Cumin pairs wonderfully with lamb, beef, chicken, pork, goat and venison. Combine it with other spices to make a rub for meat, vegetables and fish. Blend into curries, soups and stews. Or sprinkle over eggs, tortillas, flatbreads and hummus.
Using cumin as a spice increases antioxidant intake, promotes digestion, provides iron, may improve blood sugar control and may reduce food-borne illnesses. Taking higher doses in supplement form has been linked to weight loss and improved blood cholesterol, though more research is needed.
Who should not eat cumin?
Precautions
Bleeding disorders. Cumin might slow blood clotting. ...
Diabetes. Cumin might lower blood sugar levels in some people. ...
Surgery: Cumin might lower blood sugar levels. Some experts worry that it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery.