Fruit part 2 Benifits of Fruits By Mr Allah Dad Khan

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Fruit PART - 2
BENEFITS OF FRUIT A REPORT BY ALLAH DAD KHAN AGRICULTURE
EXPERT KPK PESHAWAR
14. CHERRYIS AN ANTIBACTERIALAGENT/ (Cherry,sweet,sour,andwildspecies
ScientificnamePrunus avium)
Botanically, they belong to the family of rosaceae of genus, prunus,
which also includes “drupe” family of fruits like plums, peaches,
apricots etc.. Although several species of cherries exist, two important
cultivars;wild or sweet cherry and sour or tart cherry are widely
popular. Wild or sweet cherry belongs to the species; prunus avium,
and tart cherry belongs to that of prunus cerasus.. Cherry trees are
closely related to almonds, peaches, plums, apricots, which all belong to the
same genus.
The cherry fruit contains dietary fiber and minerals like calcium, iron,
magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper,
manganese, and selenium. In addition, small amounts of vitamins A, C,
B6, B12, E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid can be
found in cherries.
They also contain Beta carotene, with sour cherries being shown to
have more Beta carotene than sweet cherries. Cherry fruit have
antioxidants like pectin and anthocyanins that have been linked to the
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The flavonoids contained in cherriesare responsiblefortheirdeepred-bluecolor. In
general,the darkerthe cherriesthebetter they are foryoubecausethey containa higher
concentrationof flavonoids. Thisappliesto bothsweetandsourcherries.
Studieshaveshownthat cherriesmay also offersignificantanticancerprotection.Tart
cherriescontainperillyl alcohol(POH). Studieshaveshownthat perillyl alcoholis
effectivein reducingtheincidenceofall typesof cancer. Studieshavealso shown
that cherriesareparticularlybeneficial inthetreatment ofgout. Gout isa type of
arthritisthat occurswhenthereis an abnormallyhighconcentrationofuricacidinthe
blood.
Surprisingly,theactual juicefromcherriesisapotent antibacterial agentthat fightstooth
decay. StudiesperformedatForsythDental Centerhave shownthat blackcherryjuicecan
blockupto 89% ofenzyme activitythat normallyleadsto plaqueformation.
1.Anti-InflammatoryActivities
Cherrieshavegainedfameas oneofnature'smost powerful anti-inflammatories,which
means they'rebeneficial formanydifferentconditions.Thisisdueto the anthocyaninsin
cherriesthat researchershavefoundpreventfreeradical damageandinhibit
cyclooxygenaseenzymesbetterthanmany anti-inflammatorydrugs.
2.ArthritisBenefits ByEatingCherries
Accordingto the ArthritisFoundation,drinkingtartcherryjuicemixedwithwater three
times a day maybe beneficial forpeoplewitharthritis
3.Heart HealthandCherry
A studyat the UniversityofMichiganfoundthata diet that includesa lotofcherrieslowers
all the overall riskfactorsforheartdisease,includinginflammation,bodyfat, and
cholesterol.
4.CancerProtectionThroughSweetCherries
Researchershavefoundsweetcherriesto be cancerfightersthanks to theirhighlevel ofan
antioxidantcalledcyanidin.Cyanidinisanimportantfreeradical scavengerandmayalso
promotecellulardifferentiation,animportantprocessinthe body'sfightagainstcancerous
cells.
5. Cherryworkas MemoryBooster
Anthocyaninisalso goodforthebrainand hasbeenshownto improvememory.
6. CherryareGoodSourceof HighinBeta Carotene
Cherriesarehighinbeta carotene,containing19times morethan blueberriesor
strawberries.
7.Cherrycontrol thesleepCycle
Cherriescontainmelatonin,ahormonethat regulatesthebody'ssleepcycles.

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15.CLEMENTINE AVARIETYOFORANGES ScientificName (Citrus reticulata),
A clementineisa varietyof mandarinorange (Citrus reticulata),so namedin 1902.The
exteriorisa deeporangecolourwitha smooth,glossyappearance.Clementinesseparate
easilyinto sevento fourteen fat-juicysegments.Theyare veryeasyto peel, likea tangerine,
but are almostalwaysseedless.Forthisreasonthey areknownsimplyas seedless
tangerines.Theyaretypicallyjuicyandsweet, with lessacidthan oranges.[1] Theiroils,like
othercitrus fruits,containmostly limoneneaswell as myrcene,linalool,α-pineneandmany
complexaromatics
TheClementine(Pronounced"Clem-en-tyne")is notalwaysdistinguishedfromother
varietiesofmandarinoranges.However,itshouldnotbeconfusedwithsimilarfruitsuch as
the satsuma orhoneysweetorange,or otherpopularvarieties.Theclementineis
occasionallyreferredto as Algeriantangerine
Clementinefruitshavegot some healthbenefits that make them popularto be includedin
the categoryofhealthy fruits. Thehealthbenefits include:
1. Clementinesarerichin potassium,vitaminC andvitamin B-complexmineralslike
niacinand thiamine.
