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Health
Surprising Benefits Of Tomatoes
Hidden Benefits Of
Birth Control Pills
One serving of raw tomatoes is a good source of several Vitamins, which are needed for good health. And one serving of tomatoes gives you 2 grams of
fiber, which is 7% of the daily recommended amount. The Beta-Carotene in tomatoes make your skin look great. And, the Lycopene in tomatoes’ makes skin less sensitive to UV light damage, a leading
cause of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Strong Bones - The vitamin K and calcium in
tomatoes are both very good for strengthening and repairing bones.
• Fight Cancer - The Lycopene in tomatoes makes them a natural cancer fighter, including prostate, cervical, mouth, pharynx, throat, esopha- gus, stomach, colon, rectal, prostate and ovarian can- cer. Tomatoes’ antioxidants (vitamins A and C) fight the free radicals which can cause cell damage.
• Vision - The vitamin A that tomatoes provide can improve vision and help prevent night blindness
andmay help reduce risk of macular degeneration, a serious and irreversible eye condition.
• Hair - The vitamin A found in tomatoes works to make hair strong and shiny.
• Prevent Kidney Stones and Gallstones - Tomatoes can help prevent kidney stones and gall- stones. Some studies suggest that kidney and gall stones are less likely to form in people who eat toma- toes without the seeds.
• Chronic Pain - Tomatoes can reduce chronic pain. They are high in bioflavonoids and carotenoids, which are known anti-inflammatory agents.
Chronic pain often involves chronic inflammation, so attacking the inflammation is a good way to fight the chronic pain. (Many commercial drugs that fight pain are actually anti-inflammatory drugs.)
• Lose Weight - Because tomatoes contain lots of water and fiber, they fill you up fast without adding a lot of calories or fat.
Taking the pill for four or more years can cut your risk of ovarian and endometrial can- cers in half. Better yet, that protection may last 10-25 years after you stop taking the pill, ac- cording to the National Cancer Institute.
Health Tips
Olive Oil Outsmarts Ulcers
Regular consumption of extra- virgin olive oil combats 8 strains of H Pylori, the bacteria linked to ulcers and stomach cancer.
Surprising Cough Trigger
Can’t shake that pesky cough, but you’re not ‘really’ sick? Ask your doctor to check you for an iron deficiency.
Taking an iron supplement may help clear up your chronic coughing, if you have an iron de- ficiency.
Taking The Stairs Is Good For You
The stronger your thighs are, the less likely you are to develop os- teoarthritis of the knee.
A simple
way to strengthen your thighs is to add stair climbing to your daily exercise route. Always start at a slow pace to avoid injury.
Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water
Strengthens Your Immune System: Since lemon is a powerful antioxidant, it protects the body from free radicals The Vitamin C travels through the body, neutralizing any free radicals.
Helps With Weight Loss: Lemons contain pectin fiber, which creates a feeling of fullness, re- sulting in the suppression of hunger cravings.
Boosts Your Energy: When our bodies are hy- drated, we feel more energetic. Lemon juice also pro- vides the body with energy when it enters the digestive tract. It also helps reduce anxiety and de- pression (scent of lemons calms the nervous system).
Aids Digestion: The citric acid in lemon juice loosenens toxins in your digestive tract, helps cleanse the bowel by flushing out waste more efficiently and stimulates the release of gastric juices, which aid di- gestion and can also help relieve symptoms of indi- gestion, heartburn and bloating.
Cleanses Your System: Lemon juice is a di- uretic (it encourages production of urine). As a result, toxins are released at a faster rate, helping to purify the system keeping it healthy.
Keeps Your Skin Blemish-Free - The antiox- idants in lemon juice help to decrease blemishes and create collagen synthesis (to hold things tight and protect your skin tissue keeping wrinkles at bay and helps maintain your skin’s radiance).
Reduces Pain Of Joints And Muscles:
Buildup of uric acid in your joints is a the main causes of inflammation, which leads to pain. Water
with lemon helps to dilute uric acid, to help ease pain in joints and muscles.
Improves Heart, Brain And Nerve Func- tion: Lemons are high in potassium, which is good for heart health, as well as proper brain and nerve function. Water with lemon also helps combat de- pression and anxiety which are often the result of low levels of potassium in the blood.
Freshens Your Breath: The antiseptic qualities in lemon juice help kill off bad bacteria in the mouth by acting as a disinfectant. It also helps relieve toothaches and gingivitis!
Fights Viral Infections: Warm lemon water is one of the most effective ways to prevent viral infec- tions of the respiratory tract, sore throats and inflam- mation of the tonsils due to the anti-inflammatory properties of lemon. Plus, with the lemon juice also boosting your immune system, it’s easier for your body to fight off the infection completely.
Balances pH Levels: If you drink water with lemon immediately before a meal, it creates an alka- lizing effect that helps your body maintain a higher level of pH. The higher the pH, the more your body is able to fight diseases.
Let’s Get Started! Squeeze the juice of 1⁄2 of a lemon into a glass. If you weigh more than 150 lbs., you may want to use a whole lemon to get the most benefit. Fill the rest of the glass with lukewarm or warm water. Drink up. That’s it!
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