Four ways to consume fennel seeds for weight loss

The weight loss journey is unique for everyone and while exercise and diet come together to grant a healthy lifestyle in which weight loss is possible, it is not always convenient for everyone to take out the time to follow an elaborate fitness regime. Making little but effective changes to your lifestyle can go a long way and consuming fennel seeds regularly is one of them. Not too elaborate and with minimal time consumption, fennel seeds are a great way to lose weight and are found in almost every Indian household. Even though it is an imported spice, fennel seeds have made their way into the kitchen of every Indian household.

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Fennel seeds have multiple health benefits that include improving digestion, metabolism, hair and skin health. Since they have diuretic properties, fennel seeds help eliminate toxins from the body. Full of antioxidants that fight free radicals, it also alleviates oxidative stress in the body which can cause diabetes and obesity like conditions. With numerous health benefits in addition to weight loss, regular intake of fennel seeds is beneficial in every way. Here are four ways through which you can consume fennel seeds every day.

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Take a handful of fennel seeds and grind them properly to make a powder. Add this powder to baked goods’ batter for taste and goodness. Powdered fennel seed powder can also be used to create a ‘churan’ in which ingredients like fenugreek seeds, black salt, asafoetida and mishri can be added for taste and better digestive properties. Eating this every day will lead to better digestion because of the presence of estragole, fenchone and anethole that help secrete enzymes that aid digestive processes.

Consuming fennel seeds with water is a commonly known practice that is mostly done to ease stomach cramps and improve digestion. Take a handful of fennel seeds and soak them in a glass full of water. Let it rest overnight and drink it in the morning. It enhances the absorption of vitamins and minerals in the body and thereby helps one reduce weight. Having two such glasses of fennel water; one in the morning and another in the evening; is a great fat loss remedy.

Preparing tea from fennel seeds is not an elaborate or time taking task and can be consumed every day for the best effects. Just add a tablespoon of fennel seeds while boiling water for your evening tea. Also, add half a tablespoon of jaggery while adding fennel seeds and enjoy your evening tea with added benefits!

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Take a tablespoon of fennel seeds and roast them on low flame. This form of fennel seeds will exude a light aroma that is pleasing to the senses. Add some mishri for taste and have this after every meal to improve digestion. This mixture also keeps dessert cravings at bay because mishri is sweet in taste and complements roasted fennel seeds well. You can also grind roasted fennel seeds to make a powder and consume it daily.