- All organs in the body play their part. The pancreas may not get as much attention as the heart or kidney, but it is should be kept healthy with the right diet. When gastric juices make their way into the small intestine, the pancreas squirts pancreatic juice into the intestine to make sure the acid stays balanced. The pancreas also adds digestive enzymes to the juice and produces insulin. Check out this juice recipe that will help keep your pancreas in top shape.
- Eat more of the following:
- 1. Papaya: According to a Japanese study, papaya may be effective against pancreas cancer.
- 2. Almonds:
- According to a study conducted in Canada, almonds helped maintain proper levels of insulin created by the pancreas.
- 3. Flaxseed: They are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are thought to prevent certain types of cancers including pancreatic cancer.
- Juice:
- 1/2 papaya peeled
- 4 almonds
- 2 tbsp of flaxseed
- Drink immediately.
- You can drink this juice on a regular basis once a day
- Enjoy!
- As always: Consult your health practitioner before changing or including anything new to your diet.
- For a pancreatic cancer detailed guide.
- For almonds the natural powerhouses.
- For the top 10 cancer fighting foods.
- REFERENCES:
- 1. “Effect of Almonds on Insulin Secretion and Insulin Resistance in Nondiabetic Hyperlipidemic Subjects,” A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 10 June 2013.
- 2. “Pancreatic Cancer.” American Cancer Society. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 June 2013.
- 3. “Aqueous Extract of Carica Papaya Leaves Exhibits Anti-tumor Activity and Immunomodulatory Effects.” National Center for Biotechnology Information.
- 4. “What Is the Pancreas? | Pancreas.org.” What Is the Pancreas? | Pancreas.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 June 2013.
