Cumin, or jeera, has been hitting the hot
oil in almost every Indian’s cooking vessel. But, do you know that it holds
more benefits than just adding flavor to your food? When consumed with water,
daily on an empty stomach, it works as a natural remedy to solve a host of your
tummy woes.
Here are the following health benefits of
cumin water that make it one of the healthiest drinks to savor every morning:
Boosts
your digestion
Cumin contains powerful digestion-aiding
properties. Thus, consuming a glass of cumin water everyday paves the way for a
healthy digestive system. By secreting
enzymes that help break down sugar, fats, and carbohydrates, it helps you deal
with diarrhea, nausea, gas, and other problems related to digestion.
Flushes
out toxins
Cumin seeds are packed with natural
antioxidants that help flush out the toxic materials from our body. Thus,
having a glass full of cumin water daily on an empty stomach helps in
detoxifying and regular functioning of various internal organs of the body such
as liver and stomach.
Helps
you to lose weight
Cumin water is a miracle drink for people
struggling to lose weight. By suppressing your appetite and boosting your
metabolism, it lowers the fat percentage of your body. Also, regular
consumption of cumin water, supplemented with exercises that are focused on
reducing belly fat, can bring wonderful results.
Lowers
LDL (bad cholesterol)
An increased level of LDL can prone you to
various cardiovascular problems. However, if you start consuming cumin water every
morning on an empty stomach, it can significantly help to lower the bad
cholesterol level. Not only does it reduce bad cholesterol, but it also
improves the level of good cholesterol (HDL).
Strengthens
immunity
Cumin is packed with iron and comprises a
fair amount of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. This is why drinking cumin water helps
to maintain the normal functionality of our immune system. Also, it destroys
harmful bacteria that can adversely affect the immune system.
How
to Prepare Cumin Water?
Boil a spoonful of cumin seeds in a glass
of water for 5 minutes. Let it cool and your cumin water is ready to savor.
Shared by : V Dalmia
contributed by : Ruchi Patni
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