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While hearing the term ‘cactus’, we often picture that prickly, funky plant of our living room or the sand-filled, dry desert. Though, this thorny desert plant is not the favorite for many of us, but, as per the scientific studies, they are being proved to be of rich nutritional content. They are packed with a pack of most essential nutrients and thus, are known to be the superfood.
Though the plant is mostly being shunned by people across the world because of its bristles and spikes, but, it actually can alleviate serious ailments ranging from different types of cancer to high cholesterol.
Reducing hangover
It contains a pack of antioxidants and nutrients including vitamins A, C, E, calcium along with carotenoids, which aid in reducing inflammation from the body. It comprises of phenolics and flavonoids which, are known to be phytochemicals mostly present in many plants popularly used for medicinal purposes.
Lowering Cholesterol
Its name is also being linked with lowering the cholesterol levels present in the body along with its pectin and fiber content. It aids in decreasing the level of triglyceride ‘bad cholesterol’ and increasing the level of HDL ‘good cholesterol’. This plant is also being proved to be healthy for reducing the risks related with heart problems.
Lowering blood sugar levels
Nopal cactus helps in lowering the level of blood sugar, especially the Type 2 diabetes. It hosts sound glycemic control which, is rarely seen in most of the conventional drugs being used for blood sugar. The pectin and fiber reduce the blood sugar by decreasing the sugar absorption in intestines and stomach. Nopal cactus also protects liver from oxidation, thereby improving the insulin sensitivity.
Lowering the weight
Nopal for weight loss has gained wide recognition because of its rich antioxidant content. With regular consumption of nopal cactus powder, your body’s metabolism rate will increase, which will certainly promote weight loss.
Protecting brain cells
This superfood is rich in anti-inflammatory properties which, might help in minimizing free radical damage to the brain cells. Dihydroquercetin, Quercetin and quercetin 3-methyl ether are proven to protect the brain cells and prohibits the creation of free radicals as well.