2. Theyare a verygoodsourceof dietaryfiber andcontainno fat. Thismakesthe fruit
to boostupthe energylevels ofthebody.
3. Clementinesareaddedin salads,dessertsandsnackingto makethem nutritionally
and tastefullybeneficial.
4. Theyare richin betacarotenewhichgivesit the propertyofanti-oxidant.

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16.CITRUS THE HIGHESTFRUITS INVITAMINC
Citrusfruitjuices,such asorange,lime andlemon,may be useful forloweringtherisk
factorsforspecifictypesofkidneystones. Orangejuicemay helppreventcalciumoxalate
stoneformation.Lemonshavethe highestconcentrationofcitrateofany citrusfruit, and
dailyconsumptionoflemonadehasbeenshownto decrease therate of stoneformation.
Citrusfruitshave beenobservedto beused byCapuchin(Cebuscapucinus)monkeysin
CostaRicaas topical balmsto protectagainstinsectsas well as an astringentand anti-
fungalagent.[citationneeded]
17.CITRONARE USED FOR MEDICALPURPOSES’sciebtificnameCitrus medica
L.
Thecitronis a fragrantcitrusfruit, botanicallyclassifiedas Citrus medica byboth
the SwingleandTanakasystems.Thedesignation medica givenitbyLinnaeusisapparently
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by Theophrastus,[2] who believeditto be nativeto Persiaorthe landofthe Medes;there is
no relationto medicinal usesofthe fruit. Theophrastusnotesitssmoothsharpthorns,like
thoseof a pear.the veryfragrantbut inedible'apple',whichkeepsmothsfromclothes,and
the fact that "it bearsits 'apples'at all season;forwhensomehave beengathered,the flower
ofothersis onthe treeand it is ripeningothers.... Thistree, as hasbeensaid, grows
in PersiaandMedia." Citronwasthe firstof the citrusfruits to appear intheMediterranean
Basin.
Thecitronis unlikethemore commoncitrusspecies,suchas the lemonororange.While
thosemorepopularfruitsarepeeledto consumetheirpulpyandjuicysegments,the citron's
pulpis dry, containingasmall quantityof insipidjuice,ifany. Themaincontent ofa citron
fruit isthe thick whiterind, whichadheresto the segments,and cannotbe separatedfrom
them easily.
Thus,fromancient throughmedieval times,the citronwas usedmainlyformedical
purposes:to combatseasickness,pulmonarytroubles,intestinal ailments,andother
disorders.Theessential oil oftheflavedo (theoutermost,pigmentedlayerofrind) wasalso
regardedasan antibiotic.Citronjuicewithwinewas consideredaneffectiveantidoteto
poison,asTheophrastusreported.
Todaythe citronisusedfor the fragranceorzest ofits flavedo,butthe mostimportant part
is still the innerrind(knownas pithor albedo),whichisa fairlyimportantarticlein
international tradeandis widelyemployedin thefoodindustryassuccade, as it isknown
whenit iscandiedin sugar.Thereisa risingmarket forthe citronin the UnitedStates forthe
use ofits solublefiberfoundinitsthickalbedo.
Thecitronis also usedbyJews (the wordforit in Hebrewisetrog)fora religiousritual
duringthe Feast ofTabernacles;thereforeisconsideredasaJewishsymbol,andis foundon
variousHebrewantiquesandarcheologicalfindings.[6]
In Iran, the citron'sthickwhiterindis usedto make jam;in SouthIndiancuisine,the citron
is widelyusedinpicklesandpreserves.
In Korea, it isused to createyujacha,a type of Koreantea. Thefruit isthinly sliced(peel,pith
and pulp)andsoakedorcookedin honeyorsugarto create a chunkysyrup.Thissyrupy
candiedfruitis mixedwith hotwater as a fragranttea, wherethe fruitat the bottomof the
cup iseaten as well.Often preservedinthe syrupfor the coldmonths,yujachaisservedas a
sourceoffruitin winter. It isalso popularinTaiwanandJapan, whereit is knownbyits
Chinese/Japanesename 柚子茶(Pinyin:youzi cha,Japanese:yuzucha).
Thus,fromancient throughmedieval times,the citronwas usedmainlyformedical
purposes:to combatseasickness,pulmonarytroubles,intestinal ailments,andother
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regardedasan antibiotic.[3] Citronjuicewith wine wasconsideredan
effectiveantidoteto poison,asTheophrastusreported.
