Top 5 Nutrient-Dense Fruits

-
Nutrient-dense foods are low in calories and provides vital nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.They are also usually rich in fiber with higher in water content which tends to make us feel full faster and for longer.

ANDI stands for “Aggregate Nutrient Density Index.” An ANDI score is showed in scales from 1 to 1000 based on nutrient content.


Dr. Fuhrman originally developed the ANDI scoring system to rank foods according to micro nutrients per calorie, including vitamins, minerals, and as many known beneficial phytochemicals as possible.
H = N/C (Health = Nutrients / Calories)
red colored strawberry

He says,"Adequate consumption of micro nutrients – vitamins, minerals, and many other phytochemicals – without overeating on calories, is the key to achieving excellent health. Micro nutrients fuel proper functioning of the immune system and enable the detoxification and cellular repair mechanisms that protect us from chronic diseases".

According to  Dr. Fuhrman  ANDI food score,

 Top 5 Nutrient-Dense Fruits
1.Strawberries    182

 An antioxidant fruit that helps to improve the blood circulation in the arteries.More 
Strawberries Benefits.

2.Blueberries      132

Prevents and treats cystitis.

3.Grapes              119
Best thirst quencher summer  fruit.More Grapes  benefits.




4.Pomegranates  119

  It contains a significant amount of copper,a trace element that facilitates the absorption of iron.So the fruit is great for treating iron deficiency anemia.More Pomegranates benefits.




5.Cantaloupe      118
Also known as Musk Melon.It enriches the blood with mineral salts and vitamins and enhances the filtering capacities of the kidney.More Cantaloupe Benefits


Nutrient-dense foods also helps to reduce weight as they are low in fat and calories.

Comments

  1. Retail PharmaDecember 31, 2019 at 4:20 AM

    Great Blog!! Amla Juice is really good for health.

    thanks for sharing this informative content.

    I take a daily glass of Healthvit Amla Juice. It is very tasty and I suggest that every adult and children must drink it on a daily purpose.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Health Benefits of Green Mangoes(unriped)

-
Image
1.Eating unriped mangoes with salt prevents the excessive loss of water from the body and helps to quenches our thirst.In addition,it also protects us from the negative effects of very high temperature. 2.Drinking unriped mango juice prevents the excessive loss of sodium chloride and iron during summer due to excessive sweating. 3.Dried mango powder called Amchur is highly beneficial in treating Scurvy( deficiency of Vitamin C). 4.Eating Unriped mangoes, a rich source of pectin , mixed with honey and salt is highly beneficial in treating gastro-intestinal disorders .It is also considered as very effective medicine for summer diarrhea, dysentery, piles, morning sickness, chronic dyspepsia, indigestion and  constipation. 5.Unriped mangoes are extremely beneficial in treating  blood disorders because of its high vitamin C content. It increases the elasticity of the blood vessels and helps the formation of new blood cells. It a...
Read more

What to eat for 13 Most Common Diseases?

-
Image
Best Fruits and Vegetables for 13 Most Common Diseases 1.Obesity Radish , cabbage ,bottle gourd , green vegetables , lemon juice with salt added , vegetable clear soup ,  mango , jack fruit, banana , papaya , sapodilla , orange , sweet lime 2.Diabetes Everyday a green leafy vegetable soup ,  Chow chow  , cabbage , radish , drumstick ,small young brinjal , cauliflower , bitter gourd , banana stem,banana flower, Turnip , cluster beans , onions ,  Knolkhol , ridge gourd,coriander ,cucumber, Curry leaves , mint , ginger , shallot ,sweet lime, pineapple , guava , apple , pear,water melon 3.Peptic ulcer Black nightshade , cabbage , coconut , cucumber , carrot , lemon juice , cilantro , sapodilla , water melon , pomegranate , orange . 4.Menstrual disorders Banana flower , drumstick leaves , coriander , gooseberry , cucumber , tomatoes , carrots , cabbage , onions , grapes , pomegranate , water melon, orange , lemon . 5.Asth...
Read more

What is Nutrition?

-
Image
Nutrition is all about the nutrients and how the body uses those nutrients in foods.Nutrition otherwise called as nourishment or aliment.Nutrition  is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Nutrition includes the process of ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, transport, storage and excretion of those nutrients. It also includes the environmental, psychological and behavioral aspects of food and eating. Why is Nutrition Important? Nutrients are very essential for a balanced diet and it also plays a vital role in keeping our body healthier. The nutrients in our food includes:  carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. 1.Carbohydrates  act as a fuel to provide us with energy and aids in building block for other nutrients. Carbohydrates occur as either starches or sugars. The most useful carbohydrates are those found in cereal foods, such as breads, rice, pasta, oats...
Read more