Why are the greens and wheat so useful? The fact is that humans and animals are not capable of synthesizing vitamins. They should receive them with food. With a shortage of vitamins, vitamin deficiency develops, manifested first by fatigue, apathy, and reduced resistance to diseases. And then there are signs of beriberi. This is a deep insufficiency, when some vitamins in the body are practically absent. Hypovitaminosis is a state of less deep insufficiency. A significant part of the population (especially in winter and spring) suffers from latent vitamin deficiency. Therefore, various species of greenery and sprouted wheat acquire paramount importance for a person.
In the spring after a heavy protein diet, which is necessary for the restoration of energy costs in the cold period, we gladly turn to lighter vegetable food. The organism needs to be cleared of the slag accumulated over the winter. And also to activate the metabolism in full accordance with the spring renewal of all life on earth. Here, first of all, early greens will help us, which is distinguished by a special tenderness, excellent taste and aroma. And also carries a considerable stock of vitamins, especially vitamin E, or tocopherol, which stimulates and supports the normal work of muscles. Wheat and greens also give us mineral salts and the necessary organic acids. A unique flavor of green seasonings attached to them contained essential oils. A bunch of greenery stimulates the appetite and helps to improve digestion, because green fiber stimulates the motor function of the intestine. Let's see what properties useful for humans are different types of green plants.
Wheat
Wheat is useful in any form, if it is used in moderation. It is the basis of nutrition for a good half of the world's population. Wheat is rich in valuable proteins, fiber, various enzymes. There are a lot of vitamin E and B1 in this cereal. And also trace elements: magnesium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus. Sprouted wheat is of particular importance to man. The more scientists study it, the more incredible properties they find. Sprouted wheat is recognized as a product of increased biological value. It is also called the "miracle of grain." In wheat germ, the amount of vitamin C and B6 increases fivefold. And vitamin B ยป- in 13 times! It is the basis of many healthy food systems. It is recommended by doctors in case of severe working conditions, with beriberi, loss of strength and disease.
Cheremsha
Cheremsha is the first edible greens grown on open ground. It is rich in carotene, vitamin C, contains essential oil, phytoncids. In medicine, it is used as an antiplatelet agent. It helps the wild garlic and with disorders of the stomach and intestines. Effective fights against various infections, scurvy, atherosclerosis. Daily norm of wild garlic no more than 15 - 20 large leaves. At high doses, there may be an exacerbation of the ulcer, insomnia, headache, diarrhea.
Green onions
Without green onions, it's hard to imagine national cuisine. Its significance for man is great. It contains carotene, vitamins C, E, B1, folic acid, salts of potassium and iron. Has choleretic effect. Green onions are useful for the prevention of avitaminosis and influenza. However, it is recommended in large quantities for exacerbations of diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, kidneys.
Garlic
It is difficult on the whole Earth to find a plant more useful to humans. Tibetan monks developed an elixir of life based on garlic, which became famous in our country. It not only prolongs life, but also improves its quality, preventing the manifestations of heart attacks and strokes. Garlic contains vitamins C, mineral salts, essential oil and phytoncides, which destroy bacteria. Therefore, since ancient times, garlic is used in folk medicine to fight infectious diseases. It prevents the development of putrefactive processes in the intestines, eliminates dysbacteriosis, reliably protects our heart, fights against the growth of tumors, helps to lower the level of cholesterol. However, all is well that in moderation. Excess garlic irritates the walls of the stomach, so it is contraindicated in many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
It is strongly recommended to grow green onions and garlic in pots. In addition to the fact that the green arrows disinfect the air, they also have a beneficial effect on sleep. It is especially recommended to keep them in the bedroom to those who do not sleep well.
Parsley
Parsley is one of the most popular types of greens. It can provide a daily requirement of the body in carotene and vitamin C, if you eat a whole bunch. Parsley serves as an excellent diuretic and helps cope with edema of the face. Decoction of parsley is recommended to drink to women on the eve of menstruation. And also to all people prone to dropsy and ascites, with "bags" under the eyes. Cosmetic masks based on parsley have a whitening effect, help to cope with acne and prevent the early appearance of wrinkles.
