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Fabulous fenugreek: Control your blood sugar level with this wonder herb - Hindustan Times

Last updated Saturday, December 4, 2021 03:28 ET , Source: NewsService

Fenugreek or Methi is a wonder herb found in almost every Indian kitchen. Methi seeds not just serve as a flavouring agent but their benefits extend beyond the taste it brings to our platter. In winters, Methi leaves are abundantly available in India and people love to eat mouth-watering delicacies made out of this slightly bitter but flavourful herb.

The powerful superfood has been used for medicinal purposes from the ancient times to treat many diseases, being the source of many a nutrients such as folic acid, riboflavin, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, Vitamin A, B6, C, K among other things. Methi is believed to have many benefits some of which have been proved by medical studies conducted from time to time.

Methi or fenugreek is quite effective in controlling the blood sugar level of diabetics not dependent on insulin. According to a report by Indian Council of Medical Research, consuming 25-100 gm of fenugreek seeds is effective in keeping the blood sugar levels in check.

Methi helps to improve glucose tolerance in the body. It is high in soluble fibre and helps control blood sugar level by slowing digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.

"Studies have shown that fenugreek can hamper digestion and help lower blood glucose. It is said that it controls blood glucose levels in diabetic people by slowing down the sugar absorption rate within the blood and is completely safe for consumption. Fenugreek seeds are high in soluble fiber that modulates...



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