5 Reasons To Eat Fenugreek Daily

Never heard of fenugreek before? Well, here in India we call it methi seeds and you’ll definitely this in your kitchen. Fenugreek is interesting because of its three distinct purposes! It’s leaves can be dried and used as herbs, the seeds can be grounded into a spice and the plant itself can be used as a vegetable, like sprouts and microgreens.

But wait until we tell your its health benefits! Fenugreek is great for your health mainly due to the presence of saponins and fibre in it. Its seeds contain a gumming substance called mucilage and when mixed with water, mucilage expands and becomes a gelatinous salve for irritated tissues.

* Good for breast feeding mothers

You might have probably heard people saying that women should eat “methi ke laddo” during their pregnancy and as well when lactating. The reason behind this is the presence of diosgenin in it. This can help increase the amount of milk that is produced by the breasts, and the magnesium and vitamin content of fenugreek also helps to improve the milk’s quality to keep the infant healthy after birth.

* Minimizes symptoms of menopause

Fenugreek contains the chemicals diosgenin and estrogenic isoflavones, which are similar to the female sex hormone, estrogen! When there is loss of estrogen, it causes menopausal symptoms. So, eating it helps to reduce menopausal symptoms like mood swings, depression, cramps, and abnormal hunger pangs. It also helps to monitor a number of other hormones as well.

* Lowers cholesterol

Fenugreek consumption helps to reduce cholesterol levels. It helps to reduce the level of low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) significantly, which can prevent various conditions like atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes. It is a rich source of fiber, which scrapes excess cholesterol off of the arteries and blood vessels of the body.

* Controls Diabeties

Fenugreek helps to alleviate type II diabetes. It induces the production of insulin so therefore, 15-20 grams of fenugreek is recommended for controlling blood sugar on a daily basis. By slowly releasing insulin to the body rather than in massive chunks, the overall bodily function is improved, and the plunges and peaks of blood sugar won’t be an issue for diabetic patients after that.

* Relieves constipation

Due to its high fiber contain, it add bulk to the stool. This as well makes it helpful to treat constipation and diarrhea, while also relieving minor indigestion’s.