365Telugu.com online News, January19th,2023: Many spices and vegetables are used medicinally in the Indian kitchen. Many kitchen food items are panaceas to cure health problems during winter season. Fenugreek seeds are among the food items with medicinal properties.
Fenugreek is very beneficial for health in winter. Along with fenugreek seeds, fenugreek leaves are also good for health. Spinach, mustard, and fenugreek come in the market in this season.
According to some studies, fenugreek leaves are effective in controlling diabetes. Apart from that, there are many benefits of eating fenugreek. Now let’s know about the health benefits of eating fenugreek in winter and the nutrients in fenugreek which can ward off many diseases.
Nutrients found in Fenugreek leaves
Fenugreek contains Protein, Total Lipid, Energy, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin “C”, Vitamin “B”, Sodium, Carbohydrates etc.
According to studies, compounds present in fenugreek have anti-diabetic properties. The use of fenugreek keeps blood sugar under control. Fenugreek leaves should be included in the diet to keep diabetes under control.
Consuming fenugreek improves digestion. It helps in reducing weight. A 2015 study gave a group of Korean women fennel water before lunch and another group fenugreek water. As a result, women who took fenugreek water were found to lose weight.
Fenugreek plays a key role in increasing testosterone and sperm count. According to a 2017 study, 50 men were given a diet mixed with fenugreek leaves for three months.
Research has shown that sperm count has increased in about 85 percent of men. Fenugreek improves mental alertness and libido.
Fenugreek is effective in controlling cholesterol levels and improving blood pressure. Consuming fenugreek can reduce the risk of heart related diseases. Fenugreek lowers bad cholesterol levels and protects heart health.