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Trying to lose weight?
It can be so difficult.
Especially when nothing seems to be working.
You’ve probably tried a bunch of different foods and drinks.
Some say lemon water is good for you.
Others suggest green tea.
Others simply tell you to eat more veggies.
There are so many tips and tricks that people will throw your way.
But have you ever heard of fenugreek?
In today’s video, we’ll be talking about fenugreek’s role in helping you lose weight.
Does this herb really help bring down your fat levels?
What exactly is it?
How should you use fenugreek to lose weight?
Is it safe?
We’re talking about all that AND more...
Is fenugreek effective in weight loss?
Fenugreek is an herb with a strong maple flavor.
It’s commonly used in Indian cuisine.
The benefits of fenugreek have been well documented for centuries now.
The herb has been used in alternative medicine to treat diabetes, cholesterol and even obesity.
Fenugreek is packed with important vitamins and minerals like calcium, folate, phosphorus,
potassium, magnesium and vitamin A, among others.
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There are different ways fenugreek can help you lose weight.
For instance, fenugreek helps reduce the number of calories you consume, and also brings down
your dietary fat.
Research shows that taking just 1 gram of fenugreek extract for 14 days helped reduce
daily calorie consumption by 12%.
The results also showed that daily fat consumption was down by as much as 17%.
Fenugreek helps you lose weight by increasing your satiety levels.
This lowers your chances of getting hungry later on.
One study, including people struggling with obesity, showed that taking 8 grams of fenugreek
fiber with breakfast every day would significantly raise your satiety levels.
It was also observed that they ate less with their next meal than they normally would.
Drinking fenugreek tea can reduce your appetite, which lessens the food you eat during your
meals.
You also won’t snack as much between your meals.
A study among overweight women showed that drinking fenugreek tea decreased their appetite
significantly.
Fenugreek seeds come packed with insoluble fiber.
Not only will this help with digestion, it also ensures you don’t feel the need to
snack between meals.
In the long run, fenugreek also helps boost your metabolism.
These seeds also help get rid of the toxins in your body.
They make sure your blood sugar levels are normal.
This is key in weight management.
Fenugreek also carries water-soluble compounds, which help bring down the fat accumulated
in your body.
This in turn helps reduce your weight.
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How to use fenugreek for weight loss There are many ways fenugreek can help you
lose weight.
The easiest way to use it is in the form of cooking spice.
You can also ground the fenugreek seeds into powder, or use them whole in any spice blend
you might be preparing.
If you’re making a curry, you can use fenugreek leaves to add flavor.
The same can be done with stews and soups.
Research suggests that in order to be beneficial, fenugreek has to be taken in higher doses.
You don’t normally get that kind of dose when you’re using it as a spice.
Instead, fenugreek fiber and extracts have been shown to work better.
You will find supplements on the market in the form of capsules or pills.
You might even find fenugreek as one of the ingredients in other blends.
Fenugreek is also available in powder form.
On top of that, you can put fenugreek in water, and drink it to get all its benefits.
For this, all you have to do is put one to two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water,
and leave them overnight.
You can drink the mixture the next day.
You can also choose to warm the fenugreek water before you drink it.
Of course, this will be more like sipping tea than drinking water.
However, you may choose to drink the water.
It’s important to remember that it needs to be done first thing in the morning, on
an empty stomach.
It works as a detoxifying agent, and can clear your stomach in the morning.
Another great thing about this drink is that it’s zero calories.
If you’re counting your calories, you won’t be adding anything extra.
This is how you can get away with drinking it twice a day.
One of the less common ways to get fenugreek is by chewing the seeds.
If you sprout them, their nutrition profile goes up.
This makes them easy to absorb and digest.
If you have to choose between sprouted seeds and soaked, the sprouted version is healthier
for you.
Not only will you tolerate it more, you also get the maximum benefit from the antioxidants.
To eat sprouted seeds, put two teaspoons on a moist surface and cover it up.
You need to let them sit for a couple days before you start consuming them.
While eating the seeds on an empty stomach has the best benefits, you can also have them
in between meals.
Another option you have is to take fenugreek seeds with honey.
Considering honey is known to be a good immunity booster, it’s a better option than sugar.
It’s also packed with nutrients, and low on calories.
Just make sure you choose raw, unprocessed honey.
Combining the seeds with honey gives you multiple benefits all at once.
You need to first grind the seeds into a paste, and add a spoon of honey before consuming
it.
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Now back to our discussion on fenugreek…
Is Fenugreek Safe?
Yes, eating fenugreek is generally safe, especially when you’re eating them with a small meal.
However, if you take high doses, you may end up with mild nausea and diarrhea.
You need to be careful with the amount you’re taking.
When you consume large doses of fenugreek, it reduces your blood sugar levels.
So if you’re on diabetes medication, you will need to be careful with how much fenugreek
you consume.
It’s the same thing when you’re using supplements that reduce your blood sugar levels.
It’s also advised that pregnant women avoid fenugreek supplements.
This is because they have adverse effects on pregnancy as well as fertility.
You should always check with your doctor before you start taking these supplements.
While fenugreek has been used as medication for various diseases for a long time now,
large doses should still be avoided to ensure there are no adverse effects.
Remember fenugreek is not a magic pill that reduces your weight on its own.
While it does bring down the number of calories you consume, you still need to workout regularly,
and follow a healthy diet.
These are your best options.
You can take fenugreek supplements, or eat the seeds to make sure you feel satiated after
a meal.
This way, you can reduce the amount of food you eat every meal, and how many times you
eat in a day.
In short, fenugreek is good for you, and can help you shed extra pounds.
You just need to pair it up with a healthy, well-balanced diet and regular exercise.
It can, in fact, help speed up your weight loss.
But what else can you do?
Is there any miracle diet you can try?
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