The Nopal is a wild plant grows mainly in America and from far-off times has been used in popular medicine. It possesses large amounts of nutrients and is a rich source of fiber of soluble (it dissolves in water) and insoluble (does not dissolved in water), all of which provide great benefits to our organisms.
The nopal is a vegetable rich in fiber, vitamins and inorganic nutrients. The nopal provides cellulose and lignin, fibers which assist in the function of the digestive tract. It also contains other vegetable fibers such as pectin, mucilage and gums that reduce certain lipids, proteins, minerals, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and zinc.
The insoluble fiber prevents and alleviate constipation, hemorrhoids and at the same time prevents the appearance of cancer of the colon (the large intestine), while the soluble fiber helps diabetics and at the same time to slow down the absorption of glucose and helps to eliminate it, as well as helping to eliminate cholesterol, thus preventing it from being absorbed articulate it in the veins and arteries. It is also recommended for losing weight because it contributes to the elimination of fats and at the same time causes a sensation of satiety.
Mexican studies into the effects of Nopal on glucemia, lipids and body weight given as a result a reduction of blood sugar, total cholesterol, and triglycerides (fatty acids), as well as a reduction in body weight. Therefore, the administration of Nopal in our daily diet may help in the treatment of obesity, hyperlipidemia and mellitus diabetes.
The main advantages of Nopal
It regulates intestinal transit
It helps to reduce weight by eliminating fats
It helps in the treatment of cholesterol and mellitus diabetes.
It slows down the absorption of glucose and helps to eliminate it
It causes a sensation of satiety.
It can be eaten raw in salads, or cooked or dehydrated.
It contains vitamins A, Complex B, C and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, I earn and lignin fibers.
It contains soluble and insoluble dietetic fibers.
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The main advantages of Nopal 