Trying out various hacks and healthy concoctions to lose weight and live a healthy life is part of our daily routine. In this, jeera or cumin is the most common in daily cooking.
It has, however, been a staple in Indian kitchens for centuries. In India, for instance, it is a conventional remedy for indigestion and an essential spice in many dishes.
It has a rusty taste and contains thymol a chemical substance that helps in stimulating the pancreas to provide enzymes.
Here we discuss the preparation of making ‘jeera water’ and some health benefits of drinking it in our daily routine.
Health benefits of consuming jeera water
Aids digestion
Jeera water helps your digestive system to work smoothly., and keeps the overall body functioning on track. The powerful anti-gas chemicals protect from bloating and flatulence, which make your belly feel uncomfortable and filled with gas. It also prevents diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion. It helps in stimulating the production of enzymes, which helps in easier breakdown of glucose, carbohydrates, and fats and absorbs nutrients easily.
Loaded with Antioxidants
The antioxidant properties of cumin seeds play a significant role in aiding weight loss. It prevents oxidative stress inside your body by containing high amounts of polyphenols. It not only boosts your immunity but also detoxifies by eliminating toxins from your body, especially the liver.
Anti-inflammatory properties
Cumin seeds are loaded with anti-inflammatory properties as they contain bioactive compounds. Naturally, our body fights off infections or repairs injuries resulting in inflammation. Thus, anti-inflammatory properties in jeera water reduce excessive inflammation and protect your cells from damage.
Improves respiratory system
Hydrates your body
The water content helps hydrate and remove toxins from your body.
Maintain Blood sugar level
Jeera water improves your body’s insulin sensitivity. It prevents sudden increases in blood sugar levels and ensures your body uses insulin to keep you best. It helps manage type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Good for Heart Health
Jeera water helps to reduce cholesterol levels in your body. It also lowers the level of bad cholesterol in your body. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that makes your heart harder to pump blood by clogging blood vessels. It also helps maintain blood pressure, and triglycerides and relax blood vessels. Thus, preventing various heart disorders.
Lowers Acidity
Jeera water is effective in reducing acidity by preventing symptoms like bloating, nausea, and constipation.
Aids Weight loss
Jeera water improves metabolism which helps burn calories more efficiently. Compared to other beverages one teaspoon of jeera seeds contains only about 7 calories. It maintains a healthy weight by making you feel full and less likely to overeat.
Good for skin and hair
Jeera water is rich in antioxidants and detoxes your body leading to healthy, radiant skin and hair. It contains minerals and vitamins that help your hair strong and thicker preventing hair loss. It improves the skin to absorb nutrients from your body efficiently. It also prevents premature aging and lightens dark scar marks and acne resulting in glowing skin and shiny hair.
- Measure 1-2 teaspoons of cumin seeds.
- Pour one glass of water into a vessel and let it boil.
- Add cumin seeds to the boiling water.
- Reduce the flame and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Turn off the flame and allow it to cool.
- Strain the mixture to separate seeds from jeera water.
- Now your jeera water is ready. Allow it to cool and drink.
You can also add a little honey or lemon for a flavor and extra taste based on your preference.
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