Dr Pal on 5 reasons why one should start their morning with Malaika Arora's Jeera-Ajwain water
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 6 p.m. | Source: Times of India
There are hundreds of fancy detox teas and expensive health shots, but sometimes the most effective remedies are the simplest ones, sitting quietly in the kitchen cabinet. Recently, actress and fitness icon Malaika Arora shared her morning ritual, a warm drink made from jeera (cumin) and ajwain (carom seeds) soaked overnight. The video instantly went viral, and soon after, well-known gut health expert Dr Palaniappan Manickam weighed in, explaining why this age-old drink deserves a place in the morning routine.According to Dr Pal, while many traditional concoctions lack large-scale human studies, jeera and ajwain water have real science-backed properties that make them worth including in daily life, especially when the benefits outweigh any minimal risks. Here’s all we need to know about what makes this simple mix so special.