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Showing posts with label turmeric. Show all posts
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Thursday, August 29, 2013

For a healthy and strong heart - purify your arteries through these natural foods

Avocado
During the study of Mexico in 1996 was found that people who eat avocado every day for one week, the signed 17 per cent drop in the levels of their total cholesterol. Simultaneously, in the blood of lovers avocado was noticed a rise in the quantities of good HDL cholesterol.



 Whole Grains
Soluble fiber, found in whole-grain content of bread, brown rice and oatmeal are associated with cholesterol and help his removal out of the body. That is why this kind of food is considered one of the best friends of a healthy heart.



 Sterols 
Sterols are compounds that are figuratively "compete" with cholesterol for absorption of nutrients are trapped in the gastrointestinal tract. Sterols have the ability to reduce high levels of bad LDL cholesterol, and most often they can be acquired through consumption of quality fresh milk, margarine and orange juice or juices.


 Pomegranate
Pomegranate is rich in phytochemicals that act as antioxidants, protecting the lining of the artery damage. Study in 2005, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that regular consumption of pomegranate stimulates the natural production of more nitric oxide, which in turn facilitates blood flow and keep arteries open to nutrients passing through them.



 Broccoli
Broccoli is an excellent source of valuable vitamin K, which interferes with calcium damaging arteries. Because of its vast fiber, broccoli also contribute to the efficient and lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol.



 Turmeric
Spice turmeric and its active
substances - curcumin have potent anti-inflammatory properties help reduce internal inflammation, which are among the main culprits for the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Moreover, curcumin and helps to reduce the fat depositions in the arteries up to 26%.


 Watermelon
Regular eating of watermelon has a positive effect not only on yourself slim the figure, but also the successful regulation of blood pressure. This delicious summer fruit contains within itself robust amounts of the amino acid citrulline, which stimulates the production of nitric oxide and helps in dilation of arterial blood vessels.



Tuesday, February 26, 2013

5 small additions to the breakfast, which will make it even more energized, healthy and delicious

All that is required of you for this purpose, adding "a pinch" of any of the following items to your breakfast and - voila, you're already one step closer to a healthy mind in a healthy body. 
1. Raspberries
 Half a cup of raspberries, whether fresh or frozen, covers 20% of the recommended daily dose of vitamin C. In addition, these delicious berries have excellent antioxidant properties and their high fiber boosts metabolism and signaling the body to burn stored fat . Raspberries can easily be mixed with almost any breakfast, which you remember or be used in the preparation of the boot, multivitamin juice. Suffice it to mix them with your other favorite fruit of your choice and drop them in the food processor - it will do the rest.

2. Pistachios
 Pistachios are the best nuts to start the day. Their composition is rich in valuable phytosterols that represent plant fats, whose main property is to reduce levels of bad LDL cholesterol, thereby actively protect the health of the arteries. Chop a small handful of retail pistachios and sprinkle them with your favorite snack or eat them alone, but be careful - although these nuts are extremely beneficial to them not to overdo it, because it will "eat" a tangible part of the recommended calories your intake for the day.

3. Turmeric
 If you like to eat something salty breakfast such as tasty scrambled eggs, turmeric is right for you. A couple of clips of this spicy condiment, added to the pan, will accelerate efficient metabolic rate of your body at the same time will give you a powerful dose of antioxidants with anticancer activity.


4. Humus
 During breakfast, hummus can be consumed as a cure but a thick creamy sauce in which to dip their bagels or healthy to spread on toast with bread. This will start your day with a shock dose of filling fiber and protein, which will allow you to conquer hunger until at least noon.


5. Linseed
1 tablespoon flax seed sprinkled on the plate with your oatmeal will provide you with valuable omega-3 fatty acids, which stimulates the brain system and two additional grams of fiber facilitating the smooth flow of processes in the digestive tract.