Fennel: A Delicate Healing Herb for a Healthy Figure
Low in calories and packed with health benefits, fennel is truly a great companion. With only 19 kcal per 100 grams, it is especially loved by figure-conscious gourmets. Health-conscious individuals appreciate fennel for its high content of vitamin C, provitamin A, vitamins B1, B12, E, and K, as well as its rich supply of iron, calcium, magnesium, and fiber. The essential oils anethole and fenchol are responsible for its distinctive taste, aroma, and healing properties. These compounds, found exclusively in fennel seeds, give fennel its stimulating, antibacterial, antiseptic, relaxing, diuretic, antispasmodic, expectorant, and toning effects on the body. It is most commonly used to aid digestion and relieve cold symptoms.
Ingredients
Recipe: Fennel Salad with Pineapple and Cottage Cheese
- 500 g fennel bulbs
- 1 apple
- 400 g fresh pineapple pieces
- 300 g fresh orange pieces
- 300 g cottage cheese
- 300 g yogurt
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- ½ tsp lemon juice
Preparation
- Shave the fennel into thin strips. Cut the apple into pieces.
- Place the fennel, pineapple, and orange pieces in a bowl.
- Mix in the cottage cheese.
- Prepare a dressing using yogurt and sunflower oil, then season with lemon juice.
Shelf Life
Best enjoyed fresh.
Application
A delicious and nutritious dish that can be incorporated into any healthy meal plan.