Vegetables and Fruits For your Good Health >> Fenugreek

Fenugreek or methi is a green, leafy vegetable which acts as a wonder drug for diabetics and patients of high cholesterol and hypertension. It is rich in iron, manganese, vitamin A, E and B complex.

Even methi seeds are very good for health and are known to cure diabetes. They perform the important task of dissolving fats and reducing the harmful effects of sugars in the human body. They are used in pickles. They also act as a preservative.

Fenugreek is a blood purifier and strengthens the bones and teeth.

• Clean and chop a few bunches of methi leaves. Add a few grated onions and radishes and mix in flour. Knead into dough after adding salt, jeera, amchoor and garam masala. Use this dough to make chapattis and paranthas. In winters, it gives warmth and energy and gears you up to face the cold.
  
• Methi leaves can be used as additives while cooking potato, carrot, radish and peas.
  
• Methi is good for the skin. It cures respiratory disorders and stomach ailments. It is good for acidity and gastric disorders.