10 Herbs That Kill Viruses And Clear Lungs

“…The God of nature directs the human agent to USE NATURAL REMEDIES now.  {2SM 286.4}  

1. Oregano

This potent herb has many great benefits, but it’s best known for being very useful in killing viruses and bacteria. It has been proven to drastically reduce viral activity in just 15 minutes and is considered useful against herpes simplex type 1, rotavirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
 
How to use it: To use it against a virus, you can drink the tea daily, add chopped oregano to your food, or take it dried and in capsules. To clean surfaces, mix a few drops of essential oil with water and shake thoroughly before spraying the surface and wiping it down.
 
Viruses aren’t the only reason to take oregano though. It also contains natural decongestants and antihistamines. When you take it daily, it can actually boost lung function, whether or not you’re sick.
 
2. Peppermint
You probably already know that peppermint is excellent for opening up your lungs and nasal passages. It contains menthol, which reduces swelling in the nose and other membranes to ease breathing, but it also loosens up any mucus forming in the lungs.
 
How to use it: A hot cup of peppermint tea is a great way to remedy a nasty cold that has settled in your lungs.
 
Peppermint leaf extract is also quite potent when used against viruses and will greatly reduce the influence of the virus. Not only does it attack the virus, peppermint also reducing inflammatory compounds found in the body, so you’ll feel better, too. It treats the symptoms while preventing the virus from wreaking havoc in your body.
 
3. Lemon Balm
Commonly used as a fragrant addition to food, lemon balm has proven useful against bird flu, herpes, HIV-1, and enterovirus 71. It works to prevent replication of the virus, which is where the trouble starts, and can keep it from spreading in your body.
 
How to use it: The essential oil is best if you want to really keep it potent, but for everyday use, try making a tea.
 
This herb is actually useful for aromatherapy and is absorbed easily through the lungs. It contains triterpenes that will help calm your body and ease respiratory issues somewhat. To use the power of aromatherapy, crush the fresh leaves, cup in your hands, and inhale deeply several times.
 
4. Eucalyptus
This powerful medicinal plant is often found in over-the-counter cold remedies for the very fact that it is useful in opening up your lungs. It does this by stimulating the cilia in your lungs (the tiny little hair-like protuberances) to clear out mucus and other gunk that may be caught up in your lungs. In addition, it boosts your circulation, making it easier for the body to flush the virus out.
 
How to use it: you can take it orally in a tea or syrup, or you can apply it to the skin (dilute first). Rubbing eucalyptus oil on the soles of your feet may help your body recover from a virus faster than usual.
 
Since eucalyptus kills off bacteria, fungi, and viruses, it can frequently be found in nasal rinses, which allow you to flush out mucus, plus kill off the virus. It fights against diseases and can be helpful to keep in your natural first aid kit.
 
5. Osha Root
While osha root tends to be studied more for its possibilities in cancer treatment, it has also been examined as a potential antiviral. It reduces inflammation and helps prevent oxidative stress, at least in the trial run. There still isn’t enough evidence to make big claims, but many people use the root to treat HIV and AIDS.

When it comes to congested lungs, powdered osha root is considered to be very useful in easing congestion. It helps you take deeper breaths by improving circulation and helping the body clear the lungs.
 
How to use it: You can take osha root in powder form or as a herbal extract or tincture. Start small, as there’s no regulated dosage amount as of yet. Take with caution, as the effects have not been fully studied.
 
6. Ginger
Most people enjoy ginger in their food, or in a nice cup of hot ginger lemon tea. However, if you feel like you’re coming down with something, you’ll want to take a little more than you would just for flavor. Ginger can break up the mucus in your lungs and boosts circulation, to ease breathing when you are sick.
 
Gingerols and zingerone, found in this zingy herb, have been shown to stop viruses from replicating. They can also stop the viruses from spreading throughout your body by blocking the virus from the cells that they attempt to take over.
 
