Chaya reduces cholesterol

• April 26, 2024

The chaya , a contribution of the Mayas to the world, is a plant that belongs to the family of euphorbiaceae, its scientific name is Cnisdoscolus chayamansa and it has a high content of calcium , retinol , iron Y proteins , but above all vitamin C , says nutritionist Hilda Silva Cambranis, from the Center for Health Studies and Services of the University of Veracruz.

There are five varieties of leaves and it is prepared cooked, fried, in salty or sweet casseroles. Its mild flavor allows it to be combined with various foods such as cereals, meats, vegetables and fruits, including drinking it as fresh water, and it reproduces all year round. The most important thing is that it has properties detoxifying .

In addition to relieving the constipation, improve the kidney dysfunctions and by its properties helps to lower the cholesterol :

1. Reduce the blood pressure , thanks to its high content in potassium . 2. Acts as antioxidant thanks to its high content in vitamin C , which increases and improves cellular activity, eliminating the free radicals . 3. Provides fiber , which helps eliminate excess cholesterol . 4. These properties that the chaya , allow significantly reduce the likelihood of suffering heart disease .

An important fact to keep in mind is that the sheets of chaya They must be consumed cooked, never raw. This is because the raw leaves have toxic substances, which disappear with cooking.

If you have to treat your hypercholesterolemia , you can add cooked chaya leaves to your preparations, in this way you will have a better quality of life.

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