[www.keralites.net] A Daily Teaspoon of Cumin Powder Helps You Lose Weight

 

A Daily Dose of Cumin Powder Will Help You Lose Weight! Your spice rack may hold the secret to weight loss. Recent studies have shown that cumin, has many health benefits - one of which includes weight loss. Furthermore, another major benefit which scientists have recently discovered, is that cumin can effectively reduce harmful lipids in the blood, associated with cholesterol. Backed Up By Science A study conducted at Iran's Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, included 88 women considered overweight and obese. The women were divided into two groups and assigned different diets. Both groups were instructed to reduce their daily caloric intake by 500 calories. The first group ate 3 grams of cumin powder mixed with 5 grams of yogurt, daily. The control group ate yogurt too, but without any additives. After 3 months, the group eating cumin lost 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms) more than the control group. Their body fat percentage dropped by 14.64% - triple the control group's decrease of 4.91% - which the researchers attribute to the spice. In addition, the group who ate cumin were found to have lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and increased HDL (good) cholesterol levels. The researchers determined that the spice was a beneficial dietary aide. How the Cumin Works   Cumin is rich in antioxidants, which fights free radicals in the body, and phytosterols, a plant substance with a similar structure and function to cholesterol. Phytosterols hinder the bad cholesterol from being absorbed by the digestive tract. Previous studies found that food enriched with 0.8 grams of plant sterols lowered LDL, the bad kind of cholesterol. Other studies have also associated cumin with cancer prevention. In addition to fighting cholesterol, cumin is a loaded with iron, which supports the immune system and prevents anemia. Creative Way to Incorporate Cumin into Your Diet The study had the participants mix cumin and yogurt, which many people might find unappetizing or challenging to stomach. Since the daily dosage recommended is 3 grams of powder, which is less than a teaspoon, we have thought of some easy ways to include the spice into your daily diet. Add to roasted or sautéed vegetables Add to homemade guacamole or hummus Sprinkle over a healthy snack of nuts Drizzle over brown rice, along with almonds and dried apricots Use instead of black pepper Season salads Sprinkle over meat or fish Flavor lentil soup Season scrambled eggs Other spices that can help There are other spices sitting in your spice rack that have a wealth of health benefits. Not only can you add spices to boost your diet success, but eating certain foods has also shown to improve weight loss. So, stay thin by adding these foods to your diet. You can also try coconut oil or a mixture of cinnamon and honey.

 

 

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