Question

theory of healthy seeds

Answer 1

AN APPLE A DAY

One step in the pathway of that remedy or prescription is a stewed apple to begin the day. Of course, there are other remedies such as other fibre-containing foods but this stewed apple helps to build the body's defences. One may wonder about the benefits of fibre in the daily diet, indeed, fibre should be a major constituent of our daily diet and the good news is that apples are loaded with pectin which is a soluble fibre that fortifies our bodies against various diseases. Apples also contain insoluble fibres which clean out the intestinal tract and keep it disease-free. Simply stated, these fibres help to create the 'bulk' of our excrement so that elimination or 'passing stool' will be easier.

The prevention of cancer is based upon the fact that the less time the odious substances are in the colon, the less time those said substances would have to disrupt cell functioning and create a situation of confused, deadly, blind, self-serving cells. It is now well-known that fibre helps to keep blood sugar and insulin at a steady level (sugar can also be carcinogenic) and satisfies the appetite. Fibre also helps the body to produce substances that control the growth of cells in the lining of the colon. It is well-known by researchers that unregulated growth of cells can lead to cancer (2).

Fibre also collects and holds bile acids. Acids that run loose, even if they are good for digestion, can wreak havoc in our bodies. Soluble fibre also helps to lower cholesterol. The accumulation of cholesterol results in clogging of the arteries which in turn results in heart disease. With direct reference to our food intake, it is now known that apples are fruits filled with soluble fibre and that vegetables "pack a good punch" when it comes to battling with cancer. The flavonoids that apples contain are known to have a high ORAC ie oxygen radical absorbance capacity value. Apples also help our bodies to increase their absorbance of oxygen radicals. Apples have been shown to have potassium which assists in regulating our water balance, levels of acidity, blood pressure and the neuro-muscular function of our bodies. They also play an equally important role in the transmission of electrical impulses in the heart.

The 'forbidden fruit' apple also contains boron which, according to one study, may assist in keeping the beneficial effects of oestrogen during menopause. Other schools of thought suggest that it is helpful against arthritis because it helps to build and maintain healthy bones and teeth by carrying calcium to the bony tissue. Of equal significance is the fact that Ayurvedic medical traditions postulate that the body is a powerful entity and that the apple is akin to a catalyst that triggers the body's built-in protective mechanism. In order for the body's 'land' to be an effective repellent of the cancer 'seed', we must learn more about the effects of 'agni', 'ama' and 'ojas' as we continue to battle with the onslaught of cancer.

VEGETARIAN LIFESTYLE

The leading question might now be, "How do we get the most of our meals?" Getting the most of our meals focusses primarily on the importance of phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables. Most nutritionists know that "veggies have the punch when fighting with cancer". It has also been reported that vegetables are like 'meat blockers' in our diet and that vegetarians tend to live longer, healthier lives. Ongoing research shows that consuming a lot of red meat results in the same damage to the colon as smoking reportedly does due to the presence of cancer-promoting chemicals in both.