The colors of health: white

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White is the color of tenderness, cleanliness, innocence. Color is a wildcard, which has a very useful as its electromagnetic wavelength is capable of purifying all kinds of energy and organic channels. When we refer to white coloring is also included sepia. But have you ever asked: How do fruits and vegetables and white health? And what fruits and vegetables are included in this color?

1. What’s in this food?
Onions are rich in allicin, which helps fight infection.

These foods contain:
- They are rich in a phytochemical such as allicin (the family vegetables onions, among which I also include garlic, chives and leeks). Currently investigating how this phytonutrient may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as increasing the ability to fight infection by our body.
- Indoles and sulforaphane (phytochemical present in cauliflower). As evidenced by scientific research carried out are effective to control and prevent different types of cancerous tumors.
- It is noted that the greenish white fruits in addition to possessing the aforementioned substance allicin have bioflavonoids, which are particularly suited for reducing the risk of breast or prostate cancer, while being able to promote the formation of enzymes that help fight bacterial infections. Ultimately it is their function of an antioxidant, thus protecting our tissues from harmful elements while delaying the aging process.
- Another of these components is the leucocianidina, a flavonoid that relieves symptoms of ulcers produced by acting as an antiinflammatory. This substance is present in bananas.
- Finally indicate that white foods are also rich in potassium. This mineral is necessary for the generation and transmission of nerve impulses and muscle activity and would enhance renal function.

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2. What helps us?
In short white foods help us to:
- Reducing blood pressure.
- Preventing type II diabetes.
- Reduce cholesterol levels.
- Reduce the risk of certain cancers (prostate, breast, lung).

3. What foods contain them?
Milk, white food that takes care of our teeth and bones.

We will find the white color:

  • Vegetables such as garlic, onion, spring onion, scallion, leek, white asparagus, cauliflower, mushrooms, endive, turnip.
  • Fruits like custard apple, banana, melon (we refer to white-fleshed varieties such as Piñonet, tendral and gallium).

Other white foods:

- Milk, cheese and yogurt, are characterized by a high protein and calcium as well as an essential mineral intake to prevent osteoporosis and to have normal development of bones.
- Sardines, canned in particular in oil have the necessary daily dose of vitamin B12, that our body needs, besides being a source of Omega-3 and calcium.
- The squid and oysters, which besides having a high amount of Omega-3 fatty acids, have zinc. Thus not only protect us against cardiovascular disease, but also help us to heal wounds and the proper functioning of the prostate.
- Rice is especially rich in carbohydrates, has little fat and no cholesterol, their protein is deficient in lysine (an essential amino acid), rich in fiber in the case of rice, integral. In his contribution highlights the mineral magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. As for vitamins is especially rich in B vitamins (B1, B2, B6) in addition to possessing vitamin E, folic acid and niacin.
- Oats, which provided us fiber, magnesium and thiamine which is essential for the functioning of the heart, muscles and nerves.
- The chicken gives us a tremendous dose of vitamin B complex, minerals like zinc and iron and niacin is essential for sexual performance because it activates the production of sex hormones.

4. What you should not forget
- Fruits and vegetables have no cholesterol.
- One serving of fruit (120-200 grams) equals: one medium piece of fruit or a large slice of melon.
- To maintain a balanced and healthy diet you should eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

5. Curiosities of these foods
Mushrooms are one of the representatives of white.
- The endive has substantial amounts of fiber and potassium, which are very important for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system.
- If you eat garlic regularly will reduce cholesterol levels and stress. It also has antibacterial properties. The garlic flavor will give us his point and the more tender and garlic is clear, present a pleasant, mild flavor.
- The melon fruit is a lower energy intake, to hold much water, low fat and sugar content (6%) lower than other fruits. In order to avoid possible discomfort is preferable to take the melon a bit before dinner or eat alone as well get is digested to perfection. It is also recommended to eat during the day and night help.
- The mushroom has a satiating effect that together with its low calorie content makes it a great food to consume low-calorie diets.
- The onion has quercetin, which can prevent blood clots and thus helps the blood circulation. The Onion has a diuretic effect, then increases urine production and facilitates the removal of waste substances from our body.
- Leeks and metilalliína has cicloaliína, which are compounds that have been linked to antibiotic properties. Allyl sulfide is a volatile substance present in leeks which is responsible for its flavor.
- The green bananas are not easily digested and can help relieve constipation. By contrast, very ripe bananas are traditionally used remedy for diarrhea. A very popular natural prescription is to take a banana mashed with a little lemon juice to cut diarrheal episodes.

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