The daily consumption of spinach and other leafy green vegetables reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, say scientists. The new comprehensive survey on the consumption of fruit and vegetables and their effect on diabetes type 2, was published in the magazine British Medical Journal. The scientists have found that people who consumed daily 150 g spinach and other leafy green vegetables decreased by 14 percent likelihood to develop diabetes compared to those who consumed only 20 grams. The heating method of processing the spinach, however, can significantly reduce its healthy effect. Properly prepared, it must maintain its high content of antioxidants, which protect the body from free radicals. The spinach contains magnesium, which gives its green color. Likely that chemical element contributes to the activation of insulin, a hormone that controls levels of glycogen in the blood. To eat healthy, nutritionists still advised to include in your diet at least five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, among which pride of place to borrow and spinach.

The optimal blood pressure of a healthy man of middle age is 120/80. If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, your doctor explain to you what to do and you indicated drugs, reducing salt in food, doing exercise, adoption of more calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and potassium. 8 following foods are your faithful helper in the fight against high blood pressure:
Fresh milk cream
Your milk provides vitamin D and calcium, two substances that work as a team in order to reduce the blood 3 to 10 percent. Although it is not able to help and 15% reduction of cardiovascular diseases.
Spinach, sunflower seeds, beans
These foods are full of magnesium, a key element that helps to normalize blood pressure. Also, many potassium further makes spinach, seeds and Boban very relevant to the case.
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