13 HEALTH BENEFITS OF FENUGREEK/METHI
Methi or Fenugreek leaves are a storehouse of many minerals and vitamins. They are rich in vitamins such as thiamine, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamins A, B6, C, and K. Methi also contains minerals such as copper, potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, zinc, manganese, and magnesium. Here we give you 13 reasons to include more methi in your diet.
1. Lowers Blood Cholesterol,
Studies have shown that fenugreek can reduce cholesterol level.
2. Reduces Risk of Heart Disease,
Due to the presence of galactomannan, fenugreek plays a key role in maintaining your heart health. It also contains a high amount of potassium that counters the action of sodium to help control heart rate and blood pressure.
3. Controls Blood Sugar Levels,
Diabetics must include methi (either in the form of seeds or leaves) in their diet. Because galactomannan, a naturally soluble fibre present in fenugreek slows down the rate of sugar absorption into the blood. It also contains amino acids responsible for inducing the production of insulin.
4. Aids Digestion,
As fenugreek is rich in fibre and antioxidants, it helps in flushing out harmful toxins from the body and thus, aids digestion. In some cases, fenugreek tea is used to relieve indigestion and stomach pain. You can even drink fenugreek decoction early in the morning to deal with constipation.
5. Helps Counter Acid Reflux or Heartburn,
One teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in your food can be an effective remedy for acid reflux or heartburn. Mucilage of fenugreek seeds coats the lining of the stomach and intestine and soothes irritated gastrointestinal tissues. Before consuming, you can soak the methi seeds in water to make their outer coat mucilaginous.
6. Helps You Lose Weight,
Include fenugreek in your weight loss diet by chewing soaked methi seeds in the morning on an empty stomach. The natural soluble fibre in fenugreek can swell and fill the stomach thereby suppressing your appetite and aiding your weight loss goals.
7. Remedy for Fever and Sore Throat,
Fenugreek, when taken with a teaspoon of lemon and honey, can work wonders to relieve the effects of fever by nourishing the body. The influx of nutrients and minerals in the body helps to normalize and balance the body which means that it does not have to use fever to detox the body anymore as there are enough minerals and nutrients to fuel the regular detoxification organs of the body. The soothing effect of mucilage in fenugreek also helps to relieve cough and pain from sore throat.
8. Increases Breast Milk Production in Lactating Women,
Fenugreek ranks high among the must-haves for nursing mothers. This is due to the presence of diosgenin in the spice which increases milk production in lactating mothers.
9. Helps Reduce Menstrual Discomfort,
Fenugreek contains compounds like diosgenin and isoflavones with oestrogen-like properties which help reduce symptoms like discomfort and menstrual cramps associated with PMS. These compounds also ease symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and mood fluctuations. Women are more prone to iron deficiency during adolescence (initiation of menstrual periods), during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Including green leafy veggies like fenugreek (methi) in your diet can supply a good amount of iron. But make sure to add tomatoes or potatoes to the preparations to enhance iron absorption.
10. Helps Prevent Colon Cancer,
The fibre content (saponins, mucilage, etc.) of fenugreek binds to toxins in the food and flushes them out. This in turn helps to protect the mucous membrane of the colon from over toxicity that leads to cancer.
11. Helps Soothe Skin Inflammation and Reduces Scars,
While Vitamin C acts as a powerful antioxidant, fenugreek also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that aid in the treatment of various skin problems like burns, boils and eczema. The seeds are known to help in getting rid of scars. All you need to do is apply a clean cloth soaked in methi seed paste to fight skin inflammation.
12. Helps Treat Skin Problems,
Fenugreek or methi can be used in face packs to help prevent blackheads, pimples, wrinkles, etc. Washing your face with water boiled with fenugreek seeds or applying a paste of fresh fenugreek leaves for twenty minutes on your face can work wonders for your skin.
13. Can Help Resolve Hair Problems,
Using fenugreek as a part of your diet or as a paste to directly apply to your hair makes your hair shiny and black. Massaging your head every day with boiled fenugreek seeds soaked overnight in coconut oil can be an excellent remedy for thinning hair and hair fall. Fenugreek is also great to keep dandruff away.
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