A staple ingredient found in many Indian dishes—including kormas, dals, and paneer curries—may quietly support weight loss and protect the heart. Black cumin, known as kalonji or nigella, has long ...

A flavorful spice used in many dishes and even medicine has also shown promising results in other areas of health. The 20 adults in the control group with no cumin showed no changes in cholesterol.

Turmeric was linked to a small increase in weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes in a recent scientific analysis. Other research has linked turmeric to small amounts of weight loss. Doctors say ...