Todaythe citronisusedfor the fragranceorzest ofits flavedo,butthe mostimportant part
is still the innerrind(knownas pithor albedo),whichisa fairlyimportantarticle
in international trade andis widelyemployedinthefoodindustryas succade,[4] as it is
knownwhenit is candiedin sugar. Thereisa risingmarketforthe citroninthe United
States forthe use ofits solublefiberfoundinitsthickalbedo.[
18.COCONUT CANSTABILIZE BLOOD SUGAR (‫ل‬ ‫’).اری‬ Scientific name Cocos nucifera,
‘
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of
the family Arecaceae (palmfamily). It is the only accepted species in
the genus Cocos..
The termcoconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed, or
the fruit, which is not a botanical nut. The spelling cocoanut is an old-fashioned
form of the word. Early Spanish explorers called coconuts/cocos nucifera "coco"
(meaning "monkey face").
Coconuts provide an excellent source of copper, manganese, and molybdenum.
They are also a good source of selenium and zinc. Similar to most other nuts,
coconuts contain a large amount of fat. Unlike other nuts, coconuts provide fat that
is almost all in the form of health-promoting medium-chain saturated fats instead of
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
HealthBenifits
1. Preventssimplegoiter(enlargednon-toxicthyroid)becauseofitsorganiciodine
content.
2. Goodbodybuilder,so itis a foodrecommendedforbuildingupthebodymusclesof
thin and emaciatedindividuals.
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4. Coconutmilkhasbeenfoundto helpcasesof sorethroatas well as relievingstomach
ulcers.
5. Coconutoil hasbeenfoundto heal cuts, scratches,burnsand sunburns.
6. Theoil hasalso beenrecommendedforfacial massageandis reportedto be goodasa
wrinkleremover.
7. Coconutoil isalso goodforthescalpandhair andmakes hairdressing unnecessary.
8. Intake ofat least2 Tbsp.of Virgincoconutoil perdaycanlessenyourVitaminE
requirement.
9. Coconutwateris goodforkidneyandurinarybladderproblems.
10. Coconut oil is not toxic to the human body. It is an edible fatty acid and these
are typically the least likely to be toxic to us and our pets.
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19.DATE ARICHA COMPLETE DIET ScientificnamePhoenixdactylifera),
Date (treeof the palmfamily(Arecaceae,orPalmae), foundin the CanaryIslands,northern
Africa,the MiddleEast,Pakistan, India, and the U.S. state of California.

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Datescontaincalcium, magnesium,phosphorus,potassium,iron,zinc,copper,manganese,
selenium,vitaminsA, A1, B, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, andC as well asa variety ofamino acids.
Datesalso containthiamine, riboflavin,niacin,andpantothenicacid.Thesevitaminsand
mineralshelpthe bodyproducehemoglobin,whichisa proteininred bloodcellsthatbinds
to oxygenandcarriesoxygenfromthelungsto tissues.
Potassiumisan essential mineral that the bodyneedsto maintainpropermuscle
contractionsincludingcontractionsoftheheartmuscle. Potassiumalso promotesahealthy
nervoussystemand efficientmetabolisminthebody. One servingofdatescontains240
milligramsofpotassium,whichismorethan the amountof potassiumfoundinbananas.
Datesalso containcarbohydratesthatinclude3grams ofdietaryfiberand 29grams of
naturallyoccurringsugarssuchasfructose,glucose,andsucrose.Inotherwords,one
servingofdate contains31gramsof carbohydratesthatsuppliesthebodywithlarge
amountsof energy.
HealthBenefitsofdates
1. Dates do not havecholesterol inthemand they containverylessfat in them. Moreover,
they are extremelyrichinmineralsas well asvitamins.
2. Dates areextremelyrichsourceofdietaryfiber, VitaminB1,VitaminB2, VitaminB3 and
VitaminB5. Theyalso containVitaminC and VitaminA.
3. Dates helpinimprovingthedigestivesystemas it is loadedwithinsolubleaswell as
fibers.Datesalso haveamino acidsin them whichis also goodforthedigestivesystem.
4. Dates areexcellentsourceofenergyasthey have natural foodbasedsugarlikeglucose,
fructoseandsucrose.Foradded benefitsaddmilkand dates foran evenmorenutritious
food.Datesare also verylowincalorieshencetheyare also beneficial forthosetryingto lose
weight.
5. If you arefacingconstipationthensoakdates all nightlongandhave it in the morning
after alongwithwater foreasybowel movements.
6. It is also saidto increaselibido.Soakafistful ofdates ingoat’smilkthe night before.The
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7. Dates arealso richin potassiumandthey havevery lesssodiuminit. Thisisextremely
beneficial forthenervoussystem.Studieshaveindicatedthat havingpotassiumrichfoods
can reducethe riskofstrokesto a great extend. Datesare also helpful inreducingtheLDL
cholesterol.
8. Dates arevery goodforalcoholicinebriation.
9. Theamount ofironis datesare veryhighand it is helpful incuringanemia.Thosehaving
irondeficiencycaneat dates everydayforbetterhealth. Datesalso havefluorinethat
reducestoothdecay.