7. Rosemary
If you have an herb garden, you likely already have rosemary in it. Most people use it for their cooking regularly, but you can also pop it into your medicinal herb cupboard. Rosemary naturally attacks viruses and fights off everything from hepatitis to influenza, thanks to its oleanolic acid.
 
How to use it: Rosemary tea is greatly beneficial if you’re starting to get a cold or dealing with another virus. It is also ideal for clearing out your lungs if you live in an area that is highly polluted. Take a cup of tea daily to ease mucus build-up and to protect your lungs.
 
8. Dandelion
As a natural anti-inflammatory, dandelion can be helpful in treating lung disease. This common flower is often considered a weed, but it has so much more potential.
 
How to use it: If your lungs are inflamed due to a disease, then dandelion tea made from dried roots or tincture taken regularly can be helpful.
 
You’ll also find that dandelions have been studied for their antiviral properties, particularly in regards to dengue fever, HIV, and hepatitis B. For a so-called weed, this little flower is rather useful.
 
9. Licorice
Did you know that licorice root is a natural expectorant? It helps loosen the mucus in your body and flush it out by making you cough. It’s best to get that mucus out of your lungs, after all. The root also helps with sore throats and reduces inflammation throughout the entire system.
 
The Chinese have used licorice for many years to treat an assortment of different diseases. However, this root contains substances like liquiritigen, glabridin, and glycyrrhizin, all of which work to prevent viruses from getting a hold in your body.
 
How to use it: Licorice root can be made into a tea or a syrup that you can take regularly when you feel a cold coming on.
 
10. Elderberry
You’re likely familiar with elderberries as a way to treat illness in general and as an immunity booster. However, this tiny fruit, commonly made into syrup, is helpful in treating viruses and keeping the lungs clear. In fact, studies have shown that elderberries prevent viruses from getting into cells, reducing the contagion of the virus, and helping shut it all down.
 
How to use it: If you have an upper respiratory infection, elderberry syrup is a good treatment for this. It can reduce the amount of time that you’re sick and also helps reduce the severity of the symptoms.
There are plenty of herbs for any type of issue you’re facing, but these 10 are particularly good for both lungs and preventing viruses. Many have other benefits, as well.
 
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With the way things are in the world today, it’s no wonder we’re all looking for ways to stay healthy. Keeping your immune system in great shape is always good, but it’s a good idea to know what to do if you are sick already. Fortunately, there are plenty of natural ways to keep viruses at bay and to ensure your lungs stay clear, even if you do get sick.
 
Something to note about these treatments is that they do well in concentrated form. That means you’ll probably want to try more than just a cup of tea if you feel something icky coming on. Essential oils, extracts, or concentrated tinctures are all excellent choices when you are being threatened by a virus.

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8 Essential Oils for Sore Throat Pain

Did you know that essential oils can actually help make a sore throat go away quicker or avoid one altogether? Sore throats can happen any time of the year for a variety of reasons. A sore throat is an irritation, scratchiness, or pain of the throat that often worsens when swallowing.

Your throat or pharynx, by definition, is the tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx (your voice box). A common sore throat is caused by a viral infection while a strep throat is a bacterial infection, which can be from a number of different strains of bacteria. Unfortunately, both are quite contagious and can be passed from person to person with close contact.

The most common cause of a sore throat is a cold or the flu. You often first realize a cold or the flu is coming on when you get that first bit of pain and scratchiness in your throat. A sore throat can also be caused by allergies, strep throat, mononucleosis, tonsillitis, smoking or acid reflux.

Aside from the typically recommended rest, proper nutrition, plenty of liquids, hot teas and gargling, sore throat remedies include tapping into the natural power of essential oils for sore throat pain!

Top Essential Oils for Sore Throat

The uses for essential oils truly are endless and if you have read any of my other essential oil articles, you’re probably not even that surprised that they can be used for sore throats, too.

