New Delhi : A 16-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death in Mukundpur area in Delhi on Tuesday on suspicion of being a thief. His family, which recovered his body from near their residence, claimed he was beaten by a mob of locals. Three people have been arrested in connection with the case, while three others are reportedly on the run. According to the police, the teenager was allegedly thrashed after he was caught trying to enter a nearby house by the owner.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Aslam Khan said the boy, 16, was beaten to death by locals after he tried to enter the house to steal valuables, reported news agency PTI. A case has reportedly been registered at the Bhalaswa Dairy police station.

courtesy : indianexpress.com



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Claim: An Instagram video suggests drinking a concoction prepared by boiling garlic and cumin seeds with lemon extract to burn fat.
Fact: The claim is misleading. The recipe alone cannot burn fat. A balanced diet and good exercise are essential.

An Instagram video about an ‘ancient method’ to burn body fat has gone viral. The video advises boiling two cloves of garlic and a teaspoon of cumin seeds mixed with lemon juice in two cups of water and drinking it on an empty stomach to burn fat.

 
 
 
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NewsMeter found that the claim is misleading.

Dr Raghavendra Cherukku, an interventional cardiologist, explained if the method is useful for burning fat: “There is no single strategy to reduce fat. This strategy has to be supplemented with an intake of healthy food and regular exercise. The antilipidemic property of garlic can help reduce LDL and increase HDL but has no impact on triglycerides.”

Garlic has antioxidant and antibiotic properties, which can aid in other health benefits.

“Some studies done on rats and humans have proved the antilipidemic properties of garlic can help burn fat. However, taking the concoction on an empty stomach can be detrimental for those with gastric issues. Hence it can be taken after eating food,” Dr Raghavendra said.

A balanced diet with high protein and fibre, and low oil and low carbohydrates is essential to reduce triglycerides. Food containing carbohydrates, like maida, gets converted into triglycerides, which cannot be reduced by taking the concoction.

“Most South Indian diets use a lot of oil, around 10-15 tablespoons per day, against the maximum requirement of 2-3 tablespoons per day. Physical exercise for 150 minutes per week and a balanced diet are essential to reduce triglycerides and bad cholesterol,” Dr Raghavendra added.

(This story was originally published by newsmeter.in, and republished by english.varthabharati.in as part of the Shakti Collective)