The active constituents in fenugreek are alkaloids, lysine and L-tryptophan. It also contains steroidal saponins (diosgenin, yamogenin, tigogenin, and neotigogenin) and mucilaginous fiber which are believed to be responsible for many of the beneficial effects fenugreek exhibits.<\/div>\nFenugreek Tea Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The chemical compounds found in fenugreek have the ability to aid the digestive process. Consequently, when taken with meals it is believed that fenugreek is able to slow down the rate at which sugars are absorbed into the body, whereby regulating blood sugar levels. Additionally, studies indicate that 4-hydroxyisoleucine (an amino acid) found in fenugreek may induce or promote the production of insulin when blood sugar levels are elevated. In studies of animals and humans with both\u00a0Diabetes and\u00a0High Cholesterol levels, fenugreek appeared not only to regulate blood sugar levels but also lower levels of harmful cholesterol.<\/p>\n
Fenugreek Tea Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- Drinking fenugreek tea or eating fenugreek sprouts stimulate the growth of breast tissues and promotes water retention.As a result you get fuller, larger breasts.<\/li>\n
- Fenugreek tea is rich in minerals and vitamins and other compounds similar to estrogen. Thus, it increases the supply of milk in nursing mothers and also nourishes the baby. More on fenugreek for lactation.<\/li>\n
- It reduces hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms.<\/li>\n
- Increases libido in men and women.<\/li>\n
- Beneficial for people with type-2 diabetes.<\/li>\n
- Fenugreek seeds are effective in curing a disease called beri beri.<\/li>\n
- Minimizes the risk of heart attacks.<\/li>\n
- Reduces the level of cholesterol and blood sugar.<\/li>\n
- Induces and eases labor in pregnant women.<\/li>\n
- Fenugreek tea can also be used as a laxative. Fe<\/li>\n
- Fenugreek tea suppresses appetite, hence is effective in weight loss.<\/li>\n
- Fenugreek tea cleans kidneys and intestines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A fenugreek Tea Recipe<\/h4>\n
The fenugreek tea recipe\u00a0is simple. To make fenugreek tea:<\/p>\n
\n- you will require 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and a cup of water.<\/li>\n
- Boil the water and steep the seeds in it for as long as you can.<\/li>\n
- The longer the better, but it recommended you steep it for a minimum period of 30 to 45 minutes. Now boil the tea for 4 to 5 minutes.<\/li>\n
- Strain and remove the seeds and it can be had either hot or cold, as well as with or without sugar.<\/li>\n
- These days, there are fenugreek capsules<\/a>\u00a0and tea bags available as well. However, it is always best to use it in its natural form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
A fenugreek Tea Recipe<\/h4>\n
The fenugreek tea recipe\u00a0is simple. To make fenugreek tea:<\/p>\n
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- you will require 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and a cup of water.<\/li>\n
- Boil the water and steep the seeds in it for as long as you can.<\/li>\n
- The longer the better, but it recommended you steep it for a minimum period of 30 to 45 minutes. Now boil the tea for 4 to 5 minutes.<\/li>\n
- Strain and remove the seeds and it can be had either hot or cold, as well as with or without sugar.<\/li>\n
- These days, there are fenugreek capsules<\/a>\u00a0and tea bags available as well. However, it is always best to use it in its natural form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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