Hidden Benefits of Jeera (Cumin)

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In this article we will talk about "Hidden benefits of Jeera(Cumin). 

Jeera is staple ingredient of a Indian Kitchen. jeera has been used for centuries.

Cumin belongs to Apiaceae family and its scientific name is Cuminum cyminus L. Cumin is actually a dried seed of the herb Cuminum.

Cumin or Jeera used as both in Cuisines and traditional medicine. Cumin is native to Iran-Turanian region.

Production of cumin globally is 300,000 tons and China and India are the leading producer of cumin,
collectively they both produces 70% of the worlds total and consume 90% of that. 

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Nutritional facts of Cumin

Per 100 gram of cumin

Calories	375
Carbs	44.24g
Protein	17.81g
Fat	22.77g
Sugar	2.25g
Fiber	10.5g
Vitamin B1	0.628mg
Vitamin B2	0.0.327mg
Vitamin B3	4.57mg
Vitamin B6	0.435mg
Vitamin B9	10ⴎg
Vitamin A	64ⴎg
Choline	27.7mg
Vitamin C	7.7mg
Vitamin K	5.4ⴎg
Vitamin E	3.33mg
Calcium	931mg
Iron	66.36mg
Magnesium	931mg
Manganese	3.33mg
Phosphorus	499mg
Potassium	1788mg
Sodium	168mg
Zinc	4.8mg

Benefits of Cumin

1. It has anticancer properties

According to a study, 'rat that were fed cumin were protected from colon cancer'.
Cumin and Basil are the most powerful anti-carcinogen plants

2. Cumin loaded with nutrients

Cumins are the rich sources of Protein, fiber, Iron, zinc, Vitamin B1 etc

3. It may treat Diarrhea

Cumins are used as treatment for diarrhea for centuries.
Extract of cumin helped to cure diarrhea symptoms.

4. Rich in antioxidant

Cumins are the rich source of antioxidant, it contains substances which works as antioxidant.

5. It may boost digestion

Traditionally cumins were used for treatment of digestion problems. it may enhance the activity of the
digestive enzymes.

6. Loaded with Iron

Cumin are rich in Iron 100 gram of cumin contains 66.36 mg of Iron.

7. It may control cholesterol

In a study, it is shown that 75 mg of cumin taken twice a day for eight weeks decreased unhealthy triglyceride.

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