what is a Fennel seeds?
What are fennel seeds so before everything I just wanted to let you know that fennel seeds are not technically seed but they're fruits they're fruits of the sweet fennel plant but why do we call them seeds well because they just look like seeds they're small they're usually consumed in a dry form they're the color of it is usually like dark brown you know so we just call them
seeds that's why and fennel seeds have a sweet have a slightly sweet and licorice taste and they're highly highly aromatic it has an oval shape and while it's connected to the plant it's very green bright green but as soon as it dries out it gets a like dark green brownish color you know what I mean and fennel seeds are mostly used in Indian Cuisine Italian cuisine and in the Middle East
how to use fennel seeds well fennel seeds can be used in both sweet and savory dishes and you can use it as a whole or you can grind it up and use it as a powder and they're usually they're usually used in sausages like in Italian so sausage fennel seed is one of the main ingredients or in marinara sauce a little bit of fennel seeds make it so much better you know and you can use it as a dry rub for pork in general fellancies goes really nice with pork
you can use it for salmon but make sure to crack your fennel seeds before you want to use it as a rub like just crack it with a like back of a saute pan and then use it as a wrap you can use fennel seeds in soups and stews make sure to use it at the beginning of cooking process for all the flavor and Aroma uh
when is the when is the beginning of cooking process whenever you're basically sweating your aromatic vegetables sweating onion carrots celery whatever you have you know at that time add some fennel seeds to it so at the end of the cooking profit cooking process you can actually smell the aroma of it but whenever you're using whole
fennel seeds like for example in sausages make sure to roast your fennel seeds before you want to use it because whenever you roast something you basically bring out all the oil because of the Heat basically brings out all the oil and it's more flavorful and more aromatic fennel seeds are one of the main ingredients to make the chai drink because it's highly highly aromatic and it makes it really nice you know and lastly in India and Pakistan they have roasted fennel seeds and after each meal they just chew on it they believe it helps digest the food you know it helps it helps digestion is it actually true
what to keep in mind when buying fennel seeds well if you buy fennel seeds from a supermarket make sure to find the greenest one because as because as fennel seeds age as they get older they lose their colors and they get like a like a green brown color you know what I mean so whenever you want to buy fennel seeds make sure to buy the greenest one you can find how to even store fennel seeds well basically just like any other spice you should keep it in an airtight container in a dry torch cool place and if you really keep your fennel seeds
well they can keep their Aroma fragrant and flavor for up to 10 to 12 months which is really nice alright everyone. Fennel seeds benefits and use. Most of the time fennel seed is used as a spice in cooking but little do we know that they have been used in traditional medicine for the health benefits they contain they were mostly used in ancient Egypt for their benefits to the breast and their role in milk production not only this but fennel seeds were also used for weight loss in ancient China and Asia it is a very common kitchen item but we simply don't know about its real value
there are many other health benefits of fennel seeds let's get to the 12 ways that fennel seeds can help you number 12 better skin fennel extract is a miracle for the skin because it protects it from damage caused by free radicals and makes skin cells live longer some essential minerals that are required by your skin to rejuvenate like
potassium selenium and zinc are found in large amounts in these plants also the balance of your hormones and the amount of oxygen in your blood depends on these minerals people use them to treat acne rashes and dry skin among other skin problems so why buy expensive creams and serums available in the market when you can simply add fennel seeds to your daily diet number 11 gastric issues essential oils from fennel seeds are good for you because they make your digestive enzymes work better there are chemicals in
fennel seeds called added hole fencho and estragal that help relax the smooth muscles of the gut because of that they are great for helping with constipation stomach pain and bloating if you want to keep your digestive tract healthy and happy you can try fennel seeds tea fennel seeds also have fiber and even though they are small they have a lot of it this can help your digestive health even more and because of its antimicrobial effect which comes mostly from the organic compound animal in these seeds it keeps bacteria from growing and making gases in the first place number 10 milk production
