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Posted on 04.06.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
I’ve been requested to find the benefits of Avocados. Personally, I can’t stand the taste of an avocado…however, after researching the benefits of an avocado maybe I’ll start to acquire a taste for them. *It has been used to prevent osteoporosis. It is a great source of vitamin D and helps turn the calcium into bone. *They are high in vitamin E which is great for the heart (helps prevent, heart disease, stroke, and other heart related issues) *Helps treat gout (which is a form of arthritis) *Quarter cup mayonnaise mixed with 1/4 cup mashed avocados for great deep conditioning for you hair! *Rub it on your scalp to cure dandruff problems *Helps keep your high cholesterol down to a normal level *If you have asthma add avocados to your diet *Great source of anti-oxidants which help fight against cancer cells and anti-aging qualities *Helps maintain a healthy blood pressure because of it’s source of potassium - even more than bananas!! *Has been found to prevent prostate cancer *Said to once be considered as an aphrodisiac *Throw and avocado in your regular salad with tomatoes and spinach…because it helps reap the benefits of those vegetables/fruits - brings out their healthy qualities and benefits. Did you know that an avocado is a fruit! *Great for your skin - rub an avocado on your dry skin - it softens it right up and gives you a great complexion! Eating avocados also benefits your skins appearance not to mention that they are really great for your stretch mark problem *Also great for a sun block - yes - rub and avocado on your skin before you go in the sun as natural ultra violet ray protection! *Great fruit for your nervous system because it contains thiamine *Has been linked to be a possible prevention of diabetes *May help with your weight loss - it is a “heavy” food so you appear to be more full than you may actually be thus making you eat less!! *Avocados are low in carbs but very fattening - but it is considered the better of the fats - mono saturated however, so as with everything good or bad - always eat in moderation and enjoy because they are a great addition to a well balanced diet and are great for your overall health!! And be sure to always consult your doctor for pre-existing and current conditions before trying natural remedies. If you don’t like avocados try using avocado oil in some of your dishes instead of regular vegetable oils especially in your fried food dishes!! Remember…everything in moderation - too much of anything is not good for your health. Filed under: Vegetables Comments: None |
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Posted on 03.16.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
So, what is kale? Well it is part of the cabbage family but a more important question is how healthy is it and what can kale do for your overall health… *Helps prevent osteoporosis - great for strengthening your bones because it is a good source of calcium *Great anti oxidant that helps reduce the risk of cancers - such as colon and breast cancers (helps promote cell regeneration) *Great source of vitamin C, vitamin A and manganese *Helps maintain a healthy cholesterol level *If you are pregnant eat more kale - good source of foliate!! *Great food if you are on a diet - it gives you the feeling of being more full and low in calories *Reduces the risk of developing tumors *Helps prevent ear infections *Great for your eye health and helps prevent cataracts *Helps respiratory problems such as asthma and respiratory diseases *If you smoke or are around smoke - eat more kale - it helps protect you against emphysema *Great for your immune system preventing colds *Help reduce the risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis *Great for your overall cardiovascular health - helps reduce risk of heart disease and stroke *Gives you energy - so if you need an energy boost - eat some more kale *Helps prevent lung and stomach disease *Great for you nervous system *Great food for detoxifying your body *Helps treat irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and diarrhea *Great for digestive disorders *Helps male and female fertility Eating it raw (no more than 2 servings a day)has shown to have more health benefits than cooked. And as with spinach if you have a pre-existing kidney or gallbladder condition you may want to limit your kale intake. Personally for me kale is an acquired taste but well worth it!! *Remember as with anything always eat/drink in moderation!! Too much of anything is not good for you. And be sure to always consult your doctor for pre-existing and current conditions before trying natural remedies. Filed under: Vegetables Comments: None |
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Posted on 03.15.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
