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Pumpkin Properties
If you like to eat pumpkin, either mashed, boiled or accompanied by other vegetables, you must know that in addition to enjoying a rich, sweet food, you can take advantage of the many properties that this food has to look after your health, because it seems that whatever ailment we have, the pumpkin can be improved. This is due to its high content of vitamins A and B (niacin, thiamin) and C, as well as minerals, which include cobalt, boron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium.
Among its properties can include:
- It is ideal for diabetics, because it regulates blood sugar.
- It also has diuretic properties, which is beneficial in case of fluid retention. Its cleansing properties also help us to cleanse our body and improve intestinal problems.
- The beta-carotene it contains (the elements that give it its characteristic orange) Read the rest of this entry »
Diet Rich in Fiber
Follow a diet rich in fiber can help you lose weight. Why? On the one hand because the plants that are preferred are fiber sources, or they are very interesting from a nutritional standpoint, they are low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals.
On the other hand, because the fibers play an essential role in regulating appetite and weight. Fiber helps digestion. The food once digested, the fecal is accelerated. A diet high in fiber tends to increase stool weight and speed of transit.
The role of fiber on the appetite is also further proof: in the stomach, the fibers increase in size, resulting in a feeling of satiety. They also slow the passage of sugar in the blood, which limits the risk of food cravings, and by extension, unintended weight gain.
Finally, the fibers tend to reduce the absorption of fats from foods: fiber and fat strong are mixed in the food bowl, which facilitates their elimination. Read the rest of this entry »