05:44 PM
Saturday, March 11, 2023
I wrote – Yasmine El Sawy:
Karkade is considered one of the basic Ramadan drinks on the iftar table, which is accepted by many, young and old, due to its distinctive taste.
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Hibiscus contains many important nutrients that the body needs, but can it be eaten on an empty stomach at the breakfast table?
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Hibiscus on an empty stomach
Eating 2 cups of hibiscus on an empty stomach for a month helps to reduce high blood pressure clearly compared to taking medications for that, which was revealed by a British study conducted on 70 people, according to the “Healthy Eating” website.
Experts attributed the reason to the effects of antioxidants in hibiscus, which also contribute to lowering cholesterol and controlling blood sugar levels.
Also read: Does it lower or raise it?.. This is how hibiscus affects patients with blood pressure
Although some believe that hibiscus is an acidic drink that should not be taken on an empty stomach so as not to cause digestive disorders, researchers have confirmed that hibiscus does not contain inflammatory phytochemicals, which are considered to be chemical plant substances.
Also read: Hibiscus for pregnant women – safe or harmful?
Benefits of hibiscus for the body
There are many health benefits that can drive a person to eat hibiscus, but provided that a large amount of sugar is not added to it, and they include the following:
– Preventing cell and tissue damage in the body because it contains many antioxidants.
– Reducing high blood pressure, and thus preventing cardiovascular disease.
– Improve blood fat levels.
– Increase good cholesterol levels and reduce bad cholesterol.
– Promoting liver health.
Promote weight loss and fight obesity.
– Prevention of cancer, especially prostate, stomach, skin and breast cancer.
– Reducing the risk of exposure to bacterial infections, especially pneumonia and urinary tract infections.
Stopping the activity of some bacteria that cause gases, stomach cramps and diarrhea.