Get Beautified with the Nutritive Value of this Flower: Dandelion

Even though the Dandelion is a flower used for decorative and scenery purposes, it has also for many years been used for many medicinal purposes. The Dandelion has many health benefits and unique nutritious benefits. Even though further research is needed, I felt that it was still important to describe some of the uses that this flower has been used for. I feel that nature has a purpose for everything and feel that a unique flower such as this carries so much nutritional value that we should learn a little about it. Some of the characteristics that it carries is that it helps cleanse and detoxify your body from toxins and helps many vital organs in your body. It is important for our organs such as our kidneys and liver to work efficiently to be in the best of health, so a little flower such as this can go a long way. But remember Moderation is KEY! Lets enjoy the aesthetic and nutritive value of this flower, the dandelion. Enjoy!

Health Benefits "GAINS" of DANDELIONS

* Good source Calcium- promotes Bone Health and strong teeth

* Good source of Vitamin C- immune system (fights viral activity) and antioxidant activities (scavenger of free radicals)

* Good Diuretic- help detoxify body (primarily kidneys)

* Stimulate insulin production- good for Diabetics help lower blood glucose in blood

* Luteolin- an antioxidant responsible for reducing free radicals and reducing the occurrence of cancer

* Excellent source of Iron- reduce anemias and increases transport of oxygen to tissue and vital organs

* Good source of Fiber- reduces cholesterol, digestive system and helps regularity

* Contains Vitamin A- good in fighting cancers of epithelial tissue and promotes Eye Health

* Improve memory- contains choline

Ways to "INDULGE" include in our road to healthy eating and well being

* Brewed into a cold/hot tea

* Added as a garnish to your favorite dish

* Cook it with dried fruit and olive oil

* Add to rice or beans

* Add to soups or broth

* Mix in with other vegetable stir fry

* Add to sandwiches or burgers

* Mix in with salads

* Add to scrambled eggs or omelet

* Add to casseroles, lasagna, chicken salad or tuna salad

* Be FUN & Creative in your dishes ;)

This summary points out some of the beneficial and nutritive values that Dandelions have been said to have. There is continuous research in studying what the actual benefits are. So it is important to keep up with research. Here are some of the ways to include it in our healthy road to eating and living. The nutritive value of Dandelions is a plus, and should be used like everything else in moderation. Here presented are some creative ideas and ways to include in our diets but there is always room for creativity and exploration. These greens are full of vitamins and nutrients. Lets enjoy the aesthetic and nutritive value of this flower, the dandelion. Enjoy!

Eat Well.

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This blog was intended to advice you in some of the health benefits of certain foods, some information may contain opinion by the writer, findings through resources on the web, and through her own educational background.