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High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common health problem, which affects many individuals. Their reading is more than 140/90mmHg, and that usually is caused if you are under the usual disease.
HOW TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE FAST AND NATURAL WITHOUT THE USE OF ANY MEDICATIONS! MUST READ!
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For those who do not pay attention and do not treat it, hypertension can be a serious condition resulting in catastrophic conditions including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, aneurysms, cognitive conditions and even kidney failures.
Many people who use prescription medications, sometimes cannot normalize their blood pressure, or they can cause various side effects, such as dizziness, insomnia, and even leg cramps.
This is a good reason that many people prefer taking natural remedies that are completely safe and available everywhere.


Now, we will present you 3 natural remedies that are proven in the case of hypertension. Each one will be able to normalize your blood pressure in no time!
–           1st Method: Lemon Juice
Ingredients:
–           Slices of Lemon
–           Water
Instructions:
1)         Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a glass of water
2)         Consume this every day in the morning before your breakfast.
Lemons have powerful properties to maintain the gentleness and flexibility of the blood vessels, which helps in lowering the high blood pressure.
–           2nd Method: Garlic
Trisulfide found in garlic has the ability to lower the blood pressure and eliminate the harmful toxins and bad cholesterol out of the body.
These compounds stimulate the production of nitric oxide, which expands the blood vessels and regulate the high blood pressure.
Consumption: 2-4 cloves of fresh garlic in the morning before your breakfast or before going to sleep in the evening.
As the process of cooking can make the garlic to lose its important nutrients, it is recommended to consume it raw and fresh.
–           3rd Method: Combination of Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Ingredients:
–           Water
–           Apple Cider Vinegar
–           1/8 teaspoon of Baking Soda
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is packed with minerals, such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The blood flow in the vessels can be stimulated with these minerals and thus to regulate and lower the blood pressure on the artery walls.
Directions:
1)         Mix apple cider vinegar and baking soda in a glass of water.
2)         Consume this drink twice a day.
Herbs offer an abundance of medicinal properties. Some of them can also have a beneficial effect on our hormones. In this article, we’re going to present you 5 of the best herbs you can use to improve your hormones: sandalwood,myrtle, holy basil,thymeand clary sage!
5 ESSENTIAL OILS THAT CAN HELP RESET YOUR HORMONES
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HERE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT HORMONES IN OUR BODY:
Adrenal hormones:  They are responsible for the production of cortisol that is known to controls stress and helps us have a good metabolism.
Reproductive hormones: Progesteroneand estrogen are the ones that are responsible for the fertility in women, their menstrual cycle and a good balance in the vaginal pH. The hormone responsible for male fertility, red blood cell productionandbone mass is testosterone.
Sleep hormones: One of these is melatonin. If it isn’t balanced, it affects our health negatively so we are more susceptible to infections, illnesses and diseases.


Thyroid hormones:  These hormones are produced by our thyroid. We need them to have a well-regulated metabolism.

5 HORMONE BALANCING HERBS

  • THYME: PREVENTING BREAST CANCER

The effect thyme has on different types of cancer has been confirmed by a scientific study. This hormone ties to progesterone known as a sex hormone. It also has a very important role in regulating pregnancy as well as the menstrual cycle. Thyme is full of phytoestrogens and phytoprogestinswhich have the ability to mimic the activity of anti-progesterone. That in turn, prevents the growth of breast cancer cells.
  • HOLY BASIL: LOWERING ANXIETY

Basil can help us decrease the levels of the stress hormone called cortisol. This was proved by different scientific studies. It can also help us decrease memory problems, sleep quality, anxiety, sexual problems andexhaustion.
  • CLARY SAGE: HEALTHIER MENOPAUSE

This herb can also help us decrease the levels of cortisol. You can simply inhale some clary sage oil. Clary sage also helps women to increase their levels of estrogen in case of menopausal symptoms.
  • SANDALWOOD: REDUCING STRESS

When this oil is combined with lavender, it decreases anxiety really effectively. Inhaling it will help you improve your sleep.
  • MYRTLE: IMPROVING SLEEP

Many cultures use it as a hypnotic or sedative herb. It can make us feel very relaxed and improves our sleep.

