Sangeeta Das Sangeeta Das Asked 7 months ago

Can fennel seeds cause weight gain?

Trying to control my weight, I was advised to chew fennel seeds after meals for digestion. However, now there's worry if they contain enough calories or sugars to actually cause weight gain instead.

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Madan Lal Madan Lal Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Fennel seeds won't cause weight gain, but ignoring sudden unexplained weight gain can be risky. I ignored my weight gain and bloating for months before finding out it was a thyroid issue. Please get a proper doctor's checkup if you are worried.

Kritika Roy Kritika Roy Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Not at all! Fennel seeds are actually great for weight loss because they help reduce bloating and keep your digestion on track. I drink saunf water every morning and it actually makes me feel so much lighter.

Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

No, they don't cause weight gain. In fact, they help in boosting metabolism and digestion.

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Ritu Verma Ritu Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I totally get it, when we are trying to manage our weight, we tend to doubt everything we eat. But don't worry about fennel seeds, they are super low in calories and actually help suppress sweet cravings.

Harish Chawla Harish Chawla Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Haan bhai, saunf se koi weight nahi badhta. Yeh toh dadi-nani ke zamane se acidity door karne ke liye use hoti hai na. Bas bahar ki mithi saunf mat khana, plain ghar wali khao.

Ramanathan Iyer Ramanathan Iyer Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

In our family, we always boil water with fennel seeds to help with gas. My doctor also confirmed it is perfectly safe and actually helps with digestion, not weight gain. You can use it without any worry.

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Aditya Sharma Aditya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Fennel seeds have negligible calories, so they can't cause weight gain. If you are gaining weight, it is likely due to lack of physical activity or sitting all day at your desk. Try walking during your office calls.

Rahul Deshmukh Rahul Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I can only share what worked for me. I started having warm saunf tea after my heavy dinners, and it actually helped me manage my weight by improving my digestion. I didn't see any weight gain from it.

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