Caraway is one of the oldest spices. This seasoning is very popular in European cuisine, but not everyone knows that with it you can lose extra pounds. We learn what cumin can be taken for weight loss, recipes for drinks from this spice for weight loss, precautions and contraindications.
Important! The purchased product must have an expiration date and a production date. The quality of seeds affects the weight loss process, and if the product is expired, it is unlikely worth using it.
Useful properties of caraway seeds
Common caraway seeds have been used in medicine since ancient times.
- They are useful to humans as follows:
- activate digestion processes;
- stimulate the work of the glands;
- have a diuretic, carminative, choleretic and laxative effect;
- improve metabolism;
- useful for respiratory diseases;
- lactogonoid;
- beneficial effect on the nervous and cardiovascular system;
- increase efficiency;
- depressing effect on pathogenic microflora;
- improve immunity;
- help with infertility in women and men, increase libido and potency;
- relieve cramps, headache and other painful sensations;
- remove helminths;
- interfere with the processes of decay and fermentation, remove gases.
General rules for use
For treatment or weight loss use the seeds of this spicy culture. Caraway seeds can be bought at pharmacies or seasoning departments in stores. Shelf life of fruits for medical purposes is 2 years, subject to proper storage. For culinary purposes, these seeds can be stored for up to 7 years. If you plan to undergo a course of weight loss, then it is better to buy these fruits in a pharmacy. Herbs and seeds are sold there with a packing of 50 g per pack.
Did you know? In 1 tea. spoon contains 5 g of caraway seeds, in 1 table. spoon - 15 g. A faceted glass (250 ml) contains 115 g of these fruits.
When using your own seeds, they must be sorted and washed. It is permissible to consume them whole, thoroughly chewing, but can be crushed, optimally - in a stone mortar. Grinding should be done immediately before consumption. If the seeds are consumed on an empty stomach, then it must be washed down with water. A person can consume up to 20 g of this spice daily.
How to use cumin for weight loss
Cumin removes excess fluid from the body, eliminating swelling, tightens the skin, improves metabolism. This spice stimulates intestinal motility, improving digestion, which is also important when losing weight. In addition, she well dulls the feeling of hunger, which saves from overeating. This spice also removes toxins and toxins, normalizes the level of glucose in the blood.
In addition, it makes the taste and aroma of food better, so fresh dietary dishes acquire a piquant taste. When using this seasoning, you can not salt or add salt to a minimum, as well as refuse harmful sauces and ketchups containing a considerable amount of calories. Cumin for weight loss is used in different ways. It can be used as a component for the preparation of dishes, drinks, tea.
Did you know? Mankind has used the fruits of ordinary caraway seeds since ancient times, their scientists discovered in the tombs of the pharaohs. But for birds, the use of this useful spice can be fatal.
You can use seeds, or you can take oil from this spice. It is important to strictly adhere to the recommended regimens and doses, and also not to miss spice intake. According to reviews of women who have lost weight, if you adhere to a low-calorie diet and do fitness when taking them, the effect will be higher.
Classic weight loss course with caraway seeds
Experts offer the following classic scheme for the use of seeds:
- I week. Every day on an empty stomach 1 teaspoon. drink a spoonful of 250 ml of warm water.
- II week. In the morning on an empty stomach and one hour before the last meal, 1 teaspoon. drink a spoonful of 250 ml of warm liquid.
- III week. Daily on an empty stomach 2 teas. spoons with 250 ml of warm water.
- IV week. Fasting 1 table. drink a spoonful of 250 ml of warm water.
Thus, the course is 28 days. During this time, a loss of 2–4 kg occurs. Using simple calculations, you can easily determine that for the entire course you will need 280 g of ordinary caraway seeds.
Cinnamon and Caraway Tea Drink
For this tea, take the following ingredients:
- caraway seeds - 0.5 tea spoons;
- honey - 1 tea the spoon;
- cinnamon powder - 1/3 teaspoon spoons.
Did you know? Indonesian scientists have conducted studies on the use of kalingi for weight loss in obese men. They took 1.5 g of spice powder in capsules twice a day for 3 months. As a result, their weight decreased, their blood pressure returned to normal, but their blood sugar and cholesterol levels did not change.
Caraway cocktail with pepper and yogurt
To prepare such a cocktail, take the following ingredients:
- yogurt (can be replaced with kefir or fermented baked milk) - 200 ml;
- caraway seeds - 1 tea the spoon;
- red pepper powder - 1/5 tea spoons.
Tea with caraway seeds, honey and lemon
For its preparation, the following ingredients are taken:
- ground caraway seeds - 1 tea. the spoon;
- honey - 1 tea a spoon;
- lemon juice - 2 tables. spoons;
- cinnamon powder - 1/3 teaspoon spoons.
Important! People with diabetes mellitus, any diet and means for losing weight should coordinate with your doctor.
Using Black Cumin for Weight Loss
Black caraway seeds (kalingi) perfectly helps to get rid of excess body weight. For this purpose use seeds or oil from this spice. The beneficial substances that make up this seasoning activate the work of the glands and the entire digestive system, improve metabolism. These products also have a diuretic and laxative effect, which helps to eliminate excess fluid and cleanses the body of toxins.
The use of this spice reduces hunger, which helps to control the amount of food consumed and saves you from overeating. Cosmetics with the presence of kalingi well help against cellulite, stretch marks, tighten the skin.
To reduce weight, you can use the following recipes from black cumin:
- With honey and cinnamon. For 250 g of liquid, take 1 teaspoon of ground seeds, 1 tbsp. spoon of honey, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of cinnamon. Mix everything thoroughly. Drink 1/3 cup half an hour before meals.
- With lemon juice and honey. In the morning, drink 250 g of warm water with lemon juice, then chew 5 g of seeds and swallow it with 1 teaspoon. a spoon of honey.
- With kalingini oil. In 1/2 cup of orange juice (you can carrot juice) add 1 teaspoon. spoon of oil of this spice and take on an empty stomach before going to bed.
These recipes for weight loss are mainly used together with special nutrition to reduce body weight. The course is from 1 to 3 months. Kalingini oil can be added a little to fresh salads. It is also useful for the fight against cellulite. To use this oil as a massage agent, it is sufficient to add 4–5 drops of rose essential oil, 5 drops of rosemary or 6 drops of orange essential oil per 100 g of product. This massage tool helps well against body fat, tightens the skin and improves the structure of the skin.
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Possible contraindications
Cumin preparations used to lose weight can not only benefit, but also harm. Before you start to drink remedies with these spices, it should be noted that there are certain conditions in which they are forbidden to actively consume.
- Contraindications for the use of caraway are as follows:
- individual intolerance;
- pregnancy (may cause miscarriage);
- low pressure;
- exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases, pancreatitis;
- allergy to this product;
- large stones in the gallbladder or kidneys.
By using black cumin seeds, this list adds some heart problems (state after a heart attack, ischemia, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis), transplanted organs. This spice with the above problems should not be consumed in large quantities and be sure to adhere to the recommended norms for recipes.
Nursing mother should take into account that both types of spices enhance lactation. With the help of caraway seeds (ordinary and black), you can lose extra pounds. Before you go to the store or pharmacy for them, you should consider the presence of contraindications.
