Cumin is a plant of the umbrella family, home to which are the Mediterranean and India. It was used in cooking and medicine even in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece, and even today many Islamic countries do not imagine the process of cooking meat and vegetable dishes without cumin. Few people know that cumin is very useful for weight loss and there are a lot of recipes with this spice.
The Benefits of Cumin
First of all, it is determined by its chemical composition. In addition to proteins, carbohydrates, fats and dietary fiber, folic acid, vitamins A, C, E, group B, minerals - potassium, sodium, manganese, iron, copper, calcium , magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, and also amino acids, phospholipids, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Together they cause anti-inflammatory, diuretic, carminative, antibacterial, antiseptic properties of this spice. Polyunsaturated fatty acids accelerate lipid metabolism, which gives reason to use cumin as a means of losing weight.
In addition, the product promotes increased motor and secretory function of the stomach, stimulating the action of this digestive organ when atony. Cumin promotes weight loss because it reduces appetite, cleanses the body, releasing it from the products of decay. Regularly using caraway seeds for weight loss in one of the ways below, you can normalize the metabolism, improve the digestion of food and activate the process of splitting fat cells.
How to use caraway seeds for weight loss?
There are many ways, but to achieve a visible result, it is not enough to season them with meat dishes and salads, it is recommended to prepare special infusions, decoctions and drinks, here they are:
- an incomplete teaspoon of black cumin mixed with ground cinnamon in an amount of 1 tbsp. l. and pour 200 ml of hot boiled water. Add a little honey and drink like tea before eating twice a day;
- fry the seeds of cumin in a frying pan, and then mix with coffee in a 1: 5 ratio. Brew in a Turkish and drink as usual;
- and here's another recipe for cooking ordinary cumin for weight loss: 2 tbsp. l. seeds brew 500 ml of boiling water, after 10 minutes filter and take 100 ml in the morning and evening before eating. You can mix this infusion with carrot or citrus juice, and also as an option instead of infusion use cumin oil. One teaspoon is enough for a glass of juice;
- A huge benefit to the body can bring and decoction. To make it, you need to pour a liter of water into a pan, pour 5 tbsp. l. seeds and boil for 10 minutes. After half an hour, filter and drink fractionally throughout the day, adding honey and lemon to taste;
- as a supplement to breakfast, you can use this drink: in a glass of yogurt add 1 tbsp. l. seeds of cumin and drink.
Those who struggle with excess weight, cumin can be added to all dietary dishes - muesli and flakes, filled with yogurt, salads and slimming cocktails. It is perfectly combined with ginger, cinnamon , cloves, turmeric, rosemary, oregano and thyme. In addition, not