Fennel and your Health

Fennel
The Fennel seeds and leaves are used as herbs.

The slightly licorice-like bulb is used in salads and stir-fried dishes.

Fennel bulb helps digestion and can help ease intestinal cramps.

Fennel also contains compounds that mimic estrogen in the body.
Researchers believe these compounds may ease menopause symptoms and help prevent estrogen-related cancers such as breast and prostate cancer.

Fennel is rich in potassium, which helps prevent and reduce high blood pressure.

Many people think that if certain foods are good, a lot is better.
This is not always the case, and high doses of certain food are actually toxic.

Read about the healthy food, research the vitamins and minerals and check with your health care provider if you are unsure about how much to eat and how much may be too much.