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jueves, 4 de abril de 2013

Flaxseed benefits

There is a seed that is full of benefits, and many cannot even imagine how important it is to use it in our food intake, of course as I mentioned earlier all with balance and good judgment works better.

Flaxseed is a small seed that comes from a flower is believed that the plant is native to Egypt, but it can be found in almost every country in the world.

Flaxseed oil or flax is also appreciated in vegetarian diets and / or vegan, as it is the main source of plant omega acids essential to the body. It can be taken daily, many individuals like to add one tablespoon of Flaxseed oil in their salad. I have a small recommendation you just remember this oil is unsuitable for frying as it decomposes above 180 degrees Celsius.




Many studies indicate that 40% of flaxseed dietary fiber consists of a third party which is soluble fiber and insoluble fiber rest. Both are important for maintaining a healthy digestive system by promoting bowel movement (This is especially beneficial for you if you are among the millions of people who suffer from constipation). Other studies have shown all the benefits that this seed brings to our cardiovascular system since it lower the level of bad cholesterol in the blood.


Therefore, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease; very common in America today due to lack of fiber and polyunsaturated fats in the diets of people.

Many pharmaceutical companies do not want you to be educated as ignorance gives them a lot of money. It is very funny even in commercials, they say the site effects of the drugs they sell, wish in many cases can be even worse than the disease itself.

Let me ask you a question have you ever seen a TV ad talking about the negative site effects of any kind of fruit or vegetable or in this case any of the millions of seeds good for our health?
Going back to the Flaxseed oil seeds, what is the way to consume them?

The best way to take them it is to ground them. This is because the oil oxidizes rapidly, due to its high percentage of unsaturated fats, and whole flaxseed is too hard for the body to take it. It's best to buy whole flaxseed and grind it at home, so we know for sure the quality and quantity consumed.
You will find that It's easy to add ground flaxseed to salads and other foods, or dissolve it in water or juice and drink it on an empty stomach. Ground flaxseed reduces cooking times, as causes brown food faster and is resistant to high temperatures.




Check out the Properties
The soluble fiber helps regulate blood pressure and blood-glucose levels in the blood is also associated with the prevention of colonic diverticula inflammation and prostate cancer.
Insoluble fiber also helps the bowel movement, serves as food for the bacterial flora, which helps digest food for better absorption of nutrients.

Linoleic acid is necessary to form anti-inflammatory eicosanoids. The eicosanoids formed by the Omega 6 are inflammatory and inhibit the formation of other eicosanoids. The eicosanoids are an important role in fighting and preventing arthritis, eczema, asthma and health conditions related to the female reproductive organs.

Flaxseed also has a component called phytochemicals that fight free radicals, providing the body with antioxidant and anticancer effects.

Flaxseed is rich in B complex, magnesium and manganese. It also has significant amounts of phosphorus and thiamine. Just two tablespoons of flaxseed provide 8 percent of the recommended dietary fiber, while containing only 74 calories.




Medicinal and therapeutic uses
One of the most widespread uses of flaxseed is as a natural medicine to treat constipation (must be taken with plenty of water, or otherwise, it can backfire). Because its action is mechanical, not irritating your stomach.

You can also help treat diverticulitis early, even if it is very late if abused or the dose may be counterproductive.

Flaxseed may be a good addition to a detox diet, helping to evacuate the intestine more easily.
It is used to lower cholesterol and cell regeneration. Studies suggest that it may help prevent blood clots, stroke and heart arrhythmia.

For its part, the eicosanoids of flaxseed studies have linked the battle against breast cancer, endometriosis and ovarian cysts.

There are many benefits for flax. You have to use them!
Of course as I mentioned earlier all with balance and good judgment works better.

viernes, 29 de marzo de 2013

Papaya the wonder Fruit

Have you ever had stomach-related problems and the first thing you do is to buy Pepto bismol thinking it's the best of the best.

No one can deny  it is a good product, but it will never have the properties of a tropical fruit that not only helps with your stomach problems but also provides you with a rich source of vitamins it contains vitamin A, C, B complex, potassium, magnesium, fiber, folic acid and small amounts of calcium and iron. Is also an antioxidant and prevents breast, bladder, colon, or cervix cancer.

What are you talking about? I am talking about nothing less and nothing more than the Papaya a well-known fruit.

The papaya, also located in the subtropics, is probably the most common fruit on the table of many Latin American families. Although some people might mistakenly think, it's a melon, it does not grow on vines. Instead, it grows in clusters on top of trees like palms. Papayas vary in size, large weighing six kilos or more.




The exterior color of this fruit is a dark green that gradually becomes yellow in places, as it matures. Inside, the flesh is a deep yellow or sometimes a bright pink or red. Unlike most of the fruit, papaya inside has a vacuum, in which a lot of small black seeds are glued to the pulp, which are easy to scratch. The flesh is sweet and juicy and very tasty unless you play a bad with a strong taste pretty nasty. Usually the smallest tend to have the strongest flavor, the bigger the better tasting.

Benefits of papaya diet
The papaya juice is highly valued within weight loss diets. Given the power that has the fruit to help the body to normalize digestive functions, daily consumption of a balanced diet may end up being an excellent home remedy for weight loss. And much more if you combine it with exercises and other practices related to weight loss.

The most remarkable property of the papaya is having major digestive qualities. This is critical when making a diet. Especially for proper assimilation of what you eat. Especially when the papaya has a significant influence on the digestive processes favoring on meat that we get to eat.




In addition, papaya is a fruit considered antioxidant. We all need extra help when it comes to antioxidant. The fact, that it has capabilities of proving the necessary antioxidants are critical for the body and thus able to lose weight more easily.

Check out other benefits
Prevents premature aging. - Some doctors believe that eating papaya on a frequent basis helps control premature aging.
Serves as a cleaner. - The papaya is rich in fiber, so it cleans the digestive system, and helps prevent colon cancer.



Prevents heart attacks. - Its antioxidant content prevents cholesterol from oxidizing, when cholesterol is oxidized forms, a plaque in the blood vessel walls that can accumulate over time and cause heart attacks.
Menstrual Irregularities
The unripe papaya helps contraction of muscle fibers of the ovary and is thus beneficial in ensuring a proper menstrual flow. This is especially useful in cases of cessation of menstruation due to exposure to cold
Liver Cirrhosis
The black seeds of papaya are highly beneficial in the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver caused by alcoholism, malnutrition, etc. A tablespoon of juice obtained from grinding the seeds, mixed with 10 drops of fresh lime juice, ought to be given once or twice daily for about a month as a remedy for this disease.

As you can see this tropical fruit gives many things that were unknown for me too. This fruit nicely illustrates how generous is the creator.