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Asparagus, raw
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
20
Kcal
Carb
Probiotic fibers, high in antioxidants flavonoids, satiating, diuretic, can reduce gas and improve digestion. It also can improve mood thanks to the folate.
Beets, raw
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
43
Kcal
Carb
- Increase stamina and resistance. It's great having 2 hours before a competition or training session. - Increase testosterone by lowering estrogen - Liver detox. When your liver is detox, your blood and your whole body is detox. - Blood pressure, relaxes the arteries - Reduce inflammation - Amazing for hydration, managing the fluids in the body and electrolytes. - High in vitamins and antioxidants Cons: Not recommended during pregnancy.
Cabbage, raw
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
25
Kcal
Carb
Benefits: - Healing gut problems like ulcers and gastritis - Antiestrogen - Loaded with nutrients - Low calories - Anticancer
Es una de las verduras crucíferas, y por este motivo anticancerígeno. Además tiene otros beneficios importantes como la curación del intestino, la barrera intestinal gracias a su glutamina. Perfecto para úlceras, gastritis, reflujo ácido. No crea hinchazón. Se puede cocinar como un jugo o cocido suavemente (menos de 4 minutos). Frecuencia de consumo: puede ser diaria. * El repollo rojo tiene más vitamina A, vitamina C, hierro y antioxidantes. * El repollo verde tiene más vitamina K Ambos tienen polifenoles y flavonoides.
Egg, whole, raw, fresh
Dairy and Egg Products
143
Kcal
Fat
1 - Eggs are the most anabolic food. 48% of the egg turns into body tissue!!! Meat and fish ratio is 32%, egg white is 17%, whey is 16%. We need this protein in our tissue to build muscle or skin in example. 2. High in scarce nutrients, like vitamin D 3. Brain, egg yolk has a major compound for cell membrane 4. Healthy Fats: Good HDL cholesterol, necessary for your brain and hormones like testosterone.
Ginger root, raw
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
80
Kcal
Carb
1. Improves digestion
2. Supports immune system, antimicrobial and antivirus.
3. Prevents nausea
4. Improves blood circulation, which implies nutrient absorption.
5. Reduces inflammation
6. Reduces muscles soreness: Ginger has gingerol, increase temperature, more oxygen and nutrients in the muscles.
7. Increase testosterone
Rice, brown, long-grain, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Cereal Grains and Pasta
367
Kcal
Carb
Seeds, chia seeds, dried
Nut and Seed Products
486
Kcal
Fat
Chia seeds main benefits are related to its high amounts of essential fatty acids, which helps our health in different ways: - Increasing energy - Endurance - Reduce inflammation - Stabilize blood sugar - Detox the colon thanks to the fiber.
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried
Nut and Seed Products
573
Kcal
Fat
High in coper (prevents hair greys), calcium and magnesium. High in protein, specially arginine amino acid. Can help digestion thanks to its fiber, and promotes overall health in our colon. Sesame seeds are a great source of phytosterols, which helps to reduce bad LDL cholesterol.
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
86
Kcal
Carb
Benefits: - Boosts the health of gut cells preventing colon cancer - Boosts mineral absorption - Satiety - Helps with constipation