Health Benefits

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 highly rich amount of manganese.It is an essenti

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. It contains a good source of chr

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 to tomatoes and are highly ef