The 7 Herbs for Every Stage of Life
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Herbs Indicated for 30 Years: Here, the biggest food concern should be with stress . In addition to physical and psychological exhaustion, it can promote weight gain , as it releases cortisol , a hormone that generates the accumulation of adipose tissue. At this age, metabolism slows down, which leads to less fat burning . Look for healthy, low-calorie foods that have detoxifying power and help increase calorie burning. Detox herbs are also welcome in the 30s and all are allowed.
Herbs Indicated for 40 Years: There is a sudden drop in metabolism at this stage, interfering with the burning of carbohydrates and fats . The recommended thing is not to go beyond the period of three hours without eating, as this further reduces the expenditure of calories, and not to go on diets that exclude nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates and good fats, essential for the proper functioning of the body. “For women, it’s interesting to try to reduce the effects of pre-menopause, looking for foods like flaxseed , which has lignan, a chemical similar to estrogen.” The consumption of detoxifying herbs is also releasing for this age.
Herbs Indicated for 50 Years: This is a more delicate period and you should value a diet rich in nutrients and substances beneficial to health. “Some factors must be taken into account, such as: physical, mental and emotional health status, previous eating habits, in addition to changes in the ability to chew, swallow, digest and absorb food”. As you get older, the need to eat low-calorie foods increases, as metabolism is slower and slower, as well as the consumption of more nutritious foods. Foods rich in calcium , due to osteoporosis , proteins and anti-inflammatory are indicated. Drinking detox tea is also a good way to not gain weight and reduce weight ., however, its consumption should be moderate.
Contraindication: The use of plants should be avoided in pregnant women due to the teratogenic and abortifacient effect; in children, due to the lack of studies on this consumption; and in the elderly, due to herbal and drug interactions, that is, some plants reduce or potentiate the action of drugs”.
Herbs That Detoxify:
Dandelion: It is digestive, hypoglycemic, diuretic , anti-inflammatory , analgesic, antithrombotic and lowers cholesterol .
Indication: 1 cup (200ml) of tea 3 times a day.
Fucus: has laxative action, is diuretic and rich in iodine.
Indication: 1 to 2g of dried fucus 3 times a day.
Horsetail: It is diuretic , detoxifies and is hepatic.
Indication: 1 spoon (soup) of the leaf in 150 ml of water 3 times a day.
Mint: It is anti-inflammatory and aids in digestion.
Indication: 2 spoons (coffee) of the leaf in 150 ml of water 3 times a day.
Fennel: Aids in digestion and is expectorant .
Indication: 1 cup (200ml) 3 times a day.
Hibiscus: And antioxidant.
Indication: 1 spoon (dessert) of the flower calyx in 150 ml water 3 times a day.
Green Tea: It is antioxidant and thermogenic.
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Indication: 1 cup (200ml) 3 times a day.