What Are The Health Benefits Of Fennel

Fennel is one of the herbs that often gets overlooked in the average kitchen, but not using it may result in you missing out on some of the excellent benefits fennel has to offer. Dive into recipes that take advantage of this flavorful ingredient and find out how you can best take advantage of the numerous health benefits it can provide. 

How Is It Used?

Fennel is used in traditional dishes all over the world, most commonly seen in Mediterranean or Italian meals. There are three parts of this plant that can be used in cooking - the seeds, leaves, and the bulb. Each of these brings with it culinary advantages, added to the main dish to create a new flavor experience. The seeds of fennel can be used in both savory cooking and sweet desserts, making it one of the more versatile herbs.

Each culture uses fennel in a different way to produce a dish that best exemplifies the culinary attributes of their area. Although the purpose behind the herb is different, the health benefits remain the same. In both Pakistan and India, fennel seeds are eaten in the form of mukhwas, which is used to help digest the food and freshen breath.

The Health Benefits

Fennel seeds carry some of the best health benefits above other types of herbs. Although it is important to remember that too much of a good thing can be dangerous, consuming a healthy amount of fennel will bring many benefits to your body. Some of the greatest advantages of fennel seeds include:

High blood pressure is a concern many people deal with on a daily basis. Because fennel is high in potassium, it will work to reduce your blood pressure. This in turn will lower your risk of stroke and heart attack, along with many other benefits.

Just like high blood pressure, a great number of people suffer from problems related to high levels of LDL cholesterol. This brings with it a number of problems including heart disease. Fennel is one of the greatest helps in lowering these levels to a healthy degree in your body.

There was a reason the Ancient Romans identified fennel as the herb of sight. Although further research is needed, it has been found that fennel might hold some of the necessary elements to relieve those suffering from glaucoma.

The brain is one of the most complex parts of our body with research only just scratching the surface of all there is to know. Even with this, it has been discovered that potassium gives the brain what it needs to function efficiently.

Fennel can be one of the greatest sources of potassium with only vitamin C and fiber having higher concentrations in this herb.

There are many different ways that you can include fennel in your diet. Whether it is the seeds, bulbs, or leaves, find a recipe that suits your taste. Take advantage of the health benefits this herb has to offer, in the right doses. By eating the right amount of fennel, you can start making important health improvements in your life.

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