NopaleaYou've Seen It on TV..Now Try It!
What is Nopalea Juice?
You have found ths page because you want to improve your health right? Well, Nopalea can help you do just that. How? It is an all natural cactus juice drink that contains many healthful nutrients blended with an exclusive and rare, and powerful antioxidant called Betalains (more on that below).
Regular daily use of this tasty, exciting wellness drink will help your body in many ways, such as....
Let's start with the antioxidants. It is rich in betalains, flavonoids, vitamin C and contains taurine (an important amino acid in our body). On the mineral side, the all-natural nopal juice has high amounts of calcium and magnesium. It is also low in sodium and calories too. There is no saturated fat or cholesterol in Nopalea, however it is high in soluble fiber...the kind that is effective in reducing cholesterol in the blood. Research conducted by the American Heart Association has verified its ability to regulate and control the levels of cholesterol in the body. Additional health promoting phytonutrients are combined to make Nopal cactus fruit (prickly pear) from the Sonoran Desert, and here are the impressive list of main ingredients...
What Are Betalains?Nopal cactus juice has been proven by medical research to contain high concentration levels of betalain. Ok, so what are they, and how will you benefit health-wise from consuming them? Well, they are a quirky, but very powerful class of antioxidants, also found in beets, they have the ability to scavenge and nullify those nasty free radicals that inflict untold damage on our bodies, inevitably aging us faster than nature intended. Our blood vessels have very slim linings, so it is imperative that there are no obstructions for the blood to flow freely. Thanks to betalains, they will guard these linings. The result? Inflammation is greatly reduced, and no sticky blood or clots, and less chance of a stroke or heart attack. It doesn't stop there, more health benefits of betalains are it's ability to...
The nopal cactus fruit contains the highest concentration of betalains of any plant in the world. The reason for this is all down to the tough extremes of weather in the Sonoran Desert (North America).Fact..There are only 24 betalains that are known. Beets contain 8, interestingly Swiss Chard has up to 12..and nopal cactus-fruit wins with all known 24!
In a word..very bad! It is probably one of the greatest threats to our health. It can cause a lot of damage on our bodies if it is not sorted quckly. Inflammation comes in two forms..acute or chronic and is one of our body's first responses to any kind of damage. Don't worry too much about acute, there is no real long term damage, it actually aid the body recover from an injury more quickly. Chronic-inflammation is the one to worry about. Basically it is a set of immune responses that occur over a long period of time, sometimes over months and years. It is a hidden disease you could be affected by...and never even know it! Medical science is 'awaking' to the fact that the result of chronic-inflammation could have serious long-term effects on the rest of the body.
If the answer is yes (although you probably might not realise it), then you will definitely will want some of this excellent inflammation drink, or inflammation juice. Have you ever got a splinter in your figer? Notice how the surrounding skin turns red and painful, and is warm to the touch? That's chronic-inflammation, and it's the natural inflammatory response of your body to fighting and dealing with infection. This very same thing or process that is going on throughout your body. As toxins enter your body, whether it be through air, water, even the food we eat, it is the body's natural defence. Fact..Chronic inflammation may be the reason we could potentially develop many degenerative diseases.
So, you are probably wondering how Nopalea cactus juice for inflammation can be used to help? Well, the great news is that it is excellent in numerous way, especially reducing inflammation in the following areas...
As mentioned above, the high levels of betalains in nopalea cactus drink from Trivita are the reason the thin linings (endothelium) of the blood vessels are guarded from toxins, preventing a plaque build-up, and possible heart attack or stroke. But there's more...even if the arteries are not completely blocked by plaque, the dreaded heart attack could still happen. Research has shown this. You see, the endothelium could rupture, plaque is released, and the result? Hello heart attack or stroke. Reach for your bottle of Nopal cactus drink. Regular consumption will help to decrease inflammation and irritation in the the single-layer lining in your blood vessels, the vital key to maintaining good cardiovascular health.
Watch this space. I am just about to order my first bottle of Nopalea juice and I can't wait. After researching this product, and knowing what I know about the power of antioxidants and their ability to fight free radicals, then Nopalea is a no-brainer as far as I am concerned. Many people are reporting benefits such as 'increased mental clarity and focus', 'improved circulation' and a general feeling of well-being. No wonder, if it really does what it say's on the bottle! And it tastes great too. I will report on my experiences here. In fact I was considering setting up a nopalea juice blog!
Here is an interesting bit of research and study on the native Pima Indians and the health benefits of cactus juice. Apparently those who eat nopal cactus fruit as a part of their traditional diet compared to those who decided to follow a more westernised diet..have an average life span of up to 20 years longer. Average life expectancy of the first group is 71, whereas the second group was only 51 years. Even more interesting is that diabetes rates are staggeringly different for the two groups too. The first bunch of Pima Indians has a 0% incidence by the time they reach 40 years. But the second group has a 80 percent incidence of diabetes at the same age! The Pima Indians who regularly consume nopal cactus fruit are also known to take part in endurance events including 150 mile foot races.As they say, the proof's in the pudding!
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