Flat Belly with Fennel

The diuretic properties of fennel make this vegetable an ideal complement for weight loss; it stimulates digestion and increases gastric and intestinal metabolism. To take advantage of its medicinal properties, Salud180.com shared two ways to do it. Its anti-inflammatory effect at the intestinal level helps treat bloating and relax the muscles of the digestive organs. It also regulates liver function, thus improving its metabolism, according to vitonica.com This vegetable, belonging to the same family as carrots and dill (umbellifers), contains a significant amount of phytonutrients and antioxidants with great health benefits. The entire plant is edible, from its bulb to its leaves. It is often included in Mediterranean cuisine recipes. Its leaves can be chopped and eaten in salads, as can its stems, which can also be consumed cooked. Its seeds can also be used as a spice, with an aroma reminiscent of anise. Fennel is usually economical and can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks after purchase. To take advantage of its medicinal properties, Salud180.com presents two ways to do it. 1. Tea for bloating: Place 2 teaspoons of seeds in a cup of boiling water; then let it steep for 10 minutes. Drink 3 cups a day, one before breakfast, another after lunch, and another after dinner.   2. Cough remedy: Drink the broth made by boiling 20 grams of seeds in one liter of milk or water, to which you can add bee honey or propolis, preferably the latter.   Fennel is rich in vitamin C, folic acid (B9), and fiber. It also provides other minerals like potassium and manganese, and its caloric content is low: only 26 calories per cup (approx. 85 grams). So take advantage of its benefits. Go to original article Contents courtesy of Salud180   Recipes with Fennel Recipe for Confited Tomato Tart Ingredients: - 8 tomatoes - 1 small chopped onion - 1/2 cup olive oil - 4 cloves of garlic - 1 bunch of fresh thyme (only the leaves) - 2 tablespoons of sugar - 1 pinch of pepper - 1 sheet of thawed puff pastry - 12 basil leaves - 1 fennel julienned - 1/4 cup chicken broth Click here and find out how to prepare this recipe.   Recipe for Fennel and Mandarin Salad Ingredients: - 2 fennels - 2 mandarins - 6 tablespoons of pine nuts - 1/2 jicama - 12 fresh basil leaves - 1/4 cup olive oil - 2 lemons - pepper to taste To see the preparation process for this recipe click here.   Recipe for Pork Loin with Fennel and Garlic Ingredients: - 1 kilo of pork 2.5 kilos - 6 cloves of garlic - chopped fresh rosemary - 2 tablespoons of lemon zest - 2 tablespoons of fennel seeds - 2 tablespoons of olive oil - 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon of coarse salt - 1 tablespoon of freshly ground black pepper Find the steps to prepare this recipe by clicking here.   Let us know if it helped you.