by Karen Brooks on July 25, 2010
Bitter Melon
Momordica Charantia or Bitter melon is an ascending vine which has green leaves and fruits with pungent taste. It has been consumed as medicine for combating diabetes, cancer and some other communicable diseases like HIV virus. It is the preferred vegetable of Chinese and also the most well-known substance for herbal tea. Leaves and fruits of charantia are fine source of vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, Vitamin B and phosphorous.
Hemorrhoids shrink by drinking extract from the roots and leaves of bitter melon. Juice or extract from the leaves is also excellent in the treatment of cough. It can be utilized also in the treatment in the unproductiveness of women and can be able to ease the problems in the liver. The Momordica Charantia also contains antimicrobial actions which can assist in the treatment of infected wounds. On the other hand, there are no distinct medical uses of the bitter melon that was verified scientifically, however, they are not rejected either.
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by Karen Brooks on July 15, 2010
Onset Diabetes
A lot of questions are still present in the minds of people with regard to whether fruits are beneficial or harmful for diabetics. The main reason for this doubt is the presence of sugar in many fruits. A lot of people feel that diabetics should completely avoid food items which are sweet and which contain any small amount of sugar. When the energy levels of the person reduce drastically, he will need to eat some fruits which are sweet in order to restore the energy levels inside the body. All fruits contain large amounts of vitamins, minerals and fiber and also a large amount of phyto-chemicals which will help in maintaining the blood sugar levels inside the body.
There are certain fruits which need to be avoided by diabetics at all costs while there are certain fruits which should be made a compulsory part of their everyday diet. Nuts will help in maintaining the blood sugar levels in a stable manner at all times. When the blood sugar levels in the body increase abnormally then they can also affect some of the other parts of the body like the heart, eyes and kidneys. The fiber which can be found in nuts will ensure that the amount of fats absorbed by the body will not increase.
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