Benefits of fenugreekseeds

• Posted by Nandini Devi January 29, 2015 - Filed in Health - #uses of fenugreek seeds  #fenugreek  #methi  - 1,586 views

  

  Benefits of fenugreek seeds

   

  Fenugreek or methi has bitter taste and has good flavour along with the possessing wide range of helpful nutrients. Either in the form of leaves or seeds, fenugreek  is common ingredient used to impart a unique taste to  parathas or curries. It is found to be very usefull for women due to the presence of saponins or steroids and diosgenin or poses oestrogen like action.

   

  Fenugreek acts as natural remedy to relieve from premenstrual symptoms such as discomfort in stomach & menstrual cramps.

  Fenugreek is a good source of iron, methi is recommended to be consumed during pregnancy, breastfeeding and adolescence due to higher chances of getting iron deficiency.

   

  Diosgenin and isoflavones apply oestrogen like action which plays a very important role in reduction of hot flashes and mood changes commonly seen in menopausal women.

   

  The presence of composites like diosgenin is known to be very vital in maintaining the hormonal balance in the body.

   

  Tip: Remember to cook fenugreek with foods rich in vitamin C like tomatoes for absorption of dietary iron by the body.