06:25 PM, Saturday, August 12, 2023
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Prickly pear is one of the fruits spread during the summer season. Some people love it because it is delicious in addition to providing a range of health benefits. However, it may be tempting to eat prickly pear on an empty stomach, so is it beneficial or harmful?
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In the following report, The Consulto reviews a set of benefits and harms of eating prickly pear on an empty stomach, according to WebMD and Healthline.
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Nutritional value of prickly pear
One cup of prickly pears, weighing 149 grams, contains the following nutritional value:
Calories: 61 calories.
Protein: one gram.
Fat: one gram.
Carbohydrates: 14 grams.
Fiber: 5 grams
Magnesium: 30% of the daily value.
Vitamin C: 23% of the daily nutritional value.
Potassium: 7% of the daily value.
Calcium: 6% of the daily nutritional value.
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The benefits of prickly pear on an empty stomach
Nutritionists generally recommend eating prickly pear for the following reasons:
1- Control blood sugar levels
Eating prickly pear can help control blood sugar levels, nutrition experts believe that the ability of prickly pear to control blood sugar levels comes from the cactus itself, which is one of the components of the prickly pear plant, given that when taken orally for diabetics, it stabilized blood sugar levels. blood sugar
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2- Skin health
Prickly pear also contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially in the seeds and peel, which play a role in healthy skin and hair, thanks to the fact that prickly pear contains vitamin C and petalin, both of which are antioxidants that improve skin and hair health and protect against the following risks:
Premature aging due to oxidative stress.
– Inflammation.
Skin burns due to sunlight.
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3- Lose weight
The fiber in prickly pear may help you lose weight by binding to dietary fat, increasing its secretion and reducing energy absorption. Prickly pear fruit contains more than three grams of fiber and is relatively low in calories, so prickly pear plays a role in weight loss.
4-Prevention of liver diseases
Nutritionists believe that the antioxidant compounds in prickly pear help protect against inflammation and oxidative stress that can damage the liver as a result of alcohol consumption.
A study in 55 healthy adults found that taking an extract from the aloe vera plant before drinking alcohol helped reduce hangover symptoms and markers of inflammation in the blood more than a placebo.
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Harmful effects of eating prickly pears on an empty stomach
Nutrition experts recommend avoiding eating prickly pear for breakfast, as it leads to the following damages:
-diarrhea.
-Indigestion.
– bloating.
– Nausea.
Eating prickly pear seeds may lead to rare cases of intestinal obstruction, when consumed in large quantities. They can form an indigestible blockage that causes fecal impaction.
Also read: A nutritionist warns these people against eating prickly pears
2023-08-12 15:36:53
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