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Health Benefits of Bananas

mardi 5 janvier 2016 08:28:57 America/Los_Angeles

The health benefits of bananas include helping with weight loss, reducing obesity, curing intestinal disorders, relieving constipation, and curing conditions like dysentery, anemia, tuberculosis, arthritis, gout, kidney disorders, urinary disorders, menstrual problems, and burns. They are also good for reducing blood pressure, protecting heart health, modifying the metabolism, improving the immune system, reducing the severity of ulcers, ensuring healthy eyes, building strong bones, and detoxifying the body.

The fruit of the banana tree is eaten directly when ripe or as a part of fruit salads, juice, or shakes. Unripe bananas can cause severe indigestion and should be eaten only in cooked form. Also, bananas are good toppings for breakfast cereals, or as a snack for a quick burst of energy. Bananas have been an important cultural food for many different countries, although the genus of bananas, Musa, is native to South and Southeast Asia. The full scientific name of bananas is Musa acuminata. Now, bananas are grown in more than 100 countries around the world and can also be used to make fiber, banana wine, and even as ornamental decorations.

The banana tree is actually the largest flowering herbaceous plant in the world, and although there are many different varieties exist, they almost all are elongated, slightly curved fruits with a fleshy outer peel that can be easily removed to expose white to yellow flesh. They all grow in clusters near the top of the fruiting plant, and come in a range of colors, including green, red, yellow, purple, and brown (when ripe). The main distinction is between bananas and plantains, and while there are not many differences, plantains are smaller with starchier, denser fruit and is traditionally eaten in Asia and tropical countries. Bananas are more commonly found in Europe and America, and are soft, desert fruits.

The many medicinal benefits of bananas are attributed to its rich vitamin, mineral, and organic compound content. Let’s explore the actual content of what makes bananas such an important, powerful, and beneficial fruit!

mardi 5 janvier 2016 08:24:25 America/Los_Angeles

Some of the most important health benefits of camel milk includes its ability to prevent diabetes, improve the immune system, stimulate circulation, treat autism, lessen allergic reactions, promote growth and development, protect against certain autoimmune diseases, and boost heart health.

Camel Milk

As its name implies, camel milk comes from camels, just as cow milk and goat milk come from cows and goats. Camel milk has been the primary type of milk consumed by many Bedouin cultures for generations. Although camel milk is not in nearly as high supply as cow milk, it has a number of clear advantages over that more common form, including more powerful nutrients and better chemical compounds. Camel milk is a more environmentally friendly way of obtaining milk, as camel’s do not need the massive amounts of grazing area like goats and cows, thereby leaving the world a bit greener, and filled with less methane gas. For generations, camel milk has primarily been only for subsistence in those cultures, but given the undeniable health benefits of camel milk as compared to more traditional forms of milk, there has been a major increase in camel milk farming. However, it is extremely expensive to harvest camel milk, approximately fifty times more expensive than cow milk, which makes it considerably more expensive.

It may be difficult to find a reliable supplied of camel milk in your area, but at some specialty food markets, you can likely find it, and throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa. Camel milk is the closest form of milk that we have access to besides human milk, which means that it gives us an ideal nutritive mixture, with far better benefits for our body than our more common alternatives. It includes far higher levels of iron, vitamin C, and protein, as well as less fat! Now, let’s take a more detailed look at some of the other health benefits of camel milk.

mardi 5 janvier 2016 08:19:19 America/Los_Angeles

This Miracle Garlic Soup Kills Colds, Flu, And Even Norovirus

Flu shots only cover a percentage of strains of influenza that circulate every year and you’re pretty much guaranteed to catch a cold at some point or another. It’s inevitable: you’re going to become ill. Fortunately, we’ve got a garlic soup recipe that is not only delicious but helps kick influenza and cold ass during cold and flu season.

Why is this soup so good at killing colds? It’s all in the garlic. Garlic contains a chemical called allicin. Onestudy found that, a result of the allicin in it, garlic is 100 times more effective than popular antibiotics that fight common bacteria.

So how do we make this awesome garlic soup? Here’s what you’ll need:

26 unpeeled organic garlic cloves
2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons of organic, grass-fed butter
1/2 a teaspoon of cayenne powder
1/2 a cup of fresh organic ginger
2 and a quarter cups of sliced organic onions
1/2 cup of coconut milk
26 more cloves of peeled organic garlic cloves
1 and a half teaspoons of fresh chopped thyme
4 cups of organic vegetable broth

mardi 5 janvier 2016 08:16:06 America/Los_Angeles

1. Go to sleep and wake up at erratic hours.

Always make sure you’re hitting the sack and getting up at around the same time of day. Select times that are observable for weekdays and weekends. Our bodies rely on consistency to help signal when we need to produce awake hormones and sleepy hormones.

2. Drinking or smoking before bed.

You shouldn’t drink before bed and you shouldn’t smoke cigarettes ever at all. Alcohol is a depressant and nicotine is a stimulant, neither of which being good for your sleep. Alcohol reduces REM deep sleep.

3. Eating a bunch of food.

Eating before bed disrupts sleep. It causes our metabolism to kick in making it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. You’ll be more likely to wake up and gain weight from eating.

