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Pears, Eggplants, And Avocados

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Posted on Jan 19, 2018, 12 a.m.

There are some 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition to be found in each one of
these foods, in which modern science has only studied around 140 of them. All 3 of these foods
support female reproductive health and weight loss.


There are some 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition to be found in each one of
these foods, in which modern science has only studied around 140 of them. All 3 of these foods
support female reproductive health and weight loss.

Pears help lower insulin resistance and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Studies show that women
who ate pears regularly had a lower risk of coronary heart disease, and found that it could
decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality especially in postmenopausal women,
according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Pears are packed
with fibre that helps with weight loss.

Pears are full of anti-oxidants called flavonoids that help
boost the immune system. Pears are a great source of energy, and are helpful in maintain colon
health and can act as a mild laxative. Pears are high in flavonoid quercetin that has been shown
to reduce inflammation, which can be beneficial to help fight inflammatory ailments from the
hardening of the arteries due to fibromyalgia.

Avocados offer powerful free radical fighting compounds, balance hormones, help prevent
cervical cancer, and assist in losing weight after pregnancy. A study published in the Nutritional
Journal stated that people who ate an avocado with a meal were more satisfied after eat, giving
you the full feeling which in turn aids in weight loss. Avocado is full of fibre which not only
contributes to weight loss but also helps balnce blood sugar levels. Avocados increase the
absorption of cartenoids, a antioxidant the body turns into vitamin A. Avocado is full of good fats
that also help in weight loss. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey states that
people who consume avocado had lower risk of metabolic syndrome.

Eggplants are a rich source of of phenolic compounds and have antiviral and antimicrobial
properties. Eggplants are low in calories, a good source of soluble fibre which helps maintain
that full feeling aiding in weight loss. Eggplant is a source of chlorogenic acid which has anti
obesity properties. Eggplant may help to reduce cholesterol. Research suggests that eggplants
are a free radical scavenger which helps to protect against lipid peroxidation that has been
linked to atherosclerosis and other diseases.

The National Diabetes Education Program of NIH recommends eggplant diets as a way of trying to manage type 2 diabetes. An extract of
eggplant induces apoptosis in a variety of cancer cells that are more effective and some well
known anticancer agents. Topical eggplant extracts have been shown to be extremely effective
in the treatment of large nonmelanoma skin cancers. Eggplant are asource of chlorogenic acid
that studies have shown is linked with improved moods.

Studies have shown that activated eggplants enzymes detixify and help eliminate drugs, chemical, and harmful toxins from the
body. Anthocyanin phytonutrient called nasunin found in eggplant has been found to protect
lipids in cell membranes, and can help enhance memory and help prevent decline in mental
functions related to aging, as well as help maintain the health of the corena and blood vessels in
the eye reducing the risk of muscular degeneration and cataracts.

Eggplants are a great source of copper which is essential for healthy bones, a good source of fibre, magnesium, folate,
copper, potassium, and vitamins B1 and B6, it also contains phenols and flavonoids such as
chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid which can fight viruses, bacteria, and cancer.

Sources include:
(1) http://www.nutritionj.com
(2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
(3) http://jn.nutrition.org
(4) http://blogs.naturalnews.co

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