~ ~~~ Prickly Pear is an absolute gem in the cactus species, they are a great addition to a balanced diet as they have a host of nutritional supportive benefits which include: ▪Vitamin B complex ▪Vitamin C ▪Rich in soluble fibre ▪Magnesium ▪Potassium ▪Calcium ▪Taurine ▪Copper ▪Flavonoids, polyphenols and betalains.(antioxidants) ~~~ Benefits of consuming prickly Pear are: ▪Maintaining the immune system ▪Improves digestion ▪Lowers cholesterol levels ▪Helps reduce inflammation, arthritis etc ▪May help maintain a healthy heart ▪Manage weight ▪Can benefit the liver function ▪Can help control diabetes ▪Reducing high blood pressure ▪Neutralising Ulcers ▪Gastric acidity ▪Fatigue syndrome. ~~~ When ripe the fruit can be red or yellow in colour, rich in flavour sweet and fresh, however preparing to eat the fruit one needs to take precautions in order to remove the skin as they have sharp hair-like spikes called glochids. ~~~ Prickly Pear enhances energy levels while receiving the benefits of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that helps maintain a healthy lifestyle. ~~~ It’s important to check with your health practitioner before taking any supplements or tinctures, making sure there is no interference with other health conditions or medications. . . . . #pricklypear #pricklypearcactus #pricklypears #pricklypearfruit #purplepricklypear #pricklypearseedoil #pricklypearoil #cactusfamily #cactus #immunesystem #immunesupport #digestion #cholesterollowering #antiinflammatory #arthritis #healthyheart #weightloss #liverdetox #diabetes #highbloodpressure #ulcers #healthtips #gastritis #fatigue #glochids #antioxidants #tinctures #supplements #taurine #betalains (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4kTRuMJjcW/?igshid=v0hkfss9jn96
