Control diabetes with fennel seeds

March 6, 2017 09:21

In addition to adding flavor to dishes, fennel seeds also provide many health benefits.

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Fennel seeds are a rich source of fiber and minerals like magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese, potassium, calcium, copper, and iron. They also contain vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and a full range of B vitamins.

Fennel seeds contain antispasmodic, anti-flatulent, anti-inflammatory, carminative and antioxidant properties. Additionally, these seeds aid digestion and improve the body’s immunity.

Moreover, this seed also aids in treating hemorrhoids, asthma, bronchitis, common cold, lactation related problems, anemia, skin problems as well as cancer.

Here are some of the top health benefits of fennel seeds.

1. Anti-insomnia

Fennel seeds contain melatonin, a hormone that helps you fall asleep quickly. This hormone has been shown to be effective in treating sleep disorders such as insomnia.

2. Helps strengthen bones

Fennel seeds are rich in bone-strengthening nutrients like magnesium, potassium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and calcium. They also help treat postmenopausal osteoporosis.

3. Improve memory

Fennel seeds contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help improve memory and concentration. They also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. This is one of the top health benefits of this seed.

4. Control diabetes

Fennel contains powerful anti-diabetic properties. Including fennel in your daily diet will help control diabetes effectively. Therefore, its seeds are also used as a remedy for diabetics.

5. Supports weight loss

Fennel seeds help reduce fat and bad cholesterol levels in the body. It also reduces appetite and boosts metabolism. Therefore, this seed can be used for weight loss.

6. Increase milk secretion

Fennel seeds are rich in calcium and iron, which stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk, which is very good for nursing mothers.

7. Treatment of anemia

Being a rich source of iron, fennel seeds help the blood produce hemoglobin, a substance that helps transport oxygen throughout the body. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, so fennel seeds can treat this condition.

8. Relieves stomach pain

Due to its gas-reducing and carminative properties, fennel seeds are very beneficial in relieving stomach aches.

9. Treat bloating

Fennel seeds are used as a great remedy for bloating and gas buildup in the stomach and small intestine. They are also very effective in improving all the symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

10. Aids digestion

This seed helps stimulate the secretion of pancreatic liver enzymes to aid digestion. In addition, it also helps treat many symptoms related to digestion such as nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain.

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