Health Benefits

Avocados,an healthy fruit for heart,brain and for over all health. Avocados contains  Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber,  copper,  iron , phosphorus, magnesium,  potassium, and vitamins A,E,C,K, folate,   protein, riboflavin,   niacin  and B6. 1. Avocado  contains high amount of  mono-saturated fat which has a positive impact in the body.It    lowers the triglycerides in the blood and   reduces the LDL cholesterol and there by it helps to  prevent stroke , high blood pressure , cancer  and   heart diseases .It also helps to increase the good cholesterol(HDL cholesterol). 2.  The high potassium content  in  Avocados  helps to reduce depression, regulates the blood pressure  and aids to  prevent circulatory diseases . 3.Avacado, rich in Vitamin E, is  packed with vitamins and minerals which  helps to keep the  skin healthy ,fresh and wrinkle free. 4. Av...

1.Potato is a starchy vegetable - low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium - with a good source of carbohydrates.It is also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium and Manganese. 2.Potato helps to enjoy sound sleep.Eating small amount of baked potatoes daily helps to treat insomnia. 3.Potato contains  both soluble and insoluble fiber. It prevents constipation,ease digestion and reduces LDL cholesterol. 4.Potato is rich in vitamin C.   Regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.It  helps to prevent  Scurvy,effective remedy for inflammation,reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer . Potato 5.Potato  is good for health  and it is fat free when it is  consumed by baking, steaming or boiling. 6.Potatoes contain high carbohydrates which are extremely filling.  Eating  potatoes  helps to calm a q...

1.Standing posture is good for health.It renders numerable benefits to your health. 2.Standing , also referred to as  orthostasis , is a  human position  in which the body is held in an upright (" orthostatic ") position and supported only by the feet. 3.Standing is good for health compared to sitting. Standing is the preferred posture to reverse the health consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. 4.T he act of sitting shuts down the circulation of  a fat-absorbing enzyme called  lipase,and may result in  obesity, heart disease and diabetes.While sitting, t he fat in the body will recirculate in the blood stream and get stored as body fat or it clog arteries and cause diseases," Dr. Hamilton says. 5.The act of standing engages muscles and promotes the distribution of lipase , which prompts the body to process fat and cholesterol.  Standing helps us to use more muscles and also aids to physically strengthen it. 6.Standing up ...

Pineapple is the National Fruit of Antigua  and  Barbuda,which  is a twin-island nation lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.  The Pineapple fruit is considered as the International symbol of hospitality. Pineapple is one of the most popular tropical fruit .It contains  vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. It is  rich in fiber. 1. Pineapples are low in calories, sodium, saturated fats and cholesterol. Being a rich source of fibre,it act as a perfect weight loss food. 2.It is a n excellent  source of Vitamin C  and other antioxidants which is essential for collagen synthesis.  Vitamin C helps to maintain the integrity of our blood vessels, skin, organs and bones.It helps to increase the daily intake of antioxidants and helps to boost the immune systemand helps to prevent cold and cough.it also reduces the risk of macular degeneration. 3. Pineapple contains high...

Onions, a good source of folic acid,calcium,iron,Vitamin C,dietary fiber,Vitamin B6,rich in a number of flavonoids(antioxidants) and sulphuric compounds.Onions are low in sodium and contain no fat. Health Benefits of Onion 1.Onions are very effective in treating acne .onion juice mixed with honey or turmeric can be applied to acne. 2.Onion is used for treating digestion problems including loss of appetite, upset stomach, and gallbladder disorders; for treating heart and blood vessel problems including chest pain and high blood pressure; and for preventing “hardening of the arteries” . It is also used for treating sore mouth and throat, whooping cough, bronchitis, asthma, dehydration, intestinal gas,parasitic worms, and diabetes. Some people use it as a diuretic to increase urine output. Onion is applied directly to the skin for insect bites,wounds, light burns, boils, warts, and bruises. 3.Onions are very effective in treating diabetes...

Tomato is an attractive low calorie, fat-free non-starchy vegetable.It contains fiber, folate,potassium, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus,copper, Vitamin A,C and E. 1.Tomatoes, naturally low in sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories  confers protection against high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis,  strokes,  heart disease,cardiovascular disease,cognitive dysfunction and age-related macular degeneration. Tomatoes 2.Regular consumption of tomatoes improves health and helps in disease risk reduction. 3.The researchers found that tomatoes are the biggest source of dietary lycopene; a powerful antioxidant that, unlike nutrients in most fresh fruits and vegetables, has even greater bioavailability after cooking and processing. Tomatoes also contain other protective mechanisms, such as antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory functions.  4.Red riped tomatoes contain more lycopene  , an antioxidant which gives color ...

Why is it Important to Eat Fruits? Fruits are good for health because they are naturally cholesterol free with low sodium,calories and fat.Eating fruits provides many health benefits.Daily including fruits in our diet , 1.reduces the risk of some chronic diseases. 2.reduces the risk of heart diseases,heart attacks and strokes. 3.Protects against certain types of cancers Special  Nutrients in Fruits 1.Fruits rich in potassium helps to maintain healthy blood pressure, reduces the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss. Fruit rich in potassium includes bananas,  apricots and oranges. List of Fruits and its Health Benefits Click your favorite fruit and know its health benefits 1. Apple 11. Cherry 2. Apricot 12. Guava 3. Grapes 13. Jackfruit 4. Orange 14. Pomegranate 5. Pineapple 15. Banana 6. Kiwi 16. Watermelon 7. Pear 17. Papaya 8. Mangoes 18. Lemon 9. Avocado 19. Peaches ...

1.Cauliflower is a fat free and sodium free cruciferous vegetable.Regular intake of cruciferous vegetables reduces the risk of some type of cancers. 2.Cauliflower contains vitamins like  vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine) and B9 (folic acid), minerals and disease-fighting phytochemicals.It is a good source of fiber, proteins, phosphorus,potassium and it contains a high content of Vitamin C. 3.Cauliflower contains potassium, a mineral essential for muscle and bone development. 4.Cauliflower contains compounds known as isothiocyanates which inhibit the growth of cancer cells. 5.Regular consumption of Cauliflower helps to protect our body from free radical damage as it contains powerful antioxidants like Vitamin C and carotenoids(beta-carotene). 6.Cauliflower reduces the risk of diseases caused by oxidative stress which includes cardiovascular diseases and cancer.Oxidative stress is the overload of harmful molecule...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ga...

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...

Check out the benefits of Cinnamon(A highly effective and powerful natural Antibiotic). 1.Cinnamon is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and  calcium .The combination of calcium and fiber in cinnamon  improves Colon health and protect against Heart diseases. 2.Then scent of cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory. 3.Cinnamon has been found to be an effective natural remedy  for eliminating headaches and migraine relief. 4.Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties. The intake of  fried,fatty and processed food causes inflammation and  increases the chances of heart attacks and strokes.1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lowers the LDL  cholesterol.Its  anti-inflammatory properties reduces inflammation and also reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes. 5.The intake of Cinnamon powder with honey helps to relieve arthritis pain. Benefits of Cinnamon 6.When added to food, cinnamon inhibits bacter...

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 . ...

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 preve...

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...

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 ...

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...