Preventive And Curative Power In Your Daily Diet (BANANA AND CABBAGES)

BANANA

After the apple, banana is the most consumed fruit in the world. Banana can be eaten any where without need for a napkin or a knife. But fruits that exist. Banana contain about 21% carbohydrates. It contains a small amount of protein 1% and very fat less then 0.5%. Banana stand out for their vitamin B6 content. About three medium sized bananas provide the recomMended daily allowance of this vitamin for an adult male.

Banana also contain significant amount of Vitamins C,B1,B2 and E as well as Folates. It is also rich in mineral among which are potassium magnesium, and iron. There are very rich in potassium, they also contain significant amount of vegetable fiber which contributes to its ability to lower cholesterol level. Banana medicinal values are as follows.

(1) Banana is very rich in potassium and low in sodium, this quality makes it ideal Food in the case of coronary diseases. A diet rich in potassium and low in sodium prevent arterial hypertension stroke and even cancer. The potassuium content makes it very good in the treatMent of the heart or arterial hypertension. They also help avoid hypertension and maintain a healthy heart.

(2) Prevent Heart Attack: This is because of the B group vitamins content which help in producing energy within the heart muscle, as well as magnesium which prevent heart attract.

(3) Treatment of intestinal disorders:- Bananas alone or with apples are effective in relieving diarrhea in children as well as in adults. It may be eaten abundantly or even exclusively for some days in the case of ulcer. It neutralizes the excess acidity of gastric juices produced in the stomach thereby reducing the effect of the ulcer.

(4) Treatment of arthritis and gout:- Banana alkalizes the blood, which helps neutralize and eliminate the excess uric acid that cause arthritis and gout.

(5) Banana being a low sodium diet is an idea Food in cases of cirrhosis, edema which is retention of watery fluid in the tissues and even kidney failure.

(6) Banana is good for stress control:- the potassium content in banana help to normalize the heart beat and regulate body water balance which in turns controls stress.

(7) Good for pregNancy and lactation:- it contain some protein about 1% which is good for this group, they are also rich in folate which prevents fetal nervous system malformation.

Note: - Banana should be preferably taken raw, must bear in mind that all bananas collected unripe and artificially ripened in chambers have fewer sugars and vitamins than those ripened on the tree. The digestion of the banana beings in the mouth, proper digestion is facilitated by chewing the banana well, mixing it with saliva, this is because; the starch content is difficult to digest.

CABBAGE

Cabbage leaves contains a great variety of nutrients, they contain fAirly good proportion of protein about 3.38%. Fat or lipids are present in minimal, almost nonexistent amount. This lack of fat makes cabbage a very appropriate Food for those suffering from coronary diseases and obesity. Cabbages contain between 3% and 5% carbohydrates. Also, cabbages are particularly rich in provitamin A and vitamin C. Among it minerals are potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium. Its richness in potassium and low sodium makes it of great value in cases of hypertension or edema. Cabbages in general are a good source of calcium. Studies have shown that the body absorbs the calcium in cabbage much than that in Milk.

They are also very rich in vegetable fiber. Cabbage offers the following medicinal applications.

1. Cabbages possess great anti-carcinogenic properties. Cabbages contains substance capable or preventing the formation of malignant tumors and can even stop their growth. It contains anti-carcinogenic properties such as sulfoxides and indoles, which prevent and cure cancer. It is a strong anti-cacinogen.

2. Treatment of gastro-duodenal ulcer:- This type of ulcer will respond almost miraculously to the drinking of cabbage juice, 200-250ml four or five times daily for two weeks. Subsequent experiment have shown that smaller amount of cabbage juice from two tablespoon to one-half glasses are equally effective.

3. Half glass of cabbage juice take over empty stomach in the morning for five (5) days consecutively can expels intestinal parasites.

4. Treatment of stomach disorders:- A few spoonfuls of cabbage juice taken on an empty stomach five on an empty stomach five or ten minutes before meal are sufficient or relieve all kinds of stomach pain and trouble.

5. Treatment of heart disease and hypertension: Cabbages in general are very rich in potassium and low in sodium, it also contains anti-oxidant vitamin A,C and E which contributes to the regeneration of the arterial walls.

6. Cabbages can be used in treat constipation, it contains fiber which is essential for stimulating proper bowel functions.

7. Obesity control:- Cabbage provide very few calories, it also relieve the appetite, because of this, Cabbage is deal for the obese. It should be included in all weight loss diets.

8. Diabetes:- Because cabbages contains few carbohydrates and is rich in vitamins and mineral, it is very well tolerated by the diabetic.

Note: The fresh leaves of cabbages finely shredded makes an excellent salad. The fresh juice of cabbages can be prepared in the blender or extracted by an extractor. Cabbage can as well be cooked but carefully to protect its medicine properties. The best way to cook cabbages is steaming.

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