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PEPINO
Quick pick me-up - Cucumbers are a good
source of B vitamins. Put down your sodas
and coffee and eat a cucumber slice.
Rehydrates body and replenishes daily
Vitamins - Cucumbers are 95 percent
water, keeping the body hydrated while
helping the body eliminate toxins.
Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the
body needs in a single day.
Skin and hair care - If you don't like to eat
the skin, it can be used for skin irritations
and sunburns as aloe would be used. Place
a slice over puffy eyes and its anti-
inflammatory properties help reduce
puffiness. The silicon and sulfur in
cucumbers help to stimulate hair growth.
GYNURA
PRECUMBENS
It lowers your blood pressure
Hypertension can be fatal and keeping it
untreated isn’t wise. But are you uncomfortable
with popping tablets for hypertension? If yes, try
100% organic methods. Gynura Procumbens
has been used as a therapy for lowering high
blood pressure for decades. iScientific research
has proven its efficacy as an effective anti-
hypertensive remedy.
It protects you from viral disease
“herpes”
Herpes is a viral infection caused by herpes
simplex virus. It is mainly characterized by
blisters around mouth, fever and cold sores.
Herpes simplex virus stays low profile in your
body and may cause recurrent infections. But
here Gynura enters into the picture and rescues
you from these deadly viral infections. Yes, with
many other beneficial effects, this miraculous
plant can stop herpes virus too.
PAPAYA
Better Digestive Health
Papayas are commonly used to aid digestion.
The presence of papain, a digestive super
enzyme, improves digestion by breaking
down proteins and also cleanses the digestive
tract. This ensures a reduced conversion of
protein into body fat. If the protein in our diet is
not digested properly, it may cause arthritis,
constipation, diabetes, high blood pressure and
other related health conditions.
Promotes Weight Loss
Papayas are also good for people who are
trying to lose weight naturally. Having a bowl
full of papaya as a mid-evening or mid-morning
snack is good for health.
Prevents Infections
Papayas are effective for killing intestinal
worms, thereby avoiding infections and
complications associated with them.
Relieves Toothache
A paste of fresh papaya roots can be massaged
onto the teeth and gums to get relief from
toothaches. The bark of the tree, primarily the
inner bark, is also an excellent remedy.
Anticancer Properties
Researchers have discovered that papayas are
effective against breast, pancreatic and other
cancers. A papaya leaf extract obtained from
dried leaves produced anti-carcinogenic effects
against tumor cells that were grown in the
laboratory.
Skin Care
Papayas can be great revitalizing agents, which
is why they are used in many cosmetics. Also,
papayas are used in homemade face masks by
many women. Papain kills dead cells and
purifies the skin. The beneficial properties and
the healing enzymes present in papaya help
treat sunburn and irritated skin. A good
facial massage using papaya is a fabulous
remedy to remove the dead cells.
Improves Heart Health
The seeds of papayas are good for a healthy
heart. Having three powerful antioxidant
vitamins, namely vitamin A, vitamin C
and vitamin E, means papayas are helpful in
preventing problems such
as atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease.
GINGER
Digestion
The phenolic compounds in ginger are
known to help relieve gastrointestinal (GI)
irritation, stimulate saliva and bile
production, and suppress gastric
contractions as food and fluids move
through the GI tract.
At the same time, ginger also appears to
have beneficial effects on the enzymes
trypsin and pancreatic lipase, and to
increase motility through the digestive tract.
This suggests ginger could help
prevent colon cancer and constipation.
Nausea
Chewing raw ginger or drinking ginger tea
is a common home remedy for nausea
during cancertreatment.
Taking ginger for motion sickness seems to
reduce feelings of nausea, but it does not
appear to prevent vomiting.
Inflammation
Ginger has been used for centuries to
reduce inflammation and treat inflammatory
conditions.
A study published in Cancer Prevention
Research journal reported that ginger
supplements reduced the risk of colorectal
cancer developing in the bowel of 20
volunteers.
