Why a pinch of fennel should be added to your glass of milk

Since ages, we have heard about the benefits of drinking milk and how it helps in boosting immunity.

Interestingly, every household has some secret recipes and remedies that can work wonders. One such spice that has been a pivotal part of many ancient remedies and medicines is Fennel.

Right from adding a subtle, sweet flavour to desserts, teas and delicacies, this spice has potent medicinal properties that can work wonders for health.

Interestingly, both milk and fennel have numerous health benefits, but is this combination beneficial? Experts and nutritionists believe that adding Fennel to your regular glass of milk will not just add on to the nutrition, but will also heal and prevent several diseases.

While milk is packed with the goodness of healthy milk fats, minerals and protein, the addition of Fennel seeds adds on to the taste as well as the nutrition.

Right from improving digestion to boosting metabolism to improving eyesight, respiratory health and bone health, Fennel seeds and milk drink has umpteen health benefits. So, here are a few reasons why you must add Fennel and milk drink to your daily diet.

For ages, Fennel was a part of culinary culture as it was always served after meals. This was because the oils released after chewing these seeds mixed with the saliva and digestive juice, which helped in accelerating the process of digestion. In fact, the presence of oils in Fennel seeds can help in secretion of gastric enzymes that help in improving metabolism.

Interestingly, milk also helps in boosting metabolism and an amalgamation of Fennel seeds with it can simply boost digestion and improve stomach related ailments.

The presence of protein and calcium in milk makes it the most healthy natural drink and the addition of Fennel seeds can simply add on to the health quotient of the drink. Fennel is a good source of calcium, manganese, magnesium, which helps in improving the teeth as well as bone health.

Fennel is loaded with the goodness of antioxidants and nutrients, which can help in slowing down the progression of cataracts and other vision related problems. According to Ayurveda remedies, mixing vitamin E rich almonds, raisins and fennel with milk can make for a great drink to boost vision.

Fennel and milk drink can heal respiratory issues, the addition of Fennel to milk can not just strengthen the immunity, but its antibacterial properties can help in keeping seasonal ailments at bay. Apart from that the presence of phytonutrients in this drink may help in combating respiratory diseases.

To make this drink, you just need to boil 1 glass of milk, once the milk starts boiling add in 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds.

Allow the milk to absorb flavours, once done. Strain the milk and add some sugar/jaggery as per taste and add a pinch of cinnamon/ nutmeg to accentuate the experience.