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Cumin

Cumin is one of the best spices to therapeutically use for digestive disorders such as indigestion, dyspepsia, stomach cramps, gastritis, bloating, constipation, nausea, and flatulence.

Cumin

Beneficial properties

Digestive aid Detoxifying Liver support Kidney support Skin health

Nutritional highlights

Vitamin E, Vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Calcium, Manganese

Detailed information

Cumin is one of the best spices to therapeutically use for digestive disorders such as indigestion, dyspepsia, stomach cramps, gastritis, bloating, constipation, nausea, and flatulence. Cumin seeds contain good amounts of vitamins E, A and B-complex and is an excellent source of minerals such as zinc, selenium, iron, copper, calcium, and manganese. Cumin helps the body absorb and assimilate nutrients much more efficiently. It has also been shown to detoxify the body by boosting liver and kidney function. It is known to help benefit colds, flu, insomnia, asthma, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, muscle spasms, and arthritis. Many of the health properties in cumin seeds are found in their essential oils which include cuminaldehyde and thymol. These compounds help to support healthy immune, respiratory, circulatory, reproductive, lymphatic, and digestive systems. For pregnant woman and new mothers, cumin has been known to help relieve morning sickness and to strengthen milk production for breast feeding. Cumin seeds can be made in a tea by gently boiling two cups of water with 2-3 teaspoons of cumin seeds for 10 minutes or more. Allow to cool and sip throughout the day. Cumin tea is also excellent for weight loss as it can help to boost the metabolism and energize the body. In biblical times, cumin seeds were highly valued for their digestive properties and were used during times of ceremonial fasting to help cleanse and purify the body. Topically, crushed cumin seeds or cumin powder can be mixed with coconut or olive oil and be applied to boils, scrapes, burns, and insect bites to help disinfect and soothe the skin. Consider finding new ways to add this healing spice into your weekly meals.

Conditions it helps with

Asthma

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Bloating, Gas, & Indigestion

Includes: Bloating

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Bronchitis

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Constipation

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Insomnia & Sleep Problems

Includes: Insomnia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Joint Pain & Arthritis

Includes: Arthritis

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nausea, Vomiting & Food Poisoning

Includes: Nausea

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stomach Ulcers & Gastritis

Includes: Gastritis

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The Flu

Includes: Flu (Influenza)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Recipes featuring Cumin

30-Minute Chickpea Pozole

30-Minute Chili

4-Layer Enchilada Cakes

Almond Pulp Hummus

Amazing Vegan Nachos

Avocado Salad Dressing

Best Veggie Burgers

Black Bean and Corn Chili

Black Bean and Plantain Burgers with Salvadoran Corn Tortillas

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Black Bean Burgers

Black Bean Salad

Black Bean Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Black Bean Tacos

Black Bean-Avocado Wraps

Burritos with Spanish Rice and Black Beans

California Burritos

Caramelized Onion & Pepper Vegan Quesadillas

Cauliflower Nachos with Walnut Taco Meat

Cauliflower Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Slaw

Chickpea Tikka Masala

Chipotle Vinaigrette

Chipotle-Watermelon Gazpacho

Coconut Chicken Curry

Creamy Cucumber Tahini Salad Dressing (Vegan)

Creamy Polenta with Jalapeño Tomato Sauce

Creamy Red Lentil Soup

Crispy Baked Falafels

Delicata Squash with Creole Quinoa Stuffing

Easiest Baked Falafel

Easy Black Bean Dip

Easy Jackfruit Curry

Egyptian Breakfast Beans (Ful Medames)

Greek Chicken Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs!)

Greek Salad with Air-Fryer Falafel

Green Chile Rice with Black Beans

Green Pea Guacamole

Ground Turkey Tacos

Healthy Chicken Tacos (Slow cooker!)

Healthy Ground Beef Tacos

Healthy Salsa Verde Taco Casserole

Healthy Turkey Chili

Hearty Quinoa Soup

Hearty Vegan Red Bean Chili

High-Protein Breakfast Scramble

Homemade Harissa (Dip)

How to Make Hummus in 5 Minutes

In shallow bowls arrange sweet potatoes, cabbage, bell peppers, and scallions. Top with a scoop of brown rice mixture. Drizzle with sriracha sauce and top with cilantro sprigs. Serve with lime wedges and Almond Butter-Lime Dressing on the side.

Indian-Spiced Cauliflower and Potato Casserole

Indian-Spiced Potato Salad

Individual Broccoli and Wild Rice Casseroles

Individual Curried Shepherd's Pies

Instant Pot "Butter" Chicken (with Coconut Milk)

Instant Pot Kidney Bean Dal

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot o’ Beans

Instant Pot Quinoa Burrito Bowls

Instant Pot Vegan Chili

Israeli Couscous and Kale Salad

Jackfruit Tacos (in 20 minutes!)

Jackfruit Tamales

Masala Simmer Sauce

Mediterranean Tacos with Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

Mexican 10-Layer Dip

Mexican Breakfast Hash with Lime Crema

Mexican Cauliflower Rice Casserole

Mexican-Style Vegan Bean and Rice Casserole

Middle Eastern Pita Pocket Sandwiches

Mixed Grain Bowls with Mushrooms and Lentils

Mixed Winter Veggie Curry with Poppy Seeds

Mojo-Seasoned Plantain Salad with Black Beans and Rice

Moroccan Carrot-Beet Salad

Moroccan Grain Bowl

Muffin Tin Mini Tostadas

Mushroom Chorizo Tacos con Papas

Oil-Free Baba Ghanoush

Orange Black Bean Taquitos

Polenta with Black Beans and Mango Salsa

Polenta--Black Bean Medallions with Spicy Salsa

Quick Black Bean Tostadas

Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Red Beans and Rice Casserole with Plantains

Red Enchilada Sauce

Refried Bean Dip

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken (Dairy-free!)

Smoky Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Socca Pizza with Roasted Veggies

Southwest Spaghetti Casserole

Southwest Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Southwest Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese

Southwestern Savory Oatmeal

Spiced Sweet Potato Tacos

Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Spinach-Potato Tacos

Spiralized Summer Squash "Noodles" with Basil & Mint

Stacked Vegetable Sandwiches with Cilantro Chutney

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas

Sweet Potato Shawarma

Taco-Spiced Tortilla Chips

Tex-Mex Polenta Bowls

Thai Red Curry Sauce

The Best Oil-Free Hummus

The Best Veggie Chili

Tomato Tamarind Chutney

Toni Okamoto’s Sopa de Fideo

Vegan Barbacoa Fajitas

Vegan Enchilada Casserole (Protein-Rich!)

Vegan Fajitas with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Vegan Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Vegan Nachos Verdes

Vegan Niçoise Salad Bowls

Vegan Quesadilla with Black Beans

Vegan Vegetable Korma

Vegetable Tikka Masala

Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini

Zesty Macaroni with Black Beans and Corn

Zucchini Hummus

Roast Vegetable Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Fijian Fish Curry

Thai Roasted Potatoes

Baked Falafel Salad

Protein Buddha Bowl

Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowls

Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry

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