10. Datesare helpful intreatingabdominal cancer.Thebest part abouthavingdatesis that it
is a completelynatural foodandnutritional supplementwithno sideeffects. Datesare also
knownto improvetheeye sightand it helpstreatingnight blindnessalso.
20..FALSAJUICE RICHSOURCE OF VITAMINC ScientificnameGrewiaasiatica
Grewiaasiatica(Phalsa)isa speciesofGrewianativeto southernAsiafromIndiato
Cambodia,andwidelycultivatedinothertropical countries.GoodsourceofVitaminC , Low
in Sodium,Lowinfat. It hasgreat medicinal usesaswell;the fruit isastringentand
stomachic.When unripe,it alleviatesinflammationandisadministeredinrespiratory,
cardiacand blooddisorders,aswell asinfever. It isrich invitamin C and is also agood
sourceforanti-oxidants. It can be usedto makejuices,syrupsand sherbetto fightthe heat
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HealthBenefits
Apparentlyitappearsa small sweet and sourfruitbut it actuallyboastnumerousqualities
and nutritionsthat playan awesomeroleinmakingsomeonefeel healthyandfresh.
BasicallyGrewiaissummerfruitthat reducessunburn affectsin the body.It islargelyused
by makingits juicethat reallytastesgoodandis helpful in banishinghotweatheraffects.
Gewiaalso playsroleincuringsomefatal diseasessuchas liverdiseases,constipation,heat
rashesand Malaria.FullyripenGrewiaisreddishmeronincolouranditsbeautiful colouris
reallya pluspointinincreasingappetite.Grewia’sextractsarealso supposedto behelpful in
curingfromHepatitisand othersuchdiseases.
21.FIGS ARE RICHSOURCE OF MINERALS AND VITAMINS ScientificnameFicuscarica,
Fig plantof the genusFicus,of the mulberryfamily(Moraceae),especiallyFicuscarica,the
commonfig.Ficus carica,whichyieldsthe well-knownfigsofcommerce,isindigenousto an
areaextendingfromAsiaticTurkeyto northernIndia, but natural seedlingsgrowinmost
Mediterraneancountries.Delicious,sweetflavoredfigfruitisoneofthe ancient fruits
enjoyedinthe humanhistory.Fig is naturallyrichinmany healthbenefitingphyto-
nutrients, anti-oxidantsandvitamins.Driedfigsinfact are concentratedsourceofminerals
and vitamins.Thefullyripefighas bell orpearshape withsucculentflesh.
1. BloodPressure
FIG Therichpotassiumcontentof figshelpsto maintainthe bloodpressureofthebody.
2. WeightManagement
Figsare richin dietaryfiber,whichmakes them veryeffectiveforweightmanagement
program.
3. Diabetes
Evenleavesofthe fig planthave healingproperties.Eatingfigleaveshelpsdiabeticpatients
reducethe amount ofinsulinintake.
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Consumingfigshelpsto reducetheriskof breastcancer.
5. BoneManagement
Calciumandpotassiumpresentinfigsprevent bonethinningandhelpto promotebone
density.
6. Insominia
Tryptophan,presentinfigs, inducesgoodsleepandhelpsgetridof sleepingdisorderslike
insomnia.
7. MemoryPower
Eatingfigsrelievesfatigueandboostsmemorypower.
8. Bronchitics
Drinkingfigjuicehelpsto sootheirritatedbronchial passages.
9. Anemia
Consumptionoffigswithmilkcuresillnesslikeanemia.
10. Constipation
Dueto their laxativeeffect,figsare helpful fortreatingchronicconstipation.
11.Piles
Dailyconsumptionofsoakedfigsisaneffectiveremedyforcuringhemorrhoidsorpiles.
11. Cholestrol
Thesolublefiber,calledpectin,infigshelpsin reducingbloodcholesterol.
12. Boils
When appliedonskin,bakedfigscan cureinflammationslikeabscessesandboils.
13. Pimples
Dueto their highwatercontent, mashed figsact as a verygoodskincleanserandhelpin
preventingandcuringacnesand pimples.
14.Allergyto DairyProducts
Figsare richin calciumandare excellentcalciumalternativesforpeoplewho areallergicto
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14. StomachProblems.
Consumingfigsalso helpsinaidingdigestionandtamingvariousstomachandbowel-related
problems.
15. Aphrodisiacs.
Thejuiceobtainedfromgreenfigsiseffectiveforsofteningandtreating corns.Figspromote
the overall well-beingofanindividual andareexcellentaphrodisiacs.
22.GRAPES GRAPES RED REDUCES CANCER
A grapeisa non-climactericfruit,specificallyaberry,that growson
the perennial anddeciduous woodyvinesofthegenusVitis.Grapescanbeeaten raw orthey
can be usedformaking jam, juice,jelly,vinegar,wine,grapeseed
extracts, raisins,molassesandgrapeseedoil.Grapesarealso usedin somekinds
ofconfectionery.Grapesaretypicallyanellipsoidshaperesemblinga prolatesphero
rapesare a small roundoroval fruit, somegrapesareseedless.Grapesisa richsource
offlavonoids,thisgivesthevibrantpurplishcolorto grapes, grapejuiceandred wine,the
strongerthe color,thehigherthe flavonoidcontent.
