The secret of Indian food lies in its spices, and fenugreek is one of them. But surprisingly, these spices not only add taste to the food but also have numerous health benefits. Not only just in Ayurveda, the excellent qualities of fenugreek, from head to toe, have been mentioned in Naturopathy as well. Here are some amazing benefits of fenugreek, you might have been unaware of:
- Good For Gut
Alike asafoetida (hing), fenugreek seeds are also known to improve the digestion process. It keeps the gut healthy. It also helps in flushing out the body toxins, ensuring proper functioning of the kidneys as well. - Beauty Benefits
A healthy gut means healthy skin. Also, many people face the problem of acne and hair breakage, and therefore, a paste made out of fenugreek seeds soaked overnight can be applied on acne and even on your hair. It reduces acne, strengthens the hair, and delays premature greying of hair. - Helpful In Diabetes
One of the commonest problems in people over the age of 40 years, fenugreek seeds play an amazing role in controlling the blood sugar levels. Diabetes patients benefit from drinking overnight fenugreek soaked water, once or twice a day. The soluble fiber present in it controls the amount of blood sugar and it also helps in reducing insulin resistance in diabetes type-2 patients. - Blood Pressure
People who have a consistently high blood pressure problem, fenugreek is very helpful for them too. Drinking overnight soaked fenugreek water the next morning, increases the blood circulation in the body and corrects blood pressure. - Regulates cholesterol
Research has shown that fenugreek seeds contain a flavonoid called Naringenin, which helps in reducing the lipid levels in the blood. It also contains antioxidants, and their consumption is good for controlling cholesterol.
- Beneficial In Arthritis
Fenugreek has anti-inflammatory properties and helps manage arthritis. Apart from this, it is rich in iron, calcium, and phosphorus, nutrients that help in nourishing the bones. - Aids Weight Loss
Soaked fenugreek helps in quick weight loss. Drinking water of fenugreek seeds soaked overnight and eating soaked seeds by chewing reduces weight as well as possibilities of seasonal diseases.
Therefore, fenugreek seeds can be consumed in a number of ways. The Vegetables of fenugreek leaves are very healthy, especially in winter. One can consume water of overnight soaked fenugreek seeds in the morning and the seeds can be chewed and eaten. Apart from this, its oil is also beneficial in easing joint pain. Thus, with its plethora of benefits, fenugreek can be included in daily cooking as well.
