Art of Diet

Health Benefits of Fennel

Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, is a flowering plant in the carrot family.  

It is an aromatic herb that has been widely used as a spice and a medicine. It also provides good dietary fibres for your dishes.

Fennel is an excellent source of the following vitamins: vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, folate, pantothenic acid and vitamin K.

It contains minerals and trace minerals such as; calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, molybdenum, phosphorous, manganese, zinc, nickel, lead, copper, cobalt, aluminium and barium. Fennel holds essential amino-acids: leucine, tryptophan and phenylalaninen.

This herb is a rich source of antioxidants; flavonoid and phenolic compounds. They can help protect cells against damage from free radicals and folate might help prevent cancer cells from forming. 

Fennel improves the immune response to infections, reduces chronic inflammation.

Dietary nitrates present in fennel help lower blood pressure and protect the heart.

Fennel seed oil treats a variety of gut and digestive problems, including stomach aches, flatulence, diarrhea, and constipation.

Oestrogen occurs naturally in fennel. It plays a central role in regulating the female reproductive cycle, and it can also determine fertility.

Fennel has an anti- microbial effect protects against bacteria and viruses.

Fennel oil also reduces blood sugar level and protects against liver damage.

You should consider adding fennel regularly to your daily diet.