Showing posts with label Anti-Diabetic Activity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anti-Diabetic Activity. Show all posts

Friday, June 11

Wild Harvest Mojoba Brownies

Wild Harvest Mojoba Brownies

SERVINGS
Makes approximately 24 brownies

INGREDIENTS
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup unbleached white pastry flour
1 Tsp baking powder
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened  

6 tablespoons melted chocolate mix
2/3 cup organic honey
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 Tbsp Wild Harvest Pharma Mojoba Health supplement
3 Tbsp milk/soya milk
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup carob or chocolate chips
1/2 cup golden raisins

PREPARATION
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together the flours and baking powder.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/4 pound of butter with the honey until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and blend well.
4. In a small bowl, combine the Wild Harvest Pharma Mojoba Health supplement with the melted butter and the milk. Pour into the honey mixture, blending well. Whisk in the flour mixture until smooth. Stir in the walnuts, carob chips and raisins.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into bars.


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Baobab Banana Bites
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Wild Harvest Peanut Butter Supreme
Mojoba Oatmeal
Mojoba Banana Power Breakfast




Mojoba-Berry Fruit Smoothie













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This web site makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, comparative or controversial nature, or usefulness of any information contained or referenced on this web site. Statements made about the products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Use of this web site does not create an expressed or implied physician-patient relationship

Wednesday, January 27

Mojoba Health Supplement Anti-Diabetic Activity

Mojoba Intelligent Nutrition


Anti-Diabetic Activity
Diabetic mellitus is a syndrome characterized by disordered metabolism and abnormally high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) resulting from insufficient levels of the hormone insulin. There are two types of diabetes, diabetes I and diabetics II. Diabetes I may also known as Insulin dependent diabetes where insulin therapy is needed as the beta cells cant synthesis insulin.

Diabetes II may refer to as Insulin non dependent diabetics as insulin is produced by the body but in lower amount or it becomes insensitive to act on glucose. It is possible for us to treat diabetes II through proper dieting, medication and regular exercise.

The food which is ingested is converted to glucose for the cell function. Glucose cannot enter the cells alone. It needs assistance from insulin in order to penetrate the cell walls. Insulin therefore acts as a regulator of glucose metabolism in the body. If insulin is lacking or it becomes insensitive it will lead to diabetes.

A great way to get all of the important nutrients you need is to eat a diet high in raw fruits and vegetables, or to supplement the gaps in your diet with organic products that contain all of the necessary vitamins and minerals your body needs to function properly. The nutritional density and diversity of Mojoba Health Supplement has deemed it one of nature’s most nutritious foods.

Mojoba contains all the essential nutrients needed for the biochemical reaction to perform regularly. Mojoba as a rich source of ascorbic acid helps in insulin secretion, certain nutrients in Mojoba like vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6 B12, pantothenic acid, vitamin C, protein and potassium - along with small frequent meals containing some carbohydrates - can stimulate the natural production of insulin within the body. Vitamin A as an antioxidant helps convert beta-carotene efficiently, which reduces the risk of blindness in diabetics. Vitamin B 12 supplementation has been used to successfully treat diabetic neuropathy.

High dose supplements of vitamin C have been shown to prevent sorbitol accumulation and glycosylation of proteins, both of which are important factors in the development of diabetic complications such as cataracts. Magnesium helps in the metabolism of glycogen, Mg works closely with vitamin B 6 to help the metabolic process with in the cell. Mojoba has all these nutrients and helps the diabetic patient to control their blood glucose level.

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Information obtained from this web site is for general health information only. This information is not to be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment of any health condition or problem. Any questions regarding your own health should be addressed to your own physician or other healthcare provider.

This web site makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, comparative or controversial nature, or usefulness of any information contained or referenced on this web site. Statements made about the products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Use of this web site does not create an expressed or implied physician-patient relationship


Thursday, February 22

Medical Research

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Information obtained from this web site is for general health information only. This information is not to be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment of any health condition or problem. Any questions regarding your own health should be addressed to your own physician or other healthcare provider.

This web site makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, comparative or controversial nature, or usefulness of any information contained or referenced on this web site. Statements made about the products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Use of this web site does not create an expressed or implied physician-patient relationship.