7 SECRETS ABOUT PAWPAW YOU SHOULD KNOW.

It contains beta- carotene which is an antioxidant and prevents cancer cells formations. Especially, it prevents prostate cancer in men.
It contains an enzyme called papain that aids in the digestion of food.
It prevents constipation due to its high content of water and fibre.
It contains choline that aids in the absorption of fat and reduces inflammations in the body such as arthritis and asthma.
It contains Potassium which controls the blood pressure and prevents heart diseases
It contains a lot of vitamins which provide immunity to the body against disease causing organisms.
It controls the blood sugar hence decreases the risk of diabetes.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF HWENTIA

Hwentia has a wide range of biological and anti microbial activities. It is used for the treatment of cough, convulsions, inflammations, high blood pressure, asthma, cancer, rheumatism, dysentery, constipation, epilepsy, dermatosis, headache etc and these are attributed to the wide variety of secondary metabolites in its plant. It gives a good flavoring to soup, stews and even porridges. It can be crushed, grounded or used in whole and removed from foods after cooking and about to be served.

EFFECTS OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ON THE EYE.

Tiny delicate blood vessels supply blood to your eyes. Like other vessels, they too can be damaged by high blood pressure. High blood pressure can damage the vessels supplying blood to your retina, causing retinopathy. This condition can lead to bleeding in the eye, blurred vision and complete loss of vision. If you also have both diabetes and high blood pressure you are at an even greater risk. Monitor your blood pressure today.

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