Fenugreek has also shown promise in reducing cholesterol. This is also of particular use for Diabetics, as they tend to have elevated cholesterol levels. Tests on non-Diabetic patients have not yet found the same results though.
New mothers in India often take Fenugreek to promote breast milk supply. Indeed, mothers have been taking in for centuries throughout Asia, Eastern Europe and North Africa. It has also been used to hasten labor (so pregnant mothers should be careful to avoid it) and to promote a healthy menstrual cycle.
As you might expect, by reducing the sugar absorption in your stomach Fenugreek can also help dieters to lose weight. It effectively allows the carbs to wash straight through your system without entering the bloodstream. As such, dieters should not combine it with a very low carb diet.
If you’ve ever eaten an Indian meal and noticed a maple syrup (or curry) aroma coming from your sweat, then you’ve eaten Fenugreek. Popular in Eastern cuisine, both the seeds and leaves are used as flavoring in many spicy dishes. Also in India, Fenugreek is mixed with yogurt to make an effective hair conditioner!
In ancient Egypt, Fenugreek was used somewhat differently. Its seeds were prized as a main ingredient in embalming fluid, whereas its aroma was highly valued for producing incense.
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