Mumbai: From regulating high blood pressure to water retention, fennel seeds are packed with nutrients that make them a staple in your kitchen. In size and shape they are similar to cumin or jeera, but fennel is different. Fennel and its seeds provide many health benefits and may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects.
A source of minerals such as copper, potassium, calcium, zinc, manganese, vitamin C, iron, selenium and magnesium, this ancient practice does more than just fight bad luck. The fruit has a calming effect on the body. It is good to drink fennel seed juice in summer, to reduce heat. Fennel seeds have incredible health benefits
Fennel seeds are often interlinked to ‘longevity’ and are known for offering a wide range of nutritional properties that improve the human body’s well-being.
Moreover, fennel seeds offer a concentrated source of different minerals vital for regulating blood pressure and water retention inside our bodies. Fennel seeds are highly aromatised.
What are Fennel Seeds?
Fennel seeds closely resemble anise seeds in terms of appearance and are extracted from fennel plants. They contain multiple nutrients like Vitamin K, Vitamin E, manganese, copper, zinc, and phosphorus and are a good source of Vitamin C.
Fennel seeds have a crunchy texture on the outside with a mildly sweet flavour. It is also widely used as a mouth freshener.
