Why You Should Add Fenugreek To Your Diet

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8. Weight Loss

Fenugreek seeds have been shown to be effective in helping overweight people lose weight. When the seeds are soaked in water, they swell up and make the stomach feel full. With a full stomach, the overweight person is able to cut down on eating and has a lessened sense of appetite.

 

9. Breast Milk

Increasing the production of breast milk has long been one of the major areas where fenugreek has excelled. It is the compound found in fenugreek called diosgenin that is responsible for increasing the levels of breastmilk in pregnant women. This herb was able to increase the production within just two weeks.

 

10. Skin and Hair

Fenugreek seeds have a proven record of improving the condition of the hair and skin on those with problem areas. The seeds have been able to effectively turn around acne, blackheads, wrinkled skin, and blemishes. The antioxidant that is found in fenugreek is also able to keep the skin from becoming damaged because of sun exposure. As for improvement in the growth of hair, fenugreek seeds have a compound called lecithin as well as nicotinic acid that both help improve the growth of hair.

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