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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 growth and the development of cancer cell

Guava

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Guava and its health benefits 1.Guava is a rich souce of dietary fiber,Vitamin C,Vitamin A and Vitamin E.It also contains folic  acid,potassium,manganese and copper. 2.Guava is a laxative fruit.Being a rich souce of dietary fiber,it helps to cure constipation. 3.Guava being packed with vitamins and minerals helps to keep the skin healthy ,fresh and wrinkle free. 4.It contains powerful antioxidant Vitamin C to boost the immune system .It plays a vital role and helps in cancer prevention and anti-aging. 5.Magnesium  in guavas helps to relax the nerves and muscles in the body. 6.Potassium  in guavas helps to r egulate the blood pressure by reversing the role of sodium in unbalancing the normal blood pressure. 7.Guava being rich in Vitamin C helps to prevent the viral infections like cold and cough.It also effectively helps in treating scurvy. 8.Guava has very good astringent properties.It helps in treating gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea or dysentery. 9

Health Benefits of Green Mangoes(unriped)

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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 aids in the absorption of iron and prevents bleedi

Health benefits of Mangoes

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Mango is the National Fruit of India and it   contains amino acids,  flavonoids, Vitamin C and E, niacin, beta carotene, calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium. Health Benefits of Mangoes 1.Vitamin A in mangoes helps the body to build and maintain healthy skin and bones .It promotes healthy eyesight and prevents night blindness. The darker the mango, the more beta-carotene(an antioxidant form of vitamin A)present in the mango.Vitamin C in mangoes boosts the immune system and blocks the damage done by the free radicals. 2.The antioxidants in mangoes protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancer and also helps to fight against  heart diseases. 3.Mangoes are rich in soluble fiber prevents constipation.It lowers the bad cholesterol (LDL levels)and helps to prevent heart attacks and strokes. 4.Mangoes are rich in Vitamin E boosts sex drive . 5.Mangoes are rich in iron and thereby effectively helps in treating anemia . 6.The special digestive enzymes

Health Benefits of Pomegranate

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1. Pomegranate is an attractive thirst-quenching fruit. It   is a rich source of fiber,vitamin C,vitamin E,folic acid, potassium, iron and polyphenol antioxidants. 2.Pomegranate and high iron content             Helps to increase the hemoglobin level in the blood. 3.Pomegranate contains powerful antioxidants like polyphenols. These antioxidants, Prevents cell damage which may contribute to disease. Improves cardiovascular health. Reduces the risk of arthritis by delaying the process of cartilage loss. Contributes healthy blood pressure. Lowers cholesterol -Pomegranate lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) and raises HDL (good cholesterol).Helps in weight management. Reduces the risk of heart disease,heart attacks and strokes. Prevents Cancer.Lowers the risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer. Boosts the Immune system. Maintains effective and healthy blood circulation. 4.Pomegranate helps in treating diarrhea. 5.Pomegranate prevents and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s

Health Benefits of Banana

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Banana is a good source of carbohydrates,vitamins and minerals like potassium and phosphorus. Bananas rich in soluble fibre pectin eases the digestion and helps to prevent constipation. Bananas helps to improve our stamina and it also gives lots of energy as it is rich in vitamins and minerals. Bananas rich in potassium helps to regulate blood pressure.It aids in disposal of body waste and promotes cardiovascular system. Bananas helps to maintain healthy blood glucose level.Munching bananas is a good treatment for morning sickness. For allergies and infection caused by mosquito bite,banana's skin is a good natural medicine. Bananas being a good source of iron,helps in treating anemia. Banana contains Vitamin B6.It act as an anti-inflammatory agent and wards off cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and obesity.It plays a main role in the production of healthy white blood cells that protects the body from infection. Banana contains fructooligosac

Health Benefits of Grapes

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1.Grapes as a laxative food helps to prevent constipation and indigestion . 2.Like Watermelon,Grapes are also considered as the best thirst quencher fruit.Munching of grapes helps to beat the summer heat. 3.Grapes gives instant energy and helps to beat the summer fatigue. 4.Grapes contain a nutrient called Resveratrol .It is very effective in treating and preventing cancer .It suppresses the growth and spread of the cancer cells.It enhances brain health and helps to fight against aging . 5.Grapes contain anti-oxidants and it greatly helps in preventing age related loss of vision and cataract .It also helps to prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol which blocks blood vessels. 6.Grapes helps in treating asthma as it has the ability to increase the moisture in the lungs. 7.Grapes helps to increase the nitric oxide levels in the blood.The nitric acid has the ability to prevent blood clots which cause heart attacks. 8.Saponins present in grape skin,greatly helps in

Health Benefits of Watermelon

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Watermelon : Best Fruit to Beat the Summer 1.It is an excellant fruit especially for pregnant ladies as it helps in treating morning sickness .Another benefit,it greatly aids in the development of baby's brain, vision, nervous and immune system. 2.Watermelon has extremely high water content and therefore it helps to boost hydration .It helps to beat the summer by  cooling the body and it is good for skin. 3.Watermelon is a good source of Vitamin A,vitamin B1 and B6,vitamin C,pantothenic acid, biotin, magnesium, potassium and dietary fiber. 4.Being rich in Vitamin C, it helps to boost the immune system and fight against infections. it protects the body from cell damage by free radicals which cause chronic health problems,including cancer and heart disease. it helps to build healthy teeth and gums. 5.Watermelon rich in Vitamin B1 and B6 serve as a wonderful energy booster and thirst quencher.It refreshes body,mind and gives full of energy aft

