An Introduction to Coriander Seeds for Weight Loss and Wellness

Coriander seeds are the dried seeds of the fruit Coriander, a popular spice of choice for the people of the Indian subcontinent. They have a warm and nutty flavour and aroma which can be ground into a powder, as well and are used in many cuisines globally. It provides a specific flavour to the dishes.  Coriander seeds are often used a balancing spice, when used with garam masala or other curry masala powders. It is also known that, roasting of coriander seeds releases specific essential oils, thus intensifying the flavour. 

Nutritional Components of Coriander Seeds for Weight Loss and Health Benefits

Per 100g of coriander seeds contain:

Medicinal Uses of Coriander Seeds for Weight Loss and Overall Health

Coriander seeds along with having culinary benefits, also have multiple medicinal uses, which have been listed down below, in this article by DIET4UWELLNESS:

Anti-Inflammatory properties

These seeds have shown anti-inflammatory properties, plays a role in lowering unwanted inflammation in the body and gives a sensation of pain relief as well. 

Digestive Benefits

It is known that coriander seeds help with easier digestion and reduces gas and bloating. Thus, it promotes a healthier appetite, for those who do not feel like eating. Coriander seeds are also known to be anti-spasmodic which helps in soothing with intestinal spasms and improving conditions like Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 

Blood-sugar management

Researches have shown that coriander seeds have a role in managing blood sugar levels, thus helping in preventing cases of type 2 diabetes or managing such diseases. It promotes sufficient insulin secretion, thus improving one’s metabolism. 

Managing Cholesterol

Coriander seeds are known to lower the bad cholesterol i.e. LDL and increases the good cholesterol i.e. HDL levels, thus aiding in maintaining one’s cardiovascular health. Accumulation of the harmful LDL levels in the body, can lead to thickening of the vessel walls by the deposition of cholesterol thus increasing blood sugar levels, increasing risks of cardiac arrest. 

Anti-Microbial benefits

Coriander seeds have anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties which helps in lowering any bacterial or fungal infections. Even coriander seed oils are used to protect against bacterial infections. 

Helps in Detoxification

Coriander seeds act as a natural diuretic, thus helping in eliminating natural fluids from the body along with harmful toxins, thus maintaining the kidney health as well. 

Regulating Menstrual Health

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, coriander seeds are used to ease with one’s excruciating menstrual cramps. Eventhough, people often take pain medications to get ease from the pain. It is always better to resort to natural methods like coriander seed extracts for getting relief from the pain. 

Soothes anxiety

Many traditional and ayurvedic medicines are known to be using coriander seeds as their major components, which are frequently prescribed by physicians to help with one’s disturbed sleep and improving one’s sleep-cycle and in soothing one’s anxiety. 

Improves Skin health

The anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties of coriander seeds have already been discussed above, as a result of which coriander seed extracts are often used to treat well-known skin conditions like eczema, acne and other fungal infections. 

CORIANDER SEEDS FOR PERIODS

The anti-inflammatory properties of coriander seeds help in managing the excessive menstrual cramps, which women often face, every month. They also have properties which aid in regulating the irregular menstrual cycle, especially in women with PCOS.  

CORIANDER SEEDS FOR THYROID

Coriander seeds often act as a natural, traditional remedy for thyroid cure. Eventhough, there has been no strict proof, indicating the role of coriander seeds in curing hypothyroidisms, the discussed benefits of coriander seeds, could indirectly ease with symptoms and problems of thyroid-related issues. But, coriander seeds should not be considered as an alternative to thyroid medicines, unless prescribed by a physician. 

CORIANDER SEEDS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Weight loss is a huge aspect catering to a large section of Indian demographic. Eventhough, it is best to rely only on qualified dieticians like Dt. Rukhsana Azhar for a weight loss diet, but this article could also be helpful for those who are trying to turn their heads to natural ways of losing weight. Coriander seeds are considered to be a natural remedy to lose weight, when paired with regular exercises. These seeds are known to boost metabolism thus help with burning excess fat in the body. Good digestion, is an important aspect of losing weight. Coriander seeds are known to improve digestion by increasing the secretion of the vital digestive juices and prevents issues like gas and excessive bloating. Other benefits have already been discussed like reducing the LDL levels, regulating blood sugar levels and anti-oxidising effects, these also help in losing unwanted weight indirectly. 

How to Consume Coriander Seeds for Weight Loss on a Regular Basis

Incorporating coriander seeds in the daily routine, could be a task. So, DIER4UWELLNESS is here, helping in deciding the ways, one can incorporate these magical seeds into one’s regular diet. 

1. Coriander seeds water
2. Coriander seed tea
3. Coriander seed powder in cuisines
4. Coriander seed capsule
5. Coriander seed oil

CORIANDER SEED WATER RECIPE

It is one of the easiest ways of incorporating coriander seeds in one’s daily diet. Follows, the recipe for preparing coriander seed infused water. It is an easy 2 minute recipe, and can be consumed every morning, empty stomach. 

Ingredients: 1-2 teaspoon of washed, organic coriander seeds, and a glass of water.

Instructions

1. The seeds are to be washed and the soaked in a glass of water overnight. Soaking them, helps in releasing the rich nutrients out of the seeds, into the water. 
2. Next morning, the seeds are discarded or filtered out.
3. The water, then can be boiled. It is, however an optional step. 

FAQs Related To Coriander Seeds For Weight Loss

• How much coriander seed infused water to be drank for weight loss?

It is best to consult a dietician like Dt. Rukhsana Azhar before looking up on the internet about the dosage and frequency of drinking this ayurvedic water. However, one glass of seed-infused water in empty stomach, should be beneficial enough for health benefits. 

• Can the coriander seeds, be consumed in other forms, for significant weight loss?

Yes. All the ways of consuming coriander seeds have been already discussed in this article above. But coriander seed water, is definitely the easiest forms of consuming the same, regularly. 

• How long should one consume coriander seeds, to see weight loss?

Weight loss is something very subjective and differs from one person to the other. One person can lose weight by following a diet in a week, whereas another person might need several months of hardwork and clean eating. Consuming coriander seed water regularly can help in losing weight faster but should definitely be paired with complete rejection of junk foods and physical activities. 

• Can coriander seeds alone, aid in weight loss?

No. Only a specific diet can never help in significant weight loss. A healthy, clean diet should be paired with a workout regime, to see significant and visible weight loss results.

Dietitian Rukhsana Azhar

Hello My Name is Dt. Ruksana Azhar and I am a certified dietician and providing online & offline services for Weight Management, PCOS/PCOD Management, Diabetes Management ,  etc. I have 12+ years of experience in the Apollo Hospital Delhi , Max Super Specialty Hospital Delhi, Lilavati Hospital Mumbai and VLCC healthcare Mumbai. I  loves to write healthcare and lifestyle related blog. My favorite part of being a doctor is the opportunity to directly improve the health and wellbeing of my patients and to develop professional and personal relationships with them.