Foods That Help Control Cholesterol
Thousands of people around the world use the prescribed statin drugs to help lower their cholesterol, thus statin drugs are one of the most prescribed and popular drugs in the pharmaceutical industry. As expected like most of the prescribed medication by the doctors, statin drugs are not of much use, they also cause many side effects which include high risk of diabetes and a low risk of cancer. However, thanks to nature there are many valuable foods which can bring our cholesterol level to normal. All is done naturally and there are no side effects.
OATS
Start your day with oats as breakfast. If you change your breakfast to
oats then it will prove to be beneficial for the cholesterol level in your
body. Essentially, oats
contain a substance called beta-glucan which absorbs bad cholesterol.
SALMON
Salmon is a natural health wonder, full of Omega-3 fatty
acids. It help to keep heart condition to normal thus preventing the disease
such as heart attacks, high cholesterol levels and stroke.
SPINACH
Popeye the sailor was quite right when crediting his muscle
power to this green leafy vegetable. It is believed that spinach contains
around 13 flavonoid compounds which keep us away from cancer, heart diseases
and osteoporosis.
NUTS
Nuts are the best way to get the required healthy fats into your body without feeling guilty. Since the fats that come from nuts are natural and are not chemically processed, this makes them heart healthy, filling, and nutritious options.
BEANS
Beans are excellent for the heart, they help in lowering cholesterol
levels. You should try black, kidney, or pinto beans; each one of them supplies
about one-third of your day's fiber needs.
The Red Liquid on Meat is Not Blood
Many people assume that the red liquid dripping from the raw meat bought from the supermarket is blood, this assumption is a misconception. All of the blood from the animal is removed while slaughtering. Only small amount of real blood remains which is within the muscle tissues.
The red liquid that you actually
see on the meat lifted from the superstore’s shelf has little or no amount of
blood, instead a mixture of water and a protein that is scientifically known as
Myoglobin. Too much of this can cause cancer and kidney problems. Myoglobin is a frequently used protein which adhere the ability to
store oxygen in the muscle cells. The myoglobin has a high level of red pigment,
so the more myoglobin the meat has, the redder it will be.
Myoglobin is a protein that stores oxygen in muscle cells, very similar to its cousin, hemoglobin, which stores oxygen in red blood
cells. This is necessary for muscles which need immediate oxygen for
energy during frequent, continual usage. Myoglobin is highly pigmented,
specifically red; so the more myoglobin, the redder the meat will look and the
darker it will get when you cook it.
The common terms such as “red meat” and “white
meat” are in reality an indicator for the level of myoglobin. Most mammals are
red meat, because their myoglobin level is high, while most poultry are
considered as white meat.
Natural Foods That Fight Soreness And Pain
Most of the soreness and pain medications prescribed by the pharmaceutical industry doctors for example pain killers cause side effects and do not have a pleasant effect on the taste buds. While the natural remedies for pain and soreness not dot have any side effect, they also taste wonderful. Some of the amazing natural foods are:
BLUEBERRIES:
When heat-shock proteins are in short supply inflammation, pain and tissue damage is the result.
Blueberries are tremendous anti-inflammatory foods. They increase the amounts of composites called heat-shock proteins that reduce as people age.
CHERRIES:
While many people opt for aspirin as their first course of action when they feel pain, Muralidharan Nair, PhD, professor of natural products and chemistry at Michigan State University, found that tart cherry extract is ten times more effective than aspirin at relieving inflammation. Tart cherries have powerful anti-inflammatory benefits with the "highest anti-inflammatory content of any food".
WALNUTS:
Unsalted walnuts contain plentiful amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids that decrease pain and inflammation. Walnuts are top of the tree when it comes to heart-healthy super foods, researches has shown.
GINGER:
Dr. Krishna C. Srivastava at Odense University in Denmark found that ginger was superior to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Tylenol or Advil at lessening inflammation. Ginger tea may also help prevent the development of cancer.
DARK GREEN VEGETABLES:
Veggies like Broccoli and spinach contain high amounts of alkaline minerals like calcium and magnesium. Both minerals help balance body chemistry to lessen inflammation.
RASPBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, and STRAWBERRIES:
In Dr. Muralidharan Nair’s later research she discovered that these berries have similar anti-inflammatory effects as cherries.
TURMERIC:
Research shows that the Indian spice frequently used in curries suppresses pain and inflammation (without the harmful side effects). Turmeric is one of the most powerful ancient herbs with great quantity of health benefits including promoting radiant skin, improving digestion, and promoting your immune system among many more.
Vegetables that can be Homegrown
Fresh fruits and vegetables growing
in your own personal garden sound like heaven isn't it. Contrary to the conventional
way of growing plants with the help of seeds, there are various plants of
fruits and vegetables that can be re-grown without the help of any seed.
SPRING ONIONS
Re-growing spring onions is very straightforward. Go and
grab the last spring onions you bought from the market and take off their
roots. Now take a jar of water and put the roots in that jar. Within just a few
day the spring onions will begin to grow. Amazing isn't it. Don’t forget to
change the water in the jar with fresh whenever the need arises.
The same spring onion technique can be used with Leeks,
Scallions and Fennel simply place their roots in a jar full of water and they
will began to re-grow within a few day.
LEMONGRASS
Lemongrass can be re-grown the same way spring onions. Leeks
should be grown. Just place the roots in a jar of water and let the waiting
began, refresh the water whenever needed. When the Lemongrass is about 12
inches tall in size it can be harvested.
GINGER
Ginger which is regarded as one of the world’s healthiest
food has many health benefits. Modern scientific research has revealed that
ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects,
an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct
anti-inflammatory effects.
Take a pot, fill it with soil and plant small segment of a piece
of ginger. Remember not to put the pot in direct sunlight because ginger enjoys
warm and moist environment. After some time the plant will begin to re-grow
shoots and roots. Once the plant is honored with time to grow it will be ready
to be plucked. Take out the whole plant
from the pot including the roots, remove the fresh ginger and replant the roots
again to repeat the same process.
POTATOES &
SWEET POTATOES
Did you know, the Queen of England once banned the trade and
consumption of potatoes and that ban remained for over a hundred years
Go to your kitchen or wherever you've stored potatoes, pick
out the one that has good formed eyes which will become roots if planted. Now
cut that potato in 3 pieces, you must take care that each piece has at least 1-2
eyes on it. Keep those cut pieces of
potato for two days at room temperature, doing this will allow the roots to dry
properly.
Now take a big pot of soil, turn over the compost into your
soil before you plant because potatoes thrive on a high-nutrient atmosphere. Plant your potato
pieces about 8 inches deep with the eye facing up. Cover it with 4 inches
of soil, leaving the other 4 inches empty. Whenever you see the plant growing
and the roots can be seen add more soil.
Regarding sweet potatoes you will need sweet potatoes with good formed eyes, just as you would want with a regular potato. You can bury the entire sweet potato or use pieces under a thin layer of topsoil in a moist place with plenty of sun. When the shoots begin to reach a height of four inches you will need to replant the sweet potatoes, allowing them about 12 inches between each another. It takes about 4-6 months to grow sweet potatoes this way.
LETTUCE
Lettuce is grown by putting the roots of the plant in a dish
of water. First of all cut the leaves of lettuce plant to about an inch above
the roots of the plant. Now put the plant in a dish of water in a way that the
roots are submerged in the water but one inch of leaves is not touching the
water. Now place this dish in front of a window with direct sunlight. Remember
to spray water on the plant to keep it moist.
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