Dr Pete's Health Secrets

  The  banana is an edible fruit, botanically a Berry, produced by large flowering plants in the genus Musa. It originally is native to Indonesia, Malaysia and Australasia but now grown in over 107 countries.  Bananas are naturally easily portable , easy to transport and store hygenically. They require no preparation, making them a convenient snack choice for busy individuals.  In some tropical countries of the Caribbeans, Asia and Africa, a variety of bananas used for cooking are called plantains. Delicious! In this article I will examine the numerous health benefits of this popular fruit. This curvy yellow fruit is high in potassium and pectin, a form of soluble fiber. Bananas are also an excellent way to get magnesium, vitamins C and B6. Monkeys maybe cleverer than we think! More health benefits of Bananas 5. Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body. 6. Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the gro...

          Cranberries are small, hard, round, red fruits with a flavor that many describe as sour. They grow on vines in freshwater, mostly in the northern United States of America, in states like Maine and in southern Canada.  Traditionally sailors eat them to prevent scurvy as a reult of their high vitamin C content. They are related to blueberries and have become established as a treatment for urinary tract infections. While the occasional use of antibiotics can be quite effective, if you suffer with chronic bladder infections, antibiotics can create more problems than they actually solve. Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics over time, which means you may need to take stronger doses, and maybe for longer periods, to treat the infection or you may need to switch to an entirely different antibiotic altogether. If used too frequently, antibiotics are known to interfere with the natural, healthy, bacterial flora present in your digesti...

Do you find yourself depressed often? It might be due to food and environmental toxins accumulating in your body. Environmental, topical and food toxins attack the central nervous system and settle there.  These toxins cause our brain tissues to become overly sensitive. Artificial sweetener - Aspartame The very common artificial additive called aspartame found in low calorie drinks and shakes maybe making you depressed. Aspartame releases toxins in the body that are linked to extreme depression. A 2013 scientific study published in Neurology, studied the effect of sweetened drinks in American adults. It concluded that drinks containing aspartame caused a higher risk of depression. Pesticides A 2002 scientific study, published in the Annals of Epidemiology reported high clinical depression in Colorado farmers and their spouses exposed to environmental toxins via pesticides. Unfortunately some of these food contaminants would not appear on the label. Another good r...

          Moringa Oleifera is a trully magical tree and intetestingly grows in the wild in tropical and sub tropical regions.  It is used in India, Jamaica and many South African countries such as Malawi, as an affordable source of protein, vitamins and nutrients for the treatment of the malnourished.  It contains more than  92 nutrients  and  46 types of antioxidants . Moringa  is said to cure about three hundred diseases and almost have all the vitamins found in fruits and vegetables.  Even in a larger proportions. With all the health benefits of this miracle herb, it can easily be termed as the most nutritious herb on Earth. There are  no side-effects  which also has tried, tested, documented and proved evidence to support the same. It can be consumed by small children and adults.  Today, millions world over have started using Moringa based products in porridge, pastas, bread and to reap the everlasting...

                 Alligator peppers are my favourite. They are extremely hot and spicy with a sweet after taste.  They are commonly taken with kola nuts in parts of West Africa.  Alligator pepper (Afromomum melegueta) is of the plant family Zingiberaceae and known as 'the grain of paradise',  as 'ose oji' in Igbo and 'ata ire' in yoruba languages.  Its distinct very spicy, menthol flavour definitely an acquired taste and not recommended for children.  Like chillies they cause a rush of blood to the brain, stimulate the release  of natural endorphins which makes you feel good and elevates your mood. In this articles I will examine its proven health benefits. 1. Digestive Properties The seeds aid easy digestion of food by stimulating the production of gastric juice and digestive enzymes, thereby preventing constipation and bloating. 2. Anti-oxidizing Properties Alligator pepper seeds are an excelle...