Health benefits of Methi seeds
Methi seeds, also known as fenugreek seeds, are used for a variety of purposes, including cooking and medicine.
Cooking Methi seeds can be used as a spice in cooking or the leaves can be used as a vegetable or herb. Dried Methi leaves, also known as " kasuri methi", can also be added to breads and chapatis.
Medicine Fenugreek seeds can be used to make tea, ground into flour, or taken as a dietary supplement.
Possible health benefits of fenugreek include:
Blood sugar: May help regulate blood sugar levels. (Diabetes management)
Cholesterol: May help lower cholesterol levels
Weight loss: Helps with weight management by reducing calorie intake.
Skin health: Improves skin health and reduces acne and blemishes.
Inflammation: May reduce inflammation in the body and reduce symptoms such as arthritis.
Menstrual pain: may reduce painful menstrual periods.
Breast milk production: may increase breast milk production.
Cancer treatment: may have a supportive effect during cancer treatment.
Hair health: may help prevent hair loss.
You should consult with your doctor, registered dietitian (RD or RDN), or pharmacist before taking fenugreek supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are taking prescription medications.
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