fennel seeds were commonly used in ancient times by conceiving mothers they believe that these seeds were important for normal pregnancy some also believe that these seeds were some kind of magical foods that had the power to make the mothers conceive a boy some speculations might not be true but they were not wrong altogether scientists have found that fennel has galactogenic properties which means that it helps the body make more milk researchers think that the galactogenic effects of anatol are caused by Diana hole and photoanithole which are both abundant in fennel seeds not only this but they also raise the amount of prolactin in the blood which is a hormone that tells the body to make milk so whether you believe ancient civilizations or not adding fennel seeds to a pregnant Mother's diet isn't a bad option after all number nine air benefits fennel seeds have vitamin C calcium iron and magnesium
all of these nutrients strengthen your hair follicles and make your Tresses stronger usually our hair starts to thin and fall when they lack nutrients using fennel seed oil gives your hair the much required nutrition and you have strong and healthy hair number eight menstrual problems there are many things that can affect a woman's cycle chemicals in fennel seed called ammonagox Help the flow of menstruation the phytostrogens and fennel seed can also help with premenstrual syndrome and diseases related to menopause researchers have found that phenyl can help make menstruation less painful in ancient China fennel Seas were also used to ease pain and relax women going through menopause number seven better eyesight the combination of almonds with fennel seeds makes it great for Eye Health as fennel
seeds have put medicinal benefits that can improve vision and reduce the progression of cataracts and glaucoma when used regularly these seeds also have the potential to slow down age-related Vision decline you'll be surprised to know that fennel sea water has long been used in traditional medicine as an eye wash so what are you waiting for start adding them to your daily diet for better and long lasting vision number six bad breath taking fennel seeds will make your brat smell better especially if you have bad breath the antimicrobial compounds in these seeds kill the germs that cause bad breath so
if you chew on a few fennel seeds your breath will go away you can also rinse your mouth out with lukewarm fennel water to get rid of bad breath not only this but the compound that kills bacteria also soothes sore gums number five antioxidants fennel seeds have antioxidant chemicals inside them the antioxidants quercetin and chem for all that are in these seeds are known to fight degenerative reactions and help keep people from getting old other than that they're also rich in vitamin C which is a water-soluble vitamin critical for immune Health tissue repair and collagen synthesis vitamin C also acts as a potent antioxidant in your body protecting against cellular damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals so for an antioxidant boost and to delay aging start adding fennel seeds to your daily diet number four weight loss
fennel seeds are high in fiber which may help you lose weight and keep you from feeling hungry they make you pee more and speed up your metabolism if you eat fennel seeds every day along with a healthy diet and exercise you can lose weight more quickly to get better results mix roasted fennel seed powder with warm water and drink it on an empty stomach fennel seeds are also considered appetite suppressants because they are high in fiber which makes you feel full for a longer time this could also help you reach your weight loss goals and stop you from eating too much
number three heart health eating fennel seeds is especially good for your heart health in a number of ways they are high in fiber which has been shown to lower risk factors for heart disease like high cholesterol a review of 22 studies found that people who ate more fiber had a lower risk of getting heart disease heart disease risk went down by nine percent for every seven grams of fiber a person ate every day magnesium potassium and calcium are all important for keeping your heart healthy all of these nutrients are abundant in
fennel seeds for example eating foods that are high in potassium may help lower your blood pressure which is a risk factor for heart disease number two respiratory illnesses fennel seeds have properties that help you cough up mucus which can help with respiratory infections because it hasn't expected in it fennel seed is a good way to treat respiratory problems like cough congestion and bronchitis for best results you can drink fennel tea twice a day if you have a cough or a sore throat number one prevent cancer the wide variety of powerful plant compounds and fennel seeds helps protect against chronic diseases including certain cancers for example anapol one of the main active compounds in fennel
seeds has been found to exhibit cancer-fighting properties it is known that the extract can not only stop tumors from growing but also protect the body from the side effects of radiation used to treat cancer so these were all the health benefits of fennel seeds.
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