THE BEST WAYS TO USE HERBS MEDICINALLY

Herbs can be used in different ways. Add them while you cook, use them as teas or in the form of essential oils!

HERE ARE SOME WAYS THAT WILL HELP YOU USE ESSENTIAL OILS:

  • Put several drops of the oil into a hot bath
  • Combine it with some carrier oil and then, massage it in your skin
  • Combine several drops of oil into distilled water. Transfer some of the amount in a diffuser and put it anywhere you want to. Its smell will spread everywhere!
Baking soda is a magical product with so many practical uses, such as curing heartburn, cleaning white clothes, and now, new research has found that this wonder ingredient can remove up to 96% of pesticides from fruit and vegetables.
HOW TO USE BAKING SODA TO WASH OFF 96% OF ALL TOXIC PESTICIDES FROM YOUR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
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A team of researchers at the University of Massachusetts has conducted a study on gala apples to determine baking soda’s efficacy in cleaning the fruits.
During  the research team has applied two most common pesticides thiabendazole and phosmet to organic gala apples. Thiabendazole is a fungicide that has been previously noted for its capacity to penetrate apple peels.
Phosmet is a popular insecticide, the experts say. The scientists have then washed the contaminated apples with three different liquids, which include: tap water, a one percent baking soda/water solution, and a commercial bleach solution approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.


The commercial bleaching solution is the most commonly used liquid in cleaning produce.
The results have revealed that submerging apples in a baking soda solution for two minutes removed more pesticides than a two-minute soak in the bleach solution, or two minutes of rinsing in running tap water. But it took 12 to 15 minutes in the baking soda solution to completely get rid of the pesticides used in this study

HOW TO USE BAKING SODA TO WASH PRODUCE

Baking soda can be used to scrub pesticide residue from hard-skinned vegetables and fruits. Because baking soda is an alkaline salt, it makes an eco-friendly and effective produce wash.
To use it, simply add a few tablespoons of baking soda to a bowl of water when soaking your fruits and vegetables, which should be done a few good minutes before rinsing them with fresh cold water. Or, shake some baking soda on produce and scrub away with a produce brush.
By the way, this method is especially great for things like musk melons, because their rinds have all kinds of nooks and crannies that love to trap microbes and dirt.
Okra (“lady’s finger”), is cultivated in warm temperate regions and is an annual vegetable. Its values are linked to its edible green seed pods which are rich in phytonutrients.
HOW TO EAT OKRA(LADY’S FINGERS) TO TREAT DIABETES, ASTHMA, ANEMIA AND FAILING EYESIGHT
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In this article, we will emphasize some facts about this vegetable with a high nutritional profile and you’ll learn about the benefits that you can get for your overall health by consuming okra regularly.
Nutritional Benefits
Okra is rich in nutrients and low in calories, why is usually included in a diet when the people try to lose weight.
It contains:
–           A high amount of fiber,
–           Vitamins A, C, K and B, and folate
–           It is also rich in iron, zinc, potassium, manganese, calcium, and magnesium
–           Rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lutein, and xanthan.


