Health benefits of Fenugreek seeds

The super Spice: Fenugreek Seeds( Methi dana)

Fenugreek seeds(methi dana) and leaves played a very important role in Indian cuisine. Dal(lentil stew), curry, fish, and chicken dishes spiced up with fenugreek seeds or powder. Fenugreek leaves are also good culinary ingredients in Indian cuisine. Fresh Fenugreek leaves as well as dried fenugreek leaves (Kasuri methi) also used in Indian cuisine. Not only a spice fenugreek seeds and leaves are played a very important role in Indian Ayurved. It contains medicinal properties that can help to reduce cholesterol, control diabetic problems, boost heart health, prevent skin and hair problems and help with women's health problems.

It contains a wide variety of beneficial nutrients including iron, magnesium, manganese, and copper, as well as Vitamin B6, protein and dietary fibre. It also contains several powerful phytonutrients. Take  1 tsp of fenugreek seeds and soak it in hot water overnight, strain the water and drink it first thing on an empty stomach in the morning. If you have fenugreek seeds powder then take 1 tsp of fenugreek powder and mix it with warm water and drink on an empty stomach. using fenugreek seeds, powder or leaves in the daily diet can improve certain health conditions naturally. It is available in any Indian grocery shop.

Health benefits of Fenugreek seeds:-

Reduces cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk factors:-

Research shows that consumption of fenugreek seeds helps to reduce cholesterol levels. It helps to reduce LDL cholesterol levels significantly. It contains a high amount of potassium that counters the action of sodium to help control heart rate and blood pressure, which can prevent heart attacks or strokes.

Aid to diabetic condition:-

Fenugreek is very useful for type II diabetics. Fenugreek induces the production of insulin. 15 - 20 grams of fenugreek seeds or powder need to be consumed to control blood sugar levels.

Helpful in Women's health problems:-

Fenugreek is also helpful for nursing mothers.The presence of Diogenes in fenugreek helps to increase the production of breast milk. It also helps to reduce symptoms of menstrual discomfort and menstrual cramps associated with PMS.

Aid in skin and hair problems:-

Fenugreek seeds powder is used as a face-pack to reduce skin scars, acne, pimple, and black-patch.  Mix it with hair oil preferably coconut oil and massage to the scalp to reduce hair problems like dandruff and hair fall. It strengthens hair and makes it shiny.

Aid to constipation:-

Fenugreek contains high fibre which helps our bowel movement naturally. It also helps with indigestion and heartburn.



Eat natural and stay healthy :)