Love It or Hate It - But You Should Eat It
Fennel is a vegetable not everyone likes, but it has many health benefits - it lowers cholesterol levels, encourages breast milk production, relieves stomach aches, and even aids in weight loss. Discover 8 reasons to eat fennel.
Winter is here, and so is fennel. Fennel is a controversial vegetable - you either love it or really don't. But before you dismiss it entirely, it's important to know that fennel has many health benefits and works great in fresh salads, stews, and soups.
Here are 8 reasons why you should eat fennel:
- Fennel lowers cholesterol levels in the blood thanks to its high fiber content.
- Fennel relieves stomach aches, acts as an antispasmodic in the digestive system, and alleviates gas, bloating, and constipation.
- Fennel reduces blood pressure due to its high potassium content, which helps remove sodium from the body through urine..
- Fennel is beneficial for our skin. It contains beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body, and vitamin C, which is essential for collagen production and tissue repair. Both help maintain healthy skin.
- Fennel strengthens the immune system thanks to its high vitamin C content, providing about 20% of the recommended daily intake..
- For breastfeeding mothers - fennel is known to encourage breast milk production..
- Fennel is low in calories (only 10 calories per 80 grams of fennel) and is a healthy addition to the diet. One study even found that fennel seeds suppress appetite, and women who drank 250 ml of tea with 2 grams of fennel seeds before lunch felt less hungry and consumed fewer calories during the meal.
- Fennel has anti-cancer properties due to its high antioxidant content, which protects the body against free radicals and oxidative damage..
