Bitter foods can fight hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes and slow down the process of cell aging. This has shown the research of China Luohe University Of Professional Food Engineering Scientists. The results were published in FOODS magazine.
Scientists have concluded such a conclusion as a result of previous scientific works, the topic of which was the properties of bitter materials, alkaloids, polyphenols, torchenoids and amino acid.
There are bitter materials in natural foods such as bitter, bitter pumpkin, Dandelion, grains, nuts and coffee. These materials not only give food a specific taste, but also have a number of positive effects. For example, they help prevent hypertension, reduce the level of sugar and fat (triglycerides), as well as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial effect.
According to scientists, the antioxidant influence of scientists, which helps cells to protect the cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules. Antioxidants also slow down aging and help prevent cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
According to scientists, bitter foods also affect digestion, improving the production of acidic and bile gastric, as well as the better digestion of fat. Bitter foods are especially useful for people with diabetes and obesity. Bitter foods reduce appetite and help to overcome the inclination of sweets.
Translation of: Manuel Tamazyan
