The Motherly Fenugreek

Potential Health Benefits: bronchial problems, estrogen imbalances, low libido, increased uterine contraction, promoting weight gain, stimulates breast growth, lowers blood glucose levels, reduces cholesterol, anti-inflammatory promotes healing of joints/throat/wounds/rashes/boils, and coats lining of stomach and intestines.

Nutrition found in Fenugreek: Diosgenin ( a phytoestrogen ), Phytosterols, mucilage, Vitamin A, Folate (B9), Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Fluroide.

Reported side effects: diarrhea and nausea.

Herbs are considered a supplement and should always be consulted with a physician before taking.

Additional Reading:
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Nutrition Data

Featured Nutrient Vitamin K

Vitamin K helps build the proteins responsible for blood coagulation. Therefore when injured, initiates the process of healing through the stopping of bleeding. This vitamin prevents the hardening of arteries helping avoid cardiovascular complications and allows for better circulation, delivery and removal of cellular wastes. Vitamin K is also a key factor needed for the body to absorb calcium, doing this by the Vitamin K creating the Gla proteins responsible for calcium binding.

Deficiencies could arise from disturbed intestinal uptake, Vitamin K-antagonists, as well as nutritional deficiencies.

Mentioned Foods: Cilantro, Ghee

Additional Reading:
Benefits of Vitamin K

The Sunflower Tuber, Sunchokes!

Potential Health Benefits: the prebiotic inulin has shown to build beneficial bacteria and therefor may strengthen intestinal health. Also, the high iron content makes it great for hair.

Nutrition found in Sunchokes: Inulin, Vitamin C, Mineral Phosphorus, Mineral Potassium, and Mineral Iron.

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Cool as a Cucumber

Potential Health benefits: Cucumbers having diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Also influences ligaments, spleen, skin disorders, nerve tissue, urinary system, intestines, stomach, heart disorders, and digestive system.

Nutrients in Cucumber: Silicon, Silica, Folic Acid(B9), Sulfur, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Protease Inhibitors, and Manganese.

Featured Nutrient Conjugated Linoleic Acid

A short chain saturated fat, research suggests Conjugated Linoleic acid (CLA) helps with the endocrine system by positively influencing the adrenals as well as the thyroid. Possible benefits: Increases in metabolism, decreased body fat, enhanced muscle growth, lowered cholesterol and triglycerides, lowered insulin resistance, reducing food induced allergic reactions, and enhancing the immune function. Interestingly there is some findings, with Linoleic acid. the fat cells are resistant to storage.

Mentioned Foods: Lamb, Ghee

Additional Reading
Health Benefits of Cla

The Detoxifying Cilantro

Potential Health Benefits: Viral & Bacterial, cleanses metals from body mercury/lead/aluminum, and blood cleaner.

Supports organs: stomach, spleen-pancreas, lungs, and bladder.

Nutrients found in Cilantro: Dodecenal, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate (B9), Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.

Additional Reading:
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