Health Benefits

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...

Sweet Potato is an excellent root vegetable fully packed with antioxidants like Vitamin C,beta-carotene and  Vitamin  E.It is also a good source of dietary fiber,potassium,manganese and  Vitamin B6. 1. Sweet Potatoes and Vitamin C Vitamin C,a powerful antioxidant helps to boost immunity , vital for growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds,improves cardiovascular health, avoids degenerative diseases, keeps teeth and gums healthy. F lavonoids in Vitamin C protects eyes from cataract and macular degeneration. 2. Beta carotene rich in  Sweet Potatoes  are good for eye health ,improves vision,aids in preventing night blindness, dry eyes and also strengthens retina. 3 . Sweet Potatoes and Vitamin E         Vitamin E is very important for healthy skin,hair and eyes ,to boost the immunity function,   protects our body against diseases,keeps our cells and tissues healthy. 4. Sweet Potatoes  rich in ...

When we gain weight,the overall health of our body is affected.Here are the list of 20 benefits which we gain by losing fat. Image showing how the different parts of the body is benefited by losing fat.

Eyes are amazing as it helps us to see the outside world.Eating fruits and vegetables keeps our eyes healthy.Naturally,  fruits and vegetables are packed with many vitamins and minerals which is required for our over all good health. Eating right amount of fruits and vegetables in our daily diet reduces the risk  of night blindness,a ge related macular degeneration ,  cataracts   and other eye diseases . Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A(and beta carotene)  are dietary antioxidants.These antioxidants protects our body against diseases,keeps our cells and tissues healthy, strengthens blood vessels  and boost our immune system. Beta carotene and vitamin A  protects the eyes against dry eyes,night blindness,strengthens retina. Citrus fruits are good source of  vitamin C. They contain  flavonoids which protects eyes from cataract and macular degeneration. eg: grapes,cherries,oranges Lutein & Zeaxanthin are antioxidants which...

Top 7 Nutrient Dense Foods / Top 7 Nutrient-Dense Greens/Leaf Vegetables ANDI score for leafy vegetables is high when compared to fruits and vegetables.It shows leafy vegetables contains more nutrients(vitamins and minerals)compared to fruits and vegetables. Nutrient density  is defined as a ratio of nutrient content to the total energy content.More about Nutrient density   Dr. Fuhrman  ranks the foods using ANDI scoring system.  ANDI stands for “ Aggregate Nutrient Density Index .” An ANDI score is showed in scales from 1 to 1000 based on nutrient content. ANDI is based on the formula (Health = Nutrients / Calories).It considers micro nutrients per calorie, vitamins, minerals, and  many known beneficial phytochemicals for calculation. According to    Dr. Fuhrman , the  top 7 most #nutrient-dense foods are leaf vegetables and their respective ANDI scores are , 1.Mustard Greens – 1000 Storehouse of  powerful antioxidants like vita...

Nutrient dense  foods are fully packed with nutrients(vitamins and minerals).They are usually low in calories but contains high amount of vitamins and minerals. In other words, Nutrient dense  foods  are rich in nutrients when compared to their calorie content. Nutrient dense  foods are healthy foods rich in nutrients compared to energy-dense foods and satisfies the  nutrient requirements of the human body. Nutrient dense  foods examples,fruits and vegetables,satisfies the nutrient needs of your body and makes you feel fuller for long time. Energy-dense foods are   low in fiber and are  high in sugar and fat content.Examples-  Products containing added  sugars , processed  cereals  are  Energy-dense foods.These foods  may not truly satisfy the appetite.  Reduce energy-dense foods and include more  nutrient-dense foods  in you diet for healthy living. Nutrient dense  foods helps to ...

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) 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, ...