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| Brazil Nuts |
2 Brazil Nuts Daily
Brazil Nuts are know as Castanha do Para or the Para Nut Eat two brazil nuts per day to maintain good selenium levels in your system.
Its a good source of magnesium and thiamine (B1 vitamin) and a great protein. It is also known that Brazil Nuts contains the mineral selenium, great for helping prostrate health, fighting free radicals, maintaining the immune system.
It also helps protect the brain from Parkinson's and Alzheimer. It promotes the good functioning and hormone production of the thyroid. This nut is also rich in mono-unsaturated fats and low in carbs. It helps your body to eliminate toxic substances, including heavy metals that may be stored in cells.
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| I love this one for ease of storage |
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| DNA chain for wheat germ Wheat germ is very high in protein and repairs tissue damage. It also contains vitamin E, folate, phosphorus, thiamin(B1), riboflavin(B2), niacin(B3), zinc, magnesium and vitamin A. Great for skin, muscles, hair. It's also a great choice for folic acid. The fiber provided by wheat germ help with fat fighting and is great for weight loss. Plus it has a high concentration of complex carbohydrates. Wheat germ oil is extracted from the germ of the wheat kernel. Wheat germ oil is also very high in Vitamin E and has the highest content of Vitamin E of any food that does not undergo prior preparation or vitamin fortification. |
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4. Guava twice weekly
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| 4 leaves a romaine lettuce daily = 1/2 Cup |
Guava is a tropical fruit, cultivated mainly in the Asian countries. It is quite similar in shape to pear and has a rind that is green in color and changes to yellow when it becomes over-ripe. Inside the rind, be sure to eat the rind and
there is flesh that is either white or pinkish/reddish in color. You will find lot of small hard seeds that an be eaten. It is quite rich in Vitamin C.
Nutritional Value of Guava
Given below is the amount of nutrients present in 1 cup (165 gm) of Guava, apart from Iron and Folic Acid:
Calcium - 50 mg
Carbohydrates - 19.6 gm
Fiber - 8.9 gm
Niacin - 2 mg.
Phosphorus - 48 mg
Protein - 1.35 gm
Total Fat - 0.9 gm
Vitamin A - 412 IU
Vitamin B - 1.15 mg
Vitamin C - 498 mg
Calories - 84 B
- Guava has been associated with healing of wounds, when applied externally.
- Guava has general haemostatic properties and can be used for treating bleeding nose, gums and minor internal hemorrhaging.
- Guava helps cure dysentery, by inhibiting microbial growth and removing extra mucus from the intestines.
- Guava helps the body in combating free radicals produced during metabolism and aids in preventing age-related chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, cataract and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Guava great for dietary fiber and thus, is good for those suffering from constipation.
- Guava strengthens and tones up the digestive system and even disinfects the same.
- Guava, having high content of roughage, no cholesterol & less digestible carbohydrates, is good for those trying to lose weight.
- Guavas can improve the texture of skin and help avoid skin problems. For the purpose, you can either eat it raw or make wash your skin with a decoction of its immature fruits and leaves, if you can get the leaves where you live.
- Juice of raw and immature guavas or decoction of guava-leaves is known to bring relief in cough and cold.
- Researches have shown that guava is pretty effective in preventing cancer and even heart diseases in people.
- It is effective in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
- The presence of Vitamin C and other phytonutrients, such as caretenoids, isoffavonoids and polyphenols, in guava has led to it being an effective antioxidant.
- Guava has been found to be beneficial for people suffering from the following ailments:
Male infertility.
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| Guava comes in green and yellow |
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