Fenugreek Seeds: The Growing Herb

Today, let's talk about a herb easily available in Indian households. I'm talking about those little golden brown seeds, known as Fenugreek Seeds or Methi dana. You all must have heard about those remedies that may give you stronger hair or help you with your digestion, Fenugreek Seeds play a major role in that.

Here's the nutritional value of fenugreek seeds per 100 grams listed without a table:

• Calories: 323 kcal

• Protein: 23 g

• Fat: 6.41 g

• Carbohydrates: 58 g

• Dietary Fiber: 24 g

• Calcium: 176 mg

• Iron: 33.53 mg

• Magnesium: 191 mg

• Phosphorus: 296 mg

• Potassium: 770 mg

• Sodium: 67 mg

• Zinc: 2.5 mg

• Vitamin C: 3 mg

• Vitamin A: 8 IU

• Vitamin B6: 0.6 mg

• Vitamin E: 0.4 mg

Looking at its nutritional profile, it contains a good amount of fibre, protein, carbs and minerals, including manganese and iron.

With such good values, it is a safe and natural alternative to many drugs that may boost breast milk production in women, and testosterone levels in men. Overall, it helps you with your reproductive health. It significantly lowers the blood sugar level and supports the treatment of type 2 diabetes. So, mix its powder with your sweet dishes and reduce the bad effects of it!

Though its potential is not yet researched at its best to an extent, it does show that it aids in the reduction of fat intake, and controls cholesterol levels.

Now you know why your mother or grandmother must have added these to everyday meals and why you should eat them instead of separating them away.