The following essential oils for sore throat pain will kill germs, ease inflammation, and speed the healing of this annoying and painful malady:

1. Peppermint

Peppermint oil is commonly used for the treatment of the common cold, cough, sinus infections, respiratory infections, and inflammation of the mouth and throat, including sore throats. It’s also used for digestive problems, including heartburn, nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), cramps of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract and bile ducts, upset stomach, diarrhea, bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine, and gas.

Peppermint essential oil contains menthol, which provides a cooling sensation and a calming effect on the body. Research indicates that the antioxidant, antimicrobial, and decongestant properties of peppermint essential oil can help alleviate your sore throat. Menthol also helps to soothe and calm sore throats as well as thin mucus and break up coughs.

2. Lemon

Lemon essential oil is known for its ability to cleanse toxins from any part of the body and is widely used to stimulate lymph drainage, to rejuvenate energy and purify skin.

Lemon oil is derived from the skin of the lemon. It is excellent for sore throats since it is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, high in vitamin C, increases salivation, and helps keep the throat moist.

3. Eucalyptus

Today, oil from the eucalyptus tree appears in many over-the-counter cough and cold products to relieve congestion. The health benefits of eucalyptus oil are due to its ability to stimulate immunity, provide antioxidant protection, and improve respiratory circulation.

Originally referred to as “eucalyptol” by the scientific community, the health benefits of eucalyptus oil come from a chemical now known as cineole, which is an organic compound shown to hold astounding, widespread medicinal effects — including everything from reducing inflammation and pain to killing leukemia cells! It’s no wonder it can be one of the steps to beat a cold and sore throat.

4. Oregano

This well-known herb in oil form is a smart choice for defense against a sore throat. There is evidence that the essential oil of oregano has antifungal and antiviral properties. One study even showed that treatment with oregano oil may be useful for parasite infections.

If you have any doubts that oregano oil can prevent and treat a sore throat, it has even been shown to kill the superbug MRSA both as a liquid and as a vapor — and its antimicrobial activity is not diminished by heating it in boiling water.

5. Clove

Clove essential oil is useful for boosting the immune system, so it is extremely useful at discouraging and relieving a sore throat. The sore throat benefits of clove oil can be attributed to its antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and stimulating properties. Chewing on a clove bud can help a sore throat (as well as a toothache).

A study published in Phytotherapy Research found that clove essential oil shows antimicrobial activity against a large number of multi-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis. Its antiviral properties and ability to purify blood increases resistance to a multitude of diseases, including sore throats.

6. Hyssop

Hyssop was used in ancient times as a cleansing herb for temples and other sacred places. In ancient Greece, the physicians Galen and Hippocrates valued hyssop for inflammation of the throat and chest, pleurisy, and other bronchial complaints.

It’s not surprising that hyssop has a long history of medicinal use. The antiseptic properties of hyssop oil make it a powerful substance for fighting infections and killing bacteria. Whether your sore throat is viral or bacterial, hyssop is an excellent choice for a sore throat as well as lung inflammation.

7. Thyme

Thyme oil is one of the strongest antioxidants and antimicrobials known, and it has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient times. Thyme supports the immune, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and other body systems.

A 2011 study tested thyme oil’s response to 120 strains of bacteria isolated from patients with infections of the oral cavity, respiratory and genitourinary tracts. The results of experiments showed that the oil from the thyme plant exhibited extremely strong activity against all of the clinical strains. Thyme oil even demonstrated a good efficacy against antibiotic-resistant strains. What a sure bet for that scratchy throat!

8. Juniper Berry

With a sweet, woodsy smell, juniper berry essential oil is a popular ingredient in many household cleaning products, aromatherapy blends, and fragrance sprays. Today, juniper berry essential oil is also commonly used as one of the best natural remedies for sore throat as well as respiratory infections, fatigue, muscle aches, and arthritis.

