It is good for slow digestion, constipation, bloating; helps suppress appetite; regulates liver function, optimizes fat digestion; calms excess acid and gas in the intestines...
Fennel seeds are also beneficial when included in the diet but are not a miracle weight loss food and need to be used in moderation. When trying to lose weight, you need to have a diet that suits your needs and combine it with physical activities and healthy habits.
If you have any health problems or are taking medication, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor.
4 recipes for making fennel into a weight loss drink
Fennel seed tea
Ingredients: 5g fennel seeds and 250ml water.
How to do:
Add the seeds to a cup of boiling water, cover and steep for 10 minutes.
Filter the water and drink before each meal.
Fennel seeds and lemons
Ingredients: 5g fennel seeds; 250ml water; juice of 1/2 lemon; 20ml honey.
How to do:
Add the fennel seeds to the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat as soon as you see the foam and turn off the heat after 5 minutes. wait for 10 minutes to absorb and then strain. Finally, add lemon juice and honey.
Drink on an empty stomach, at least 3 times a week.
Green tea and fennel seeds
Ingredients: 5g fennel seeds; 5g green tea leaves; 250ml water.
How to do:
Boil water and add the fennel seeds; leave for 5 minutes and turn off the heat. Soak this water in green tea for 2-4 minutes.
Drink a glass every morning.
Fennel and plum seed smoothie
Ingredients: 6 large plums; 5g fennel seeds; 30g soaked flax seeds; 5g soaked hemp seeds; 250ml water.
How to do:
Add flaxseeds and hemp seeds to each cup separately with water, steep overnight.
The next day, boil plums in water and add fennel seeds. Then, reduce the heat to low, boil for 10 minutes and turn off the heat. When the tea is at room temperature, put it in a blender with the soaked and pureed seeds.
Drink on an empty stomach.
Although delicious and supports weight loss, the fennel and plum seed smoothie is a remedy with laxative properties, helping to regulate constipation. If you drink too much, it can be counterproductive. It is best to drink in moderation, up to 2-3 times/week. In case of constipation, you can drink it continuously 5 days/week.
