πΉπΉπΉ *General health tip* π»π»π» *Papaya* * Papaya is nutritious and healing fruit . πΏπΏπΏ* High in beta carotene, vitamins C & A, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron. πππ* Helps to heal digestive disorder - like constipation, acid reflux, colitis, pancreatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, celiac’s disease, H.pylori, diverticulitis, indigestion, bloating, flatulence, and stomach upset. πΌπΌπΌ* It has a soothing, cleansing effect on the digestive tract and removes toxic debris while decreasing swelling and inflammation.π₯π₯π₯* Its high nutrient value provides the body with all the essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein, and essential fatty acids it needs to rebuild muscles, tissues, bones, and organs.πΉπΉπΉ* It contains potent anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties and can provide significant relief for those suffering with joint pain, shingles, chicken pox, arthritis, colds, flu, and autoimmune disorders such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, lyme disease, lupus, and cardiovascular disease. π»π»π»* It is an excellent food for the convalescing and can help rebuild the body after a long illness or from being bedridden. πππ* If consumed regularly, papaya will greatly improve skin, hair, and nails and keep eye’s bright and clear. πΈπΈπΈ* The black seeds inside the papaya are completely edible and can act as an effective vermicide or worm/parasite remover. πππ* The black seeds are peppery and when eaten with the sweet papaya taste like a spicy-hot cinnamon candy. πππ* The seeds can also be sprinkled into smoothies or onto a salad for added health benefits.πΈπΈπΈ* The seeds are an excellent digestive aid and contain more enzymes than a whole bottle of digestive enzyme capsules, plus the fresh seeds have all the nutrients necessary for almost instant assimilation. π·π·π·* Ripe papaya is delicious with a fresh squeeze of lime and can also be made into a healing and soothing pudding by simply blending the ripe papaya flesh until smooth. πΊπΊπΊ Two varieties of papayas * The big football-size Maradol papayas πΈπΈπΈ* The small hand-size solo or strawberry papayas. πππ* The large Maradol papaya variety contains the most nutrition and healing properties . π₯π₯π₯
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. . *Fresh Banana Leaf* *For those battling with bedssores*. Anyway, since most of us still have elderly loved ones to look after, I would like to share with you the healing properties of banana leaf. My diabetic dad suffered from one persistent bed sore a few months ago on his sitting bone. Just when we thought we have lost the battle, our maid suggested for us to try her kampung method of covering the bedsore with a fresh banana leaf. Like a miracle, the bedsore started healing within 48 hours and was gone after a week. So, if you know of anyone battling with bedsores, maybe recommend them the use of fresh banana leaf.π±π±π±π± For those who want to try, just wash and dry a fresh fresh banana leaf and place it over a freshly cleaned bedsore".....POST THIS AS MANY ELDERS, FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE. IT MAY HELP SOME ONE ,SOME WHERE, WHO KNOWSππΌ
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eπΌπΌπΌ*SUMMER FOODS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES*πΊπΊπΊPapaya -any part of this fruit, from pulp to seeds is rich in antioxidants and fibre and prevent cell damage in the body. Has Vitamin B, folate, and minerals - as potassium, magnesium, and fibre.πΊπΊπΊIndian blackberry/ black plum / Jamun -82% water and 14.5% carbohydrates . The presence of jambosine and jamboline in the fruit slows down the process of converting starch into sugar. This helps in avoiding the sudden spike of blood sugar levels in the body; consumption of Jamun has shown improvement in the secretion of insulin.π·π·π·Plum, reduces the risk of blood sugar spikes by taking a long time to break down the sugars in the body ; decreases insulin resistance.π»π»π»Peach -the nutrients present in the fruit compensates the carb count for diabetics; are high in potassium, fibre, Vitamin A & Vitamin C. The bioactive compounds fight obesity-related problems and cardiovascular problems in diabetics.πππBerries- strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries are low-carbohydrate fruits . Rich in antioxidants, consumption of berries help in low glucose absorption due to the presence of nutrients and phytonutrients present in them. πΉπΉπΉApples nutritious with the presence of Vitamin C, soluble fibre, antioxidant properties and are great to add to a diabetes diet. πππWatermelon provide the nutrition and flavors .π₯π₯π₯Oranges -with Vitamin C, fibre, folate and potassium.; fibre content .The best way to consume oranges is by eating the fruit raw and not in liquid form.π»π»π»Cucumbers are 96 percent water, one cup of sliced cucumber , packs a number of antioxidants, including vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin A.πΊπΊπΊBell peppers are another great nonstarchy vegetable with high water content, rich in vitamin C and fiber.πΈπΈπΈBest summer foods for people with diabetesCucumber π₯π
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*CONDIMENTS AND TYPE 2 DIABETES* πΈπΈπΈ Herbs and spices-condiments help to lower the blood sugar levels specially for people with or at high risk of type 2 diabetes. πππ *Dalchini / Cinnamon* consuming about half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day shows significant improvement in blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. πΉπΉπΉ *Kari pattha / Curry* Leaves useful in managing high blood sugar. Several minerals in the leaves maintain normal glucose level in the blood, it influences carbohydrate metabolism and helps reduce the risk of oxidative stress. The curry leaves can been taken as raw , chew a few tender curry leaves daily in the morning on an empty stomach and can also add curry leaf powder to soups and salads. πΌπΌπΌ *Haldi / Tumeric* contains the compound curcumin, boosts blood sugar control and help prevent the disease. π»π»π» *Methi seed / Fenugreek-* seeds, add in warm water overnight soaked, grind into powder form has a significant effect on controlling blood sugar. it to warm water. π₯π₯π₯ *Tulasi leaves /* Basil a traditional medicine for diabetes increases the secretion of insulin on blood sugar following a meal. πππ *Laung / Cloves* are anti-inflammatory, analgesic and digestive health benefits for diabetics. Cloves keep blood sugar levels in check and promote insulin production, further controlling diabetes. πππ *Lehsun / Garlic* consumption of garlic increased the serum insulin in diabetics , so adding enough garlic in the daily diet controls sugar levels. πππ *Aadrak / Ginger* - in water , brewed into tea, in foods, helps reduce sugar levels.By adding ginger powder or chopped, fresh ginger root to raw or cooked food, by drinking it in a ginger ale. πΎπΎπΎ *__Aloe vera_*_ juice from the aloe vera plant helps lower blood sugar . The dried sap of the aloe vera plant has been in use traditionally to treat diabetes. Adding juiced pulp to a drink or smoothie is easy way of taking aloe vera. πΊπΊπΊ