That jar of cumin in your spice rack may do more than add an extra kick to your tacos or curry.
Could it also help with weight and cholesterol? Early clinical studies suggest it might, with about a teaspoon linked to measurable drops in pounds and LDL (bad) cholesterol.
‘Cumin contains several naturally occurring compounds that may influence how the body processes fats and sugars,’ Dr Colleen Tewksbury, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in Nutrition Science at Penn Medicine and Penn Nursing, told the Daily Mail.
Experts caution not to expect a miracle in a spoonful, but they do note that it
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