Saturday, 21 February 2015

Benefits of Watercress




Watercress contains antioxidants, so it is anti-cancer, can improve the immune system and detoxify the body of toxins. In addition, watercress is also able to treat tuberculosis and scabies. Watercress is able to neutralize carcinogens contained in tobacco smoke. Therefore, by eating watercress, can inhibit the formation of NKK, ie carcinogenic substances in tobacco that trigger lung cancer, cancer of the mouth and throat. The ability of watercress in neutralizing substance is caused due karsiogenik watercress leaves containing PEITC (phenethyl Isothiocynate) which is a chemopreventive agent against lung cancer.Friday 16:58
Utilization of watercress leaves in various different countries. Lettuce leaf powder in India is used as sputum to treat bronchitis and liver disorders. While in Germany, watercress is used to treat urinary tract infections in children. Watercress leaves also have diuretic properties (laxative urine). Anemia, eczema, kidney and liver disorders, tumors, ulcers, and warts can also be overcome by consuming water lettuce because it contains antioxidants and fitiokimianya. Watercress leaves can also be used as a mask for acne, spots or black spots. Some articles say lettuce helps lower the risk of heart problems and stroke, reduce the risk of cataracts, helps reduce the risk of spina bifida (a type of abnormality of the spine disorders), helps the digestive and liver health and helps relieve symptoms of insomnia due to nervous tension In general, the benefits of lettuce to health are as follows: a. Helps digestion work b. Reduce the risk of cancer, tumors and cataracts c. Able to assist the formation of white blood cells and red blood cells in the bone marrow composition d. Overcoming anemia e. Help the healing process for people with stroke and heart problems f. When insomnia symptoms menghilankan want to consume raw lettuce, should be washed repeatedly until clean. Before processed or consumed, lettuce should be stored in the refrigerator. And before storage, lettuce should be dried first to prevent bacterial growth. If possible, lettuce wrapped in plastic to prevent contamination. To maintain the freshness of lettuce that are not easily rot, lettuce should not be stored too close to the fruits that can produce ethylene such as apples, bananas and pears. Roman lettuce lettuce can last for 5-7 days at low temperatures, whereas only 2-3 days butterhead 

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