 Grapeshavebeenused fortreatingmetabolismdisorders,liver,kidneyandlung
disordersandcardiovascularproblems.Grapesimprovemetabolismandhave
diuretic,anti inflammation,lightlaxativeandinducingperspirationeffect.
 It isrecommendedto includegrapesinyourdiet in the firststage oftuberculosis.
Drinkinggrapejuicedailyforalongtimehelpsto lowerhighbloodpressure.
 Theremany grapehomeremediesinfolkmedicine.Youshouldeatraisins,if you
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 Grapeshelpwithnervousexhaustion,hypertension,highbloodpressure,bronchitis
and gout.Eatinggrapesstrengthensyourbodywhenyouneed to recoverfrom
anemia, gastritiswithhighacidity, metabolismdisorder,chronicinsomniaand
constipation.
 Grapesare65-85% water, 10-33% sugar(glucoseandfructose),phlobaphene,gallic
acid, silicicacid,quercetine,anin,glucosides -mono delphinidinanddelphinidin,
fruit acids,likeappleacid, salicilicacid,phosphoricacid,lemonacid,amberacid,
formicacidand a littlebit ofoxalicacid,pectins, tannic substances,saltsof
potassium,magnesium,calcium,manganese,cobalt,ironand vitaminsB1, B2,В6,
В12, А, С, Р, РР, K, folicacidandenzimes.
 Grapeskinhas tannicsubstancesand essential oils.Grapeseedshavetannic
substances,phlobaphene,lecithin,vanillaandfattyoil.Grapeleaveshavesugar,
quercetine,carotene,inosite,tannic substances,betain, tartaricacid, appleacid,
ascorbicacid,protocatechineacid,potassium,sodium,ironandsilicon.Extractof
grapeleaves(boil 1part ofgrapeleaveswith 10parts of waterfor15 min, let it cool
and filterit ) is usedforgarglingyourthroatifyouhave anginaandforwashingyour
bodyifyou haveskindisorders.
 Grapeseedextract derivesfromredgrapes. Now,we all knowthat vitamins pack
quitean antioxidantpunch.EspeciallyvitaminC andvitamin E. But, sinceits
discovery,researchershavefoundthatgrapeseedis far, farmore powerful.
 Sinceoldentimes, grapeshavebeenusedto treat metabolismdisorders,kidneyliver,
and lungorheart disorders.Grapesprovidesimmediatereliefifyouaresuffering
fromhypertensionorhighbloodpressure.Whileeatinggrapesmakesyoustronger,
and areextremelybeneficial forpeoplesufferingfromanemia,highacidity,chronic
insomniaandconstipation.
 Thoseinthe first stageof tuberculosisarehighlyrecommendedto includegrapesin
their diet. Eat raisinsifyouhavecoughorulcersin yourmouth.Theyalso benefit
peoplesufferingfrombladderdisordersorhemorrhoids.
 Manydoctorsbelievethatregularconsumptionofgrapeshelpsinpreventingfrom
variousdiseases.Grapesarealso believedto haveanti-ageingpropertiesandhelpsin
reducingweighttoo.In fact red wineseems to offermany healthbenefits.
Grapecultivation,orviticulture,isnearlyas oldas civilization;detailsforgrapeandwine
productionfiguredinthehieroglyphicsofthe4th (2400BC),17th, and 18th dynastiesof
Egypt. Accordingto theBible,Noahplanteda vineyard.In Homer'stime,winewas a regular
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GrapescontainvitaminC, fiber,and potassium.Redgrapesin particularcontainpotent
phytochemicalsthatprovidethebodywith antioxidants.Resveratrol andellagicacidcanbe
foundinthe skinandseed ofgrapes.Both ofthese substancesareantioxidantsthat
accordingto the AmericanInstitute forCancerResearch,may prevent,reverse,and slow
downgeneticmutationsthat normallycausecancer.Ellagicacidappearsto scavenge
carcinogensinthebody.
GRAPES GREEN
GrapescontainvitaminC, fiber,potassium,and antioxidants.Resveratrol andellagicacid
can be foundinthe skinand seedof grapes.Bothofthese substancesareantioxidantsthat
accordingto the AmericanInstitute forCancerResearch,may prevent,reverse,and slow
downgeneticmutationsthat normallycausecancer
23.GUAVAPREVENTAGING AND DISEASE Scientificname
Guavasarelowin caloriesand highinfiberand potassium. Theyarealso a goodsourceof
ironand vitaminsA, B, and C.Guavas arecultivatedin many tropical countries. Thefresh
fruit isroundand about5 – 7 cm in diameter. Therearesomecultivatedvarietiesthat are
twice asbig. Guavahas a thindelicate rind(pale greento yellowatmaturity), a creamy white
orpink flesh,andcontainsmany small hardseeds. Guavashavea strongcharacteristic
aromawhichpeopleeitherloveorhate. Theyare usuallyeatenwhole,likeapples,orsliced
and servedwithsugarand cream fordessert. In Asia,raw guavaisoften dippedin
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candies,jellies,jams,juice,and marmalades.
