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Egy kaliforniai kutatás szerint az Egyesült Államokban a 16 és 34 év közötti fiatalok egynegyede szenved magas vérnyomásban - írja a Filantropikum. A hagyományos vérnyomáscsökkentő tabletták ugyan tünetileg képesek mérsékelni a megemelkedett vérnyomást, de több olyan tudományos bizonyíték is napvilágot látott, hogy ezek az orvosságok más területeken komoly betegségeket idézhetnek elő, sőt még rákot is okozhatnak. Ezzel szemben a természetes gyógymódoknak nincsenek mellékhatásaik, sőt a több zöldség- és gyümölcsfogyasztás még számtalan jótékony hatással van a többi belső szervre, sejtekre. Érdemes megelőzni a magas vérnyomás kialakulását, ebben segít a természet egészségmegőrző eszköztára. 1. Kurkuma A kurkumában lévő kurkumin a tudósokat is...

Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains. Betanin and vulgaxanthin are the two best-studied betalains from beets, and both have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. The detox support provided by betalains includes support of some especially important Phase 2 detox steps involving glutathione. Although you can see these betalain pigments in other foods (like the stems of chard or rhubarb), the concentration of betalains in the peel and flesh of beets gives you an unexpectedly great opportunity for these health benefits. Unlike some other food pigments, betalains undergo very steady loss from food as...

If you are looking for a way to lose weight healthily, it’s time for you to learn about the health benefits of zucchini. It plays a big role in weight loss while boosting the nutrient content of your diet. Moreover, it possibly helps enhance vision and prevent all the diseases that occur as a result of vitamin C deficiency like scurvy, sclerosis, and easy bruising.   Zucchini may help to treat asthma – one of its many benefits – and has a high content of vitamin C, carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. It contains a significant amount of potassium, folate, and vitamin A, all of which are important for...

Aloe vera is a plant that grows in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. People appreciate it for its decorative uses and medicinal properties. People have valued this member of the Liliaceae family for its many healing and regenerative properties for millennia. Advocates of using aloe vera for hair health point to its plentiful supply of vitamins, minerals, and other ingredients linked to hair growth. They say these properties are signs of its ability to promote healthy and abundant hair. The connection between the properties of aloe vera and hair vitality has not, as yet, been proven by scientific research. Here, we will explore...

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz swiss chard 1 pear - chopped 1 kiwi - peeled 2 oz kumquats 1 tbsp hemp seed 1 cup water 1 cup ice This low calorie, low fat smoothie provides a boost of vitamin C from kiwi and kumquats, as well as healthy Omega-3s from hemp seeds, which means it’s fabulous for your skin. Pear provides pectin, a type of fiber that adds volume to smoothies, and swiss chard is an excellent source of even more fiber, potassium, magnesium and iron. Love kiwi? Try our Honeydew Kiwi Coconut smoothie. (Nutrition Facts: Approximately 118 calories, 3g fat, 22g carbs, 6g fiber, 14g sugar, 3g protein per 12-ounce serving. Yields 2 servings) Smoothie Categories: Low Calorie, Immune Boosting, Glow