4. Using your phone before bed.

Texting or surfing the web at night before bed is disruptive because our bodies have difficulty knowing whether or not you’re looking at a light or a nice, sunny day. When you look at your phone, your brain starts thinking it needs to produce wake up hormones.

mardi 5 janvier 2016 08:12:57 America/Los_Angeles

This Is What Happened When I Ate Ginger Every Day For A Year

Ginger is my all time favorite food, so accepting a challenge to eat it daily wasn’t all that hard. I love it on all sorts of food. When I decided to take on the challenge, I was hoping it’d live up to its hype. This is what I experienced.

1. I lost a bit of weight.

Over the course of a year, I lost about 10 pounds. I didn’t change that much. I was slightly more active. According to one study, eating a bit of ginger burns an extra 45 calories a day and ginger tea helps you feel fuller longer.

2. I didn’t get sick as much as normal.

On average, I’ll get 3 colds per year. This past year, I got one very minor, brief cold. Ginger contains antioxidants, in particular, Gingerol, a bioactive substance, that helps reduce the risk of infection and gives your immune system better tools for fighting disease.

3. My cholesterol decreased.

I have high cholesterol. So does everyone else in my family. It could be our genetics or our love of cheese, hard to say. What I will say is that with two tests under my belt, both 12 months apart, my cholesterol had been reduced by a bit. It could have been more if I’d opted to eat better and exercise.

mardi 5 janvier 2016 08:09:05 America/Los_Angeles

Eat 5 Walnuts And Wait 4 Hours – This Is What Happens To You

If you’re allergic to walnuts, eating 5 of them and waiting 4 hours will possibly result in a trip to the morgue. But if you aren’t allergic, eating walnuts is incredibly good for you.

According to new research, eating walnuts daily protects you from heart disease in a profound way. Just four hours after eating nuts, doctors observe a significant improvement in blood cholesterol levels as well as blood vessel flexibility.

“Only by consuming a handful of walnuts or walnut oil for four days in a week you can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease,” says Dr. Penny Kris Etherton.

Of course, this isn’t the first documented observation of the superfood benefits of nuts. Ancient Romans believed that walnuts were a sexual enhancer among other things. They used to scatter them on newlywed couples. Walnuts were also used by the ancient British to treat mental illness, thinking the shape of the nut meant it was healthy for the brain.

mardi 5 janvier 2016 08:07:09 America/Los_Angeles

Avocados are the new “it” superfood, and there’s a good reason for that. The fruit is absolutely delicious, reasonably affordable, and it comes with a host of health benefits.

Related: How To Grow Your Own Avocado Tree For Endless Free Avocados

1. Avocados are simply nutrient dense.

This is the most important reason to eat avocado. One 3.5 ounce serving gives you a good dose of many daily nutrients. You get 26% of vitamin K, 20% of folate, 17% of vitamin C, 14% of potassium, 14% of vitamin B5, 13% of vitamin B6, and 10% of vitamin E all from the one serving.

2. Avocados can reduce risk of birth defects.

Folate is an important vitamin when pregnant. One cup of avocados provides almost a quarter of the needed folate for a pregnant woman. It also helps prevent anemia, balances sugar levels, and can even cut down on cramping, a result of its high potassium density.

Related: 5 Healthy Healing Foods That Will Transform Your Life

3. Avocados relieve arthritis pain.

Studies have found that avocado and soybean oils can lessen the pain of arthritis due to their high PFA content. PFAs contain an arsenal of anti-inflammatory constituents.

mardi 5 janvier 2016 08:04:01 America/Los_Angeles

1. Carrots – Eyes.

Eating carrots daily promotes healthy eyes. “Carrots are filled with vitamins and antioxidants, like beta-carotene, that decrease the chance of macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in older people,” says Sasson Moulavi, MD, medical director of Smart for Life Weight Management Centers.

2. Walnuts – Brain.

mardi 5 janvier 2016 07:52:26 America/Los_Angeles

Do You Use Non-Stick Pans? You’re Going To Want To Read This!

Non-stick pans are a popular item. They’re easy to use and convenient when it comes time to clean up. New research suggests that non-stick chemicals are actually extremely toxic and that exposure can prove dangerous for our health.

DuPont is the chemical engineering giant responsible for PFOA, or perfluorooctanoic acid that’s used to make Teflon coating.

PFOA has been linked by federal regulators to birth defects and cancer, and some regulators have accused DuPont of hiding these hazards from the public.

The Environmental Working Group has been working to categorize PFOA in the same department as asbestos and lead.

Of course, there are natural and safer alternatives to Teflon. If you currently own a non-stick pan, we recommend getting rid of it immediately.

mardi 5 janvier 2016 07:49:33 America/Los_Angeles

This Is What Happens When You Eat Oatmeal Every Day

Oatmeal is a favorite food of mine. I make this version of it where I add cinnamon, walnuts, chopped apples and rice milk that’s just divine.

It’s the ultimate comfort breakfast in the winter for me. But it’s got way more going for it than comfort food!

1. Oatmeal helps you manage your weight.

Oatmeal helps you feel fuller longer. One study found that it digests slower than cornflakes, which keeps hunger at bay longer.

2. Your gut will be healthier.

Prebiotics are a type of fiber that our digestive system can’t digest, and it’s important that you eat it. Why would we want to eat something we can’t digest? Jeez, you only think of yourself, don’t you?

All those delightful little good bacteria in your gut love to chow down on it. It keeps them healthy and happy, which keeps you healthy and happy.

3. Oatmeal improves heart health.

Oatmeal has cholesterol-lowering properties. 2 ounces of dry oats a day, or one cup cooked, added to even the worst diets can help keep cholesterol in check. It also helps stabilize your blood sugar levels.