Jeera (cumin) water is considered as a miracle drink because when taken on an empty stomach, it can solve a lot of health issues. Drinking jeera water the first thing in the morning can boost your metabolism, relieve constipation, improve digestion and much more.
But the best part is that the benefits do not end here. Did you know that jeera water can also help you get rid of that stubborn fat in just 15 days? Read on to know more about how to prepare jeera water and how to include it in your diet to lose fat in 15 days.
What is Jeera water ?
Jeera water is the solution that you get after soaking cumin seeds overnight in water. The process of osmosis is what happens when you soak jeera in water. Firstly, the water enters the jeera seeds and they swell up. Then the jeera seeds release their nutrients in water that gives water a yellowish colour.
Low in calories
Jeera water is very low in calories and is one safe drink to have when on a weight loss plan. One tablespoon of jeera has around seven calories. So, you do not need to work out extra after having it.
Rich in antioxidants
Cumin seeds are an excellent source of antioxidants, claims a study. They are rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. They also contain minerals like manganese and copper. Being rich in antioxidants, the seeds can remove the harmful free oxygen radicals from the body.
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Boosts metabolism
A slow metabolism can be a major reason for many people not being able to lose weight. Slow metabolic rate does not allow your body to use sugar and fat and as a result, you keep gaining weight. Studies have shown that having jeera water improved the metabolic rate, lipid profile and brought down BMI of participants who were overweight.
Improves digestion
It is said that a healthy digestion is the key to remain healthy. Jeera water is said to improve bowel movement. Better digestion leads to higher metabolic rate and this results in more weight loss. Cumin seeds have a stimulatory effect on digestive enzymes and reduce bloating.
Lowers bad cholesterol
Increased LDL or bad cholesterol can make you prone to cardiovascular disease by forming plaque on the walls of your arteries.
But not only it reduces the bad cholesterol but also increases the good cholesterol. Jeera water also helps people trim down their waist circumference and lower their body fat percentage.
Flushes out toxins
Toxins are present everywhere, they are in the air you breathe, on the chair you sit on and at the table you work on. These toxins get accumulated in your body if you lead an unhealthy lifestyle (like eating junk and not exercising).
These toxins can increase stress level, indigestion, weight gain and constipation. Jeera water helps to lower the level of toxins in your body by flushing them out.
Other ways to have jeera seeds for weight loss
Jeera powder with yogurt
People who are on a weight loss program are asked to have curd with both the meals. Curd is healthy and mixing a teaspoon of jeera powder in curd makes curd even more healthy than it is for weight loss.
Lemon, ginger and cumin
Lemon and ginger are also effective in losing weight. You can grate ginger and boil it in water with other veggies. Add jeera power which will enhance the taste and also help you in losing weight. You can have this dish for your dinner and lunch as well.
Cumin lemon water
Last but not the least, cumin lemon water is an easy to make drink for weight loss. To prepare it, soak two tablespoons of cumin seeds in water overnight. Now boil the water and squeeze one lemon in it. Drink it daily on an empty stomach and you will realize the difference only in a few days.
