What Are the Benefits of Kalonji Seeds?
Seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients and we all know the importance of seeds in our diet. Watermelon, sesame, sunflower, flaxseeds, chia, and kalonji is a list of a few seeds that are very good for health.
Today, we are going to learn about kalonji seeds and how to eat them
Kalonji whose scientific name is Nigella sativa is also called black cumin or nigella seeds in Hindi, Roman coriander, black caraway, fennel flower, and nutmeg flower is its English names.
Kalonji Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per 100 grams of Kalonji Seeds = Calories 345 % Daily Value*
- Total Fat 15 g 23%
- Saturated fat 0.5 g 2%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
- Sodium 88 mg 3%
- Potassium 1,694 mg 48%
- Total Carbohydrate 52 g 17%
- Dietary fiber 40 g 160%
- Protein 16 g 32%
- Vitamin C 35%
- Calcium 119%
- Iron 102%
- Vitamin D 0%
- Vitamin B-6 25%
- Cobalamin 0%
- Magnesium 96%
Kalonji seeds for Diabetes Management:
1) They effectively regulate blood sugar levels. Since it remarkably lowers sugar down one must regularly check your blood sugar level. In diabetes, one can add the oil to black tea and have it empty stomach.
2) Drink black tea with half a teaspoon of kalonji oil in the morning and before going to bed. Stop it if sugar levels are normal.
For Heart complaints & Constriction of Veins:
1) By controlling bad cholesterol levels in your body also, helps in boosting heart health.
Kalonji Seeds Side Effects
- This doesn’t pose any side effects when taken in small quantities. However, when taken in large amounts, it can lead to low blood pressureor low blood sugar levels which pose a risk to life. Its effect is not much known during breastfeeding. So, to remain on the safe side, you must avoid its use during breastfeeding.
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