Description
A calming, caffeine-free infusion of fennel, cumin, and flax seeds that supports digestion, hydration, and fat-burning perfect for post-bariatric recovery.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- ¼ tsp flax seeds
- 1½ cups water
- (Optional) ¼ inch ginger slice
- (Optional) Pinch of turmeric
- (Optional) 1 tsp lemon juice
- (Optional) ¼ tsp ajwain seeds
- (Optional) Few mint leaves
Instructions
- Soak the seeds overnight in 1 cup of room-temperature water (or at least 30 minutes in warm water if short on time).
- Pour the soaked seeds and water into a small pot. Add another ½ cup of water if needed.
- Simmer gently over low heat for 6 to 8 minutes. Do not boil hard.
- Strain the tea into a mug and sip warm. Add lemon juice after cooling slightly if desired.
Notes
Best consumed in the morning on an empty stomach or 1 hour after a meal. Do not reuse seeds. Avoid sweeteners for optimal gut health. For a refreshing twist, serve over ice with mint and lemon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Weight Loss
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Holistic Wellness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg