Here’s Why You Should Add Cumin To Your Diet
Nutritionist Lovneet Batra has explained why cumin is a worthy addition to your daily meals.
India is the land of spices and therefore it comes as no surprise that spices of various kinds have been an integral part of dishes across the subcontinent. And many of these spices also have nutritional benefits in addition to imparting flavour to dishes. Now, nutritionist Lovneet Batra has shared a post on the advantages of adding cumin to one's diet. In a post titled “3 reasons to cook with cumin powder”, Lovneet said, “Cumin powder reduces serum levels of fasting cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL and increases HDL.” Additionally, cumin also aids digestion by “increasing the activity of digestive proteins.” It may also reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, the expert added.
Further, Lovneet Batra also said that cumin contains “powerful antimicrobial compounds which can help reduce the growth of food-borne bacteria.” The nutritionist added, “Also, cumin releases a component called megalomicin, which has antibiotic properties.”
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In another post, the nutritionist explained the benefits of Chaksu seeds, a “desi superfood found in almost all the states of India particularly North-West India, in the foot of Himalayas and in Ceylon.”
The seeds that can be used in the form of decoction, powder, and even juice, have several medicinal properties. As per Loveneet Batra, the seeds possess anti-hypertensive effect, and anti-inflammatory qualities, and helps prevents constipation, among other benefits.