03/05/2022
👩⚕️SABJA SEEDS are also known as falooda seeds or tukmaria seeds are black seeds (that look a lot like chia seeds) and are a powerhouse of nutrition and packed with immunity-boosting properties. Sabja seeds typically come from sweet basil i.e. Ocimum basilicum, which we commonly use as seasoning. As they come from the sweet basil plant, they are commonly referred to as sweet basil seeds.
🔴HEALTH BENEFITS :
The health benefits of basil seeds include their ability to improve digestive health, aid in weight loss, regulating blood sugar, cooling the body, relieving stress, reducing inflammation and preventing certain infections. They are particularly used as an addition to beverages and desserts.
1. ✅Relief in constipation:-
Sabja seeds smooth bowel movements. In a glass of milk add some sabja seeds and drink before going to bed for a couple of days. The prsence of volatile oils in sabja seeds help in relieving gas from the gastrointestinal tract. They are loaded with fibre and help in treating problems like constipation, diarrhoea, or dysentery.
2. ✅Aid in weight loss:-
Sabja seeds are full of fibre and make you feel full for longer and thus avoid unwanted binging The presence of alpha-linolenic acid, which comes from high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids helps in boosting the fat burning metabolism in the body. Surprisingly, they contain no calories.
3. ✅Treat cough and cold:-
The seeds are known to have antispasmodic properties that are beneficial for for treating common cold and cough and asthma.
4. ✅Control blood sugar levels:-
Dietary fiber present in sabja seeds helps in controlling blood sugar levels. Soak a tbsp of sabja seeds in water overnight. Add soaked seeds to a glass of toned milk in the morning. Drinking it everyday can improve your insulin sensitivity throughout the day.
5. ✅Reduce body heat:-
Sabja seeds are a coolant that help in beating the scorching summer heat. They are known to lower your body heat and essentially soothe the stomach. Ideal for summers, the seeds can be added to any juice or infused water of your choice.
6. ✅Reduce Menstrual Cramps:-
Basil seeds help improve the regularity of menstruation while reducing menstrual cramps.
7. ✅Combat stress:-
Sabja seeds are said to have a calming effect on the mind, which helps in alleviating stress and tension and reduce levels of stress hormones in the body.
8. ✅Boost immunity:-
Basil seeds are loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients that help in boosting the immunity and offer protection against free radical damage.
9. ✅Basil Seeds Helps Treat Acidity and Heartburn:-
Sabja seeds help to neutralize the acidic effect of HCL in the body, which can bring relief from acidity and heartburn. This is because we consume the seeds after being soaked in water, the water content helps soothe the stomach lining and relieves you from the burning sensation.
10. ✅Good for Skin and Hair:-
We can accomplish Sabja seeds’ benefit for the skin by adding crushed seeds to coconut oil and applying it to the affected area.
🔴HOW TO CONSUME:
Sabja seeds are very hard and you cannot consume them raw. So, they are best consumed after soaking in water, which makes them more gelatinous.
🔴RISK:
Sabja seeds should not be consumed by people post surgery, as they slow blood clotting. Pregnant women and children can refrain from eating sabja seeds in their drinks or desserts as sabja seeds reduce the estrogen level in the body, and induce contractions in pregnant women. As for children, there are possibilities that they may choke on them.