Health Benefits
  • Anemia
Producing of the red blood cells, okra prevents anemia and helps the people who already suffer from it.
  • Anti-Cancer Properties
As it is an excellent source of antioxidants, okra improve the immunity, has the ability to protect your body from free radicals, and prevents mutation of cells.
  • Asthma
Its content of antioxidants and vitamin C makes the okra powerful in reducing the asthmatic attacks.
  • Cholesterol
As the okra is rich in soluble fiber, which lowers serum cholesterol, eating it will reduce atherosclerosis and the risk of heart diseases.
  • Bone Strength
Thanks to the containment of folate consumption of okra help building strong bones and prevents osteoporosis as well.
  • Constipation
Another benefit of the rich content of fiber and mucilaginous and because of its natural laxative properties, okra pods help regular bowel movements. Its consumption will reduce the risk of colon cancer.
  • Boosts Immunity
The high amounts of antioxidants and vitamin C in okra are improving immunity and prevent numerous health issues including a cough and cold.
  • Diabetes
Okra possesses properties that can regulate blood sugar level, so eating 6-8 young, raw okra on a daily basis will be of great help. It acts instantly, so the results will be noticed significantly in no time.
  • Pregnancy
The folate in okra helps to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects in babies.
  • Skin Health
The proper bowel movements improve skin health, preventing acne, psoriasis, and other skin issues.
  • Vision Health
Thanks to the lutein, beta-carotenes, and xanthine, okra is very beneficial for vision health. It has the property to prevent eye problems such as glaucoma and cataract.
Another method of using okra to lower blood sugar levels
–           Take 3-4 pieces of raw okra, and cut off the stem part
–           Making a cut expose the insides and cut the okra into two pieces.
–           Dip pieces into a glass of water
–           Keep them in a mason jar overnight at room temperature
–           Drink the water next morning, and you can either eat or eliminate the remaining pieces of okra.
–           After 2-4 weeks, the results of your blood sugar levels will be significantly lowered.
–           Following a healthy diet along with practicing this way will obtain the best results.
Consumption Tips
–           Choose with small size instead of the big ones
–           It’s best when is tender, as it gets very fibrous when it’s older
–           Avoid those which are soft and their color doesn’t look fresh.
–           Always buy organic, but if not possible, soak them in water with sea salt and apple cider vinegar for 10 minutes, then rinse them well
–           To reduce the “green taste” and the mucilage you should steam or quickly stir-fry.
–           Can be added to your salad or consumed on its own.
Warning: Okra is not recommended for those who have a history of kidney stones.
Cucumber is a vegetable that is very high in water and various essential nutrients. It also has great detoxifying properties. The cucumber is high in Vitamin B, C and E, zinc, calcium, fiber and magnesium. The regular consumption of cucumbers is able to clean your body of toxins, as well as clean the intestinal and digestive tract and accelerate your metabolism.

Cucumber Diet – Lose 7 Kilograms In Just One Week
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It is a very powerful diuretic because it reduces the excess water from your body. Very often the cucumber is an important part of the detox methods and it is also beneficial for consumption when a diet is based on canned and salty food.

People use this watery veggie for the treatment of skin problems such as acne and detoxing the skin. It is able to help you lose weight in very short time and very often is the essential part of weight loss diets.

If you have the desire to lose some weight effectively and in a short period of time, you need to try the diet that that we will present you today because it can help you lose up to 7 kilos in just one week.




HERE IS THE DIET:

For breakfast: you need to eat a bowl of cucumber salad and 2 hard-boiled eggs

For snack: An apple or peach and 5 plums

For lunch: Bowl of cucumber salad and a piece of toast

For snack: Cucumber shake

For dinner: 300 grams of any type of fruit you like

The preparation of the cucumber salad

-200 milliliters of yogurt or sour milk


-400 grams of cucumbers

-onion

-pinch of salt

You need to peel the cucumber and cut it into slices. Now, add the salt, the onion and sour milk and mix everything gently.

THE PREPARATION OF THE CUCUMBER SHAKE TO CONSUME IT IN BETWEEN THE MEALS:
-1 cucumber;
-1 apple;
-handful of spinach;

You need to put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend everything until you get homogenous mixture. Consume the shake fresh before it loses its amazing properties.

If you follow this diet strictly, you are going to lose up to 7 kilos in one week.
One of the most important organs in our organism is the liver. It has the role to protect us against all toxins. It breaks down the bad parts of the food we enter. Every antibiotic we drink destroys the stomach, but the liver is the one that helps to remove the toxins from the pills.
MAKE YOUR LIVER LIKE NEW AND YOU WILL LOOK 10 YEARS YOUNGER WITH THIS RECIPE
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The only organ that regenerates itself in the body is the liver. But still, if we do not care for ourselves, what we eat and how we live, the liver will be destroyed. Therefore, we all need to pay attention to proper and healthy nutrition. Of course, alcohol should be kept to a minimum.
What are you going to help this is a natural beverage that many benefits for your health:
  • Works as an antioxidant
  • Recovered liver
  • Detoxify the body
  • Clean blood
  • Also prevents inflammation and infection


