Fenugreek Seeds-100g

Fenugreek, also known as “Methi” and botanically from the Fabaceae family is used as an herb, a spice (seeds) and also as a vegetable  (fresh leaves that is methi and sprouts).

One of the healthiest seeds used in cooking and also for its medicinal properties, slightly bitter in taste, is known to have an array of health benefits.

Fenugreek or methi leaves, the wonder herb, being rich in vitamins minerals, iron, calcium and proteins increases its culinary value while fenugreek seeds, being a rich source of dietary soluble fiber helps provide essential control on various health conditions such as body fluids, blood pressure, heart rate and diabetes mellitus.

Benefits of fenugreek seeds

Prevents Diabetes - Well known to control blood sugar levels in diabetic people by slowing down the sugar absorption rate in the blood.

Reduces Cholesterol-Contains Saponins, that help reduce the body's absorption of cholesterol from fatty foods, especially the bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.

Aids in Weight loss - Being a natural soluble fiber source and suppressing appetite, increases the supply of energy and modulates carbohydrate metabolism.

Increases breast milk supply - Fenugreek has Galactagogue properties helping in the supply of breast milk for nursing mothers.

Protects from Cancer – The mucilage in fenugreek bind with foods flushing out toxins from the body and thus prevents cancer.

For internal consumption here are different ways of consuming fenugreek seeds:

Dry roast fenugreek seeds on medium-high heat for one to two minutes, Stir frequently and add 1 teaspoon over curries , salads and stir-fry dishes.

Soak 1 teaspoon overnight in water and gulp the next morning with 1 glass water

Sprout fenugreek seeds by soaking them in water overnight , keeping them in a jar covered with a cloth for few days until tiny green shoots appear. The sprouted fenugreek seeds can be added to any kind of salads.

Herbal teas made with fenugreek seeds, lemon and honey is an effective remedy used to treat fevers.