Nutrient Glossary
Parsley
is an excellent herbal source of trace minerals, especially the electrolyte
minerals including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
It is also an excellent herbal source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and chlorophylins,
all natural detoxifiers. Parsley has been used to treat urinary tract infections,
amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, dyspepsia, bronchitis, allergies, arthritis,
asthma, flatulence, dysuria and nephritis.
Anticancer because of its high concentrations of antioxidants, such as
monoterpenes, phthalides, polyacetylenes can help detoxify carcinogens and neutralize
carcinogens in tobacco smoke it has diuretic activity, and may reduce
accumulation of plaque in arteries and prevent unhealthy blood clotting.
Pineapple
is a source of digestive enzymes Bromelain and Betaine.
Bromelain breaks down protein, hence it is a natural meat tenderizer.
It can also break down blood clots and clean away the dead
tissue left by burns, abscesses, ulcers, and various kinds of surgery.
South American Indians used pineapple poultices to reduce
inflammation in wounds and other skin injuries and suppresses inflammation.
Aids digestion, helps dissolve blood clots and prevents osteoporosis and bone
fractures because of its high manganese content, Antibacterial, antiviral, mildly estrogenic.
In addition, pineapple is a fantastic source of minerals, potassium, chlorine, sodium, phosphorus,
sulfur, calcium iron, iodine. It is also rich in vitamin A, B complex and vitamin C.
Raspberry
Raspberries are rich in anthocyanin antioxidants and
cell protecting, cancer fighting phytochemicals such as ellagic,
coumaric and ferulic acid.
They also contain fiber, calcium, manganese, vitamins such as A, B, C,
E, fiber and folic acid.
Raspberries have antibacterial, anti-yeast and antifungal properties.
They promote wound healing, heart and liver health.
Spinach
contains iron, chlorophyll, potassium, magnesium, calcium,
folic acid, vitamin C, E and beta-carotene and the antioxidant glutathione.
Thought to be a cancer antagonist.
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