fennel

October 22, 2021

Nutrition facts:

Per one cup:

  • 73 calories

  • 0.47 g of fat

  • 2.9 g of protein

  • 17 g of carbohydrate

  • 7.3 g of dietary fiber

  • no cholesterol

  • 360 milligrams (mg) of potassium

  • 45 mg of sodium

  • 838 international units (IU) of vitamin A

  • 43 mg of calcium

  • 10.4 mg of vitamin C

  • 0.64 mg of iron

  • 0.041 mg of vitamin B-6

  • 15 mg of magnesium

Source: Medical News Today

Why do we love it?

  • Fennel and fennel seeds provide important nutrients, such as vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and manganese.

  • All parts of the fennel plant are rich in antioxidants like chlorogenic acid, limonene, and quercetin, which are all beneficial to your health.

  • Fennel seeds may reduce appetite.

  • Fennel and its seeds contain fiber, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which are all healthy nutrients for your heart.

  • Fennel may have anticancer properties, but it’s uncertain because there’s not enough evidence yet.

  • Fennel may increase milk secretion and weight gain in breastfeeding infants.

  • Fennel has antibacterial properties and may improve mental health, relieve menopausal symptoms, and reduce inflammation. Still, it’s unlikely that fennel or its seeds would offer the same effects when eaten in small amounts.

Source: Healthline

 
 

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