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10 Health Benefits of Kiwi

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1.Kiwi fruit contains plenty of nutrients such as phyto-chemicals, minerals and vitamins.Kiwi has low saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol.It is an ideal fruit for weight loss and good health. 2.Kiwi is a super fruit with a high amount of natural powerful anti-oxidant, Vitamin C which is important for, growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy. 3.Kiwi rich in dietary fiber helps to reduce the blood cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease. Aids in proper bowel function. It helps to reduce constipation and diverticulosis.With its high fiber content,kiwi helps in providing a feeling of fullness with fewer calories.Helps to improve diabetes. Note:Whole or cut-up fruits are sources of dietary fiber and  fruit juices contain little or no fiber. 4.Potassium in Kiwi helps to maintain healthy blood pressure and reduces the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bo...

8 Must Know Benefits of Carrot

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Carrot is an attractive root vegetable with negligible amount of fat and no cholesterol. Health Benefits of Carrot 1. Helps to maintain healthy eyes Carrot is a rich source of Vitamin A.It contains a powerful natural anti-oxidant called beta carotene which  is converted into vitamin A and helps to maintain healthy eyes.Lack of vitamin A can lead to macular degeneration, dry eyes and in extreme cases can cause blindness. 2. Good for Diabetes Carrot is rich in beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein.The Carotenoids in carrot helps to lower the blood sugar levels. 3. Reduces the risk of Heart diseases and Strokes The falcarinol  in carrot helps to promote the heart health.The soluble fibers in carrots bind with the bile acids and reduces the cholesterol level the body.  These fiber  also helps to cleanse the body. 4. Healthy Skin and it is Anti-aging  Vitamin A and antioxidants  in carrot protects the skin from sun damage and helps to m...

10 Amazing Benefits of Cabbage

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Cabbage is a leafy vegetable with few calories and low fat offering plenty of energy.The health benefits of cabbage includes the following, 1. Cabbage is rich in fiber.It contains carbohydrates, proteins, sugars, edible fats, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin C, K , B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium,potassium,phosphorus and zinc. 2.Cabbage reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. Fiber in cabbage keeps our intestines healthier by increasing our transit movements and the chemicals inhibit tumor growth and protects the cells from free radicals.Some of the chemicals contained in the cabbage accelerate the body’s metabolism of estrogen and  reduce the incidence of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer. 3.The lack of anti oxidants and the anti inflammatory properties in the body leads to the risk of development of cancer.Regular consumption of  cabbage with abundant antioxidant properties   p...

Health Benefits of Cherry

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Cherry is an attractive mouthwatering and thirst-quenching fruit. It contains plenty of minerals  like potassium, copper,manganese,calcium,iron,copper and phosphorous. Cherry is a "superfruit". It is a rich source of dietary fiber and it also contains powerful antioxidants like anthocyanins,Vitamin C,Vitamin A, Bioflavonoids,Ellagic acid,Perillyl,Melatonin. The health benefits of cherries are 1.Cherries contains low fat and high water content.The water content in cherries boosts the energy levels and aids in increasing the metabolism for effective weight loss. 2.Cherries slows down the aging process with a natural antioxidant called melatonin.It also regulates the sleep-wake cycle. It plays a major role in inducing sleepiness at night and wakefulness during the day. 3.The antioxidants in cherries offer significant cancer protection and helps to repair the damaged cells in the body.Anthocyanins in cherry inhibits the gr...