Many of you may already be familiar with Green tea, black tea, and even purple tea, but have you ever heard about Methi tea? Well, if not, then you will be surprised to know about the benefits you can get from just one cup of methi tea. Nature is a sacred treasure which has blessed us with so many wonderful foods to treat every disease, but a few are aware of it and very few who have properly implemented it on their life.
‘Methi’ or fenugreek is an herb which we usually use in curry items or as a spice to add flavor in our gravy which also comes with many health benefits. Available evidence suggests that fenugreek or ‘methi’ is known for lowering blood sugar levels, boosting testosterone, and increasing milk production in breastfeeding mothers. It is also known for reducing cholesterol levels, lower inflammation, and help with appetite control, but more research is needed in these areas.
A warm cup of tea with the organic properties of methi seeds is the best idea for replacing caffeine with health benefitted properties for a better and disease free way of life.
How to Make Methi Tea
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Beat 1 teaspoon methi seeds till they turn into a somewhat grainy, powder form.
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Boil 1 cup water and pour it in a bowl.
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Add the methi seeds and 1 teaspoon of honey to sweeten it. You can also add other herbs like basil or regular tea leaves.
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Cover and let the ingredients steep for 2-3 minutes.
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Sift the tea through a sieve and drink.
Benefits of Drinking Methi Tea
Helping You to Manage Diabetes
Diabetes is a common term which spreads severely within India as well across the globe. But there is no proper medicine invented yet which can cure you of this disease. It’s sometimes turned into a life-threatening disease. Medical science is seemed to be helpless to cure it. But surprisingly, it is hidden in our nature.
Natural remedies like methi tea may help greatly in managing it, say health experts. “Fenugreek may help in tackling insulin resistance, making it more responsive and sensitive. It may also regulate blood sugar levels and is hence, used commonly by diabetics.”
It Helps to Manage Obesity and Weight
Drinking hot tea brewed with methi seeds right in the morning accelerates the rate of metabolism which may help in lowering the excessive weight.
Keeps Constipation at Bay
If you are a constipation patient, then this kind of tea is the ultimate idea for you.
Methi tea turns out to be an incredible antacid that keeps stomach problems like ulcers and acidity at bay. The water-soluble fiber present in methi seeds adds bulk to the stool and leads to their smooth digestion. Methi tea works wonders in preventing bloating and constipation due to improved digestive system.
Helps to Promote Your Heart Health
Methi seeds, seeped in a hot cup of water, pull down high cholesterol levels and also prevent hardening and blockage of the arteries.
May Help Promote Kidney Health
Drinking methi tea regularly could help in providing an ample supply of well-oxygenated blood to the kidneys, which may further help prevent the occurrence, or reduce the number of stones.
Avoid It-
Avoid Methi tea if you are dealing with high blood pressure.
