Description
This soothing seed-based drink supports digestion, reduces bloating, and is ideal for weight loss, especially following travel or overindulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
- ½ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
- 2½ cups water
- Optional: 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (after brewing)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- A pinch of turmeric or cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse all seeds under cold water.
- Add seeds to a saucepan with water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes.
- Strain and sip warm, ideally on an empty stomach.
- Optional: Add ACV or lemon once it cools slightly.
Notes
For people with diabetes, use monk fruit, stevia, or erythritol as sugar substitutes. Avoid honey or maple syrup.
Tools you’ll need: small saucepan, fine mesh strainer, measuring spoons, mug or thermos.
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Drink
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Ayurvedic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: bariatric, seed drink, weight loss, cumin, fennel, ajwain, detox