Whose's the Forgotten Giant?

 Lecithin the Forgotten Giant in Our Diet

Remember Myrtle the other we were talking about the forgotten giant in our diet and I promised you that I would tell you more.
Ya, Gladys I remember, so what's the big deal?

Myrtle, the problem today is many people do not understand which foods are good for them and why.

So for the next couple of weeks I'm going to share some basic vitamin and mineral information so folks like you and me can understand why these are necessary components in our diets and to make sure they are included in our diets.

 Lecithin.

 First of all, Lecithin derives its name from the Greek word for egg yolk,

Lecithin, the giant, works so hard and performs so many duties that he goes by many names.

He is practically an institution onto himself.
With his automatic valve control he performs the function of a janitor, garbage collector and incinerator, a chambermaid, a cook, and a sanitary engineer.

The job description for the giant, Lecithin,

He aids in the transportation of fats.
He is the structural rebuilder for every cell in the body, especially the brain and the nerves
As a maintenance person he breaks neutral fats and cholesterol into microscopic particles held in suspension so that these particles can pass through the arterial walls to the different tissues of the body.
As a garbage collector and incinerator he cleans the cells inside and after performing this duty destroys himself.

So Gladys, yes Myrtle, what is he exactly anyway?

Myrtle, Lecithin is a mixture of phospholipids found in every living cell.

Simply said that is 2 fatty acids or lipids working together. Produced in the liver and is one of the B-complex vitamins.

To summarize his functions for you, Myrtle,
he is nature's turnkey imprisoning some substances and releasing others as easily a jailor locks up the offenders of the law or frees them
but, always maintaining equilibrium of hormones, fatty acids fats, enzymes, etc.

What is really important is that a healthy cell where the many of these giants live the cell is youthful and healthy.

In fact he is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and high cholesterol levels and liver disorders.

A cell that has no giants living in it those cells are drawn, weary and sickly.

Well, Gladys, like you said he really works for us to keep us youthful and healthy but now tell me where do I find this giant?

Myrtle, you can get it in foods and supplements.

These are some of the foods that are high in Lecithin

• Eggs or animal-derived foods are the best source and you should strive for 425-550 mg. per day.
• Dairy products such as milk, yogurt cheese and these have lots of calcium but that's a story for another day.
• Seafood such Atlantic Cod has 73 mg.
• Green leafy veggies contain around 60 mg and a good source for fiber too.
• Legumes are very rich in lecithin. 1 cup of cooked beans such as kidney or lack provides about 70 -80 mgs.
• Even peanut butter has 20 mgs. Soy beans and sunflower seeds are great sources for this wonderful giant.
• But you can also buy lecithin in supplement forms as well. You even get it to mix in your healthy shakes.

8 Other Benefits

• Healthy Skin and Hair
• Eliminates yellow-brown plaque which shows up on the skin and around the eyes and is caused by fatty deposits.
• Improves memory, learning and reaction time,
• Reproduction and child development
• Helps lower blood pressure
• Relief of arthritis Liver and cell function
• Decreased cholesterol levels and gallstone problems

So there you have it Myrtle. This will certainly help us stay youthful and healthy


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