fenugreekalso known as fenugreek, is a medicinal plant that is used to stimulate milk production maternal, regulate blood sugar, lose weight, relieve menstrual cramps and promote heart health, among other things.
Origin
Apparently, it is a plant native to the Middle East of which practically all of its parts are consumed.. In Asian countries it is common consume its leaves and stems fresh or driedeven, fenugreek sprouts are grown to add to salads once they reach a few centimeters in size.
Traditionallyin fact, It has been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicinesince it is synonymous with multiple health benefits, which have been documented over the years. In Spainit is more likely that we will only find fenugreek seeds naturally, since there is almost no tradition of consuming it fresh.
Benefits
Among its properties, it is worth highlighting the following:
- Helps lose weight. It is rich in fibers that reduce appetite and increase the feeling of satiety.
- They protect against cardiovascular diseases. They help reduce the absorption of fats from food, which makes the plant capable of regulating ‘bad’ cholesterol levels.
- Reduce menstrual cramps. During the menstrual period, it helps relieve the symptoms of cramps, apart from fatigue, headache…
- Regulates blood sugar. The soluble fiber present in fenugreek seed is rich in galactomannan, a substance capable of reducing the absorption of sugar in food.
- Fights inflammation. They act by reducing the production of inflammatory substances such as prostaglandins and cytokines.
- Take care of skin health. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances present tone and cleanse the skin by being antiseptic and exfoliating.
- Improves the functioning of the digestive system. Being rich in fiber, fenugreek seeds help improve the function of the digestive system, contributing to good digestion and softening of stools.
To take into account
Fenugreek seeds are safe to use in most people when consumed orally, in capsule or tea form.. However, some side effects that may occur during prolonged use or in large quantities of fenugreek are: diarrhea, excessive production of intestinal gas, and strong urine odor.
As if that were not enough, it can cause allergya fact for which urgent medical attention should be sought or go to the nearest hospital if symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the mouth, tongue or face, cough…
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