Thetwo importantspeciesarethe commonguava(Psidiumguajava)andthe cattley, or
strawberry,guava(P. littoraleorP. cattleianum). Thecommonguavahasa fruit witha
yellowskinandwhite, yellow,orpinkflesh.Thecattley guavaoccursintwo forms:onehas
fruitswith a brightyellowskin,andthe other'sfruitshave a purplishredskin
Guavais oneofthe most popular,nutritionallyrichfruitwithuniqueflavor,taste,and heath
promotingqualitiesmakingitacommoningredientinnew functional foodscategoryoften
called“superfruits”.
Botanically,thiswonderful fruitbelongsto thefamilyof Myrtaceaeofthe genus: psidium
and knownasPsidiumguajava.Theplantisa evergreen,tropical shruborsmall tree
probablyoriginatedinMiddleAmerica.Guavasactuallythriveinbothhumidanddry
climatesand can toleratebriefperiodsofcoldspells,butcansurviveonlyafew degreesof
frost. Adaptabilitymakesita favoritecommercial cropinsometropical areas.
Guavaefficaciousasanantioxidant.Compoundsinguavacanneutralizetoxinsfrom
pollutionandcigarettesmokeso asnot to damagethe cellsand preventagingand disease.
1. CancerPrevention:Guavaisan excellentsourceofthecancer-fighting
antioxidant,lycopene.Lycopeneinguavaismoreeasilyabsorbedbyourbodythan
lycopenefromtomato becuaseofthe differenceinthe cell structurethat allowsthe
antioxidantto be absorbedwhetherthefruit israw orcooked.Lycopeneconsumptionis
associatedwithsignificantlylowerratesofprostatecancer,andit has also beenfoundto
inhibitthe growthofbreastcancer cells.Lycopenepromotesgoodhealthbyacting
againstthe influenceof“freeradicals”,whichcandamagecellsand can contributeto
developingcancerand coronaryheartdisease.All varietiesofguavaareloaded
with antioxidants butthe onewith the red fleshtypecontainsmorethan the white-
fleshedappleguava.
2. HighBloodPressure: Guava,beinghypoglycemicinnature(iftaken withoutskin) and
fiberrich, helpsindecreasingbloodpressureandcholesterol levels.Thismakesguavas
highlybeneficial forthoseatriskforheart diseaseandhypertension.Also,amedium
guava(165gm) providesyouwith20 percentofthe recommendeddailyvalue(DV)for
potassium.Studieshaveshownthat peoplewho consumemorepotassiumhavelower
bloodpressuresthanthosewho consumeless.
3. Diarrhea:Guavahasproved to be beneficial to individualssufferingfromDiarrhea.
Guavahas astringents(chemical compoundthattendsto shrinkorconstrictbodytissues,
forexamplecompoundsthosemakeyourgumsfeel tighterand freshafter youeat a raw
guava), whicharehelpful inbindinguploosestoolsduringtheconditionsofdiarrhea.
Thesealkalinecompoundsdisplayantibacterial propertiesandhavetheabilityto
preventmicrobial growthduring dysentery.Otherdisinfectantspresentinguavainclude
Carotenoids,VitaminC andPotassium.Thesepropertiesandingredientsofguavaalso
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4. CoughandCold:Thedecoctionofguavaleavesorthejuicesofraw orimmatureguavas
bringreliefto individualssufferingfromcoughandcold.Thiscanbeattributed to the
astringentpropertiesofguavajuice.Thejuiceworksbylooseningthecough,decreasing
mucusand by makingthe respiratorytract, throatand lungsinfection-free.Guavaisalso
richin vitaminC and iron,whichprovideprotectionsagainstcoldandviral infections.
5. SkinCare:Theastringentsofguava enhancethe skintexture andtighten loosenedskin.
In fact, guavaworksmoreeffectivelythananyother skinnourishinglotionsinthe
market. Decoctionofimmatureleavesand fruitscan be appliedonthe skinfortightening
and toningpurposes.Additionally,guavahashighcontentsof vitaminA, vitamin C and
Potassium,whichare characterizedbytheirantioxidantfunctions.Thesenutrientscarry
out detoxificationprocessesandkeeptheskinhealthyand wrinkle-free.
6. Constipation:Highamountofdietaryfiberpresentinguavahelpspreventconstipation.A
mediumguavaprovidesyouwith36 percentofthe recommendeddailyvaluefordietary
fiber.Also,the seedsof guavaarevery effectivelaxatives.Boththeseattributes helpin
the formationofbowelsandthe cleaningupofthe excretorysystem.
