What Is Chromium?

Chromium is a trace mineral that helps the body to use insulin, a hormone that transfers blood sugar (glucose) to the body's cells, where the sugar is burned  as fuel. Chromium is also helpful in in assisting the body to break down protein and fat.

Benefits of Chromium

People with insulin resistance may benefit from chromium sufficiency in that it could prevent diabetes especially Type 2 diabetes. Chromium does this by making sure that the body uses the insulin more effectively. Type 2 diabetes is a disorder that develops when the body does not produce enough insulin to maintain a normal blood glucose level, or when the body is unable to effectively use the insulin that is being produced.

By breaking down fat chromium ensures that bad cholesterol is reduced and also increases the levels of good cholesterol. This helps in reducing the risk of heart disease.

Some studies have also shown that another chemical form of chromium., chromium picolinate can aid in weight reduction or increase muscle mass. However some studies have shown no such benefit. Perhaps more studies are needed to show the benefits of chromium in reducing weight.

Foods Rich In Chromium.

The recommended dietary requirement of chromium is 50 to 200 mcg a day. The following are foods that are rich in chromium:-

• whole grains
• whole grain breads and cereals.
• Potatoes
• Prunes.
• Peanut butter
• Nuts and seafood.

It is however difficult to meet the dietary requirements of chromium such that some people at risk of diabetes may have to take supplements at 200 mcg three times a day. At the moment there does not seem to be any side effects of taking too much chromium. 

Take note that refined grains contain too little of chromium. It is therefore advisable to take whole grains to ensure sufficient levels of chromium in your diet.

Heal or Cure Yourself And Prevent Diseases With Carrots

Carrots are one of the most nutrient rich vegetables in the world and therefore have the ability to assist everyone who wants to cure or heal himself or herself and prevent diseases naturally a. Eating carrots especially in raw form, as cooking destroys most of the beneficial nutrients, has been shown to be particulary helpful for eye health and vision and preventing various forms of cancer. Your night vision is especially enhanced if you eat carrots regularly. Carrots also have becoitie which is well known for cleansing effect in the blood and liver

 

Included in the list of health enhancing elements within carrots are vitamins B1, B3, B3,  B6, C, E, K, alpha carotene, beta-carotene, biotin, folic acid, lycopene; Calcium, chromium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silica, zinc; bioflavonoids; limonin; and fibre or fiber.

 

The beta-carotene in carrots is well known in science circles for its cancer prevention abilities  and promotes good digestion and strengthen cells against viruses and infections such as colds and bronchitis. Carrots are also full of antioxidants which help the body against free radicals that might cause cancer.

 

If you are looking for youthful skin then the silica in carrots will help you towards that goal as well. Silica also boosts detoxification on top of staving off skin wrinkles.