Showing posts with label Diabetes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diabetes. Show all posts

Almonds

  • Lower Cholesterol: Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fats which is a healthy fat which helps lower LDL cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease
  • Prevent Heart Disease: Apart from lower the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels, almonds ability to reduce heart disease risk may also be partly due to the antioxidant action of the Vitamin E which is found in abundance in almonds. The rich source of magnesium in almonds also helps with blood flow and promotes a healthy heart.
  • Reduce high blood pressure: Rich source of potassium in almonds helps reduce high blood pressure.
  • Diabetes: Almonds also help lessen surges in blood sugar levels and helps protect against diabetes

Amla - Indian Gooseberry


  • Amla has the richest natural source of Vitamin C and is an excellent anti-oxidant which helps increase immunity in the body.

  • It is a natural source for anti-aging and prevents premature greying of hair and helps hair and nail growth, improves eye sight, cleanses the mouth, nourishes the teeth and bones.

  • It is helpful to treat stomach problems like diarrhea.

  • It also has laxative properties

  • It is also useful to renew body energy

  • It is also believed to lower cholesterol levels.

  • It is also believed to help reduce the blood sugar and treat diabetes.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil is rich in monounsaturated fat which is a healthy fat. Olive oil is also rich in antioxidants like chlorophyll, carotenoids and vitamin E.

  • Healthy Heart: The healthy fats in Olive oil helps in the reduction of the oxidation process of LDL cholesterol and helps prevent clogged arteries and reduce the risk of heart attacks.
  • Reduce Blood Pressure: Adding Olive oil to your diet is believed to aid in the reduction of blood pressure.
  • Reduce Cholesterol: The healthy fats in olive oil helps reduce the LDL Cholesterol levels.
  • Reduce Cancer Risk: Oleic acid found in olive oil helps prevent the growth of cancerous cells and reduce risk of cancer.
  • Diabetes: Olive Oil helps is maintaining blood sugar levels and helps in reducing the risk of diabetes. Adding olive oil is linked to lower triglyceride levels and helps reduce heart diseases.
  • Healthy Skin:Olives are high in poly-phenols. These phenols are excellent anti-oxidants and have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Regularly consuming olive oil and also applying on skin is believed to give you a warm and glowing complexion. Olive oil also helps prevent and repair moderate sun damage. Olive oil also helps maintain the elasticity of your skin and heal dry skin.
  • Healthy Nails: Olive oil helps heal dry cuticles and helps with dry brittle nails.
  • Healthy Hair: Olive oil is a excellent deep conditioner for your hair and gives you a healthy shinny hair.

Cinnamon

  • Diabetes: Recent studies have found that cinnamon may have a beneficial effect on blood sugar. Add a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon to your diet helps reduce fasting blood glucose levels.
  • Cholesterol: Cinnamon is also believed to reduce cholesterol.
  • Digestion: Cinnamon is also believe to relieve indigestion.
  • Cold: Cinnamon added to warm tea or honey acts as a cold remedy.