Ginger has also been found to be "modestly
efficacious and reasonably safe" for treating
inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.
Cardiovascular health
Other possible
uses include reducing cholesterol, lowering
the risk of blood clotting, and helping to
maintain healthy blood sugar levels. More
research is needed, but if proven, ginger
could become part of a treatment for heart
disease and diabetes.
TURMERIC
Anti-inflammatory Capacity
One of the most well-known applications of
turmeric is as an anti-inflammatory agent. The
active ingredients in turmeric are extensive, but
a particularly crucial compound is curcumin.
This substance has received considerable
attention in the medical community due to its
potent anti-inflammatory abilities.
Treats Menstrual Issues
If you suffer from severe menstrual discomfort,
cramping, bloating, excessive bleeding, or
mood swings, turmeric may be precisely what
you’ve been looking for. The anti-inflammatory
and soothing nature of the herb’s natural
compounds can relieve most symptoms of
menstruation.
Prevents Cystic Fibrosis
Although this crippling, fatal disease is not
discussed as often as cancer or disheartease,
this particular condition attacks the lungs with
thick mucus, as well as the pancreas. The
curcumin found in turmeric has been shown to
correct the protein-folding mutation that
can cause the development of this deadly
disease.
Prevents Cancer
It seems that the whole world is searching for a
cure for cancer, as well they should be, and
turmeric is one of the best herbal approaches to
the treatment or prevention of various types of
cancer. Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant
agent that has been directly linked to a
reduction in colon cancer cells and is also a
direct inhibitor of a protein that is essential for
tumor growth.
Detoxifies the Body
Turmeric and its active organic compounds
have also been found to improve
liver function and reduce the levels of toxicity in
the body by stimulating the lymphatic system
and ensuring that toxins are removed efficiently.
This is to say that the antioxidant activities of
turmeric are an ideal solution for liver ailments
or toxicity.
Improves Heart Health
There are a few different angles by which
turmeric can boost your cardiovascular health –
curcumin and vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 can
efficiently inhibit the production of
homocysteine, which is a negative bodily by-
product that seriously damages cell walls.
Cognitive Abilities
In traditional medicine, turmeric was often relied
on to boost cognitive abilities,
increase concentration, and boost memory
retention. Many of those traditional beliefs have
ended up being legitimated by research, and
turmeric is still considered a brain-boosting
herb.
Treats Depression
Curcumin truly is a versatile substance, and
the research has even stretched into its effects
on the hormonal balance in the body. Studies
have shown that curcumin has a similar effect
as Prozac on patients suffering from
depression, mood swings, anxiety, and stress.
This makes it a powerful alternative to
pharmaceutical routes, which often have
dangerous or addictive side effects.
SPINACH
Diabetes management
Spinach contains an antioxidant known as
alpha-lipoic acid, which has been shown to
lower glucose levels,
increase insulin sensitivity, and prevent
oxidative stress-induced changes in patients
with diabetes.
Cancer prevention
Spinach and other green vegetables contain
chlorophyll, which has been shown to be
effective at blocking the carcinogenic effects of
heterocyclic amines, which are generated when
grilling foods at a high temperature.
Asthma prevention
The risks for developing asthma are lower in
people who consume a high amount of certain
nutrients. One of these nutrients is beta-
carotene, of which spinach is an excellent
source.
MALUNGGAY
1. Normalize Blood Sugar Level
(Diabetes)
Malunggay leaves have many potential in
managing health especially for diabetes.
Hyperglycemia is one of the most important
symptoms of diabetes. The study used
Malunggay leaves tea in lowering the blood
sugar levels. The research involved some
participants and they were asked to have
breakfast before they drank Malunggay tea.