Pregnant women with parsley should not get too carried away. After all, in large quantities, it can cause an increase in the tone of the uterus, contribute to the threat of termination of pregnancy. Parsley is also not worth pursuing with gout and exacerbation of diseases of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract.
Celery
Celery is a very useful green. Unfortunately, in our region it is not as popular as in Western Europe and North America. Meanwhile, it should be included in your usual diet. After all, celery is characterized by a high content of iron, which makes it useful for violations of the organs of hematopoiesis. It is rich in vitamins A, C, B1, B2, nicotinic acid, magnesium, manganese, iodine, phosphorus and calcium. Celery for men is of particular importance. It strengthens and strengthens the reproductive function.
Dill
Dill is an effective remedy for heartburn, stomach colic, flatulence and bloating. Like parsley, this plant is extremely rich in chlorophyll. Therefore, it successfully helps to remove bad breath. Dill helps reduce blood pressure in hypertension, has a beneficial effect on cardiac activity. This is a great preventive against headache and vascular disease. In the tender green lot of vitamin C, carotene, vitamin B, nicotinic and folic acids, as well as valuable trace elements, for example, calcium, potassium, iron and phosphorus salts. Cosmetic masks containing dill help to cope with inflammations on the skin, acne, acne.
Sorrel
Sorrel, along with wild garlic - the earliest greens, growing after the winter. Sorrel is a source of vitamin C, carotene and iron. For medical purposes, it is used for stomach disorders, liver disorders, as a cholagogue. Do not get carried away by sorrel only to those who have increased stomach acidity, peptic ulcer disease or kidney problems. Oxalic acid is capable of provoking an aggravation of these diseases.
Cilantro
Cilantro is another kind of greenery, gaining popularity in the East European cuisine. It is increasingly seen on the shelves of vegetable departments. Biologically, coriander is the tender green of coriander. It strengthens blood vessels and capillaries, lowers blood pressure, improves digestion and sleep. Cilantro is effectively used as a choleretic and expectorant.
Spinach
Spinach is a cult plant (which mothers "frighten" children). Despite the inexpressive taste, spinach is one of the most vitamin-rich plants. It contains vitamins A, P, PP, K, D, E, H, B3, B6, C. Vitamins C and A in spinach are well preserved during cooking. In addition, spinach is rich in iron, it contains folic acid.
Kale
Leaf cabbage can be used as an additional source of vitamins C, P, and K. Still in the green cabbage are very valuable salts of calcium, potassium, magnesium.
Cabbage and lettuce
These salads contain especially a lot of calcium salts. And also vitamins C, B1, B2, R, K, E, carotene, mineral salts K, Ca, Mg, R. Any salad normalizes the work of the stomach, improves sleep, has a mild choleretic effect, strengthens blood vessels.
Nettle
Do not be surprised, nettle does not just "bite". Those who in the spring stayed with my grandmother in the village, probably enjoyed a borscht with the young greens of nettle. Nettle is the traditional green culture of our ancestors. It contains vitamin C (2.5 times more than lemon), vitamins A, B1, B2, carotene, salts of iron, magnesium, copper, phytoncides and organic acids. In addition, there are a lot of essential amino acids in the nettle. They, in combination with mineral substances, help maintain high performance and quickly restore strength after hard work or illness. Delicate shoots of young nettles have long been used for food as vitamin supplements in soups, sauces and salads.
Dandelion
Dandelion for Europeans - salad culture. You can also try a salad of dandelions. But it must be properly prepared in order to get rid of bitterness. Salad of dandelions can improve appetite, help with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. It has the property of removing harmful cholesterol from the body, therefore salads from dandelion are often recommended for the prevention of atherosclerosis. And the vitamins contained in it (A, C and B2) can increase the overall resistance of the body to infections.
So, we learned more about wheat and greens, the meaning of these useful plants for humans. Without greens and sprouted wheat, our body does not receive the most important vitamins and trace elements. You can not exclude them from the diet, if there is no contraindication.