  • Works anticancer
  • Also improves metabolism
  • Strengthens immunity
  • Reduces blood sugar and cholesterol in the blood
  • Good effect on the skin

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 lemon
  • cucumber
  • a handful of parsley
  • 200 ml of water

PREPARATION AND METHOD OF USE:

Place the ingredients in a blender until you have a fine drink. The beverage drink a month, after a glass 1-2 times a day. Then a break of 2 weeks. After a break again, repeat the treatment.
Kidneys have a role in cleaning the toxins and waste material from the blood and urine. These toxins can affect the job of kidneys and liver.
DRINK THESE 4 FRESH JUICES TO CLEAN YOUR KIDNEYS AND PURIFY YOUR BLOOD FLOW
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Everyone wants to save their kidneys and prevent problems. To do so, you should lead a healthy life, balanced diet, and purify your body.
Now, let us show you an easy and cheap way to make a homemade purifying beverage. This beverage will help you improve the function of your kidneys.
Anyway, you need to take care of your kidneys to get rid of the toxins, and the excess fluids from your body.
The Green Juice has the ability to help you in cleansing your kidneys. It contains nutrients and antioxidants, due to that it is very powerful to get rid of the toxins. It is very important to use these vegetables in the Green Juice: zucchini, spinach, kale, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, and celery.


Also, you can use fruits such as pears, peaches, oranges, pineapples, and apples. How to do it? Make a mixture of these components in a blender. There you have a healthy drink.

ANOTHER RECIPE THAT WILL HELP YOU CLEAN YOUR KIDNEYS AND PURIFY YOUR BODY:

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

  • Organic ACV
  • Some raw lemons
  • Water that is purified

HOW TO MAKE IT AND CONSUME IT?

Make a mixture of all the ingredients. And simply, drink this beverage for at least 4 days, and it will help you in cleaning and purifying your body.

FRESH JUICE OF CRANBERRIES

The benefit of this juice is lowering the calcium phosphate. Kidney stones can be a result of excess calcium oxalate in the body.
Actually, it prevents renal infections. All you need to do is use organic cranberries sugar-free, and do not contain fake and preserving flavors.

FRESH JUICE OF BEET

The betaine contained in beets is very beneficial, it has antioxidant and phytochemical components, so it boosts the acidity of the urine. This juice is extremely useful for cleansing calcium phosphate, also the struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) made by the kidneys.

FRESH JUICE OF LEMONS

How to avoid the formation of kidney stones? Drink lemon juice and the levels of the citrate in the urine will be increased, that will help. All you have to do is squeeze 4-5 lemons in one liter of cool water.
Also, if you want to have a warm beverage, squeeze a lemon in 8 ounces of warm water. Drink this in the morning, before breakfast.
In this article, we’ve decided to present you an amazing syrup that you can use against colds and coughs or whenever you have the flu.

Never fall sick again! This syrup recipe can cure a cold or flu in 2 days
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It’s homemade and the symptoms will be relieved immediately!Whenever you start having signs of some of the aforementioned illnesses, just take this amazing syrup!The ingredients are all natural. You may already have them at home or if you don’t, you’ll find them anywhere! They’re all full of various healing properties.

HERE THEY ARE:
Raw Honey – Honey is as effective as any medicine against cough! It’s full of anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterialproperties. It helps you have stronger white blood corpuscles so that you can fight any viral or bacterial disease. You just have to make sure and find raw, honey which isn’t treated with heat. If it isn’t like that, it will remain without all the beneficial enzymes and nutrients. Try to find it locally.




Coconut oil – Coconut oil contains lauric acid in great amounts which is amazing against infections, fungi, bacteria and viruses. When you digest coconut oil, it creates amonoglyceride that is called monolaurin. It also helps you destroy fungi, viruses and various bacteria.

Fresh Lemon – Lemons contain plenty of flavonoids and vitamin C. They’re amazing and help your body fight naturally.

