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Does cumin water with honey really help reduce fat? Here’s what research says

Cumin water mixed with honey is often linked to weight loss, but nutritionists explain how it actually works and what to expect.

By NES Web Desk

Dec 29, 2025 19:30 IST

The practice of mixing honey with warm water to lose weight is quite popular. Many people also drink cumin-soaked water as a detox beverage. This drink is quite good as a home remedy for bloating, gas, and acidity.

It has been used for many years. Nutritionists say that mixing honey with it can provide greater benefits. Cumin water not only helps cure digestive problems but also controls metabolism-related issues. However, if someone thinks that drinking this beverage will magically melt away fat, that is absolutely not the case. Again, this drink will not work the same way for everyone.

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What benefits can you get from drinking cumin-soaked water?

Increases metabolic rate

To lose weight, you first need to burn calories. If the metabolic rate is not good, this task becomes quite difficult. Nutritionists say that cumin water can make this task easier. Various studies have shown that a type of bioactive compound called 'thymol' present in cumin specifically helps in weight control.

Low in calories

One teaspoon of cumin contains only 8 calories. Therefore, there is no fear of extra calories entering the body. At the same time, cumin-soaked water is unmatched in curbing frequent hunger pangs.

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Natural detox

Everyone, from doctors to nutritionists, recommends drinking adequate amounts of water to remove toxins accumulated in the body. However, if you can add a little cumin to it, that work gains momentum. Cumin contains certain components that specifically assist in detoxification.

Good for the digestive system

Cumin contains a special type of essential oil that acts as a stimulant for the secretion of digestive enzymes. A research paper published in the International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences states that cumin also plays a significant role in the secretion of gastric juice in the stomach.

Controls blood sugar levels

A study published in the International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences states that cumin helps maintain normal blood sugar levels. It keeps the efficiency of the insulin hormone normal. It also helps in the absorption of excess glucose in the blood after eating.

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