
✔ No rice/wheat at night – opt for moong dal khichdi
Bonus: Gond Babool in the morning helps control hunger during fasting.
Fact: Just 1 night of poor sleep slows metabolism by 20%.
Herbal Fixes:
Why It Works:
Recipe:
Metabolism Benefits:
✔ Balances blood sugar
✔ Improves digestion
Indian-Friendly Recipe:
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) – small movements burn 300+ extra calories/day!
Indian Lifestyle Tweaks:
✔ Stand while watching TV
✔ Take 5-min walk after meals
✔ Dance to Bollywood songs!
Day | Focus | Action Plan |
Day 1 | Hydration | Gond water + lemon on waking |
Day 2 | Protein | Paneer + sprouts lunch |
Day 3 | Movement | 15-min home workout |
Day 4 | Spices | Turmeric-ginger tea 2x |
Day 5 | Sleep | Gond milk before bed |
Day 6 | Fasting | 12-hour overnight fast |
Day 7 | Routine | Combine best habits |
✔ If you feel tired all the time (thyroid check)
✔ No weight loss after 2 months of effort
✔ Extreme hunger/thirst (diabetes risk)
By combining:
✔ Gond Babool’s gut-healing power
✔ Indian protein-rich foods
✔ Simple daily movement
You can:
Q1: How long until Gond Babool shows results?
A: Better digestion in 3-5 days, weight loss in 2-3 weeks.
Q2: Can diabetics take Gond Babool?
A: Yes! It helps control blood sugar spikes.
Q3: Best time to take Gond Babool?
A: Morning empty stomach or pre-workout.
Q4: Any side effects?
A: Start with ½ tsp – too much may cause gas.
Q5: Can kids use Gond Babool?
A: Yes, in small amounts for digestion.
Q6: Gond Katira vs Gond Babool – which is better?
A: Gond Babool is better for metabolism, Gond Katira cools the body.