For those who want to lose weight by maintaining a healthy and varied diet, there are many foods that make it possible to achieve it without having to undergo restrictive diets. In this article we will look at the therapeutic virtues of cumin and its sculptural and draining benefits that promote weight loss.
Cumin, your healthy ally
The true cumin and the cumin of the meadows belong to the family of the apiaceae as well as the green anise and the coriander. These two types of cumin are distinguished by their smell and color, the true cumin (or white cumin) having a yellow-brown color and a lemon odor, and the cumin of caraway seeds having a black color and an odor Aniseed. Used in the kitchen, white cumin enhances cheeses and gazpachos and caraway is used to flavor meats, cold meats and some pastries. It is the second most popular spice in the world to be found in Mexican, Indian and African cuisines.
It is a wealth of health benefits that improves immunity, treats certain muscle aches, fights against insomnia and fights the common cold.
It is also a natural remedy in the treatment of certain diseases thanks to the following effects:
Antioxidant:
Cumin and essential oil of cumin have an antioxidant effect thanks to the high level of monoterpene alcohols and numerous phenolic compounds. They protect fatty acids from oxidation and help prevent cancers and cardiovascular diseases.
Antifungal:
The active substances contained in the seeds possess genuine antifungal properties against a large number of bacterial strains. One study has shown that caraway essential oil has an antimicrobial effect against ten pathogenic bacteria and six pathogenic fungi.
Antidiabetic:
Cumin seed oil has an active compound called cuminaldehyde that tends to inhibit aldose reductase and alpha-glucosidase enzymes that decrease blood sugar levels.
Antiepileptic:
The essential oil of true cumin acts on calcium and potassium channels and reduces the frequency of epileptic seizures.
However, cumin is not recommended for pregnant women because it can cause miscarriages but is highly recommended for lactating women due to its high iron content.
Cumin, your slimming ally
Another benefit and not the least, cumin is an effective fat burning because it increases the metabolic rate and helps the body to evacuate toxins by targeting bad cholesterol. It is also a natural appetite suppressant because it promotes the feeling of satiety. For people wishing to lose their abdominal fat and lower their cholesterol, it is advisable to consume one teaspoon of cumin per day.
A team of researchers from the University of Medical Sciences in Iran gathered to analyze the virtues of cumin in weight loss. They used two groups of women of identical age, with the same overweight and the same BMI (body mass index); During one month each group followed the same diet, the only difference being that group A consumed one teaspoon of cumin every morning with a glass of water in contrast to group B. At the end of this study, Group A was found to have lost one and a half kilograms compared to group B and their body fat content increased from 14.64% to 5%.
Here is a natural remedy to burn your fat and regain your line by adopting healthy habits.
Ingredients:
- A large glass of warm water
- One teaspoon of cumin
- Juice of half a lemon
Preparation:
Mix the lemon juice with the water then add the cumin and mix well until obtaining a homogeneous drink.
Drink this drink every morning on an empty stomach for a week.
Benefits of lemon juice:
It is a natural diuretic that allows the elimination of toxins from the body through the digestive system, bladder and kidneys. Lemon contains elements that have an effect on fat, including pectin that has an appetite suppressant effect and promotes satiety.