Nigella topping – Panch Phoron “Pancha Phutana” (Bengali 5-spices
Tasty nigella seeds can be sprinkled over vegetables or briefly stir-fried; they can also give a satisfying crunch to your salads. For each of the following recipes, you may add ½ level teaspoon of nigella seeds per meal, twice daily.
Préparation
- A blend of five spices to sprinkle over salads, broccoli, cauliflower, roasted potatoes, and lentils.
- Mix equal quantities of fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, black mustard seeds, and nigella seeds.
- To use Panch Phoron, briefly fry the spices in oil (preferably olive) until they pop, and the aromas are released.
- It is possible to eat this mixture, ground or not.However, when choosing the validated food product of the day, consider this recipe as an addition, not as an ingredient that will decrease blood glucose sufficiently on its own, as it is difficult to determine the correct quantity when using a mix.
Préparation et dosage
Nigella seeds: Consume 2 g/day (equal to 1 level teaspoon) given in two times (means 1/2 level teaspoon twice a day). Seeds must be crushed or well-chewed to increase their efficacy; it is also possible to consume them stir-fried, but you should avoid other modes of preparation (baked, cooked for a long time, etc.), as this may alter their hypoglycaemic properties.
Nigella oil: Consume 1 g/day of nigella oil (equal to 1/4 teaspoon), in the form of capsules or bulk.
Proven health benefits of nigella
Consuming nigella at the recommended dosages will also help reduce cholestérol et les triglycérides..
Nigella also improves asthma and subjective status in case of allergic rhinitis et atopic eczema.
Nigella has also been found helpful in mild to moderate Covid-19, non-alcoholic fatty liver, obesity, et hypertension.
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