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HealthBlack Seeds For Type-2 Diabetes: How Kalonji And Its Oil May Help In Diabetes Treatment
Black Seeds For Type-2 Diabetes: How Kalonji And Its Oil May Help in Diabetes TreatmentNDTV Food | Updated: March 05, 2019 10:31 ISTTweeterfacebookReddit
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Black Seeds For Type-2 Diabetes: How Kalonji And Its Oil May Help in Diabetes Treatment
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Black seeds have health benefits for patients of Type-2 diabetesBlack seeds are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and mineralsKalonji oil has been known to improve sugar levels in diabetes patients
Black seeds, or kalonji, may not be entirely unknown to Indians, but it is certainly a rare find in Indian kitchens. The culinary uses of the seeds, also known as black cumin or Nigella Sativa, are many, including using them to top flatbreads, as well as adding it to a number of dals and curries. Black seeds are quite aromatic and can add a distinct flavour to some dishes that they are used in preparing. However, these seeds are quite under-appreciated for their health benefits, which are numerous. They are rich in potassium, protein, fibre as well as a number of essential vitamins and minerals, as well as healthy fats, amino acids and antioxidants.

Black seeds are consumed in the whole form or in the form of its cold-pressed oil that is extracted from the seeds. One of the best uses of black seeds is the use of black seed or black seed oil for regulating blood sugar levels in diabetics. The oil may be especially beneficial for Type-2 diabetics as it can benefit them in multiple ways. There are powerful antioxidants in black seeds or kalonji which have positive impact in a number of ways on the overall health of Type-2 diabetics.

1. Regulates Blood Sugar Levels

Some research has indicated that black seeds or kalonji may help regulate blood sugar levels. The studies have shown that adding kalonji or kalonji oil to diabetic diet may improve fasting and average levels of blood sugar.