{"product_id":"cumin-seeds-zeera-jeera","title":"Cumin Seeds (Zeera\/Jeera)","description":"\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29792 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zafranhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-39.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"600\"\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eCumin (\u003cem\u003eCuminum cyminum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis an annual herbaceous plant that produces the spice you recognize in grocery stores and cuisines.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-12\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e The plant is cultivated in the Middle East, India, China, and several Mediterranean countries, including Tunisia.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eCumin, which has numerous health benefits, can be bought as whole dried seeds or ground powder. It has played a medicinal role in many parts of the world for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\"\u003eCumin Health Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eCumin contains various bioactive compounds, including cuminaldehyde, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, polyphenols, and more.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-10\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e It is unclear exactly how much cumin is needed to have a significant effect, as studies vary on the type and dosage of cumin, and more studies are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"\u003eWeight Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eOne study compared the effects of consuming about one-half teaspoon of cumin (around 1.5 grams) with yogurt before breakfast and lunch to those who had plain yogurt without cumin for three months. Researchers found that the group who added cumin to their yogurt reduced weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference. Note that all participants were prescribed a lower-calorie diet, which was meant to result in weight loss.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-2\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"mm-ads-native_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-ads-native \" data-right-rail-index=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"mm-ads-native__adunit_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-ads-native__adunit mm-ads-gpt-dynamic-adunit mm-ads-gpt-adunit scads-to-load gpt native dynamic js-immediate-ad js-immediate-ad-loaded\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"\u003eCholesterol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eIn the same study, the participants who had 3 grams of cumin with their yogurt daily reduced serum levels of fasting cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (“bad cholesterol”). Their high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (“good cholesterol”) also increased.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-2\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e This study was limited to women, and more studies are needed in a diverse population to determine the impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"\u003eDiabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eThe protective effects of plants (including herbs and spices) on diabetes prevention and treatment are well-established.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-4\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e Some research suggests that cumin contains components like cuminaldehyde that impact blood sugar by inhibiting enzymes in the carbohydrate metabolism pathway.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-5\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eHowever, the research is mixed, and more evidence is needed. A systematic review found no blood sugar benefit in supplementing with cumin.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-6\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e Yet, another study suggests that cumin essential oil can be beneficial.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-7\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zafran House","offers":[{"title":"250gm","offer_id":49569111736558,"sku":"ZH-29558","price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500gm","offer_id":49569111769326,"sku":"ZH-29559","price":200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":49569111802094,"sku":"ZH-29560","price":400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/2044\/9006\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_631yyk631yyk631y-1.png?v=1789204922","url":"https:\/\/zafranhouse.com\/products\/cumin-seeds-zeera-jeera","provider":"Zafran House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}