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Cinnamon Ability to improve blood glucose. 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon a day has been shown to significantly reduce bloods sugar levels, triglycerides. LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes Oats Are a powerful source for lowering your cholesterol and fighting heart disease. The fiber in oats is also is usful in lowering your blood sugar and controlling diabetes. Apples Dried apples are high in fiber. It also slows digestion, prevent blood sugar spikes. They contain several B vitamins, which collectively support your metabolism and nourish liver and skin Coconut Its strong antioxidant & health benefits are known to help lower cholesterol, improve digestion, stabilize glucose, fight off viruses, build cells, regulate hormones, increase thyroid production, fight infections and kill bacteria. Honey Increases calcium, hemoglobin coconut & treats or prevents amnesia contains minerals such as iron, zinc, potasium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper and chromium. Sunflower Seeds Arean excellent source of dietary fiber, amino acids, vitamin E & B, minerals such as copper, manganese, potasium, magnesium, iron, phophorus, selenium calcium & zinc. They are rich in cholesterol lowering phytosterols. Pecans Are good source of protein & Unsaturated fats, rich in omega 6 fatty acids & help reduce cholesterol. Pecans may delay age related muscle nerve degeneration. Cranberries The common benefit in consuming them is sufficient amounts helps in the treatment of urinary tract problems. A good source of minerals and calcium, it helps to strengthen the bones and teeth Blueberries Are the most nutritionally valuable fruits. Blueberries contain virtually no fat, cholesterol or sodium. They are an excellent source of calcium, potassium, iron and phosphorus. Banana Banana chips are a good source of iron an essential mineral that benefits your health. Iron helps form hemoglobin and myoglobin two proteins that provide your tissues with a fresh supply of oxygen. They case alsohelp boost your intake of potassium. Almonds Are is rich source of E, B vitamins high in dietary fiber essential minerals and monounsaturated fat – one of the two “good” fats which may lower LDL cholesterol & reduce risk of heart disease. Canola Oil Is made from crushed seeds of the canola plant and is among the healthiest of cooking oils. It has the lowest saturated fat content of any oil commonly consumed in the U.S., at just 7%. By comparison sunflower oil has 12% saturated fat, corn oil has 13% and olive oil has 15% Walnuts Recent studies suggest n-3 fatty acids in walnuts help lower blood pressure, coronary artery disease, stroke & help prevent breast, colon and prostate cancers.
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