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It is rich in soluble fiber, B vitamins and minerals.
4/4/2023
Intestinal transit is the process of passage of food through the intestines. When this is not given in an indicated way, it is possible that constipation occurs, a condition in which you have less than three bowel movements a week; the stools are hard, dry or lumpy and the evacuation is difficult and painful, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the United States.
One of the best ways to regulate the intestine and promote its normal functioning is to eat fiber at all meals, in addition to drinking plenty of water to help soften the stool, facilitating its passage naturally, says the wellness and health portal Tua. Health.
In this process, food is key, but it can also include some plants that in a complementary way help improve bowel evacuation processes and one of them is the nopal, which has a high content of fiber, antioxidants and carotenoids, specifies the Mayo Clinic research institute.
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, anticancer, hepatoprotective, antiproliferative, antiulcerogenic, diuretic, antiviral, and neuroprotective properties are attributed to this plant.
Due to its richness in fiber, mainly pectin and mucilage, the nopal helps to improve digestion and intestinal transit, reducing the symptoms of both diarrhea and constipation. In addition to this, according to Tua Saúde, it helps prevent the development of gastric ulcers. If a person suffers from constipation, consuming this plant will help prevent it and is a more natural option than resorting to taking laxatives.
In the same way, the fibers slow down digestion, helping to increase the feeling of satiety and decrease hunger. It also provides few calories, so in conjunction with a healthy and balanced diet it is indicated when a person plans to lose weight.
Strengthens the immune system
Due to its properties, it helps to detoxify the liver and eliminate the harmful effects of environmental pollution, smoke and alcohol-derived problems, according to a publication in the magazine Better with Health, written by Yamila Papa Painter.
On the other hand, there is evidence indicating that consuming 500 grams of nopal can help regulate blood sugar in diabetics, because it contains polysaccharides, soluble fibers such as pectin, and other substances that help lower glucose and regulate blood sugar. action of insulin, says Tua Saúde.
They are also said to act at the level of the bad LDL cholesterol receptors in the liver, helping to reduce this total substance in the blood. “In addition to this, it is rich in polyunsaturated fats such as linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids that contribute to lowering LDL cholesterol, increasing good HDL cholesterol, and preventing the onset of cardiovascular diseases,” the aforementioned website specifies.
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