When it comes to weight loss everyone is ready to go up to any extent just to drop some inches off their belly or waist and sometimes we even find some quick fixes to our problems. But what matters the most is what goes on forever and what works best when it comes to fitness and lifestyle.
Today I will talk about jeera water or cumin water which is popular among dieters as a detox drink and many have even claimed that they have seen a major change in their weight and inch loss too. So, let’s dig in without wasting any time and find out how exactly it helps.
What is Cumin?
According to wikipedia,”Cumin is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to a territory including the Middle East and stretching east to India. Its seeds – each one contained within a fruit, which is dried – are used in the cuisines of many cultures in both whole and ground form.”
Cumin is a very popular spice and is mainly found in every kitchen especially in India and is used in almost every dish due to it’s endless benefits. It helps to control digestion, boosts metabolism, stops unnecessary cravings, good to improve blood sugar and also blood cholesterol, it also provides iron and increases antioxidant intake in our body.
How is Cumin water prepared?
Soak 1 tbsp of cumin in 1.5 glasses of water overnight. In the morning boil that water on medium flame until 1 glass is left in the pan. Sieve and discard the seeds and now add lemon juice to it. If you can then sip it hot or else drinking lukewarm even helps.
When to have Cumin water?
As far as weight loss is concerned, people who claimed to lose weight drinking Cumin water said that they had it on an empty stomach every morning and saw great results. You can just have it as an early morning drink instead of that bed tea or coffee you wake up to.
How long does Cumin water take to show results?
If you are really on the heavier side and feel bloated, then drinking cumin water continuously for two weeks would help you see good results and you can continue drinking it if it is not causing harm or showing any side effects.
Does Cumin water really help to lose weight?
Cumin has endless properties and one of which is that it promotes better digestion and in order to lose weight you really need to have a good digestion. Drinking Cumin water on an empty stomach helps in breaking down fats,sugar and carbohydrates and also helps with the bowel movement. As your digestion gets better and so gets your metabolism which automatically results in weight loss.
Can I reduce specific fat by drinking Cumin water?
As I have already told multiple times that there is no specific spot reduction exercise or food and so the same goes with cumin water. Yes, you can see an overall change in your body and fat loss not from any specific place.
Can I drink Cumin water throughout the day?
While cumin is a miracle spice but excess of anything is not good and that is why it is suggested to have a glass or two an empty stomach though if you can’t have it in the morning then have it at any point of day just don’t completely replace it with water as it may cause other health problems.
We all take cumin in some form or another and while many agree that they have lost good weight with cumin water if you want you can try too.