Juniper berries’ use for sore throat is validated by research that shows juniper berry essential oil actually contains over 87 different active constituent compounds, including strong antioxidants, antibacterial, and antifungals.

How to Use Essential Oils for Sore Throat

Essential oils can be used for a sore throat in three different ways: by inhalation, topical application, or internal consumption.

Inhalation

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of plant-derived, aromatic essential oils to promote physical and psychological well-being. One main way to use essential oils for aromatherapy is to inhale the smell or aroma of an essential oil.

When the scent of essential oil is inhaled, molecules enter the nasal cavities and stimulate a firing of mental responses in the limbic system of the brain, including the regulation of stress or calming responses such as heart rate, breathing patterns, production of hormones, and blood pressure. Aromatherapy can be obtained by using essential oils as direct inhalations, in a bath, in a vaporizer or humidifier, fan, vent, perfume, cologne, or through aromatherapy diffusers.

An easy way to regularly practice direct inhalation is to add one to two drops of an essential oil into the palms of your hands and rub them together to spread the oil. Next, cup your hands over your nose and take 5–10 deep and slow breaths. You can also add two to three drops of essential oil to a cotton ball and place it inside your pillow or in any place that will be easy to smell it.

Another excellent way to soothe a sore throat is by inhaling the steam of boiling water containing a few drops of some of the essential oils I just mentioned. Simply fill a big bowl with hot water and drape a towel over your head to create a tent and breathe in the steam. Of course, be careful not to burn yourself.

Oral Use

Many essential oils can be ingested by the mouth; however, it is critical to make sure that the oils you use are safe and pure. Many oils on the market may be diluted or blended with synthetics that are unsafe for ingesting. The FDA has approved some essential oils generically for internal use and given them the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) designation for human consumption.

By using essential oils in a gargle, you can directly have the essential oils come into contact with the problematic area. Simply add one to two drops of essential oil to half a glass of mildly warm water and gargle for a minute or two. Do not swallow the mixture after gargling.

A safe and effective way to consume essential oils according to The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils: The Science of Advanced Aromatherapy, is to add one drop of oil to a glass of water or a teaspoon of honey. Other oral application options include using capsules, making tea, and cooking with essential oils.

Topical Application

Topical application of an essential oil involves placing essential oil on the skin, hair, mouth, teeth, nails, or mucous membranes of the body. When the oils touch the body, they penetrate rapidly.

Since pure essential oils are so potent, diluting them before using them on your body is important. You can dilute an essential oil with a carrier oil (such as olive, jojoba, sweet almond, or coconut oil) or a natural unscented lotion. Add 5–10 drops of essential oil to two tablespoons of carrier oil or natural unscented lotion. You can then apply the blended oil or lotion directly to an area of the body that will benefit the throat like the neck, chest, behind the ears, or bottoms of the feet.

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7 Reasons You should Grow (and Eat) Asparagus

1. Asparagus – Plant it once; enjoy it over and over again.   Asparagus is a popular spring vegetable.  Most vegetables are annuals, meaning they need to be planted every year. However, asparagus is one of only a few perennial vegetables, meaning it comes back year after year. That’s why you can sometimes still find asparagus growing in the wild. Perhaps it is one of the herbs described in Prov. 27:25 “The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.”

2. “Asparagus Has a Nutritional Uniqueness that is Second to None.” 1 Our family first took notice of the nutritional uniqueness of asparagus when looking for a food source that was high in glutathione. “Asparagus is the highest plant-based source of glutathione.” 2 It is followed closely by avocado. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body to eliminate toxins. It boosts the immune system, and reduces your risk of cancer, as well as being beneficial to joints and cartilage.3 

3. Asparagus accounts for a significant portion of your daily nutritional needs. As we studied different nutrients and where they could be found in plant foods, asparagus was almost always on the list. It is almost like a multi-vitamin. “According to the reference daily intake (RDI) issued by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, asparagus accounts for a significant portion of your daily nutritional needs, Based on a 2,000-calorie diet, the RDI [Recommended daily intake] breaks down as follows [for what appears to be a heaping serving of asparagus—maybe 5-6 spears]:

