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Raspberry are qualified as a good source of riboflavin, folate, niacin, magnesium, potassium and copper. Coupled with this strong B vitamin and mineral content, raspberries qualified as “excellent” in terms of dietary fiber. This combination of nutrients makes raspberries a great fruit choice for having minimal impact on blood sugars.
Raspberry is a popular source of [...]
In preliminary laboratory research and human pilot studies, juice of the pomegranate was effective in reducing heart disease risk factors, including LDL oxidation, macrophage oxidative status, and foam cell formation,all of which are steps in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
Researchers report that they are rich in antioxidants that can keep bad LDL cholesterol from oxidizing. This [...]
Bromelain is found to have anti-inflammatory properties as it will block the formation of kinins which are responsible for inflammations. Hence pineapple is used for relieving the pains, sprains, swelling, bruises, arthritis etc. Bromelain also have the property of diluting the mucous and thus is beneficial for treating sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, sore throat etc. It [...]
Plums are a very good source of vitamin C. They are also a good source of vitamins Bl, B2, and B6, and dietary fiber. Prunes are a very good source of provitamin A. They are a good source of potassium, thiamin, riboglavin, vitamin B6, boron and dietary fiber.
Several studies have demonstrated that dried plums, or [...]
Pears provide a good source of fiber, vitamin B2, C, E, copper, and potassium. They are an excellent source of pectin, which is a water soluble fiber.
Pears are actually higher in pectin than apples. This makes them effective in helping to lower cholesterol levels and in toning the intestines. They are often recommended by health [...]
They are energizing, they are excellent hydrators (85% of their content is water), they stimulate appetite and the secretion of gastric juices and they have diuretic properties. If you wish to regulate the activity of your kidneys and liver, eat 3 – 4 peaches in the morning, instead of breakfast, for a few days in [...]
Oranges provide an excellent source of vitamin C and flavonoids. They also offer a good source of fiber, carotenes, pectin, potassium, and B vitamins (including vitamins B1, B2, B6, folic acid, and pantothenic acid).Due to the combination of high vitamin C content and flavonoids, oranges are important wherever vitamin C is required to function.Oranges are [...]
Mango is a fruit that is very high in iron. Women, especially, need to increase the amount of iron that they consume due to the large amounts that they lose during menstruation. Pregnant women also need to think about increasing the amount of iron that they consume. People with an iron deficiency, which is called [...]
At 72 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of flesh, Lychees are a very good source for this essential vitamin. Lychee is rich in Vitamin C and potassium. It is low in calories; almost on Lychee has 7 calories. Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium, it is high in copper. The nutritional value [...]
The health benefits of lime include scurvy, digestion, constipation, eye care, piles, peptic ulcer, respiratory disorders, gout, gums, weight loss, skin care, urinary disorders. Lime helps cure arthritis, rheumatism, prostrate and colon cancer, cholera, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, fatigue, heart diseases and even very high fever.
Lime contains by far more vitamin C than the lemon. A glass [...]
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