India, Nov. 27 -- Jeera water, or cumin water, has long been a staple in traditional Indian households, lauded for its digestive benefits. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Anshu Chaturvedi, head, department of dietetics, CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur broke down the science behind the popular beverage, confirming its health advantages while issuing a warning about potential side effects. Also read | Malaika Arora's diet secrets: Fast 16-18 hours a day, drink only coconut or jeera water in morning

The primary benefit of jeera water lies in its ability to optimise the digestive system, and highlighting this, Dr Chaturvedi said, "Jeera water offers multiple health benefits, especially for digestion, as it stimulates digestive enzymes and h...