7. Diabetes:Accordingto astudy conductedonrats, both the guavafruitand its leavescan
helpdiabeticpatientsby loweringtheirbloodglucoselevels.However,ifconsumed
alongwithits skin, it can bebad foryourbloodsugar.Accordingto theresearch
publishedintheIndian Journal ofMedical Researchandconductedbyresearchersatthe
Medicinal ResearchLaboratoryoftheUniversityofAllahabad,bloodsugarlevelsinrats
injectedwithguava peel extract roseby91% in sub-diabeticratswithintwo hoursof
administrationandby27% in normal rats aftereight hoursofadministration.So,the
best wayto consumea guavafordiabeticsisto peel off its skin.
8. WeightLoss: Guavaformsan essential componentofaweightlossdiet. Guavaisrich in
fiber,proteinsandvitamins andthis impliesthat individualslookingto loseweight
wouldnothave to compromiseontheirintakeofthesenutrients! Guavawithno
cholesterol andlow carbohydrates,canstill offerafeelingoffullness.Amediumsized
guavaforlunchis enoughto supplynutritiontill dinner.Again,guavacan helpthin
peoplegainweight.Thiscanbe attributed to its nutrientswhichaidin the better
absorptionprocessofthebody.
9. Scurvy:TheVitaminC contentof a commonguava(appleguava)isaboutfourtimes than
what we findin an orange.Thus,guavasareeffectiveremediesforscurvy,whichis
characterizedbyswollenandbleedinggumsdueto deficiencyofVitaminC.
10. Dental Care:Thejuiceofthe guava leavescontainingastringentsandvitaminsisa
remedyfortoothaches,swollengumsandulcersofthe mouth.
Thereisno limitof explainingthehealthbenefitsofguava. Remember,it isa seasonal fruit!
So just take careto haveenoughofthese fruitsduringthe peakseason,summer!The
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Guavasareprocessedinto jams,jellies,andpreserves
Beautiful skinwithGuavaFruit – Do not forgetto consumevitaminC ifyouwant to get and
havebeautiful skinand healthy,sunny, beautiful,agelessandmore.VitaminC isthe main
ingredientneededto formcollagenthat reallyneed the skin.and guavais vitaminc source,
so easy andwe can enjoyandeat it
24GRAPE FRUIT AS ANTIMICROBIALAGENTscientificnameCitrusparadise.
The grapefruit(Citrus× paradisi),isasubtropical citrustree knownforitsbitterfruit,an18th-century
hybridfirstbredinBarbados.Whenfound,itwas namedthe "forbiddenfruit" ithasalsobeen
misidentifiedwiththe pomeloorshaddock(C.maxima),one of the parentsof thishybrid,the other
beingsweetorange (C.×sinensis).
White GrapefruitisverylowinCholesterol,SaturatedFat,andSodium.It'salsoagreat source of Dietary
FiberandPotassium,andan excellentsource of VitaminC.
Grapefruitseedextract hasbeenclaimedtohave strongantimicrobial propertiesagainstbacteriaand
fungi.However,nostudieshave demonstratedanyefficacybyGSE as an antimicrobial foreither
bacteriaor fungi.Additionally,althoughGSEispromotedasa highlyeffective plant-basedpreservative
by some natural personal care manufacturers,studieshave shownthatthe apparentantimicrobial
activityassociatedwithGSEpreparationsismerelydue tocontaminationwithsyntheticpreservatives.
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1. AppetiteLoss:
Grapefruitworksasanexcellentappetizeras comparedto any otherdrug. It is saidthat
smell ofthe grapefruitreducesthe feelingofhunger.Thisisthe reasonwhypeopleinclude
grapefruitintheir weightlossprograms.High fibercontainedbythisfruitcan satisfyhunger
and thus, avoidsanyovereatingtemptation.
2. Fever:
Thepulpor the juiceofgrapefruitprovidesassistanceto thepatientto recovereasilyfrom
the fever. It reducesburningsensationthatoccurs duringhightemperature.It also cures
several casesofcoldand phenomena.Grapefruitjuice,ifcombinedwithwater,can quench
the thirst.
3. Fatigue:
Grapefruitisbeneficial inthetreatment offatigue.It helpsyouto dispel yourfatigueand
general tirednesscauseddueto the routinework.It can bringabouta refreshingfeelingin
youwhenyou drinkequal amountofgrapefruitjuiceand lemonjuice.
4. Influenza:
Grapefruitisa valuableremedyforinfluenzaasit helpsto minimizeacidityfrom the
system. Thebitter propertiesarisingfromanessencecalled'maringin'ingrapefruittones
up the system andthe digestiveswathe.
