Cumin Seeds

Jeeragam in Tamil / Jeera in Hindi
Cumin is the staple spice in many food cultures; it has also played a medicinal role in many parts of the world. Cumin s benefits have to do with your digestion, immune system and circulation. It contains naturally occurring substances that work as antioxidants it helps you feel more energetic and healthier.

Nutrition Information for 100 grams

• Sodium 168mg
• Dietary fibre 11g
• Protein 18g
• Vitamin A 25%
• Vitamin C 12%
• Magnesium 91%
• Vitamin b6 20%

Health Benefits

• It has the ability to keep cancer cells from multiplying so it has anticancer properties. Helps treat diahorrea
• Helps control blood sugar. Fights bacteria and parasites
• Has anti inflammatory properties. Helps lower cholesterol
• Aids in weight loss. Improves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Boosts memory

How to use

Soak  few cumin seeds overnight in water, in the morning boil that water for few minutes and allow it to cool, drink cumin water on empty stomach for weight loss, this water can be consumed by lactating mothers also and it can be taken during pregnancy  too. Roast  few seeds and powder them to fine use this powder to sprinkle on your soups salads, yoghurt, buttermilk it tastes very good and good for digestion too.Use cumin for tempering curries, dals and rice it enhances the flavour along with numerous health benefits.