In ancient times, this plant was considered mystical, it was attributed the property of scaring away evil spirits. It is understandable: what to do all evil spirits next to such a beautiful, fragrant, pacifying grass? Later, mankind appreciated its edible qualities. In addition to the fact that odorous greens are consumed as a whole: leaves, roots, stems and seeds - fennel is widely used for weight loss. The effect of removing excess kilograms and harmful deposits from the body is due to the laxative and diuretic properties of the plant.
It is sometimes confused with dill due to a similar green mass and is even called a sweet variety of this plant, but the spicy smell of fennel is closer to anise or licorice. Not everyone loves this piquant taste, but true connoisseurs manage to make real, and yet simple, culinary masterpieces out of it. Many simply finely chop the greens, season it with vegetable oil and lemon juice - and a salad with a huge portion of vitamins is ready. It can also be a side dish to any dishes.
A delicious food supplement will be not only fresh leaves, but also fennel bulbs. It can be eaten in the form of chopped or grated salads, fresh side dishes, with the same success fennel for weight loss and general recovery can be included in the diet in boiled, steamed, baked form.
A special article for true gourmets is the seeds of this plant. They are used as a seasoning for meat dishes, a flavoring additive to baking, and also to get rid of excess weight. Fennel for weight loss is effective, as already mentioned, entirely, from the leaves to the roots, but the peculiarity of the seeds is that they weaken the appetite. Dried grains should always be at hand so that you can lose weight effectively. Reviews of many women suggest that in the event of another rush to open the refrigerator, just chew a few seeds, and the hunger feeling recedes!
Pharmacies offer a variety of herbal teas and teas for weight loss. You can buy in the form of a drink and fennel for weight loss. However, if you wish, you can make the same tea, even the best quality, with your own hands. You just need to brew fennel seeds with boiling water, then boil for several minutes and insist for about half an hour. You can drink it both in warm and in cold form. In the latter case, it will also be a fragrant refreshing drink.
Numerous reviews about slimming products often give preference to special procedures: body wraps, baths and massage. Well, in this case, the "odorous green doctor" in one of the first places. Fennel essential oil - an incomparable means for aroma massage, for taking baths. Do not forget that this plant also has a relaxing, calming nervous system property. Sometimes, it’s enough to inhale its aroma for several minutes so that all bad thoughts disappear from your head. Including thoughts of hunger.
If you have your own cottage, and at the cottage - a garden, fennel must grow on it. For weight loss, for flavor, for beauty, you can’t imagine a better plant. If you don’t have your own country, then fennel can always be bought at the market or in the store. You only need to remember that only the freshest plants are useful, with elastic greens without buds and with a shiny white or light green bulb. Eat on health.