Health Values Everyone Should Know: A Basic Guide to Understanding Your Body

Maintaining healthy body parameters is essential for preventing disease and promoting well-being. While it’s always best to consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis, understanding these parameters and how to influence them through healthy eating and habits can be very helpful. Below, I offer recipes and natural tips for balancing some of these key parameters.

1. Blood Pressure Recipe (120/80 mmHg)
: Beetroot and Celery Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 medium beetroot, 2 celery stalks, 1 green apple, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 200 ml water.

Preparation: Blend all ingredients and consume on an empty stomach 3 times a week.

Directions: Beets contain nitrates, which help dilate blood vessels, while celery acts as a natural diuretic. Avoid excessive salt and exercise regularly.

2. Blood sugar (70-110 mg/dl fasting)
Recipe: Cinnamon and fig leaf infusion

Ingredients: 1 cinnamon stick, 3 dried fig leaves, 1 liter of water.

Preparation: Boil the fig leaves with the cinnamon for 10 minutes. Strain and drink a cup before main meals.

Directions: Cinnamon improves insulin sensitivity. Combine it with a diet low in refined sugars and rich in fiber (oats, legumes).

3. Cholesterol (130-200 mg/dl) and Triglycerides (<150 mg/dl)
Recipe: Oat flakes with flax seeds and walnuts

Ingredients: ½ cup oats, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds, 3 chopped walnuts, 1 teaspoon honey.

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