Health Benefits of Fenugreek

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Fenu what? Yes, I asked that too. It's not very often that you will hear the word fenugreek. Honestly, I have come across this seed here in Dubai. I have never heard of it and I'm so surprised to know that the small seed is packed with plenty of healthy benefits.

Fenugreek is a plant native to and widely used in the Middle East and the sub-continents of India. It is also known as methi. It is used as a herb, spice and vegetable. It has a distinctive sweet due to sotolon, a chemical responsible for the sweet taste of fenugreek.

Some of its health benefits are listed below:

Increase milk production for breastfeeding mothers due to the presence of diosgenin

Reduces menstrual cramps

Reduces cholesterol

Reduces cardiovascular risks

Helps control diabetes

Helps relieve sore throat

Prevents colon-cancer as it has anti-carcinogenic properties

Surpresses appetite


You can have fenugreek as part of a cooked meal or few seeds diluted in water and letting it steep overnight to be drank the next morning.

Chia Seeds - Small Seed With A Punch of Health Benefits

Chia seeds are slightly smaller than the sesame seeds. It is also known as Salvia Hispanica which is a part of the mint family, the Lamiacaea which is native to Guatemala and Mexico.

This tiny seed is cultivated for commercial use because of its high level of nutritional value. It has calcium, protein, manganese and phosphorus. Aside from the nutrients, it also has plenty of health benefits like:

• It is a good source of plant's Omega fatty acid oil. 
• It is hydrophilic which means, it absorbs more water than their weight making you feel fuller. This is great for athletes as it helps them stay hydrated.
• It aids in weight loss for dieters as chia seeds have the ability to block calories in our digestive system because it gels. And when it gels, it helps in blocking absorption of calories.
• It also provides antioxidant properties.