Cumin Seeds

Cumin seeds are often associated with Indian , Korean , Mexican , African and Spanish cuisine, but the plant that gives us these seeds is actually native to the region stretching from the Mediterranean to India. Not surprisingly, cumin seeds occupy a very important place in the regional cuisine in the Mediterranean, Middle East and India. In addition to giving us cumin seeds, the cumin plant is also noted for a variety of medicinal properties and it has an important place in traditional medicine. The annual herbaceous plant produces fruits, each of which contains a single seed. The seeds are dried and then used, which closely resemble caraway seeds.

Health Benefits of Cumin Seeds :-

1) Digestive Aid : The health benefits of cumin for indigestion have long been touted in traditional Indian medicine and more specifically in Ayurveda medicine. Cumin seeds are found in virtually every kitchen in India and it is the norm to chew on them after meals. Till date, most Indian restaurants offer their customers a handful of cumin seeds after meals! Chewing on cumin seeds after your meal helps prevent acidity and diarrhea, as it facilitates improved digestion by stimulating increased bile secretion in the liver.

2) Rich Source of Magnesium : Cumin seeds are among the best dietary sources of magnesium. Just 100 grams of cumin seeds contains 366mg of magnesium, which is 92 percent of your required dietary intake.

3) Treat Manganese Deficiency : Manganese is another essential mineral that the body needs for various functions including carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption and blood glucose regulation. try to include cumin in your diet. 100 grams of cumin seeds contains 3.3 mg of manganese, which is more than 1.5 times your daily required intake.

4) Prevent Iron Deficiency : Iron is another essential mineral that we often hear a lot about. Iron deficiencies cause some common problems like anemia and the mineral is absolutely essential for your overall health and well being, as it is an essential component of hemoglobin, the protein that enables the transfer or transport of oxygen. It is also an essential component of myoglobin, which again is a type of protein that supplies your muscles with oxygen that is vital to their functioning. you can simply add cumin seeds to your cooking. 100 grams of cumin seeds contains 66.4 mg of iron which is nearly 4 times more than your required daily intake!

5) Disease Protection : Several studies have found that cumin seeds, cumin seed oil and extracts from the seeds contain

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