Fennel not only helps in proper digestion but also reduces obesity

Being a common spice, fennel is generally available in every kitchen in India. It is usually seen that the elders suggests the youngsters to eat a pinch of fennel after any food so that proper digestion could be achieved. Fennel is included into many dishes to make it appetizing as well, so that the person consuming the dish can get the benefits of all its medicinal properties. It not only enhances digestion process, but also offers many beneficial things. Fennel can work as diuretic and be used in renal calculus, if it is boiled in water and consumed empty stomach every morning. Some other uses and benefits of fennel are given below.

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1. It works as breath freshener

Anti microbial properties of fennel not only cleanse your mouth, but also provide a fresh breath after every meal. In fact, it is also served in several hotels and restaurants for better and proper digestion and can also make your breath fresh and sweet.

2. It can help in better digestion

Fennel aids in resolving various other health issues including digestion such as bowel irritation, constipation, intestinal gas, heartburn etc. people suffering constipation can consume a pinch of fennel or fennel milk after every food so that they could get relief from this disease. 

3. It helps trim down obesity

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In present time, one of the greatest concerns of the people is obesity, which is increasing day by day due to rise in the intake of junk foods. Today people are showing much interest in junk food which increases fat in body. The distance between being fat and being obese in nature is decreasing gradually. However the consumption of fennel seeds offers you a feeling of fullness. When you feel stomach fullness, you avoid eating anything including food which, in turn, helps you trim down obesity. 

4. It helps in resolving menstrual issues in women

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Women who get sexual maturity and feel daily menstrual cycles can understand the regulation that they might feel sometime or other in process. If one eats fennel seeds, he would be able to regulate her menstruation to a great extent. In fact, it also helps in decreasing painful bleeding in women. If one wants to avoid medical consultations or higher doses of modern medicines, he can try fennel seeds, one of the few natural remedies, before going to visit a doctor. 

5. It acts as a natural defensive against cancer

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Our body has several organs and cancer may happen anywhere in the body including colon. Intake of fennel can be useful in reducing colon cancers in persons. Fennel has anti-carcinogenic properties which help in trimming down the agents that cause cancer in the body. Therefore, these properties make the fennel capable enough to battle against cancer. 

So, you should also eat fennel after a meal, because you know some of the health benefits that you can get from fennel seeds. If you want to know more about any specific issues, you can contact an ayurveda.

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