India, one of the largest exporters of fennel seeds/saunf (as it is popularly known), uses it voraciously due to its benefits. People from diverse cultures prefer consuming fennel seeds owing to their various medicinal properties. For instance, Indian families often consume fennel seeds after having their meal for healthier and faster digestion.
Fennel seeds are often interlinked to ‘longevity’ and are known for offering a wide range of nutritional properties that improve the human body’s well-being.
Moreover, fennel seeds offer a concentrated source of different minerals vital for regulating blood pressure and water retention inside our bodies. Fennel seeds are highly aromatised.
Fennel seeds closely resemble anise seeds in terms of appearance and are extracted from fennel plants. They contain multiple nutrients like Vitamin K, Vitamin E, manganese, copper, zinc, and phosphorus and are a good source of Vitamin C.
Nutritional Value (per teaspoon (heaped)– 6 grams)
- Calories: 19.8
- Fibre: 2.3 grams
- Carbohydrates: 3 grams
- Protein: 0.9 grams
- Fat: 0.6 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 grams
Health benefits of fennel seeds :
- 1: Combats bad breath.
- 2: Improves digestive health.
- 3: Helps to regulate blood pressure.
- 4: Reduces asthma and other respiratory ailments.
- 5: Promotes lactation.
- 6: Improves skin appearance.
- 7: Purifies blood.
- 8: Keeps cancer at bay.