Cumin
The small Cumin seeds add a lot of flavour to many dishes, especially the Indian and Middle Eastern ones. Cumin also offers some health benefits:
- Provides important nutrients, such as iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, B vits especially B1
- Enhances digestion; stimulates pancreatic enzymes and helps increase bile release from the liver for efficient digestion and nutrient absorption; great for flatulence
- Contains antioxidants such as terpenes and phenols, hence great for immune support with anti-cancer properties
- Helps control blood sugar and reduce cholesterol levels
- Anti-microbial properties; reduces food borne bacteria
In Chinese Medicine, it is said that Cumin’s warming and pungent qualities promote energy circulation; also by increasing metabolic rate Cumin may be useful in weight loss diets. However Cumin is not recommended for an inflamed stomach.
Whole cumin seeds may be dry roasted (until popping) then added to soups or cooked rice, buckwheat and quinoa. Some recommend to complement cumin with fresh lime juice for added flavour. I add cumin when cooking lentils, black or adzuki beans; and I love it in humus.
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