Astonishing benefits of Cumin seeds

Cumin (Jeera) is an spice which is brownish in color. It is basically the dry seed extracted from the flowering plant 'Cuminum Cyminum Linn'. It is an wonderful spice fully packed with calcium and magnesium. Cumin plays an major role in medicinal life and has a variety of benefits. Moreover, it is also popular in India for making curries, chutneys and also due to its aroma in the worldwide.

1. An Antioxidant :

Cumin functions as an antioxidant and makes you to feel fresh and energetic. It also prevents you from looking aged.

2. Cumin : An Essential Seed 

It is a good source of iron, potassium and zinc which has powerful health boosting effects. Cumin,  being dense in iron provides 20% of your daily iron (a teaspoon).

3. Weight Loss

Research shows that cumin can reduce obesity by the intake of cumin water. It helps to burn calories and enhance your digestion. It makes a faster metabolism which can alternately reduce weight.

Tip :-  Metabolism is a chemical phenomenon where the body cells convert food to energy and this can decrease the amount of food in your body and aids in weight lost.

4. Anti-Cancer properties

Cumin may also prevent cancer cells from expansion and help minimize the pain with its anti-inflammatory properties. They refer to inflammation, where the body fights of diseases, disorders, injuries, etc to seek healing. If a cell is injured, the body releases chemical that causes a response from your Immune System. 

5. Handles Body Stress and Indigestion

Through a laboratory test of rats, it shows that cumins can also handle body stress. It is a more effective antioxidant than Vitamin C. People usually ingest cumin to cure indigestion such as diarrhea.

Some people can be allergic to cumin. In such cases, you have to avoid as, it can also trigger side effects like vomiting, stomach ache, and others related to this. However, it only occurs for the few people. It can also be a vital aspect, stretching from weight loss to boosting memory power.