Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to eat Kalonji seeds daily?Kalonji seeds can be added to curries, breads, rice, or boiled in water and consumed. Chutney and podi can also be made using kalonji seeds.
2. How much Kalonji to take daily?
There are no studies that evaluated the safe limit for consuming kalonji. However most studies found effectiveness with 2g to 5g of seeds per day.
3. Is Kalonji good for skin health?
Kalonji seeds have shown excellent benefits to skin by preventing aging and skin cancer with its antioxidant actions. In Ayurveda, it is used in wound healing, acne vulgaris, and vitiligo.
4. Can we eat Kalonji seeds for bad breath?
The seeds exhibit antihalitosis properties. Hence chewing on kalonji seeds helps treat bad breath.
5. What is the best way to consume kalonji?
There's no one best way to consume the seeds. Based on personal preferences, it can used as a topping in salads, breads, spreads or in making chutneys.
6. Should we soak kalonji seeds overnight?
Yes, it can be soaked overnight and consumed the next day. It can also be boiled in water and consumed with honey or sweetener of choice.
