Garlic
This bulb, which is eaten fresh or dried, is a real natural medicine. It helps to lower cholesterol, reduces the risk of obstruction of the arteries and naturally regulates the tension. It contains components that strengthen the arterial walls. Finally, as it stimulates the overall blood circulation, it improves the nourishment of all the cells of the body, optimizing their functioning.
That’s not all. It also contains substances that protect against the effects of aging (especially selenium). Garlic is a true friend of health. If you like its particular flavor, put it in your dishes. You do not risk any “overdose”!
Brocoli
It is a mine of anti-aging vitamins. It also contains minerals, including calcium that helps maintain bone strength. Its fibers facilitate intestinal transit. Its richness in water and potassium makes it diuretic. And as if all this was not enough, it is one of the only vegetables to have demonstrated its protective action against certain cancers, especially those that affect the digestive tract
Courgette
It is an excellent drainer that helps the body to get rid of its waste. Now, a regularly cleaned body works better. Moreover, zucchini brings exceptional fibers that, besides regulating intestinal transit, inhibit the assimilation of sugars and fats consumed during the same meal. A weight advantage for people with a tendency to diabetes, excess cholesterol or cardiovascular problems. Zucchini also brings a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, in small quantities, but added to the other foods you consume at the same time.
Fig
To give fruit, fig trees need sun and water. Nothing surprising, then, that they flourish on the shores of the Mediterranean. Their fruits are rich in minerals that maintain the harmony of the nervous system. Figs are a very good food of the brain. They help fight stress and maintain memory. Fresh figs contain, in addition, large amounts of soft fibers that regulate intestinal transit. Finally, the sugars they contain make it an excellent food for the effort. What qualities for this small discrete fruit
Grenade
This typically Mediterranean fruit contains large amounts of specific polyphenols (the punicalagines) which naturally protect against the aggressions of free radicals involved in cellular aging. To the point that many antioxidant supplements contain pomegranate extracts. However, nothing is worth the natural contribution of the fruit. In the pomegranate, these antioxidants are combined with other nutrients, including vitamins C and A, which combine to further improve the protective effect of the fruit. Traditionally, the grenade is also used to clean and regenerate the body.
White beans
White beans have virtues similar to those of chickpeas. They provide high-energy carbohydrates, good quality fibers, a wide variety of minerals and group B vitamins. They have two additional qualities: they promote the elimination of waste by urine (provided they drink enough, Water during the meal) because they are rich in potassium. They contribute to the cleaning of the arteries. As they also contribute to regulate cholesterol production, these are the best friends of your cardiovascular system.
Chickpeas
This is a basic legume of Mediterranean cuisine. Chickpeas are found in the kitchen of the countries of Maghreb, Lebanon, Greece, Crete, Italy … It is a real mine of vitamins (in particular group B), minerals (iron , Copper, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc …) and high quality fibers. All these components make it an excellent food to regulate intestinal function, to harmonize the cardiovascular system, to provide energy and prevent fatigue … And above all, they help to fight against stress and anxiety, Improve overall mood and sleep, and contribute to the maintenance of memory.