Cinnamon – Cinnamon is full of anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

*This homemade syrup shouldn’t be given to children under 1 years of age! They mustn’t consume honey!
INGREDIENTS:1 teaspoon of cinnamon
2 tablespoons of melted unrefined coconut oil
1 juicedlemon
3 tablespoons of raw honey


INSTRUCTIONS:
Just mix all of the ingredients together well. Don’t forget about the honey! You shouldn’t heat it because it may lose all of its beneficial enzymes. In case you have to do it, it needs to be done at the lowest temperature possible!

Take 1 or 2 teaspoons of the syrup 3 or 5 times a day whenever you notice the first symptom of cough, flu or cold!

NOTES:
Honey can cause botulism in children under 1, so you really must avoid it!
It’s essential to decongest your liver so that it can perform its vital functions which include eliminating toxins from the body. Do you suffer from migraines? Difficult digestion? 
HOMEMADE LIVER CLEANSING DRINK
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Sluggishness? A few extra pounds? All these signs can be symptoms of a congested liver. This is a homemade liver cleansing drink that will help you detox your liver.
Another significant effect of liver cleansing is that your energy levels go up! This means more strength to be active and exercise, coupled with high motivation levels. It’s the start of a virtuous circle: perfect for losing those post-Christmas pounds!

TRY THIS SUPER EASY AND TASTY LIVER CLEANSING DRINK TO DETOX YOUR LIVER



Ingredients:
  • Green tea
  • Juice of 1 organic lemon
  • 1/2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 to 3 pieces of turmeric root
  • Fresh mint leaves
Directions:
  1. Mix all the ingredients in a blender and enjoy right away.
  2. You can also use a juice extractor for the turmeric and ginger before mixing them with the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Prepare this liver cleansing drink and consume it every day before going to bed.
Ginger and turmeric will take your morning warm lemon water to a whole new level. 


LEMON GINGER TURMERIC TEA: A MEDICINAL DRINK TO HEAL AND PREVENT COLDS AND THE FLU
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This powerful combination has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which will detoxify your liver and blood, and significantly improve your digestion.

This incredible remedy can treat a cold, cough, sore throat, fatigue, seasonal allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, etc.

Even though it can’t be found in all grocery stores or markets, it is recommended to use fresh turmeric root.

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea



Needed Ingredients:

1 teaspoon grated fresh turmeric root or ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root or ½ teaspoon ginger powder
2-3 twists of black pepper (to increases turmeric’s bio-availability)
Juice of ½ lemon
2 teaspoons raw honey (optional)
1 ½ cup filtered water
Directions:

Mix turmeric, ginger and water in a saucepan. Simmer on medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes. Make sure it doesn’t boil. Then, strain the liquid and pour into a mug. Add honey and lemon juice and stir again. Enjoy!
A lot of people spend a great sum of money on medications to treat various diseases, although they are causing unwanted side effects.
HOME REMEDY TO USE AND SAY GOODBYE TO DIABETES, CHOLESTEROL LIVER PROBLEMS AND ELIMINATE ACCUMULATED FAT
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Moreover, certain medications can provoke severe damage to your health. That’s why a lot of people turn to the natural alternative medicine.
Natural remedies have one bad side: they need more time than the medications in order to act. But, they don’t provoke side-effects and are completely safe for our health.
Moreover, they are cheap and you can find their ingredients almost everywhere. For instance, take cilantro. For centuries, it was used by the folks for treatment of diabetes, liver and pancreas problems, reducing the cholesterol levels, and elimination of the body fat.


