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Struggling to lose weight?
Ajwain seeds are one of the most commonly used Indian spices and you can find it in almost every kitchen. If you remember, every time you felt a stomach ailment, you were given a handful of ajwain seeds as medicine to consume. Well, not just that. Ajwain seeds, also known as carrom seeds are rich in a lot of therapeutic medicinal properties which can heal the body naturally. What many also don’t know is that these tiny seeds can also help you in losing weight, a bit faster. Surprised? We tell you why
An Ayurvedic medicine
Although bitter tasting and carrying a bitter aftertaste, carrom seeds have been referred to ayurvedic medicine and used since a long while to treat stomach and digestion related ailments from the root. Many of the weight loss related problems stem from an unhealthy gut or upset stomach. So, with ajwain taking care of any digestive ailments, you can be well assured that you are eating your way to a healthy and sustainable weight loss.
In fact, regular consumption of ajwain, in any form ensures that the stomach releases the right gastric juices. Carrom seeds contain essential oil, called ‘thymol’ which help with the functioning of the digestive system and counter the side effects of a bad diet.
How ajwain can help you lose weight
Carom seeds also serve another helpful benefit which many do not know. Ajwain helps cut down and treat the toxins which can slow down your metabolic system when food is not digested well. Ajwain helps the body absorb nutrients in a better way and improve digestion too. In the long run, this can help the body beat unregulated fat storage (in the form of toxins) and promote healthy weight loss. The higher the metabolism level you have, the more calories you burn. As a result, you are able to burn fat faster.
Ajwain is also a good source of calcium and vitamin K, which betters calcium absorption in the body and gives you stronger bones, a good thing to back up on if you workout.
Best way to have it
One of the best ways to have carrom seeds to lose weight is to have ajwain water every morning. In fact, it is one of the easiest weight loss recipes. All you need to do is take 25g of ajwain, soak in a glass of water overnight and have it the next morning, preferably empty stomach. Have this drink for 15-20 days and you will start to see the difference.
What you can also do is chew on raw ajwain seeds each morning, which will help secrete digestive juices and accelerate fat loss.
Caution
Ajwain, with all its benefits, is a medicinal herb and should only be consumed in safe quantities. Mixing up quantities can invite health troubles. If you have a habit of munching on ajwain pods, make sure you are maintaining enough gap (at least 30 mins) between your meals.
Again, traditional remedies work best when you use them right and include some form of physical exercise in your regime. If you are expecting, make sure to consult a doctor first. There are some claims that ajwain water can lead to a miscarriage, so proceed with your own discretion.