We write this after eating a macro bowl full of raw vegetables, garnished with black seed oil - the perfect recipe. A macro bowl is supportive and strengthening for the body. It's what we crave whenever life feels even a little unstable.
For us, the trick is to maintain the element of surprise and novelty, no matter how many macros or Buddha bowls we consume. The intensely peppery flavor of black seed oil is a wonderful thing to keep in your pantry. It stays with you long after you're done eating, continuing to stimulate and energize.
Uses of black seed oil
Not to mention that black seed oil supports your immune system thanks to the valuable thymoquinone it contains. Thymoquinone is the reason why Nigella sativa Black cumin, or black cumin, was used by ancient healers to treat all sorts of ailments and is being studied by modern scientists. Its many benefits include hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties (1).
Chickpeas are the ultimate comfort food and make the perfect base of healthy carbs and protein. All that's left to do is create nicely balanced layers of flavor and texture on top.
The carrot and red cabbage strips add color and essential vitamin C, vitamin K, and alpha and beta carotene. They also create a beautifully crunchy contrast to the other textures in this recipe. We love how the delicate layers of baby cabbage, which are Brussels sprouts, work well with it. Check out our article black seed oil dosage to get an idea of the right amount of black seed oil to include in your daily routine.