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Warm Ajwain Water After an Early Dinner
A cup of warm ajwain water after an early, light dinner to ease heaviness and help you resist late-night snacking.
What to know about ajwain
Ajwain (carom) seeds are sharp, hot and aromatic. In Indian homes they are roasted, chewed, boiled in water or tied in a warm cloth for gas, heaviness and chest congestion.
Ajwain water is a classic remedy for gas and heaviness. On its own it does not burn fat, but a warm drink after an early dinner can mark the end of eating for the day, which helps many people cut late-night calories.
Ingredients
- ½ tsp ajwain
- 1½ cups water
How to prepare
- Boil ajwain in water for three to four minutes; strain.
How to use
- Sip warm 30 minutes after dinner.
- Aim to finish dinner two to three hours before bed.
Helpful habits
- Dry-roast a small batch and keep it in a glass jar for the week.
Precautions
- Ajwain is heating; reduce if you get acidity or mouth ulcers.
- It is heating; use small amounts if you get acidity or mouth ulcers.
- A home remedy, not a treatment. See a doctor if symptoms last more than a few days or get worse.
Frequently asked questions
Will it reduce belly fat?
- Not directly; it supports digestion and an eating cut-off routine.
Can I add jeera?
- Yes, ajwain-jeera water is a common mix.
Can ajwain be taken every day?
- A pinch with food is normal; medicinal amounts are for a few days.
