FRUITS and VEGETABLES are nature's wonderful natural medicines packed with good amounts of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and many phyto-nutrients (plant derived micronutrients). Eating them regularly will help our body protect from oxidant stress, diseases and cancers. Eating these foods on a regular basis will keep us stay fit and healthy.
AVOCADOS Contains heart healthy mono-unsaturated fats and fiber that helps you stay satisfied longer. This fruit is not high in calories, it's only about 100 for half of a medium avocado.
BANANAS Eating a banana settles an upset stomach! It has been said that there's too much calorie in a banana but it's a better snack than potato chips! Eating one medium banana a helps blood pressure in check.
BERRIES Any berry fruit is good for you, they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young; Blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field, they get rid of all the free radicals that invade our bodies. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits and protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals.
KIWI Tiny but mighty. Eat 2 kiwis a day and it will give you as much potassium as a banana and twice vitamin C as an orange. It's also a good source of magnesium, Vitamin E and fiber.
MANGOES According to new research study, eating mango fruit may help to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. Several trial studies suggest that polyphenolic anti-oxidant compounds in mango are known to offer protection against breast and colon cancers. Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin A, potassium and flavonoids like beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin.
GREEN MANGO It's sour but a good source of Vitamin C. It is being used in preparation of pickles or chutney in Asian countries.
ORANGES Sweetest medicine. Eating 2-4 oranges a day may help colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent and dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
PINEAPPLE One cup delivers more than your daily needs of Vitamin c, a nutrient that may help fight colds and create collagen, proteins that keep our skin smooth and supple. Eat a cup everyday and consider it and instant daily facial.
GUAVA Rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.
PAPAYA Rich in carotene, good for your eyes, gas and indigestion. Both Guava and Papaya are the clear winners for their Vitamin C content.
WATERMELON Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92 percent water, it is also packed with giant dose of glutathione which helps boost out immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. It also has Vitamin C and Potassium, a natural source of SPF that keep our skin healthy, protecting it from sun UV rays.
TOMATOES They are very good as a preventive measure for men, keeps those prostate problems from invading their bodies.
BROCCOLI This flower vegetable contains Omega-3 fatty acids and exceptionally rich source of Vitamin C, a powerful natural anti-oxidant and immune modulator, helps fight against flu causing viruses. It's very low in calories, about 34 calorie per 100 grams, rich in dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants that have proven health benefits.
CABBAGE It's low fat and low calories. A very good source of Vitamin K , an excellent source of Vitamin C. Vitamin K has potential role in bone metabolism by promoting osteotrophic activity in them. In addition, Vitamin K also established role in curing Alsheimers disease patients by limiting neuronal damage in their brain.
CARROTS They are exceptionally rich source of carotenes and Vitamin A. Studies have found that flavonoid compounds in carrots help protect from skin, lung and oral cavity cancers. It also has all the functions of Vitamin A such as vision, reproduction(sperm production), maintenance of epithelial integrity, growth and development. This vegetable is notably rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and dietary fiber with a negligible amount of fat and no cholesterol.
PUMPKIN It has no unsaturated fats or cholesterol. Rich in dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins. Recommended by dieticians in controlling and weight reduction programs. It contains zea-xanthin, a natural anti-oxidant which has UV rays filtering actions in the macula lutea in retina of the eyes which helps protect from "age related macular disease" ARMD in the elderly.
EGGPLANT Research studies at the Institute of Biology of Sao Paulo State University, Brazil showed that eggplant is effective in the treatment of high blood cholesterol. The skin of this vegetable has significant amounts of phenolic flavonoid phyto-chemicals called anthocyanins. Scientific studies have shown that these anti-oxidants have potential health effects against cancer, aging, inflammation and neurological diseases.
BITTER GOURD (MELON) This tropical vegetable stimulates digestion and peristalsis which can be helpful in relieving indigestion and constipation problems. Early studies suggest that compounds in bitter melon might be effective for treating HIV infection.
OKRA Rich source of dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. It has no saturated fats or cholesterol; recommended in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs. It's a good source of folates. Eating regularly of this vegetable especially during pre-conception period helps decrease the incidence of neural tube defects in the offspring.
GREEN BEANS They are good source of Vitamin A, folates and Zea-xanthin. They are very rich source of dietary fiber which acts as bulk laxative that helps to protect the mucous membrane of the colon by decreasing its exposure time to toxic substances as well as bi binding to cancer causing chemicals in the colon.
- There's more fruits and vegetables available in the market that are a good source of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants...mentioned above are just a few of them...
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