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Raw Sprouts May Contain Harmful Bacteria The fact that sprouts are generally consumed raw or only slightly cooked adds to this risk. The reason raw sprouts are especially risky is because they must be grown in warm, humid conditions in which harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella also happen to thrive.
keep it clean. you may eat vegetable broth, carrots, celery, a small raw salad, an apple or a half an avocado. raw nuts are also okay…just a small...
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Therefore, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises children, pregnant women, older adults, or anyone else with a compromised immune system...
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Learn More »Including sprouts in your daily diet may also have benefits for your heart. That’s mainly because sprouts may reduce risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood cholesterol levels. Several animal studies show that eating sprouts may increase “good” HDL cholesterol and reduce total and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels ( 14 , 18 ). Researchers also note that rats given sprouts may benefit from blood cholesterol improvements similar to those resulting from taking the cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin ( 18 ). Similar results have been observed in humans. In one study, 39 overweight and obese people with type 2 diabetes were split into two groups. One was given 60 grams of lentil sprouts per day, whereas the other received no sprouts. At the end of the eight-week study, the group that had consumed the lentil sprouts had 12% higher levels of “good” HDL cholesterol and 75–84% lower levels of triglycerides and “bad” LDL cholesterol, compared to the control group ( 19 ). In another small study, people with type 2 diabetes who were given 10 grams of broccoli sprout powder per day for four weeks benefited from an 18.7% decrease in triglyceride levels and significantly higher levels of “good” HDL cholesterol. In comparison, those given lower amounts of broccoli sprout powder or none did not benefit from significant changes to their levels of triglycerides or HDL cholesterol ( 20 ). Finally, another group of researchers reported that eating 100 grams of fresh broccoli sprouts per day for one week decreased LDL and total cholesterol in men and increased HDL cholesterol in women ( 21 ). Although these results appear promising, few studies have been done on this topic and more research is needed before strong conclusions can be made. Summary Sprouts may improve heart health by lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels, while increasing “good” HDL cholesterol.
Lifestyle Changes Chronic dehydration also can be a cause of high blood pressure by making the body hold onto sodium. This increases blood volume...
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Learn More »Can You Improve Eyesight Naturally? Wear sunglasses. Eat a variety of vegetables. Avoid smoking. Maintain a healthy weight. Use the “20-20-20 rule” to reduce eye strain—every 20 minutes, look about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds. More items...
About 11 million Americans over age 12 require vision correction to see clearly, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Many vision problems can be avoided with preventative measures, but others may require vision correction. Read on for more information about improving your eyesight both naturally and with vision correction.
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After a positive test result, you may continue to test positive for some time after. You may continue to test positive on antigen tests for a few...
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Bananas are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, especially potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C ( 1 ).
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