Fenugreek Seeds Benefits
Fenugreek (मेंथी) is an herb similar to clover that is native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and western Asia. The seeds are used in cooking, to make medicine, or to hide the taste of other medicine. Fenugreek seeds smell and taste somewhat like maple syrup. Fenugreek leaves are eaten in India as a vegetable.
In foods fenugreek is included as an ingredient in spice blends. It is also used as a flavoring agent in imitation maple syrup, foods, beverages, and tobacco. In manufacturing, fenugreek extracts are used in soaps and cosmetics.
Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds
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Women who are breast-feeding sometimes use fenugreek to promote milk flow.
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Fenugreek contains high fibre content that lowers the hepatic synthesis of cholesterol.
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The fiber contained within fenugreek seeds can help you suppress appetite, which in turn aids with weight loss.
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Fenugreek seeds improves bowel movements and rectify heart burns too.
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Fenugreek seeds helps in combating menopausal issues, even mood fluctuations.
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Fenugreek is excellent for regulating blood sugar levels.
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Washing your hair regularly with methi seeds infused water can also help reduce hair fall.
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Being high in potassium, Fenugreek seeds can help prevent premature greying of hair.
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Application of a fenugreek seed paste also decreases the amount of melanin present in the skin, which is a good indicator as it shows little UV damage has been experienced by the skin.