GINGER: Historically, ginger has a long tradition of being very effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. In herbal medicine, ginger is regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). ginger is very effective in preventing gastrointestinal distress like motion sickness and is very useful in reducing the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Ginger contains very potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols and these are helpful for anti-inflammatory effect and protection against colorectal cancer.
GRAPES: It has high content of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and C. It also contains many health-promoting polyphenols. Three types of polyphenols that are most important for the health benefits of grapes are: (1) flavonoids, (2) phenolic acids, and (3) resveratrol. These compounds have anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-hypertensive, anti- inflammation and anti-viral properties.
GRAPEFRUIT: Grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, a vitamin that helps to support the immune system. I t also has Antioxidant (due to LYCOPENE), Antitumor (due to LIMONOIDS) and Antiatherosclerotic (due to PECTIN) properties.
GUAVA: Guava is a very good source of vitamin C, fibers as well as minerals like calcium and Phosphorus. Guava is associated with healing of wounds, cure dysentery and constipation. Guava, having high content of roughage, no cholesterol & less digestible carbohydrates, is good for those trying to lose weight.
KIWI: Kiwifruit is an excellent source of Vit.C and Dietary fiber. It has antioxidant and anti-asthmatic properties. Because of the presence of dietary fiber this fruit helps to control blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels.
LETTUCE: Romaine lettuce is an excellent source of vit.A,C,K and Folic acid. It is also called heart-healthy salad as its fiber helps lower cholesterol levels and potassium helps in lowering the high blood pressure.
LIME: The first fruit that comes to our minds when it comes to medicinal uses is perhaps the good old lime. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C and has antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties.
MANGO: It is One of the most delicious and most fattening fruits, mango is truly called the ‘King of Fruits’. Mangoes contain phenols, this phenolic compound have powerful antioxidant and anticancer abilities. Mango is high in iron, pregnant women and people with anemia are advised to eat this fruit regularly. Mango is a rich source of vitamin A(beta-carotene), E and Selenium which help to protect against heart disease and other ailments.
OKRA: Besides being low in calories it is rich in vitamins of the category A, Thiamin, B6, C, folic acid, riboflavin, calcium, zinc and dietary fiber. Eating okra is much recommended for pregnant woman because it is rich in folic acid. The mucilage and fiber found in okra helps adjust blood sugar by regulating its absorption in the small intestine. The fiber of okra has many superior qualities in maintaining the health of the gastro-intestinal tract. It helps reabsorb water and traps excess cholesterol, metabolic toxins and surplus bile in its mucilage and slips it out through the stool. Due to greater percentage of water in the bulk it thereby prevents constipation, gas and bloating in the abdomen. Okra is an excellent laxative treats irritable bowels, heals ulcers and sooths the gastrointestinal tract. Protein and oil contained in the seeds of okra serves as the rich source of amino acids like tryptophan, cystine and other sulfur amino acids.
OLIVE: Olives are concentrated in monounsaturated fats and a good source of vitamin E. Vitamin E is the body's primary fat-soluble antioxidant. It goes after and directly neutralizes free radicals in all the fat-rich areas of the body and thus it protects from heart diseases, colon cancer, asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
ONION: Onions are very good source of Chromium, Vit.C and Dietary fiber. Allyl propyl disulfide onions is responsible for lowering blood sugar levels by increasing the amount of free insulin available. Allyl propyl disulfide does this by competing with insulin, which is also a disulphide, to occupy the sites in the liver where insulin is inactivated. This results is an increase in the amount of insulin available to usher glucose into cells causing a lowering of blood sugar. onions are a very good source of chromium, Clinical studies of diabetics have shown that chromium can decrease fasting blood glucose levels, improve glucose tolerance, lower insulin levels, and decrease total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, while increasing good HDL-cholesterol levels. Besides having heart healthy effects, onions protect from various cancers and it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial activities.
ORANGE: As we all know oranges are an excellent source of Vit.C. Oranges' health benefits continue with their fiber; a single orange provides 12.5% of the daily value for fiber, which has been shown to reduce high cholesterol levels thus helping to prevent atherosclerosis. Fiber can also help out by keeping blood sugar levels under control. The most important point about ornage is that a class of compounds found in citrus fruit peels called polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs) have the potential to lower cholesterol more effectively than some prescription drugs like statin, and without side effects.
