If you're looking for something nice and warm that feels cozy for these cooler days, this Butternut Squash Soup with fennel is a lovely choice!
BENEFITS OF FENNEL:
- Fennel is high in antioxidant activity, which has been shown to reduce inflammation and prevent the occurrence of cancer.
- Fennel bulb is also an excellent source of vitamin C, which is not only important to the body's immune system, but also in preventing cellular damage in the joints that could result in conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- As a very good source of fiber, fennel bulb may help to reduce elevated cholesterol levels.
- Fennel is a very good source of folate, a B vitamin that is necessary for the protecting blood vessel walls to prevent against heart attack and stroke.
- Fennel is also a very good source of potassium, a mineral that helps lower high blood pressure, another risk factor for stroke and heart attack.