Vitamin A: 18% of the RDI

Vitamin C: 12% of the RDI

Vitamin E: 7% of the RDI

Vitamin K: 57% of the RDI

Folate (vitamin B9): 34% of the RDI

Phosphorous: 5% of the RDI

Potassium: 6% of the RDI

Asparagus also offers ample supplies of riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine (vitamin B1), and iron.” 4

4.  Nutritionally speaking, asparagus is extremely well-balanced, anti-inflammatory and good for the brain. “High in vitamin K and folate (vitamin B9) [which can prevent neural tube defects in the fetus], asparagus is extremely well balanced, even among nutrient-rich vegetables.’ Asparagus is high in anti-inflammatory nutrients,’ said San Diego-based nutritionist Laura Flores. It also ‘provides a wide variety of antioxidant nutrients, including vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and the minerals zinc, manganese and selenium.’"

“Furthermore, the vegetable contains the amino acid asparagine, which is important in the development and function of the brain, according to a study published in 2013 in the journal Neuron. It also contains chromium, a trace mineral that helps insulin do its job transporting glucose. It's also especially rich in glutathione, a detoxifying compound that can help destroy carcinogens. For this reason, asparagus may help fight or protect against certain cancers, including bone, breast, lung and colon cancers.”5

5.  Remember, asparagus contains vitamin E and it’s filled with vitamin K. “Asparagus is also a source of vitamin E, another important antioxidant. This vitamin helps strengthen your immune system and protects cells from the harmful effects of free radicals.

Along with other green, leafy vegetables, asparagus is a good source of vitamin K. The vitamin is crucial for coagulation (which helps your body stop bleeding after a cut) as well as bone health.

‘Most people think of calcium for healthy bones, but vitamin K is also important,’ says Gans. ‘It can actually help your body absorb calcium.’”6

6. You don’t have to buy asparagus organic! “Asparagus is a ‘Clean 15’ vegetable because it has a low pesticide load and is one of the safest conventionally grown crops to consume. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, it is a food that does not need to be purchased organic.”7   

7. “The good Lord made it, and we should eat it.”  to quote my grandfather, a Greek chef.  Genesis 3:18 says “… thou shalt eat the herb of the field;” also reminds us that asparagus (and other veggies) are included in God’s plan for good health.

1 – http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=12   

2 – https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/ampm/natural-sources-glutathione/   

3 – Drug Muggers, Suzy Cohen, RPh, pg. 142

4 – https://www.verywellfit.com/asparagus-nutrition-facts-calories-and-their-health-benefits-4118017  

5 – https://www.livescience.com/45295-asparagus-health.html  

6 – https://www.health.com/nutrition/asparagus-health-benefits  

7 – http://www.michiganasparagus.org/recent-news/2015/5/26/the-clean-15

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only.  The use or misuse of any information contained in this article is at the sole risk of the user.

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6 Natural Cures For Ear Infection

Use the Simplest Remedies.--Nature will want some assistance to bring things to their proper condition, which may be found in the SIMPLEST REMEDIES…If the sick and suffering will do only as well as they know in regard to LIVING OUT THE PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH REFORM PERSEVERINGLY, THEN THEY WILL IN NINE CASES OUT OF TEN RECOVER FROM THEIR AILMENTS. --  Medical Ministry, pp. 223, 224 (Manuscript 22, 1887).  {2SM 287.4} 

What is an Ear Infection?

An ear infection occurs when fluid becomes trapped in the ear. Symptoms of ear infections include ear pain, fever, yellow drainage from the ear, and vomiting. Hearing difficulties, ringing of the ears, and balance problems could be signs of fluid buildup. Outer ear infections are caused by a mixture of heat, sweat, and scratching. Middle ear infections affect the space between the eardrum and the inner ear.

