Cumin: Your Wonder Herb Against Cancer

Does it surprise anybody that many researchers find it amazing that there are lower rates of cancer victims in India?  Again, the wisdom behind the truth that ” You are What You Eat ” is definitely something that you must consider, especially when you want to have an optimum health to live your life to the fullest.

This humble seed has been loved since antiquity and have been popularly used in Ayurvedic healing.  This seed from a tiny herb might not be widely used in cooking, but it surely gives you the best fight against carcinogens.

Traditionally used to aid in digestion, the very aroma of this seed is so potent it literally make your mouth water.  The Thymol compound in Cumin acts as a stimulant, relieving you from gas troubles, improving your appetite and digestion.  Take it with hot water to ease your stomach pain.

In powdered form, cumin can also act as a natural laxative, cleansing you from the inside out.  It even works great on common colds and helps our bodies fight viral infection.  On a personal note, I would not be surprised if someday, cumin will be used against the deadly H1N1 virus.  Cumin can boost the body’s immune system against infections.

It might come as something new, but cumin is also rich in Vitamin E, which is good for the skin.  Although you don’t rub the herb on your skin to look young and glowing.  An essential oil with cumin can do wonders, with a little rub.

Cumin just make you feel hot, boosting your metabolism, and aiding you in your weight loss goal.  Try grinding black cumin seeds and add it with water to make a salve for boils.  Some studies even suggest that black cumin seeds can help treat arthritis and asthma.

What’s the best benefit you can get from Cumin?  Our modern lifestyle had been harsh on our health, which exposes us to many nasty cell invaders like free radicals and cancer.  Cumin inhibits the very enzyme that aid cancer cells in destroying your tissues, keeping tumors at bay.  This wonder herb is most beneficial against colon cancer.

Here’s a Healthy Cumin Recipe that I Love:

Roasted Onions and Taters with Cumin

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 bowl of skinned and boiled white potatoes
1 peeled and diced Spanish onions
Salt and ground black pepper

Preparation:

Pour your olive oil in your frying pan, making sure they’re spread evenly. When it is hot, add the cumin seeds.  Wait for it to brown.  Then, toss in your potatoes and onions.  Lower the heat when everything turns brown and crisp.  Put a dash of salt and pepper.

Bon Appetite!