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The Prickly Pear Cactus is one of the most prevalent and rampant growing cactus around. Not very many other native plants are eaten as a food and harvested as a medicine. Although it is naturally a plant with widespread growth Womens Qadree Ollison Jersey , because of its special properties, it is now planted and harvested in countries around the world.

Despite most cactus being known for growing in the desert, the Prickly Pear Cactus, also known as the Nopales Cactus - used to make Nopalea Juice - is found around the United States.

Although the cactus is native to Mexico and the Southwestern United States, it can now be found in harsh areas such as the Rock Mountains. The plants have even been found in New England and the Great Plains and Great Lakes states. Some of the prickly pears even grow as far north as Canada. They also grow in Australia Womens John Cominsky Jersey , the Galapagos Islands, Northern Africa, Malta, South Africa and Southern Europe.

For hundreds of years, the prickly pear cactus's only home was in the Sonoran desert alone. It grew rampant throughout the southwestern portions of North America for centuries. Its use as a food dates back all the way to the time of the Aztecs Womens Kendall Sheffield Jersey , who probably ate it and used it as a medicine just like we do in modern times.

The cactus is one of only a few plants in the world (including beets) that contains special pigments called betalains. These special pigments have super powers. They help to cleanse and detoxify the body just by ingesting them. By drinking the juice of the cactus, people might be able to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Because of a connection to reducing inflammation in the body, scientists are embarking on studies to see if the plant and ingesting it will be able to positively affect or eliminate some of the serious conditions caused by inflammation such as arthritis, diabetes, allergies Womens Kaleb McGary Jersey , asthma, and cancer. In addition, there are a lot of people who suffer from fibromyalgia interested in these studies. Sometimes these people experience worse side effects from prescription anti-inflammatory drugs.

In Mexico , the plant is used as food, but also for medicine. Did you know that it is said that Mexicans eat cactus like Americans eat cauliflower? There are many ways to eat the plant. You can eat the pads Womens Chris Lindstrom Jersey , and the fruit.
Along with just grilling the pads and eating them with butter or oil, the plant is used in other foods. It is seen in salsa, soup and stew. It is especially popular when it is cooked with eggs, making it heuvos con Nopales. Mexican restaurants serve them on the menu as Nopales. You can often find them in tacos, as well.

Just like eating a vegetable Womens Vic Beasley Jr Jersey , the pads are full of good nutrition. They are very fibrous and have vitamins, minerals and other beneficial ingredients. They are delicious, help fight disease and can help you lose weight, keep your cholesterol down and even put a stop to diabetes. Impressive and Symbolic Identity of Business through Effective Logo Designs
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