Again, I don’t particularly care for sweet potatoes…however, I do like sweet potato pie. To be honest - I really am amazed at the benefits of sweet potatoes - you see the word sweet in something and just naturally assume it mustn’t have anything good in it - but I was pleasantly surprised and pleasantly wrong! Sweet potatoes are full of natural sugars that are great for you! As with most orange vegetables - it is EXTREMELY high in Beta-carotene, vitamin A, even more so than broccoli and tomatoes, which is a great anti-oxidant but don’t forget to eat the skin - that is in fact the more healthy part! They are also low in fat and high in vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron and potassium, fiber, copper, folic acid - with this said sweet potatoes … *Have been said to prevent heart disease *Great for preventing some forms of cancer such as colon and lung cancer *Helps your the immune system and even fights against and prevents the common cold *Rich in anti-oxidants therefore is great for slowing down the aging process - anti-aging agents *Helps maintain good vision and healthy eyes reducing the risk of developing cataracts *Great for keeping your skin looking young and supple *Helps keep a healthy heart - preventing strokes and heart attacks *Decreases you risk of developing Multiple sclerosis *Helps maintain a healthy blood pressure and prevent anemia *Good food for diabetics - helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels *Considered to have anti-inflammatory qualities which are great for ailments such as arthritis and asthma *High in flavonoids which help support your capillaries helping maintain healthy veins and arteries *Helps prevent goiter and hypothyroidism *If you bruise easily - eat more sweet potatoes *Prevents and slows down the onset of Osteoporosis *If you smoke or are around smoke quite often - eat more sweet potatoes. Because it is so high in vitamin A - it is said to be a good prevention of lung related problems such as emphysema *Is considered to have balancing nutrients to improve your mood - so sweeten up your day with a sweet potato!!!! Remember..too much of anything is not good for you…everything in moderation! Filed under: Vegetables Comments: None |
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Posted on 03.13.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
Personally, I love raw carrots and do not like carrots cooks but I will eat them…they’re just not my favorite. In fact, I prefer most of my vegetables raw as opposed to being cooked. Carrots are chock full of vitamin A, and vitamin K, are great for you and are low in calories! *Eating carrots are great for your eye health preventing cataracts and improving your night vision *Drink some carrot juice to help treat headaches *Great for your heart - preventing strokes, heart attacks, heart disease and cardiovascular diseases and cancer *Helps treat conjunctivitis (pink eye) *Help rid warts *A carrot a day will give you great skin and healthy hair *Carrots are great for your bones ultimately preventing osteoporosis and other bone diseases *Helps soothe and treat sunburns and minor burns *If you want to quit smoking start munching on carrots during the day *Carrots help prevent and protect you against food poisoning *If you are a smoker or are continuously around smoke - eat carrots daily to prevent emphysema *Great antioxidant and anti-aging food - helping slow down the wrinkle process and muscular degeneration which in essence prevents blindness when you get older *Helps treat asthma and respiratory problems *Helps treat infertility if you can’t get pregnant right away and male impotence *If you are experiencing diarrhea or constipation eat some carrots *Helps keep blood pressure levels healthy *Helps lower cholesterol levels *Helps treat angina *Helps cleanse and detoxify your body *Help prevent anaphylaxis attacks *Helps treat liver problems *A carrot a day will keep the lung cancer away by 50% I’ll take those odds and munch on a stick or two! *Also, helps reduce chances of developing cervix, ovarian, prostate, esophagus and larynx, colon, bladder, and breast cancers because of the powerful carotenoids carrots contain also helps with cell regeneration *Helps digestive problems such as ulcers or colic *Help maintain a healthy blood sugar level *Helps boost your immune system - aid against colds and flu’s I’m going to attempt to try to grow some carrots in my garden again this year…I tried 2 years ago and failed miserably. I’ll try again even though I have a huge bunny family living underneath my deck just waiting for me to start my garden again Note: Helps with fertility but if you are already pregnant do not over do your carrot intake because it may cause a miscarriage. Remember always in moderation…too much of anything is not good for you. Filed under: Vegetables Comments: None |
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Posted on 03.12.07 by Your Natural Remedies @
I love celery sticks for a snack especially with a little peanut butter on them…mmmmm…And they’re so good for you. I had thought that celery was just water but boy was I wrong!!! *Great for slowing down the aging process *Helps treat amenorrhea *If you are feeling dizzy or faint have a celery stick *Helps rid your bad breath *Helps prevent high blood pressure *If you have high cholesterol eat more celery!! *Helps treat gout, arthritis and asthma because of it’s anti-inflammatory agents *Celery helps promote a healthier heart - reducing heart disease, stroke and cancer *Helps stimulate urination - cleansing your body of toxins *Helps reduce stress hormones - if you are experiencing mood swings during PMS have a celery stick! *Helps treat menopausal women - easing the symptoms of menopause *Helps treat constipation *Low calorie snack if you are trying to loose weight *Helps keep you hydrated so if you don’t like water - eat more celery especially if you are going to or have just finished exercising *Because it is such a hydrating snack it is great for your skin and complexion *Great for your kidneys, liver and gallbladder and helps treat kidney stones *Celery has been know to help treat alcoholism *Celery juice is said to help promote a more restful slumber *Has been said to help treat cardiac arrhythmia *Is considered an aphrodisiac and helps male impotence So there you have it. I would have never thought that celery was that healthy for you - but now I know and I think I’m going to go munch on a celery stick right now!! Happy crunching!! Filed under: Vegetables Comments: None |
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