2. Combating Malnutritions
Malunggay leaves have been known in medical
field as the effective way to combat malnutrition
especially among infants or new born baby and
nursing mothers. In order to combat
malnutrition, Malunggay leaves are consumed
by mothers in feeding programs. The
drumsticks are similarly to green beans while
the seeds are taken out from the mature pods
and it is cooked like roasted nuts.
4. Anticancer (Phytochemicals)
Phytochemical is chemical compounds
produced by plants and the study analyzed that
Malunggay leaves were particulary rich in
potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A
and D, Essential amino acids as well as known
as antioxidants such as β-carotene, vitamin C
and flavonoids. Furthermore, this miracle plant
is rich in compounds containing simple sugar,
rhamnose and unique group or glucosinolates
and isothiocyanates which categorized as
hypotensive, anticancer and antibacterial
activities. Benzyl isothiocyanate which is found
in Malunggay leaves can prevent cancer cells in
our body. cells activities.
5. Anti-inflammatory
The Malunggay leaves are loaded with various
vitamins and minerals which can effectively
prevent againts many kind of sickness. A recent
reseach analyzed that Malunggay 4-(4′-O-
acetyl-α-L-rhamnosyloxy) benzyl isothiocyanate
and 4-(α-L-rhamnosyloxy) benzylisothiocyanate
could significantly decreased gene expression
and production of inflammatory markers in
RAW macrophages.
OKRA
Improves Digestion
Perhaps, the best part of adding okra to
your diet is the significant increase it can
have on your total fiber intake.
Mucilaginous fiber found in okra can help
move food through your digestive tract by
adding bulk. This means that bowel
movements are more regular and there is a
reduction in gastrointestinal issues such as
bloating, cramping, constipation, and
excess gas. Oddly, it also helps
prevent diarrhea, because it adds bulk to
watery stools. Further, its fiber content can
help to clear out excess cholesterol in the
body and controls the rate at which sugar is
absorbed into the body.
Improves Vision
Okra contains a very high content of vitamin
A, as well as antioxidant components like
beta carotenes, xanthein, and lutein.
Antioxidants are powerful compounds that
destroy or neutralize free radicals, which
are the dangerous byproducts of
cellular metabolism. Free radicals are
responsible for cell degradation in the body,
including those responsible for vision. With
high levels of okra in your diet, you can
protect your eyes against macular
degeneration and cataracts.
Skin Care
Vitamin A antioxidants are also able to
protect skin health, by promoting quicker
healing, reducing the appearance of scars
and acne, and eliminating wrinkles. This is
because the antioxidants are able to
neutralize the free radicals which may have
damaged those skin cells.
Boosts Immunity
The various antioxidant components of okra
make it very beneficial to fight off free
radicals, but the high vitamin Ccontent also
means that the body’s immunity is boosted.
This vitamin can stimulate the immune
system to create white blood cells, which
can combat the other foreign pathogens
and materials in the body that can weaken
the immune system.
2. Increased Energy
Bananas make a great work snack to combat that
mid-afternoon slump. They’re a good choice for
weight loss too - a small banana contains about 100
calories and will satisfy your sweet cravings.
3. Improved Digestion
Most of us don’t get nearly enough fiber in our diets.
Fiber is needed to help food travel smoothly through
the digestive tract. It also improves your bowel
movements. Bananas are a great source of dietary
fiber.
5. Vitamin B6
Bananas are particularly high in vitamin B6. This
vitamin is important for creating hemoglobin for
healthy blood.
B6 is also involved in maintaining proper blood
sugar levels, synthesizing and breaking down amino
acids and producing antibodies for a stronger
immune response in your body.
Just one banana has a full fifth of your recommended
daily intake of vitamin B6. And they taste much
better than vitamin pills too!
6. Skin Conditions
Even the banana’s skin has its uses. It is great for
treating skin conditions like psoriasis and acne.
Rub the freshly peeled inside of the banana skin
gently over the affected area and leave the residue to
be absorbed. The fatty acid content of the banana
skin helps relieve a variety of skin conditions, as well
as having a strong moisturising effect.