TOP 6 MAJOR BENEFITS OF CUMIN SEEDS
WHY CUMIN IS SO HEALTHY?
Cumin is a very beneficial spice for health. And it is used daily in food for flavor. Ayurveda doctors prescribes cumin as a remedy for several health issues and problems. It has been used in traditional Ayurveda medicines for centuries by the hakeems (clinicians). Cumin boost the immune system and helps in fighting with certain types of bacterial and fungal infections.
NUTRITION IN CUMIN SEEDS
United State Department of Agriculture says that one teaspoon of cumin seeds contains:
calories : 7.88,
Protein : 0.37 g
Fat : 0.47 g
Carbohydrate : 0.93 g
One teaspoon of cumin seeds also contains
Calcium : 19.6 mg
Iron : 1.39 mg
Magnesium “ 7.69 mg.
Cumin seeds also contains antioxidants components.
BENEFITS OF CUMIN SEEDS
1. CUMIN SEEDS AND CUMIN WATER HELPS IN REDUCING WEIGHT.
So far, we used cumin seeds just to add flavour to our food. But did you know that it can also help cut your belly fat? Cumin seeds increases our metabolism rate thereby burning calories very fast. It not only helps in weight loss but also helps in cutting belly fat.
One glass of drink prepared from one spoon cumin seeds, one lemon, one spoon honey helps fast to reduce weight and tummy. As cumin contains aldehyde, thymol and phosphorous. These components work as good detoxifying and flushing the toxins out of the body.
2. CUMIN SEEDS CONTROLS BLOOD PRESSURE:
Cumin seeds contains Potassium, which helps to regulate blood pressure by balancing out the bad effects of salt.
3. CUMIN SEEDS ARE ENERGY BOOSTER:
Cumin seeds contains various nutrients, which helps to keep the body energetic throughout the day which makes you feel so much good and energetic. We feel more active throughout the day.
4. SKIN AND HAIR CARING :
Cumin seeds contains high amount of Vitamin E and it is antioxidant, it fights free radicals and prevents premature aging. Cumin water contains many nutrients that are great for your hair. Carbohydrates and protein in it , promote proper hair growth and helps replenish them from the roots.
5. CUMIN SEEDS KEEPS THE LIVER HEALTHY:
Cumin is an essential part of an Indian kitchen. Cumin is beneficial for your liver health. It helps in the production of bile juice and other digestive enzymes. It is also helpful in liver detoxification. Cumin seeds can be added in different foods prepared daily. Its drink with lemon and honey can we very beneficial for liver health.
6. BENEFICIAL TO MANAGE BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL:
As a part of an herbal drug it was trialed on diabetic patients, and found beneficial for diabetes. According to Ayurveda Experts, cumin seeds water is good for patients suffering from diabetes. You can drink it on an empty stomach to reduce blood sugar levels. Also can be used in the form of ground powder. It is mentioned in detail in A book 'Healing Spice' by Bharat B. Aggarwal, Ph D with Debora Yost.
No doubt cumin has qualities to improve our health and is a good remedy for many health issues. But since excess of everything is bad, it will be good to keep the consumption limited.HEALTH IS WEALTH
