Saturday 31 August 2013

HEALTH BENEFITS OF HONEYDEW



Honeydew: ” Whoever named this fruit has some sense, definitely the sweetest of all melons”-Quote by Thas.
Honeydew is a great source of foliate that has become well known for its power to forbid birth defects and is of great importance to women of childbearing age
It is fat-free, cholesterol free, low in sodium, yet delivers 100 percent on the critical energy component found in functional foods. The nutritional value of honeydew melon makes it an excellent choice for both weight control and general health.
It helps prevent cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer
Contain potassium, this mineral helps keep your muscles from cramping.
Contain plenty of water which keeps us hydrated.
It is a great source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that can help prevent many diseases.
Eating Tips:

Cut honeydew melons with seeds make an excellent healthy snack.
Honeydew melons can be dried and kept like raisins and its seeds can be roasted.
Honeydew melons can also be made into lip-smacking kebabs.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DATES



Dates: “Never mind if you can’t find someone who hasn’t dated before, you can always get fresh Dates in the grocery store”-Quote by Thas.Constipation: Date is termed to be a laxative food. This is the reason that dates are beneficial for people suffering from constipation. For getting the laxative effect from dates, you need to soak dates for one full night in water. You should consume these soaked dates in the morning like syrup to get their actual advantages.
Intestinal Disorders: The nicotinic content that is present in the dates is said to be beneficial for curing any kinds of intestinal disorders. Continuous intake of dates helps to maintain a check on the growth of the pathological organisms and thus, helps in the rise of friendly bacteria in the intestines.
Weight Gain: Dates are said to be a part of healthy diet. They consist of sugar, fats, proteins as well as many essential vitamins. If the dates are consumed with the paste of cucumber, one can easily come out from the problem of over-slimming. One kilogram of dates contains almost 3,000 calories. These calories alone are sufficient to meet the daily requirements of a human body.
Heart Wealth: Dates are quite helpful in maintaining your heart in healthy condition. When soaked for whole night and crushed in the morning and consumed, they prove to be quite advantageous for weak hearts. They help to fortify heart, if taken twice in the week.
Sexual Weakness: Dates are even beneficial for increasing sexual stamina in the human body. A handful of dates, when soaked in fresh goat’s milk for the night and then grinded in the same milk with the mixture of cardamom powder and honey, becomes a very useful tonic for increasing sex endurance and sterility due to functional disorders.
Diarrhea: Ripe dates contain potassium. Potassium is beneficial for controlling diarrhea. They are easily digestible, which helps to cope up with the problems of diarrhea.
Intoxication: Dates are known as an excellent remedy for alcoholic intoxication. Dates provide quick relief in the case of alcoholic intoxication. They should be rubbed and soaked overnight for getting more nutritious values from them.
Abdominal Cancer: Dates are beneficial for curing abdominal cancer. They work as useful tonic for all age groups. They work as better as the medicines, and are natural and do not bear any side effects in the body. They can be easily digested and used for supplying extra and needed energy.
Eating Tips:

Eat 5 dates per day, it’s a good source of iron.
Make date smoothie: In a blender, mix dates, milk and ice cubes to make a healthy smoothie.
You can make several desserts with dates.

Friday 30 August 2013

HEALTH BENEFITS OF FIGS





Figs: “Eat figs to be in fine fig“-quote by Thas.It promotes healthy bowel function due to the high levels of fiber.
Figs are amongst the most highly alkaline foods, making them useful in balancing the pH of the body. They are a good source of potassium, important in helping to regulate blood pressure.
Studies have shown the ability of fig leaves to lower the levels of triglycerides. Triglycerides are the major form of fat produced and stored in the body, and elevated levels of triglycerides are commonly linked to obesity and heart disease.
Fig leaves have anti-diabetic properties, and reduce the amount of insulin needed by diabetics.
Eating Tips:

Eat dried figs as a healthy energy snack.
Add figs to baked goods such as muffins , cakes and cookies.
Add dried or fresh figs to porridge, oatmeal or breakfast cereals.
Add chopped fresh figs to rice, couscous dishes.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF GUAVA



Guava: “If I happen to see guava in any store, I would crazily stack them up in my shopping cart, as I grew up eating these”- Quote by Thas.-Guava is a very good source of vitamins, fibers as well as minerals. -Being rich in Vitamin C; guava is effective in treating male infertility caused by sperm clumping, adhesion and other abnormalities.

-Guava has been associated with healing of wounds, when applied externally.

-Guava has general haemostatic properties and can be used for treating bleeding nose, gums and minor internal hemorrhaging.

Guava helps cure dysentery, by inhibiting microbial growth and removing extra mucus from the intestines.
Guava helps the body in combating free radicals produced during metabolism and aids in preventing age-related chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, cataract and rheumatoid arthritis.
Guava is one of the richest sources of dietary fiber and thus, is good for those suffering from constipation.
Guava strengthens and tones up the digestive system and even disinfects the same.
Guava, having high content of roughage, no cholesterol & less digestible carbohydrates, is good for those trying to lose weight.
Guavas can improve the texture of skin and help avoid skin problems. For the purpose, you can either eat it raw or make wash your skin with a decoction of its immature fruits and leaves.
Juice of raw and immature guavas or decoction of guava-leaves is known to bring relief in cough and cold.
Researches have shown that guava is pretty effective in preventing cancer and even heart diseases in people.
The presence of complex carbohydrates and dietary fibers in guava makes it effective in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
The presence of Vitamin C and other phytonutrients, such as caretenoids, isoffavonoids and polyphenols, in guava has led to it being an effective antioxidant.
Eating Tips:

You can eat both the raw and ripe fruit.
Make Guava smoothie: In a blender, mix ripe guav and milk , add sugar if needed.
Spicy Guava: Rub the inside of guava slices with some chilly powder, this tastes incredible, spicy and sweet.

Thursday 29 August 2013

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LYCHEE

Lychee: “Lychee, translated from Chinese as ‘gift for a joyful life’, sureThe lychee fruit contains vitamins and minerals that promote a healthy diet, it is sweet and delicious.
Two studies done conclude that the lychee fruit prevents the growth of cancer cells. Lychee contains flavonoids in its pulp which prove very effective against breast cancer in particular.
Another health benefit of the lychee fruit is that it is a great source of vitamin C, a vitamin that the body does not produce naturally. Vitamin C helps the body to fight heart disease and cancer, Vitamin C is good for our bones, skin and tissue, and therefore is a very important vitamin to our overall good health.
The high content Vitamin C content of the lychee fruit, the fruit benefits those suffering from colds, fevers and sore throats.
Lychee also helps the body to digest food properly for the best nutrition and an added boost of health.
Eating tips:

You can eat the ripe fruit.
Lychees are used in making fruit salad and in desserts.ly lives up to its name”.

Wednesday 28 August 2013

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMON

Lemon: “I really wish I could count the number of times I would have shouted for lemon, my companion for almost all home made remedies” – Quote by Thas.

I believe lemon has the quickest remedy for most of our every day illnesses.Good for stomach.
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved.
By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently.
Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent.
The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice.
Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.
Excellent for Skin Care.
Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an anti-aging remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
Aids in Dental Care.
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
Cures Throat Infections.
Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat and tonsillitis as it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
Good for Weight Loss.
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.
Controls High Blood Pressure.
Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its high potassium content. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.
Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders.
Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
Good for treating Rheumatism.
Lemon is also a diuretic and hence lemon water can treat rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.
Reduces Fever.
Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
Acts as a blood purifier. The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.