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The #Plantbased Diet -The OLD - NEW TREND :Fruits That Will Make You Healthy

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Fruits are part of a balanced diet and can help us stay healthy. That's why it's so important that we get enough of them.

 

 

NEW TREND : The #Plantbased  diet -  Fruits That Will Make You Healthy 

POMEGRANATE is a popular fruit.  Pomegranate juice contains antioxidants at higher levels than other fruit juices; especially polyphenols, anthocyanin and hydrolysable tannins, which possess strong anti-tumor properties. Pomegranate juice is claimed to be effective against heart disease, high blood pressure, inflammation, and some cancers (including skin cancer.) When pomegranate juice is ingested and applied directly to the skin, it may inhibit the growth of skin cancer. Pomegranate is also a good source of fiber. In some studies, researchers have found that pomegranate juice can lower systolic blood pressure by up to 30 percent. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry actually found that pomegranate juices contains an antioxidant activity three times higher than red wine and green tea.

 

 

LEMONS fight cancer. Lemons contain 22 anti-cancer compounds, including flavonol glycosides, which stop cell division in cancer cells. Lemon is natural energizer; it hydrates and oxygenates the body so it feels revitalized and refreshed! Health benefits of lemon are due to many nourishing elements like vitamin C, vitamin B, phosphorous, proteins, and carbohydrates present in it. In Ayurvedic Medicine warm water with lemon has long been touted as a body cleanser.  When you drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach it immediately revs up your digestive system and cleanses your body. Start your day by drinking 1 glass of warm water mixed with a dash of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of honey on an empty stomach.

 

 

APPLES are packed with vitamins C, A, and flavonoids and with smaller amounts of phosphorus, iron, and calcium. According to Chinese Medicine: Apples strengthen the heart, quench thirst, lubricate the lungs, decrease mucous and increase body fluids, and help your body develop resistance to infections.

 

 

BLUEBERRIES are the superfood. Blueberries are not only popular but also repeatedly ranked in the U.S. diet as having one of the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits, vegetables, spices, and seasonings. If you want to maximize your antioxidant benefits from blueberries, go organic! Organically grown blueberries turned out to have significantly higher concentrations of total phenol antioxidants and total anthocyanin antioxidants than conventionally grown blueberries, as well as significantly higher total antioxidant capacity.

 

 

BANANAS eating a banana can cheer you up! Bananas are the only fruit to contain the amino acid tryptophan plus vitamin B6, which together help the body, produce serotonin, the natural chemical which alleviates mental depression. Bananas are great for athletes because they give you energy. The banana's combination of carbohydrates, simple sugars, and dietary fiber provides the energy needed for physical activity.

 

 

 

CHERRIES help calm your nervous system. Cherries are delicious and nutritious food has many essential ingredients such as Antioxidants, Ellagic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Bioflavonoids. They are also a good source of minerals such as potassium, iron, zinc, copper, and manganese. A cherry is made up of more than 75 percent water. This water content makes cherries a perfect weight loss food. Cherries are also loaded with soluble fiber. This water dissolvable fiber helps accelerate weight loss and reduces your cholesterol levels by slowing its absorption into your blood.

 

 

KIWI packs way more vitamin C than oranges, almost one and a half times more. Vitamin C has been known to boost the immune system, fight infection and repair and regenerate certain body tissues.  Kiwis are also a great source of fiber. This prevents constipation and other intestinal problems. Kiwifruit is also packed with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100-gram serving of kiwifruit—that’s about one large kiwi—provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium.

 

 

MANGO keeps cholesterol in check and protects against several kinds of cancer. Mango has also aphrodisiac qualities and is also called the ‘love fruit’. Mango increases the virility in men. You can eat the entire fruit for just over a hundred calories. High in fiber, mango has the high level of vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, pectin and fibers that help to lower serum cholesterol levels. It is easy to see why this tropical fruit is considered a super fruit.

 

 

 

PINEAPPLE supports your weight loss goals. Since this fruit is naturally low in calories, cholesterol, saturated fats and sodium, you will be able to achieve your weight loss goals with the help of this satisfying and nutritious food. This tropical fruit is an excellent source of vitamin A that also helps boost your immune system and protection from cell damage caused by free radicals. It is also rich in vitamin B1 and B6, which promote energy production and efficient breakdown of starches and sugar.

 

 

ORANGE helps maintain great skin and vision. As we grow older, our skin along with other body parts suffers from free radical damage. Vitamins present in orange posses the good skin maintaining properties providing healthy, glowing, smooth and soft skin. Oranges are the rich source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, which slows down the process and makes you look younger than your age!

 

 

ACEROLA also knows as the Barbados cherry, is a tropical fruit recognized as one of nature’s most potent sources of Vitamin C, with up to 30 times more than oranges. It has a taste that ranges to semi-sweet and is low in natural sugars. Besides being an antioxidant powerhouse – Acerola is also a good source of Vitamin A and has an abundance of essential vitamins & minerals. 

 

 

GRAPES are rich in polyphenolic phytochemical compound resveratrol. Resveratrol is one of the powerful anti-oxidant, which has been found to play a protective role against cancers of colon and prostate, coronary heart disease (CHD) and Alzheimer's disease. They are an also good source of vitamin-C, vitamin A, vitamin K, carotenes, and B-complex vitamins such as pyridoxine, riboflavin, and thiamin. In addition, the berries are very low in calories. 100 g fresh grapes just provide 69 calories but zero cholesterol levels.

 

 

WATERMELON is a ‘sensational’ stress buster, high in vitamin B6- and is used by the body to produce brain chemicals, which may relieve stress, anxiety and panic attacks. It naturally relaxes the blood vessels without any drug side effects. Watermelons are an excellent source of several vitamins: vitamin A, which helps maintain eye health and is an antioxidant; vitamin C, which helps strengthen immunity, heal wounds, prevent cell damage.

 

AĆAI BERRIES  have gained higher ground in the health world due to their natural power and pure potency. The açaí berry the for giving the people in the Amazon their strength and energy and keeping them healthy. Described as a complete food for it satisfies many daily requirements and makes for a balanced diet, açaí is probably one of the healthiest fruits on the planet. It may help your muscles, your heart, your digestion, and your energy levels. 

 


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