Health Benefits of Coconut

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1. Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.It helps to boost up our energy levels . 2. Coconuts are  lower in calories than all other fats.It helps in weight reduction by increasing the metabolic rate.   3. Coconut is an effective remedy for  obesity and overweight problems . 4. Coconut helps to nourish and  maintain hair .Also used effectively for  dandruff treatment. 5. Coconut is good for dry skin treatment and to prevent wrinkles. 6. Coconut i mproves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. 7. Coconut i mproves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth . Coconut 8. Coconut i mproves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose .It is good for diabetes. 9. Coconut contains anti-cancer properties and protects against all types of cancer. 10.For kidney and bladder infections,kidney stones,liver disease and for ma

6 Health Benefits of Papaya

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Health Benefits of Papaya 1.Like other yellow-orange fruits and vegetables,Papaya also contains a good amount of antioxidants including Vitamin C, V itamin E and V itamin A. Papaya contains the digestive enzyme papain which prevents constipation and also  helps in natural digestion process.  These nutrients A. Helps to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol and protects from heart-attacks. B. Boosts up the immune system. C. Alleviates inflammation.The papain enzyme in papaya reduces the severity of   asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis . D.Helps in treating cold,flu,ear infections and nausea. E.V itamin C in papaya helps to reduce the levels of bad or LDL cholesterol and increases the levels of good or HDL cholesterol. F. Papaya also helps in preventing diabetic heart disease. G.It  prevents  colon cancer  and keeps the colon cells healthy. It also protects the heart from diseases and the body from developing various forms of cancer. H.Revitaliz

10 Health Benefits of Dates

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1.Dates are considered as laxative food  as it stimulates the evacuation of the bowels.So d ates soaked in water overnight can be used for treating constipation problems. 2.Dates are rich in iron and in great way it helps in treating anemia .Pregnant and Breast-feeding women are mostly advised by doctors to eat dates  to combat anemia and to  increase the hemoglobin  level. 3.Today 95% of people are wearing glasses.Including dates in our daily diet helps to improve our eye vision .It is highly beneficial for treating night blindness. 4. Dates helps to increase our energy level as it contains  glucose, fructose and sucrose. Dates 5.Dates helps in treating abdominal cancer and it is considered as a vital ingredient for maintaining the heart healthy. 6. Dates rich in potassium   helps in reducing the LDL cholesterol. 7. Dates are known as an excellent remedy for alcoholic intoxication . 8. Dates are rich in potassium and it is helpful in reducing the risk o

10 Health Benefits of Oranges

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Oranges and Vitamin C 1.Orange is a  citrus fruit.It is an excellent source of  vitamin C.It  helps the body to develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful pro-inflammatory free radicals from the blood. In short,Vitamin C boost  the immune system and    helps to   fight against diseases. 2. Orange contain magnesium.It helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure .   3. Oranges are rich in folic acid helps to develop a healthy blood and brain . 4.  Oranges are rich in beta-cryptoxanthin. This prevents lung cancer and promotes a healthy respiratory system.  5. Orange fruit also contains a very good amount of minerals like potassium and calcium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure through countering sodium actions. Calcium helps to build strong bones and teeth. 6. Orange is rich in dietary fiber and  pectin.It  helps to keep the blood sugar levels under control . 7. Lim

6 Hidden Health secrets of Lemon

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Lemon is the popular citrus fruit with numerous health benefits. Health benefits of Lemon 1.Being a citrus fruit,Lemon is a good source of Vitamin C.It helps to boost the immunity and fight against infections. 2. Lemon juice with honey helps to treat cold and flu. 3.Regular consumption of citrus fruits helps to prevent Vitamin C deficiency and helps to prevent memory loss. 4. Vitamin C in lemons helps to  reduce stress. A glass of lemon water every morning and a glass of lemon tea every night will make wonders to your health. 5.The Vitamin C and pectin in lemon helps to lower the cholesterol levels in our body. 6.Lemons are   antibacterial, antiseptic and  also have  therapeutic properties .Lemon juice can be applied in face for healthy and glowing skin.It removes wrinkles in face and helps you stay young.It also aids in treating oily skin and prevent acne. 7.Lemon is also good for hair.Lemon juice helps to treat dandruff and aids in keeping the hair healthy

10 Health Benefits of eating Apples

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Apple is one of the most popular fruit in all over the world.It is a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C. Everyone must have heard about the popular saying, "An apple a day will keep the doctor away."It is because it contains many antioxidants which is required for good health. Health Benefits of Apples 1 . Apple  is  rich  in  fiber content which helps in  digestion . An  apple  with  skin  contains 3 to 5 grams of  fiber  depending upon the size.So don't peel the apple's skin while eating. Regular consumption of apples ensures smooth bowel movements and helps in preventing constipation and stomach disorders. 2. Daily intake of apples helps to get rid of   Anemia . 3. Apple and  Dental Care.T he fiber content in apple cleanses the teeth.The antiviral properties of the apple  protects our teeth and gums and also  helps to keep the bacteria and virus away . 4. Apples helps to lower the level of  cholesterol .The fruit is l ow in Saturated