Fall In Love With Fenugreek

I remember when I worked in a vitamin shop. For me, it was a new world to explore. As many of our favorite foods offer essential vitamins, minerals, and herbs, I think it's imperative to know alternative ways to increase our nutrition intake.

Working in the vitamin shop bred my appreciation for nutrients that boost immunity support, muscle and bone development, cell development and repair, and longevity.

One of the most appreciated herbs in the vitamin shop was fenugreek. Many new moms use to come into the vitamin shop inquiring about supplements that can assist with lactation [for their newborn]. Many mothers face difficulty breastfeeding and choose to opt for breast milk because it's more beneficial for the infant [or newborn] baby.

Fenugreek is a folk remedy for stimulating breast milk production.

In India, fenugreek is also known as methi. Within Middle Eastern cuisine, fenugreek is cooked like spinach. Fenugreek is also incorporated in naan bread and flatbreads.

Moreover, I've researched the bean family relative and discovered fenugreek has historical influences worldwide!

Nurse your newborn baby!

Some new moms think soymilk products, like Similac, are more beneficial for nursing moms who fear their baby won't "latch". Breastfeeding allows the baby to receive the nutrients needed for the baby to form strong immunity and bone development.

According to Healthline, research suggests that fenugreek may increase breastmilk production and the rate of weight gain in newborn babies.

Fenugreek is traditionally used in North Africa, Asia, and southern Europe to increase milk supply in women who are breastfeeding.

Keep your cardiovascular health in check!

Fenugreek contains many essential nutrients making it a strong antioxidant. Fenugreek seeds are healthy containing fiber and minerals, including iron and magnesium.

Fenugreek is considered a dietary supplement for diabetes, menstrual cramps, and other conditions as well as stimulating milk production during breastfeeding.

Adding fenugreek to your healthy lifestyle can help with ailments, like heartburn, appetite control, and cholesterol. Moreover, fenugreek can reduce the risks of cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart conditions, and inflammation.

Controlling your blood sugar is very important.

Evidence suggests fenugreek has a role in controlling blood sugar and the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

A small number of studies have suggested that fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes and prediabetes.

According to Healthline, the bean family relative may have anticancer effects. Studies have shown fenugreek extract can terminate certain cancer cells such as lymphoma and breast cancer cells.

Boost your libido!

The older we age, the less libido we have.

Research suggests that fenugreek can boost testosterone levels, sperm count, and sexual function in men.

Fenugreek possesses compounds called furostanolic saponins which may help the production of the male hormone testosterone. It's been suggested fenugreek could improve the sex drive, also known as libido, of oldermales with lower testosterone levels.

Another study found that fenugreek supplementation improved aging making symptoms and testosterone levels remain in a normal range in healthy men between 25 to 45 years old.

What to look for when you choose fenugreek.

Each fenugreek bean pod contains ten to twenty small seeds. The seeds are yellowish-brown and octagonal shaped. The seeds are so microscopic that they can be mistaken as pebbles.

The aroma of fenugreek is pungent consisting of notes of celery seeds and has a bitter flavor. Fenugreek smells somewhat like curry powder.

When fenugreek is cooked like spinach, it pairs well with potatoes and vegetables, like carrots.

The fenugreek seeds should be toasted prior to crushing and grinding. This will allow the fenugreek flavor to lessen the bitterness. Ground fenugreek is an orange-brown color and is very aromatic.

Toasted fenugreek seeds will bring maple notes and be used commercially to make artifical syrup.

What are your thoughts on fenugreek?

What do you use fenugreek for?

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