Inner ear infections can cause inflammation and can affect balance. An untreated ear infection can cause serious complications such as Mastoiditis, Meningitis, hearing loss, and perforation of the eardrum. Consider these natural remedies to treat your next ear infection.

Garlic

Garlic can be used as a natural antibiotic and pain reliever. Two to four drops of garlic oil can be applied to the ear 3 to 4 times a day. Garlic oil is made by cooking 2 cloves of garlic in 2 tbsp. of olive oil. The solution should be strained before application.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is one of the easiest ways to treat an ear infection. This remedy softens the wax, which makes it easier to remove buildup. A few drops of olive oil should be applied to the ear after it has been warmed. After the wax has softened, it can be removed with cotton swabs.

Basil

Basil is an effective way to cure ear infections. Basil juice can be made by crushing 4 to 5 leaves to extract the juice. Basil oil can also be mixed with a carrier oil and applied around the ear. This treatment should be applied twice a day.

Onion

Onions are one of the most common ways to treat an ear infection. People have the option to use onion juice or a compress. A few drops of onion juice can be applied to the ear twice a day. An onion compress is made by cutting an onion in half and roasting it in the oven for 1 minute. The onion should be placed in a cloth and held against the ear for 10 minutes.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil can be used as an antibacterial, antiviral, and antiseptic treatment. Three drops of tea tree oil, 2 T. olive oil, and 1 t. lemon juice can be heated to soothe and cure ear infections. The application should be applied with a dropper 2 to 3 times a day.

Mullein Oil

Mullein Oil will need to be prepared a few weeks in advance. The ingredients for this remedy include dried mullein, 2 to 3 crushed garlic cloves, St. John’s wort, 1/4 t. of Vitamin E oil, and olive oil. The mullein oil should be placed in a mason jar before adding the herbs. The jar should be filled with olive oil one-half inch from the top. The Vitamin E oil should be applied before sealing the jar and soaking it for 2 to 4 weeks. The oil can then be strained and placed in another bottle. Three to five drops can be applied for 15 minutes.

An ear infection is a buildup of fluid or wax that causes inflammation and discomfort. Natural remedies are an excellent alternative to antibiotic treatment. These homeopathic treatments use garlic, olive oil, basil, onion, tea tree oil, and mullein oil to cure the infection.

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6 Air Purifying House Plants

Did you know that indoor plants can clean the air and make the environment inside your home healthier? Also, NASA recommends you have one indoor houseplant for every 100 square feet in your home?  Not only are they lovely to look at, houseplants also reduce indoor air pollutants!

Here are the air purifying house plants to have in your home.

1. Bamboo Palm: It removes formaldehyde and is also said to act as a natural humidifier.

2. Snake Plant: It absorbs nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde.

3. Areca Palm: One of the best air purifying plants for general air cleanliness.

4. Spider Plant: Great indoor plant for removing carbon monoxide and other toxins or impurities. Spider plants are one of three plants NASA deems best at removing formaldehyde from the air.

5. Peace Lily: Peace lilies could be called the “clean-all.” They’re often placed in bathrooms or laundry rooms because they’re known for removing mold spores. Also know to remove formaldehyde and trichloroethylene.

6. Gerbera Daisy: Not only do these gorgeous flowers remove benzene from the air, they’re known to improve sleep by absorbing carbon dioxide and giving off more oxygen over night.

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Zucchini

Zucchini is a FRUIT, even tho most people call it a vegetable.

Zucchini is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest fruits to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese. It is high in fiber and low in calories which makes it a great weight loss food and helps to reduce constipation and bloating.

Zucchini is rich in poly-phenolic antioxidants which are essential in helping to protect the body from aging, illness, and disease. Zucchini is also a good source of potassium which is an important intra-cellular electrolyte that helps to maintain fluid balance and normalize blood pressure and is vital in helping to prevent heart attacks and stroke.

