Recently, we learned that tomatoes help prevent sunburns and form early wrinkles, red grapes enhance memory while rhubarb is good for kidney patients. However, not all superfoods deserve a 'super class' position. David Grotto, a leading dietitian in the US, has listed the health benefits of superfoods that should be included in daily meals.
Asparagus
- Digestive health: Asparagus contains good ingredients for digestion, including inulin, a form of starch that stimulates the proliferation of beneficial bacteria in the large intestine, and asparagine, natural chemicals that promote function Excretion.
- Diabetes: A study published in the British Medical Journal shows that asparagus extracts significantly increase insulin activity, eliminating excess sugar in the blood, thereby preventing diabetes.
- Heart health: A meal with asparagus provides nearly 60% of daily folate needs. Folate is a B-group vitamin, which helps lower levels of homocysteine in the blood, which, if high, may increase the risk of heart disease.
Broccoli
- Cancer: Indole-3-carinol (I3C) compound in broccoli has anti-cancer properties. Scientists found that the sulphoraphane in this strain is capable of inhibiting lung cancer cells in human and prostate cancer cells in humans.
- Dandruff: Broccoli is an effective anti-dandruff remedy because it contains biotin to help control dandruff.
- Arthritis: Researchers after 10 years of monitoring the diet of a group of women, find that people who eat a lot of cruciferous vegetables can limit chronic arthritis.
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Egg
- Vision: Eggs with protein content are only less than breast milk. Natural chemicals like lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs help limit 20% of cataract risk and reduce the risk of ocular macular degeneration by 40%, which is common in people over 60 years old.
- Obesity: According to a study published in the American Journal of Nutrition, eating an egg at breakfast helps the body reduce calorie absorption all day - an effective way to fight obesity.
Figs
- Skin disorders: Some studies show that figs contain a substance that, when combined with sun exposure, benefits people with skin diseases and some forms of lymphoma.
- Diabetes: Because it contains more fiber than any fruit, figs are able to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, by slowing the digestion and absorption of sugar in food. .
Guava
- Diabetes: Research has shown that mice with diabetes mellitus drink four weeks in a row to reduce blood sugar by nearly 25%.
- Heart health: Eating guava significantly reduces bad cholesterol, improves good cholesterol and lowers blood pressure, helps prevent heart disease.
- Antibacterial: Guava leaves have antibacterial properties and are proven to kill harmful bacteria, such as bacteria that cause salmonella food poisoning.
Kiwi
- Heart disease: Norwegian scientists discover kiwifruit can help limit the risk of blood vessel blockage by regulating platelet counts, a component of blood cells, in the direction of less adhesion.
- Cancer: Eating kiwi everyday can protect DNA from oxidative damage, which can lead to cancer. Many natural ingredients in this fruit have the effect of reducing oral cancer cells.
- Eyes: Kiwi is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin, natural substances in the human eye. Lutein-rich diets that prevent cataracts and macular degeneration may cause blindness.
Mushroom
- Prostate cancer: Many fungi contain high levels of selenium, an anti-cancer mineral. White mushroom extracts have the ability to control prostate cancer cells and shrink tumors.
- Immune system: Mushrooms contain substances that help the immune system remove abnormal cells that can cause disease.
- Migraine: Psilocybin, an extract from some fungi, is being studied to treat migraines.
Thick leaves
- Cancer: A soup spoon of thick leaves has an antioxidant effect equivalent to an apple. Vegetables often used for sour soup also contain phenolic acid which may help prevent some cancers.
- Antibacterial: Leaf thickening is capable of killing E. coli and Giardia lamblia, a parasite causing diarrhea, abdominal pain.
Potato
- Diabetes: Research shows that potato peels help lower blood sugar levels in diabetic rats.
- Cancer: Potatoes contain lectin proteins that can inhibit cancer tumors.
Potato juice is used to remove dirt from the skin.
Bo Bo
- Weight control: Bo contains more protein than any cereal should be considered 'mother of cereals'. This is the most ideal anti-obesity food because it makes people feel full and full.
Strawberry
- Anti-inflammatory: Strawberry has the effect of restraining the activity of enzymes that stimulate inflammation in the body.
- Diabetes: This type of fruit helps control type 2 diabetes by reducing blood sugar levels after a starchy meal.
A study in animals showed that strawberries have quite strong antithrombotic properties.
Tea
- Cancer: Tea contains many antioxidant ingredients that help prevent cancer in the mouth, skin, uterus, lungs and digestive system.
- Obesity: Research in Japan shows that drinking green tea can consume excess fat, prevent obesity.
- Osteoporosis: Middle-aged women who drink tea regularly have thicker bone density than non-drinkers.
