Marrow Fights Cancer and Helps in Blood Circulation
By Madhusudhan Tammisetti
Marrow belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is elongated and oval in shape with a greenish appearance. It also has stripes, a supple outer skin, and soft flesh inside, similar to a plump zucchini. Smaller marrow is often preferable since it is sweeter, less watery, and more nutrient-dense. Summer is when this vegetable is in season, so it's the best time to eat it. Marrow can remain fresh for up to a week, but it is recommended to eat it within four days.
Marrow has a very low-calorie content and has no cholesterol or fat. It also contains high quantities of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and dietary fiber. It has B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, thiamin, Vitamin B6, niacin, and folic acid.
Essential nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, manganese, copper, and iron are abundant. Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant that prevents damage caused to the DNA and cells by fighting free radicals, and this nutrient is abundant in the marrow skin.
Some health benefits of marrow are reducing cancer risk, controlling cholesterol levels, enhancing the immune system, fighting inflammation, promoting heart health, improving digestive system, supporting kidney function, improving health at the cell level, combating free radicals, promoting bone mineral density, naturally managing weight, and aiding blood circulation.
Fights Cancer
Vitamin C and beta-carotene are two antioxidants found in the marrow that is thought to help prevent cancer. Although there is no known cancer cure, Vitamin C and beta-carotene are usually recommended as critical nutrients for people who are concerned about cancer.
Helps in Blood Circulation
Marrow improves blood circulation and the generation of RBCs (red blood cells) due to its high iron content. As a result, the chance of acquiring illnesses such as weariness and anemia, muscular discomfort, and cognitive impairment is greatly reduced. Increased iron levels in any fruit, vegetable, or meat indicate that energy levels may be increased while the danger of anemia is reduced. Iron is necessary for RBCs to function properly, which increases oxygenation.
Fights Free Radicals
Marrow is great at fighting free radicals since it has Vitamin E in abundance, which is an antioxidant required for the development of RBCs. Antioxidants also protect the body from free radical damage, preventing skin, hair, and other health disorders.
Manages Weight
Marrow has a high fiber content, which lets you feel fuller for longer periods. So, there would be a lower likelihood of snacking in between meals and binge-eating. It is high in dietary fiber, which makes people feel full while also supplying necessary nutrients, which helps you in weight management.
Good for Kidneys
Marrow vegetables have been shown to increase the function of the kidneys. Marrow vegetable consumption has been shown to reduce the accumulation of substances that cause kidney stones, hence preventing their formation.
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