PAPAYA: Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease. Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin E and vitamin A, three very powerful antioxidants. These nutrients help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. Papayas are also a good source of fiber, which has been shown to lower high cholesterol levels. The folic acid found in papayas is needed for the conversion of a substance called homocysteine into benign amino acids such as cysteine or methionine. If unconverted, homocysteine can directly damage blood vessel walls and, if levels get too high, is considered a significant risk factor for a heart attack or stroke.
PEACH: Peaches help make the skin healthy and also add color to the complexion. It has been seen that consumption of peaches helps in the removal of worms from the intestinal tract. Being rich in Vitamin A, peaches might help prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue. Peaches comprise of more than 80 percent water and are a good source of dietary fiber, making them good for those trying to lose weight. Researches have suggested that peaches have good to excellent antioxidant activity, some antimicrobial activity and good to excellent tumor growth inhibition activity.
PINEAPPLE: Bromelain is a complex mixture of substances that can be extracted from pineapple. It has Potential Anti-Inflammatory and Digestive Benefits. Pineapple is an excellent source of Vit.C and trace mineral Manganese. Vit.C is helpful for antioxidant Protection and Immune Support and the trace mineral manganese is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses. For example, the key oxidative enzyme superoxide dismutase, which disarms free radicals produced within the mitochondria requires manganese. Just one cup of fresh pineapple supplies 128.0% of the DV for this very important trace mineral. In addition to manganese, pineapple is a good source of thiamin, a B vitamin that acts as a cofactor in enzymatic reactions central to energy production.
PLUM: The fresh version (plums) and the dried version (prunes) of the plant are significant source of anti-oxidants and Vit.C.
POTATO: Potatoes contain a variety of phytonutrients that have antioxidant activity. Potatoes have high levels of vitamin C, folic acid, quercetin and kukoamines. These last compounds have blood pressure lowering potential. The dietary fiber is half soluble, half insoluble, so it helps to keep you regular and helps to lower Cholesterol. In addition, one baked potato offers about 20 percent of the daily recommended amount of vitamin B6, which is good for your heart and nervous system.
RASP BERRY: Phytonutrients like Ellagic acid, Quercetin, kaempferol, and the cyanidin-based molecules help to show Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and anticarcinogenic Protection.
SPINACH: Flavonoid compounds in spinach function as antioxidants and as anti-cancer agents. The vitamin K provided by spinach is important for maintaining bone health. Vitamin K1 helps prevent excessive activation of osteoclasts, the cells that break down bone. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A important antioxidants that work to reduce the amounts of free radicals in the body; vitamin C works as a water-soluble antioxidant and beta-carotene as a fat-soluble one. This water-and-fat-soluble antioxidant team helps to prevent cholesterol from becoming oxidized. Oxidized cholesterol is able to stick to and build up in blood vessel walls, where it can cause blocked arteries, heart attack or stroke. Spinach is also an excellent source of folate. Folate is needed by the body to help convert a potentially dangerous chemical called homocysteine that can lead to heart attack or stroke if levels get too high, into other benign molecules. In addition, spinach is an excellent source of magnesium, a mineral that can help to lower high blood pressure and protect against heart disease as well. Cooked spinach is an excellent source of iron.
STRAW BERRY: strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. They also qualified as a very good source of dietary fiber and iodine as well as a good source of potassium, folate, riboflavin, vitamin B5, omega-3 fatty acids,vitamin B6, vitamin K, magnesium, and copper.
SWEET POTATO: This root vegetable is an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), a very good source of vitamin C and manganese. Both Vitamins A and C are powerful antioxidants that work in the body to remove free radicals, this free radicals are chemicals that damage cells. Sweet potatoes are a good source of copper, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, potassium and iron. Sweet potato is a good food for diabetics, because it helped stabilize blood sugar levels.
TOMATO: Tomatoes have high concentrations of lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid and is one of the most powerful of anti-oxidants. Lycopene within tomatoes is thought to have health benefits that extend to helping prevent cancer, reducing LDL cholesterol, and even slowing the aging process. The other nutrients in tomato include vitamins B, C, E, and K - with minerals iron, copper, phosphorous - plus protein, pantothetic acid, and niacin. Tomatoes even contain a trace of tryptophan. Tomato consumption is thought to help reduce blood-clotting and inflammation. The vitamin K helps maintain bone health by keeping up osteocalcin levels. Folate in tomatoes helps to reduce the risk of colon cancer. The chromium content of tomatoes helps diabetic patients maintain stable blood sugar levels.
WATER MELON: Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of vitamin A, notably through its concentration of beta-carotene. Watermelon is rich in the B vitamins necessary for energy production like vitamin B6 and vitamin B1 , minerals like magnesium and potassium.
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