FENUGREEK / METHI SEED
Fenugreek is a plant native to Asia and the Mediterranean. It has three green or yellow oblong leaves, which can be consumed fresh or dried.
Fenugreek leaves and seeds are important for cooking and medicines. Fenugreek seeds, also known as methi seeds, are a common ingredient in Pakistani and Asian curries, as well as Turkish, Persian, Eritrean, Ethiopian, and Egyptian cuisine. Because of their sweet, maple-syrup like smell and flavor, fenugreek seeds are also added to artificial maple syrup, candies, ice cream, beverages, tobacco, soaps, and cosmetics.
While people use fenugreek seeds in a wide array of products today, they have also been consuming them for thousands of years. Archaeologists have discovered cooked fenugreek seeds in Iraq dating back to 4,000 BC!
Not only do fenugreek seeds taste good, but they have several health benefits. Let’s take a closer look at the composition of fenugreek or methi seeds to figure out why they work as an effective herbal supplement.
FENUGREEK / METHI SEEDS
Nutrition Table
Saturated Fatty Acid
Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Energy
Fat
Protein
Sugar
Sodium
– 8%
– 21%
– 25g / 100g
– 323 kcal / 100g
– 6.4%
– 46%
–
– 670mg / kg
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
PACKAGING QUANTITIES
FAMILY
BOTANICAL NAME
COMMON NAME
–TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM
–FABACEAE
–FENUGREEK SEEDS / METHI SEEDS
Adult reference intake per each 1g of portion of fenugreek / methi seeds contains :
Energy
13.52 kj
3.20 kcal
<1%
Fat
0.01g
<1%
Saturates
0.015g
<1%
Sugar
0.0g
<1%
Salt
0.00g
<1%
Typical values per 100g:
Energy 323.00 kcal 1352.0 kj
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Balance cholesterol.
- Soothe upset stomach and digestive problems.
- Reduce menstrual cramps.
- Reduce appetite.
- Reduce fat mass.
- Maintain liver and kidney health.
- Soothe muscle pain.
- Reduce fever.