Cayenne

Cayenne is popular a hot spice that is used in a variety of cuisines around the world. What many people don't know is that this popular spice can be a life-saver.  

  Cayenne pepper has traditionally been used as a remedy for many ailments. I have found it particularly useful for the relief of chest pains, and improvement of blood   circulation.

    If you are concerned about your cardiovascular health, I suggest taking half a teaspoonful of cayenne. You can also take it before engaging in strenuous exercise or sexual activity. It will help prevent any cardiovascular accident. Most importantly, if you have such an accident, or someone near you does, a small amount of this substance could save their life.

 Finally, cayenne pepper in very small quantities is part of the regular diet of millions of people. I think it is logical that we should use it to improve our health and prevent accidents.

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Dietary Fiber

 Most people have heard or read about fiber being good for their health, but few really make sure they consume enough of it to reap the benefits of this dietary item. This type of fiber is called dietary fiber, also known as roughage.  Fiber is the undigestible portion of plants and foods.  There are mainly two types of fiber, namely, soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, and insoluble fiber, which does not dissolve in water. Both types of fiber are necessary for your health. 

 Soluble fiber delays the emptying of your stomach and makes you feel full, which helps control weight. Slower stomach emptying may also affect blood sugar levels and have a beneficial effect on insulin sensitivity, which may help control diabetes. Soluble fibers can also help lower LDL (“bad”) blood cholesterol by interfering with the absorption of dietary cholesterol. The following foods are good sources of soluble fiber: oats, lentils, apples, oranges, pears, strawberries, nuts, flaxseeds, beans, dried peas, blueberries, psyllium, cucumbers, celery, and carrots.

Insoluble fiber is also good for your gut because it has a laxative effect and adds bulk to the diet, helping prevent constipation.  Since these fibers do not dissolve in water, they pass through the gastrointestinal tract relatively intact, and speed up the passage of food and waste through your gut. Insoluble fibers are mainly found in whole grains and vegetables.

In conclusion, fiber consumption has been shown to help prevent these health problems:

·       Colon and rectal cancer: Since chronic constipation may affect your colon and rectum, fiber can help decrease the risk of colon and rectal cancers.

·       Diabetes:  Fiber-rich diets can help control blood sugar levels and have also been shown to decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

·       Heart disease: Fiber can reduce blood cholesterol levels. Diets high in fiber have also been shown to decrease the risk of heart disease.

·       Diverticulitis: Fiber decreases the risk of diverticulitis, a painful intestinal condition.

·       Weight control: Fiber is filling, has almost no calories, and helps maintain blood sugar—all factors that help control hunger and body weight.

 I take two or three capsules containing a mix of dietary fibers such a psyllium, oat bran, flax seed powder, and other ingredients to ensure that everything moves smoothly.

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No Fluoride, Please!

You probably don’t mind seeing the word fluoride on the list of ingredients of your regular toothpaste. It is so common that you just take it for granted. After all, it is supposed to be good for preventing tooth decay. That is what I believed until I came across some interesting information on the effects of fluoride on your health.

 Much to my surprise, I learned that fluoride is a toxic substance!  In other words, fluoride is a poison. The only difference between fluoride and other better-known poisons is that fluoride is less toxic than substances such as arsenic and lead. Consequently, I decided to stop using fluoride-containing toothpaste or mouthwashes to see how I felt after I made that change.

After a week without fluoride in my toothpaste, I began to feel better in general. I also stopped getting the occasional headache, and other minor ailments I used to suffer from.

This is what I have read about the health problems that excessive exposure to fluoride can cause:

1.       Fluoride can cause crippling bone disease.

2.       It can also affect other body organs such as the brain, the thyroid and pineal glands.

3.       It can cause arthritic symptoms such as joint pain.

4.       It can cause a condition called dental fluorosis, also known as mottling of the teeth.

Finally, you should know that avoiding fluoride is not as easy as avoiding gluten since this substance may present in your drinking water. The best you can do is to avoid using fluoride containing toothpaste, mouthwash or gels. In addition, you can switch to a reliable brand of bottled water, but that may not be a simple thing to do, either. As for me, I will keep on using fluoride-free toothpaste, and hope for the best when I drink water out of the tap.

Avocados

I have never met anybody who doesn’t like avocados. Some people call avocados the perfect food. That may be an overstatement, but the truth is that you can’t go wrong with an avocado when you plan a meal.

Avocados are one of the few fruits that can be eaten as part of a vegetable salad. In fact, some people regard avocados as a salad vegetable even though they are technically fruits. They also go by the exotic name of alligator pear, but I don’t think this name is very popular.

You should know that avocados are one of the healthiest fruits you can eat because they contain most of the nutrients your body needs to function properly. Here is a list of the nutrients you can find in an avocado:

1.     Avocados contain some protein.

2.     They are loaded with good monounsaturated fats.

3.     They are full of antioxidants.

4.     They contain important vitamins.

5.     They are a good source of minerals.

6.     They contain some phytosterols.

7.     They contain some fiber and water.

 As you can imagine, the presence of so many important nutrients in an avocado give it a wide range of health benefits. This is a list of some of most common health benefits you can derive from eating avocados:

1.     Avocados help prevent nutritional deficiencies.

2.     They help prevent cardiovascular disease.

3.     Avocados are good for your eyes and skin.

4.     They help your digestive system.

5.     Avocados can help improve your sex life.

 Finally, avocados are very clean when it comes to pesticide residues. They are among the safest foods to eat.  However, avocados should be bought from a reliable vendor since their quality may not be what you expect when you cut them open, so you should make sure you get them from stores where you have been consistently satisfied with their quality.