Tag: Cumin

  • Can cumin spice up weight loss?

    Omid Mohammad Tavakoli-Rouzbehani et al.’s review and meta-analysis of research on cumin suggest that regular cumin use decreases BMI by about 0.88 kilograms per square meter and helps reduce waist circumference. Cumin can be used to season meat and vegetables. Baked goods can also benefit from the addition of cumin. Taco and chili dishes frequently… Read more

  • Weight Loss “Hacks”: What does the research say?

    I recently read Dr. Michael Greger’s book How Not to Diet. I thoroughly enjoyed it but wondered which interventions are the most powerful.  So, I did a bit of my own digging. Based on the current medical literature, it appears that the effects on weight loss can be ranked as follows: 1. Green tea: Green… Read more