Cumin is a popular spice that is widely used in cooking. However, not everyone knows that due to the unique chemical composition, the fruits and oil from this plant can have a number of beneficial effects on the human body, including promoting weight loss. How exactly they affect weight loss - read this article.
Chemical components of cumin
Cumin seeds contain vitamins of group B, as well as A, C, D, H, E, K, minerals Ca, K, Na, Mg, P, S, Fe, Mn, Se, Cu, 26 fatty acids, essential oils, flavonoids, phospholipids, tannins, coumarins, mono- and disaccharides. 100 g of the product contains 19.77 g of proteins, 14.59 g of fats and 11.9 g of carbohydrates. Caloric content is 333 kcal / 100 g. 
The benefits and harm of cumin
Due to the unique vitamin-mineral and amino acid complex, which is part of cumin, it is able to exert the following positive effects on the body:
- strengthen the immune system;
- relieve pain;
- soothe the nervous system;
- normalize the digestive tract;
- improve the condition of blood vessels;
- normalize blood pressure;
- speed up the metabolism;
- improve sleep;
- improve the condition of skin, hair, nails;
- stimulate brain activity;
- improve blood circulation;
- freshen breath;
- restore hormonal balance;
- cleanse the body;
- rid of worms;
- improve lactation;
- strengthen urine and bile.
Did you know? People knew about the benefits and harms of the fruits of cumin, which they can have on the body, 3 thousand years ago. It is known that seeds were added to food, used for therapy, and they were also used to make love potions and fill them with protective amulets.
Like any other product, if used improperly or with health problems, cumin seeds can also cause harm: cause allergic reactions, indigestion, dizziness.
Terms of use of black cumin seed for weight loss
There are 3 ways to lose weight with the help of spices:
- Consume the seeds as a whole.
- Eat powder from them.
- To make tea.
If you choose the most simple, the first method, then you will need to eat for 1 tsp. seed a day before or during meals. They can simply be eaten with water and chewing well, or mixed in salads and other dishes. Before eating the seeds should be well washed.
Important! The maximum allowable daily seed rate for a healthy adult is 25 g (4-5 tsp). Children over 6 years old are allowed to eat up to 10 g per day (2 tsp).
People who are thinner on cumin note that the best effect can be obtained if you take the seeds according to the following scheme:
- in the first week - in the morning before meals 1 tsp. + 1 tbsp. warm water;
- in the second week - in the morning and in the evening before meals 1 tsp + 1 tbsp. warm water;
- in the third week - in the morning before meals 2 tsp. + 1 tbsp. warm water;
- in the fourth week - in the morning 1 tbsp. l + 1 tbsp. warm water.
In the same way, you can use the powder from the seeds. It is prepared immediately before use. The course is 2 months. Next you need to take a break, after which you can hold therapy again. It will be tastier if you make teas with various additives from seeds. The recipes for the most effective ones can be found below in a separate section. 
By the way, to lose weight faster and improve the condition of the skin in problem areas will help external application of cumin, which should be carried out in conjunction with an internal intake. Seeds can be added to body scrubs. It is also good to use caraway seed oil - they are rubbed or wrapped.
How caraway helps with weight loss
If the spice is used regularly and in the recommended dosage, it will help the body and the intestines to be cleared as quickly as possible, removing excess fluid, due to its diuretic property, to cause a feeling of fullness and thereby affect the decrease in appetite, speed up the metabolism.
Important! Do not exceed the dose indicated in the prescription and the frequency of administration. This can lead to negative reactions from the body.
Thanks to such actions, a person will be able to slowly but effectively lose excess weight - up to 2-4 kg per month. And if you also connect a diet, exercise, then the desired result will be achieved much faster.
Effective weight loss recipes
We offer you a selection of the most popular and effective recipes for how to drink products based on spices.
Tea with cinnamon and cumin
Tea is prepared as follows:
- Mix 0.3 tsp. cinnamon and 0.5 tsp. cumin.
- Place the mixture in 150-200 ml boiling water.
- Leave for 10-15 minutes.
- Optionally add 1 tsp. honey
Tea with cumin, honey and lemon
For tea you will need 1 tsp. Caraway seeds or powder, 2 tbsp. l lemon juice, 1/3 tsp cinnamon Seeds should be poured with a glass of boiling water and left to infuse in the closed state for 60 minutes. Grind honey, cinnamon and juice. Mix the mixture to warm tea. Drink a drink between meals 2 times a day.
Did you know? Black cumin oil was found among the things that were buried in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen.
Cumin cocktail with pepper and yogurt
For the preparation of fat-burning drink must be connected 1 tsp. powder of caraway seeds with 1/5 tsp. pepper, add to a glass of yogurt and mix well. Insist for 60 minutes. This cocktail can replace one meal or drink it in the morning. 
Ginger with Cumin
For brewing this drink requires a thermos. It should be placed 1 tsp. seeds, half a teaspoon of grated ginger root, 2 lemon slices. Pour boiling water. You can drink after 3 hours.
Who is not suitable for the use of black cumin for weight loss
This product is contraindicated in such categories of persons:
- pregnant women;
- children under 6 years old;
- suffering from gastritis with acidity, diabetes, gallstone disease, thrombophlebitis, coronary disease;
- with individual intolerance;
- those who have had a heart attack, an organ transplant.
You will be interested to know what is useful for black cumin man.
So, cumin is an effective way to reduce body weight. With its proper use, you can effectively cleanse the body, remove excess fluid and reduce weight.
