Oats biscuits with Cress
Benefits of oats :
1- It stimulates energy production processes in the body because it is rich in vitamin B and dietary fiber from complex carbohydrates, which helps to regularize blood sugar levels and increase the feeling of satiety for a long time, which prevents obesity.
2- It protects against type 2 diabetes, as it has a low glycemic index (the index of raising blood sugar by a certain food), because stomach empties it so slowly that reduces blood sugar and improves the response of the body’s cells to insulin.
3- Reduces blood cholesterol because it is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals important for regulating heart function and coronary artery health.
5- Rich in essential nutrients such as:
Complex carbohydrates that prevent constipation and improve kidney function for patients with kidney failure – special plant proteins that reduce depression – unsaturated fats – magnesium that protects against high blood pressure – zinc, which gives immunity against influenza and coughing – iron for blood strength – phosphorus and calcium for bone and joint health – many Vitamins
Biscuits baked with Cress For its Benefits
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, which enhances body’s immune system, thus resisting colds and bronchitis, and preventing degenerative diseases and carcinogenic genetic mutations.
• Maintains the health of the liver, and prevents fibrosis.
• Helps in strengthening the bones, and speeding recovery from fractures.
• Cress seeds contributes in regulation of the menstrual cycle in women.
• Stimulates milk production in nursing mothers.
• Soothes digestive and intestinal disorders and helps disinfection of them.
• Rich in iron and folic acid, which increases red blood cell production.

WHAT IS MUJEZA FIBRE?

Crust or the shell of the Ispagol plant, which is known scientifically as plantago ovata. The shell is separated from Ispagol seeds by sifting it. Natural source of non-starch carbohydrate fibers characterized by their instant dissolving., important for bowel and general health

INDICATIONS & BENEFITS:

–   Useful in morbid obesity cases as it acts like a sponge in the alimentary tract absorbing excess cholesterol, harmful lipids, and some toxic materials and heavy metals with water then discharges them with wastes outside the bowel, .

–   Decreases bile salts in the intestines, which in turn reduces the incidence of colon cancer.

–   Helps decrease the absorption of glucose into the blood, and in turn decreases the levels blood sugar.

–   Facilitates bowel movements, as waste moves easier within the intestinal walls after mixing with the plant. Thus, it regulates the colon movement, reduces pain, spasms and flatulence.

–   Repels stomach gases and reduces constipation.

–   Relieves stomach pain of peptic ulcers due to its soothing effect. It also relieves heart burns and sensitivity of stomach.

–   Helps treat intestinal amoebiasis, ulcers, and the colo-anal disorders, in addition to being a laxative, which facilitates defecation in the patients with hemorrhoids.

–   Helps reduce the symptoms of laziness and sluggishness because it absorbs exhausting alkaline materials from the stomach, giving a sensation of calmness and comfort.

–   Has cooling characteristics, so it can be used to relieve sever thirst.