Drink hing water daily for weight loss, good skin

Hing, also called asafoetida, is a dehydrated plant sap that has been used for hundreds of years now. It not only possesses a unique flavour but also has potential health benefits, says Asma Alam, a Consulting Nutritionist and Dietitian.
Drinking hing water aids our digestive health like reducing symptoms of conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel diseases and maintaining bowel regularity. Besides, hing possesses antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal and anticancer properties too. Hing is an exceptional source of potent antioxidants which can be reaped by drinking hing water daily. Furthermore, it may help ease asthma symptoms, lower blood glucose and blood pressure levels. says Alam.
Here’s how you can make hing water:
Take a glass of lukewarm water, add one fourth of a pinch of hing in it, mix well to combine. Consume this drink preferably on an empty stomach. You can also add a pinch of turmeric to this, for an extra dose of antioxidants and to speed up weight loss.
Here are some extended benefits of hing water:
Weight loss - Hing water is known to give a much-needed boost to our metabolism. A fast metabolism directly assesses weight loss. Why? Because the higher the metabolic rate the better you digest your food. Good digestion is directly proportional to the amount of weight you lose.
Good skin - Yes, you can get an age-defying and glowing skin just by sipping on hing water everyday. Hing is loaded with antioxidants and drinking it regularly can protect your body from free radical damage. This is bound to prevent skin degeneration by protecting it against oxidative stress.
Treats cold and cough -It’s winter, the season of flu. Drinking hing water can protect you from catching a cold. Hing is known to treat respiratory ailments like cough, stuffy nose and excess mucus.