Cummins
Cumin is one of the spices extracted from the seeds of cumin, a small annual plant native to the Mediterranean region, where it is grown in this region on a large scale. The most important regions that produce cumin seeds: Egypt, Iran, India, Morocco, Sweet cumin, a common name for anise.
Cumin is widely used in cooking around the world, and is the second most popular spice after black pepper. Cumin is available in the form of whole dried seeds or powdered powder, which is like many other spices used for centuries in popular medicine recipes as a natural remedy for many diseases , Include the traditional uses of quenching to reduce inflammation, increase urination, prevent gas, relieve muscle spasm, help cure indigestion, jaundice, diarrhea, and flatulence.
Benefits of cumin for crunch
The addition of cumin to the diet may enhance the process of weight loss and reduce body fat; it can reduce the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood (English: Triglycerides), but there is a need for more scientific research to determine the appropriate amount of the effect of latency on Weight loss, it should be noted that the cumin sprinkle on food does not cause any significant changes in weight, but adding cumin to a healthy and balanced diet and increasing exercise can promote weight loss and helps; because no single nutrient has magical properties for loss the weight; Weight loss requires a complete shift in lifestyle, calorie intake and physical activity.
Lactation can help to lose weight, specifically fat loss, because it contains compounds called phytosterols, which can help prevent cholesterol absorption, increase the rate of elimination, as well as increase metabolic rate (Metabolism) But this effect is relatively small, but it can promote weight loss efforts along with other factors. It is worth mentioning that Cumin supplementation has promoted weight loss in multiple studies, but not all studies have shown this benefit.
Other benefits of cumin
Many of the benefits of cumin can be obtained in small quantities with other spices, which provide the body with many important nutrients. The following are some of the important benefits of cumin:
- Helps digestion: The most common use of the colon is the treatment of indigestion, because it helps to accelerate digestion by:
- Increase the activity of enzymes and digestive proteins.
- Increase the secretion of bile in the liver, which helps digest fat and some nutrients in the digestive system.
- Irritable bowel syndrome: Symptoms include: colic, gastrointestinal cramps, nausea, and bloating.
- Is a rich source of iron: Cumin seeds naturally rich in iron; one teaspoon of ground cumin contains (1.4 mg) of iron.
- Contains useful plant compounds: These compounds act as antioxidants, chemicals that reduce damage caused by free radicals. Cumin contains antioxidants that establish free radicals and prove their activity, and help to feel healthy and vital.
- Protects food-borne diseases: Cumin, like other spices, has anti-microbial properties, which may reduce the risk of food-borne infection; it prevents the growth of bacteria and infectious fungi.
- Helps relieve stress by acting as an antioxidant.
- Helps reduce the risk of certain diseases such as some cancers, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.
- Helps to improve the level of sugar in the blood.
- Stimulates the work of the central nervous system.
The nutritional value of the cumin
The following table shows the nutritional information contained in a teaspoon of cumin seeds:
Cumin and other spices contain many health benefits. Adding a variety of spices and herbs to foods provides the body with many antioxidants, and gives the food a delicious flavor.
Cautions use cumin
Cumin consumption with cooked foods is safe and nontoxic for most people, but some may suffer from allergies after ingestion. In this case, these people should avoid using it. Cumin intake in large doses such as those found in herbal supplements may have side effects such as nausea , Dizziness and stomach pain. Cumin as a herbal supplement affects the work of some types of drugs and may also inhibit testosterone levels. This means that it can reduce fertility levels in men, Use latency By some cultures as a catalyst for abortion; so pregnant women should avoid using it in large quantities.