Zucchini contains phytonutrients that are important for prostate health as they can help to reduce the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BOH). They also contain powerful anti-inflammatory compounds which can aid asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Zucchini is also known to be particularly beneficial for hypertension, cataracts, macular degeneration, atherosclerosis, diabetes, edema, multiple sclerosis, and stomach and colon cancers.

Zucchini can be eaten raw, steamed, roasted, or sautéed. Raw zucchini can be spiralized into spaghetti and is a healthy substitute for pasta dishes for gluten-free, grain-free, raw food, vegan, vegetarian, etc.

Zucchini is also wonderful added to pizza, spaghetti, fruit salads, soups, wraps, and stir fry.

Fresh zucchini can be readily found at your local grocery or health food store and seasonally at the farmer’s market. The zucchini squash that has flowers attached are real fresh and juicy. Also, check if the one you are buying is sleek, smooth and firm and has bright-colored skin. It is always advisable to store zucchini in perforated plastic bags inside a refrigerator drawer. Try not to keep zucchini fruit stored for more than 3 days, since they can get damaged in overly cold temperatures. If damaged, you will notice hollow pits in the skin surface of the fruit after you take it out of the refrigerator.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Helps to Lose Weight: You might be surprised to know that consuming zucchini will help you to lose weight considerably. Zucchini is extremely low in calories, but it gives you the feeling of being full. Therefore, zucchini is a great way to satisfy your appetite without grabbing calories and starting a crash diet plan. Apart from the low calorie count, zucchini has a high water content and is rich in fiber. Hence, when you eat zucchini, your stomach is not empty, thereby making zucchini recipes perfect if you are on diet.

Maintains Optimal Health: As an outstanding source of manganese and vitamin C, zucchini is the best source of dietary fiber that will keep your body in the best shape for the long run. It also contains vitamin A, magnesium, folate, potassium, copper, and phosphorus. This summer squash also has a high content of omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, niacin, and protein. Moreover, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and calcium in zucchini assure optimal health. Zucchini is probably the best example of squash that has such a rich array of nutrients, including sugar, carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble fiber, sodium, minerals, amino acids and more. The folate ingredient of zucchini is highly commendable for pregnant women as well.

Promotes Men’s Health: Many researchers have taken extracts from this squash to conduct certain studies and concluded that this fruit has certain properties that effectively treat an ailment in men called BPH or benign prostatic hypertrophy. When the prostate gland becomes enlarged in an odd shape and size, which can cause trouble with both sexual and urinary function – this is known as prostatic hypertrophy. A good treatment of this is seen in combination with other foods that contain phytonutrients; zucchini is said to be extremely useful in decreasing BPH symptoms.

Keeps You Disease-Free: Your overall health will surely improve if you consume zucchini regularly. It helps you prevent all kinds of diseases in a general sense. Studies have already declared that fiber-rich foods help to alleviate cancer conditions by washing away the cancer-causing toxins from cells in the colon. The vitamin C, folate and beta-carotene content in zucchini helps to protect these cells from the harmful chemicals that can lead to colon cancer. Beta-carotene and vitamin C also have anti-inflammatory properties, thereby naturally curing ailments like osteoarthritis, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis, where swelling is immensely painful. The copper percentage in zucchini also helps in reducing the aching symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Overall Cardiovascular Protection: Zucchini is rich in nutritional value, especially during the summer, when it delivers countless advantages to the body. The food ranking systems in zucchini-rich countries have declared this squash has abundant of manganese and vitamin C that helps to keep the heart strong.

