Kalonji, also known as Nigella Seeds & Black Cumin is a forgotten Super Food. Super Food doesn’t have to be rare & expensive. Kalonji / Nigella Seeds are cost effective, local & a power house of nutrients and phytochemicals.
BENEFITS OF NIGELLA SEEDS / KALONJI SEEDS:
- CARDIO – PROTECTIVE: Helps in the reduction of Total Cholesterol & LDL (Bad Cholesterol).
- WEIGHT & FAT LOSS: Some scientific studies have shown that it helps with Weight & Fat reduction.
- PREVENTS ASTHMA, ALLERGY & OTHER HEALTH DISORDERS: Nigella seeds are widely used in the treatment of various diseases like bronchitis, asthma, diarrhea, rheumatism and skin disorders.
- REGULATED BLOOD SUGAR: Kalonji is very effective in decreasing blood sugar as it improves the action of Insulin.
- ANTI – CANCER: Test-tube studies have found some impressive results regarding the potential anti-cancer effects of kalonji and thymoquinone, its active compound in Breast Cancer & Blood Cancer.
- ANTIBACTERIAL & ANTIFUNGAL: Especially for H. Pylori & Candida Albicans.
- HEPATO- PROTECTIVE: Kalonji protects the liver from toxins & reduces inflammation.
- MALE FERTILITY: Improves sperm motility, testosterone levels in blood & other fertility markers.
- In Islamic literature, it is considered as one of the greatest forms of healing medicine. It has been recommended for use on a regular basis in Tibb-e-Nabwi (Prophetic Medicine).
HOW TO USE KALONJI / NIGELLA SEEDS?
- Breads: Toss a little over your Chapati, Parantha Tortilla, Baked Goods etc.
- Pickles: Kalonji is used in traditional pickle recipes of mango, mixed veg etc.
- Vegetable Curry: Kalonji /Nigella seeds can be added to tadka while cooking vegetables.
Dosage will vary from person to person according to Health Conditions. Do not over – consume without your Medical Practitioner’s advise. It is safe to be taken as a culinary seasoning but for Therapeutic Dose, Consult a QUALIFIED DIETITIAN.
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