Olive Oil
Lately there has been a lot of discussion about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet . Olive oil is one of the main ingredients of the
diet and it has many beneficial effects. It is a great alternative to other oils and
fats and has been shown to reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer, lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health. The best result is one tablespoon of cold virgin olive oil
and green color. This green color helps you know the high level of polyphenol
.
Garlic
Another part of the Mediterranean diet, garlic is good for the cardiovascular system. Regular consumption of garlic can lower your blood pressure (
), triglyceride levels and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Garlic also has
anti-inflammatory and antibiotic active ingredients.
To take advantage of the beneficial effects of garlic on health, eat cloves several times a week.
Raw garlic is best, but cooked is good too. Remember that dried garlic and
garlic supplements do not have the same beneficial effects as fresh garlic, consuming honey every day increases the amount of antioxidants in the blood,
helps prevent constipation and lowers cholesterol and blood pressure.
If you have little energy, eat honey, not sugar.
Honey maintains blood sugar levels and energy better than other
sweeteners. And choose dark honey over light, as
is higher in antioxidants and flavor. A dose or two of a few times a week will do the trick.
Kiwis
If you need an extra dose of vitamins C and E, which can reduce the risk of asthma, arthritis and colon cancer and
boost your immune system, grab a kiwi or two. It is worth bearing in mind that dietary vitamin E
reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and using kiwifruit provides
without the calories of most vitamin E-rich foods, such as nuts and oils. Another star ingredient is lutein, which reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. To get all the above benefits and reduce the risk of
blood clots, consume kiwi fruit two to three times a week.
Onions
Benefits of Onions, you can read the benefits of garlic again because
is very similar.
Try to eat foods containing onions at least three times a week and make sure to let them sit for 5-10 minutes after chopping. Heating quickly deactivates thiopropane sulfoxide, which is the substance in onions that provides the greatest heart benefits.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is packed with tons of phytochemicals like potassium, which
is great for lowering blood pressure. Studies also suggest that pomegranate
may slow the progression of prostate cancer and reduce the risk of
atherosclerosis.