Health benefits of cilantro:
Prevents fat accumulation in the tissues;
Prevents the oxalates accumulation in the kidneys
Prevents the creation of kidney stones;
Improves digestion;
Treats conjunctivitis;
Regulates the sugar levels in the blood;
Improves the liver function;
Has antiseptic features that work amazingly against ulcers;
Prevents eye problems;
Is a potent diuretic;
Treats diarrhea and other problems in the digestive system.
If you suffer from kidney stones, take a look at the following simple cilantro remedy:
Ingredients:
A pot of water
A handful of parsley and coriander
Preparation:
Boil the water and then add the chopped herbs in it. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Then, let the mixture cool down and strain it.
Next, drink it. Make a larger amount of this tea and store it in the fridge. Drinking this cilantro tea on a regular basis will prevent the kidney stones prevention, and at the same time, improve your overall health.
According to history, dates are known to have come from Iraq and wine was made out of it by the Egyptians. Since dates were discovered many years ago, they have been known to have healing properties, coupled with its delicious taste. Below are some of the benefits of dates that you should know about.
5 HEALTHY AND INCREDIBLE BENEFITS OF DATES
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1. Strengthens your bones
The high deposit of minerals in dates makes it a super sustenance for reinforcing bones and fighting off agonizing and incapacitating ailments like osteoporosis. Date contains selenium, manganese, copper, and magnesium, all of which are necessary to a solid bone structure, especially for individuals whose bones are weakening as a result of old age.
2. Healthy hair
The health of your hair depends on your general well being. Hair follicles require a sufficient supply of supplements for ideal development and upkeep and dates strengthen your hair and make look healthy.


3. Helps with constipation
Dates are regularly ordered as a purgative nourishment. This is the reason why they are often eaten by individuals experiencing constipation. They have high amounts of solvent fiber, which is good for excreting solid defecations.
4. Weight management
They comprise of sugar, proteins and numerous basic vitamins and on the off chance that dates are overcome with cucumber glue, you can keep your weight at an ordinary, adjusted level, instead of over-thinning. One kilogram of dates contain just about 3,000 calories and the calories in them are adequate to meet the day by day demands of your body.
5. Strengthens nervous system
Dates are stacked with potassium, but contain little sodium, which goes far in keeping your nervous system all together. The potassium decreases cholesterol and keeps the danger of a stroke under control.
Dates are sweet fruits that provide various health benefits. They are excellent in treatment of various health issues such as heart attack, stroke, hypertension and high cholesterol. This superfood is rich in nutrients which boost the metabolism. Besides the benefits we already mentioned, here are 8 more reasons why you should eat more dates.
SCIENTISTS CONFIRMED: THIS IS THE WORLD’S #1 FOOD FOR HEART ATTACK, HYPERTENSION, STROKE AND CHOLESTEROL!
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8 reasons to eat more dates
1.They are rich in iron
Dates contain lots of iron which is a mineral that is needed for treatment of anemia particularly in children and pregnant women. Consuming just 100 grams of this fruit daily provides your body with 11% of the recommended daily intake of iron. Iron is also essential for maintaining normal red blood cell count as well as hemoglobin which are needed for proper oxygen supply through the body.
2.They prevent diarrhea
Dates can also prevent diarrhea because they are rich in potassium which returns the normal function of the intestinal flora by stimulating the beneficial bacteria.


3.They soothe constipation
Besides treating diarrhea, dates are efficient in treatment of constipation too. Soak a few dates in a glass of water and leave them overnight. Drink the beverage the next morning to boost digestion. This beverage has a mild laxative effect.
4.They control body weight
If you are trying to lose weight, eat dates on an empty stomach. They control the weight loss process because they don’t contain any cholesterol, however they are rich in sugar which is why you should be careful not to consume too much of them.
5.They regulate cholesterol levels
Dates cleanse the blood vessels and also prevent clot formation because they help remove the bad LDL cholesterol from the blood.
6.They strengthen the heart
Soak a few dates overnight, and the next morning strain them and remove their seeds. Eat them either whole or blend them.
7.They regulate blood pressure
People suffering from hypertension can solve their problem by eating lots of dates because they are rich in potassium but don’t contain any sodium. By eating 5-6 dates you provide your body with 80mg of magnesium. Magnesium is needed for promoting blood flow which results in normalized blood pressure.
8.They prevent strokes
Since dates are rich in potassium, a mineral that contributes to a healthier nervous system, they can prevent strokes. Take 400 mg of potassium every day in order to prevent a stroke.