During the research, most of these nutrients are shown to be effective in the prevention of diabetic heart disease and atherosclerosis. The magnesium content notably reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes. In combination with potassium, magnesium also helps in reducing high blood pressure. The vitamin C and beta-carotene found in summer squash helps in preventing the oxidation of cholesterol. Oxidized cholesterol builds up on blood vessel walls, but these nutrients reduce the development of atherosclerosis. The vitamin folate is required by the body to eliminate an unsafe metabolic byproduct called homocysteine, which can result in heart attacks and strokes if the levels rise too high. Zucchini’s fiber content lowers high cholesterol levels as well, thereby helping reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease due to diabetes.

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Watermelon

All should be acquainted with the special value of fruits and vegetables fresh from the orchard and garden.  (CD 313)

Watermelon is an amazing fruit. It is very low in fat and calories and has an abundance of nutritional benefits. Make sure to buy organic watermelons.

Regular consumption of watermelon can increase blood concentrations of lycopene and beta-carotene. Studies suggest that these potent antioxidants may have protective effects against heart disease and certain cancers, such as prostate, bladder, and cervical cancer.

Lycopene and beta-carotene are compounds called carotenoids, which are highly colored pigments that help protect plants against damage from sunlight. Carotenoids are important because they have antioxidant activity and prevent free radicals from causing harm to the body, similar to other types of antioxidants such as selenium and vitamins C and E. Some carotenoids are also converted to vitamin A, which is necessary for normal immune function and development of cells.

Watermelons are an excellent source of several vitamins: Vitamin A, which helps maintain eye health and is an antioxidant. Vitamin C, which helps strengthen immunity, heal wounds, prevent cell damage, promote healthy teeth and gums. Vitamin B6, which helps brain function and helps convert protein to energy.

Watermelon has the highest concentrations of lycopene of any fresh fruit or vegetable. Lycopene a powerful antioxidant that helps fight heart disease and several types of cancer — prostate cancer in particular.

A great source of potassium, which helps muscle and nerve function, helps maintain the body’s proper electrolyte and acid-base balance, and helps lower the risk of high blood pressure.

Watermelons may relax blood vessels, improving circulation and even improving libido and erectile function, according to Medical News Today. Watermelon gives you a sweet treat with nutrients that benefit your body.

Watermelon's citrulline converts into arginine, an amino acid that benefits the heart and circulatory system.

Watermelon contains more lycopene and beta carotene than tomatoes do. Dark red watermelons are particularly rich in these protective phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are natural plant compounds that trigger positive health effects in the body.

A ½ cup of diced watermelon contains only 25 calories and 6 grams of carbs, with no fat and no sodium, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It supplies 10 percent of your daily vitamin C and 8 percent of vitamin A, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Vitamins C and A are antioxidants that protect your cells from damage.

LOWER RISK OF HEART DISEASE
Preliminary research suggests lycopene has an effect on the carotid artery's thickness and may help to prevent cardiovascular disease by protecting LDL, "good" cholesterol, from oxidation, according to Ronald Ross Watson and Victor R. Preedy's "Nutrition and Heart Disease: Causation and Prevention." High concentrations of lycopene in body fat are associated with lower rates of heart attack, especially in nonsmoking men, the authors report.

Protecting your heart's health is crucial to maintaining good circulation. Oxidation of LDL refers to negative changes in LDL that may lead to heart disease. Watermelon and other foods rich in antioxidants help prevent LDL oxidation and the risk of atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries that causes dangerous problems with circulation, the authors say.

LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
Watermelon extract reduced blood pressure in obese, middle-aged people who had prehypertension or hypertension, according to American researchers who reported their findings in the June 2012 issue of the "American Journal of Hypertension." The researchers concluded that the results suggest watermelon extract reduced arterial pressure, although further research is needed. Most of the study subjects were obese, post-menopausal women with mild high blood pressure.

CONSIDERATIONS
Even though watermelon is sweet; it has a low glycemic load. Glycemic load considers the amount of carbohydrate per serving, offering a more accurate gauge of a food's impact on blood sugar than the glycemic index alone does. Delaying appropriate treatment for a heart or circulation problem can have serious consequences.

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