The tradition of eating fennel and cumin after meals is quite old in Indian homes. It is not only for taste, but extremely beneficial for digestion, gas, acidity and overall health. Let us find out how much a small pinch does for your body.

1. Increases digestion power
Both fennel and cumin activate digestive enzymes.
These help in digesting food easily and reduce the burden on the stomach.
Consuming these after meals gives a feeling of lightness and comfort in the stomach.

2. Relief from gas, bloating and flatulence
Fennel is anti-flatulent, which prevents gas formation.
Cumin helps in releasing the gas trapped in the stomach.
Consuming both together immediately reduces flatulence, heaviness and swelling.

3. Soothes acidity and burning sensation
Cumin balances the acidity of the body and reduces irritation.
Fennel provides cooling effect, which provides relief to throat and chest.
Consuming it after meals reduces the problem of acidity to a great extent.

4. Removes bad breath
The aroma of fennel freshens the mouth and removes bad smell.
Therefore it is also often consumed as a mouth freshener.

5. Increases metabolism
Cumin increases metabolism rapidly.
It is also helpful in weight management, especially if taken after dinner.

6. Detoxes the body
Both fennel and cumin are helpful in removing impurities from the body.
It is also considered beneficial for kidney and liver.

7. Relief from bloating and cramps
The anti-spasmodic properties found in fennel provide instant relief from stomach cramps and spasms.

8. Helpful in controlling sugar level
The compounds present in cumin keep the sugar level in the blood balanced.
This is an excellent natural support for diabetics.

How to eat?
After meal-

1 teaspoon fennel
½ tsp roasted cumin
Eat it mixed, or you can also eat it after lightly frying it.

Fennel-cumin is a small home remedy, but its benefits are big.
Better digestion, relief from gas‑acidity, fresh breath and better metabolism.
Include it in your daily routine and feel the difference.