SPICE OF THE WEEK - JEERA

SPICE OF THE WEEK

JEERA (CUMIN SEEDS)

#  Cumin, is a flowering plant in the family apiaceae, native from the eat Mediterranean to India

# Its seeds are used in the cuisines of many different culture in both whole and ground form.

# It also has many uses as a traditional medicinal plant.

# Jeera is used as a spice for its distinctive flavor and aroma.

# Buy jeera seeds instead of powdered.

# It can be stores in a dry, cool and dark place.

NUTRITIVE VALUE :

One Tablespoon of Jeera contains:

# 22 k cal of energy

# 1.34 g of Fat

# 2.63 g of Carbohydrates

#1.07 g of Protein

HEALTH BENEFITS OF JEERA

# Drinking jeera water helps to Re hydrate the body.

# It helps in improving saliva secretion.

# Enhances appetite

# Relieving the digestive disorders.

# Helps to lower the blood sugar levels.

# Helps in treating anemia

# Enhances the oxygen carrying capacity of the cells throughout the body.

# Aids in curing the cold including other respiratory problems.

# Relieves from bloating, acidity and abdominal gas.

NOTES :

# Have jeera water instead of normal water will helps to get flavor those who not like to drink plain water

# Jeera Rice is a delicious dish which is tasty and nutritious too.

# Jeera has been used with other spices in making rasam.