If it is mainly used to add
flavor to our dishes, you should know that spices also have many benefits for our health. Without seeming it, some are in fact concentrated in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, which make them all the more virtuous.
Among those that stand out for their remarkable medicinal properties, we find nigella-sativa-properties-benefits-and-uses” title=”Black Cumin (… Sativa): Properties, Benefits, and Uses”>black cumin. Also called nigella, this very fragrant spice is particularly beneficial against blood sugar spikes as reported The Women’s Journal. A clinical study has in fact demonstrated that when consumed in the form of oil, black cumin could lower blood sugar levels, particularly in type 2 diabetics.
What are the benefits of black cumin?
As part of this experiment, the results of which were published in the journal Complementary Therapies
in Medicineparticipants consumed 40 days of black cumin oil. The researchers found that this led to a significant reduction in fasting blood sugar (-17.84 mg/dl on average) and glycated hemoglobin (-0.71%), a measure that assesses blood sugar levels over the past three months.
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According to experts, you should consume approximately 2g of oil per dayor about a teaspoon, to be able to observe such results.
But they are far from the only ones benefits black cumin. It is also renowned for its stimulating, digestive and diuretic properties. It promotes healthy digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestive enzymes, which can help relieve gastrointestinal disorders such as bloating and gas. In addition, its properties diuretics contribute to
eliminate toxins of the body.
How to consume black cumin?
Thanks to its high antioxidant content, black cumin helps to combat oxidative stress in the body. Antioxidants neutralize harmful free radicals, thereby reducing the risk of cellular damage and diseases associated with premature aging.
Other studies suggest that black cumin may contribute to
reduction of body fat by promoting weight loss. Its cardio-protective properties also help to lower LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol) and increase HDL cholesterol levels (good cholesterol).
Appreciated for its aniseed and lemony flavor, black cumin is consumed in many ways. Whether ground, in seeds, in oil or in infusion, black cumin can be used in all dishes. You can sprinkle it on your salads or soups, add it to enhance your vinaigrettes or marinades… Some also choose to consume it in the form of food supplements.
