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The summer season is famous for fruits that provide the body with an amazing set of benefits when consumed regularly, according to Dr. Jamal Shaaban, former dean of the National Heart Institute.
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Shaaban said that the summer fruit he is referring to is the prickly pear, pointing out that it contains many nutrients that the body needs throughout the day.
Benefits of prickly pear
The former dean of the Heart Institute outlined the benefits of prickly pear for the body in the following points:
1- Fighting diabetes
Prickly pear helps combat type 2 diabetes, due to its great ability to improve insulin sensitivity in the body, in addition to its high content of dietary fiber, which contributes to blood sugar control.
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2- Weight loss
Prickly pear plays a major role in losing excess weight, due to its low calories, and the ability of its fibers to keep the stomach full for long hours.
3- Strengthening immunity
Prickly pear is characterized by its high content of vitamin C, which increases the production of white blood cells, which are responsible for fighting microbes in the body.
4- Prevention of osteoporosis
Prickly pear contains high levels of calcium, which helps strengthen the body’s bones, protect them from fractures, and reduce the risk of fragility with age.
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5- Maintaining youthful skin
Prickly pear preserves the youthfulness of the skin and reduces the appearance of signs of aging, such as wrinkles and facial lines, due to its high content of vitamin E, vitamin K, and a number of fatty acids that are beneficial to the skin.
6- Reducing the risk of heart disease
In some studies, researchers found that prickly pear reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, because it contains potassium, which contributes to controlling blood pressure and stimulating blood circulation.
The researchers discovered that the betalain present in the prickly pear works to strengthen the lining walls of the arteries and blood vessels, and also contains phytosterols, which provide great protection against atherosclerosis, thanks to its ability to reduce harmful cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
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7- Anti-cancer
When eating prickly pears regularly, people become less likely to develop some cancers, such as breast, prostate, stomach, pancreas, ovaries, cervix and lung, because they contain antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and polyphenols.
8- Promoting digestive health
Prickly pear is of great importance to the health of the digestive system, because its dietary fiber improves bowel movement, facilitates digestion and excretion, and cleans the colon from the waste stuck to it.
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9- Reducing arthritis
Prickly pear oil is no less important than the fruit itself, because it contains compounds that contribute to relieving symptoms of arthritis, gout, and muscle fatigue when applied to the site of infection.
2023-07-12 13:44:21
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