5. Malaria:
Thejuiceorthe fruit itselfconsistsofvaluableandnatural 'quinine' whichareadvantageous
forthe treatment ofmalaria.Thequininecan beeasilyextractedfrom the fruitsby boilinga
quarterof grapefruitandsprainingthepulp.
6. Acidity:
Thefreshgrapefruitjuicehas alkalinereactionafterdigestion.Thecitricacidofthe fruitis
tarnishedinthe humanbodyand thus, increasestheeffect ofthe alkalinityreactionafter
digestion.Thejuiceextractedfromthe grapefruitisbeneficial inpreventingtheacid
formationandmany otherdiseasesthat arisedueto the presenceofacidityin the body.
7. Indigestion
Grapefruitisuseful forsolvingtheproblemofindigestion.It isvery lightas comparedto
otherfoodarticlesandthus,acts immediatelyonindigestionbyeasingtheheat and irritation
causedin the stomach.It improvestheflowofdigestivejuices,therebyimprovingthe
digestivesystems.
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A simpleglassofgrapefruitjuice,ifdrunkbeforegoingto bed,can promotehealthyand
sweet sleepandthus, alleviatesinsomnia.
9. Diabetes:
A diabeticpatient cansafelyeat a grapefruit.Theconsumptionofthisfruit can reducethe
starchesfromthe body. If a patient isdiabetic,intake ofgrapefruitcanfacilitateyouto fight
with thishealth issue.
10. Constipation:Aglassfull offreshsqueezedgrapefruitinthemorningisthe best remedy
to control theconstipation.Theyresultbest instimulatingthe colon andotherparts of
the body.
11. Flatulence:
10 to 20dropsofgrapefruitseedsinthe juice,taken beforethe mealsand threetimes a day,
workas an appropriatepro-bioticanddigestiveenzyme.
12. UrinaryDisorders:
Grapefruitjuiceisquiterichin potassium andvitaminC and thus, worksasthe best
medicineinthe case ofscanty urinationcauseddueto the liver,kidneyorheart problems
25.GOOSEBERRY orAMLA Scientific name Ribes uva-crispa
L
Peeled gooseberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of vitamin A,
calcium, iron, and phosphorus. Gooseberries vary in their bitterness. Some varieties are
far too bitter to be eaten raw. The less-bitter varieties of gooseberries workwell when
added to fruit salads or used as garnish for dessert plates. To use the berries, peel backthe
parchment-like husk and rinse. Remove the stems and tops withscissors before eating orcooking.
Gooseberries may be poached and eaten cooked or added to sugar or
syrup for a sauce. Toretain the shape of the berry, poach slowly.They are done
when the seeds have escaped and the skins collapse
1. Diabetes
Gooseberry is helpful in cases of diabetes as it helps reduce the level of sugar in the blood and it
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2. Heart
Gooseberry strengthens heart muscles enabling the heart to pump blood throughout the body.
3. Immunity
Gooseberry is effectivein boosting immunity and rejuvenating the vitality of the body.
4. Blood
Gooseberry is helpful increasing production of red blood cell in the body.
5. Liver
Gooseberry juice is considered to be good forthe liver and intestinal disorder. They develop an
alkaline ash when digested.
6. FoodAbsorption
Gooseberry is useful in enhancing food absorption.
7. EyeSight
Gooseberry and gooseberry juice are excellent forimproving the eye sight. It is also helpful in
correcting the cataract and shortsightedness.
8. Fungal Infection
Gooseberry has antifungal properties that are effectivein inhibiting the formation of the yeast and
fungal infections.
9. Anti Aging
Gooseberry is clinically proven to have anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties.
10.VitaminC
Gooseberry contains almost 20 times more vitamin C than that in oranges. The vitamin C content in
gooseberry won'tdiminish on cooking.
11. Teethand nails
Gooseberry helps strengthen the teeth and nails.
12. HairLoss
Regular consumption of gooseberry is a very good remedy for controlling hair loss. Youcan
massage a paste made out of 6 gooseberries boiled in one cup of milk. Apply the paste on the scalp
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Gooseberry also helps prevent premature graying of hair. The juice is popularly used in inks, dyes,
shampoos and hair oils.
13. DigestiveProblems
Gooseberries fiber content helps in relieving constipation and other digestive problem.
14. Cancer
Gooseberry is a good source of Bioflavonoids,plant pigments that help prevent cancerand other
diseases.
15. Menstrual disorders
Gooseberry tea (brewed from the plant's leaves) was a remedy forurinary tractand menstrual
disorders.
26.JACK FRUIT ScientificName Artocarpus heterophyllus
Lam.
The jackfruit (Artocarpusheterophyllus or A. heterophylla[1]
) isa speciesof tree in
the Artocarpus genusof the mulberryfamily (Moraceae).It is native to parts
ofSouthernand Southeast Asia. It is the national fruit of Bangladesh,(locallycalledKathal). The
jackfruit tree is believedtobe indigenousto the southwesternrain forests ofIndia. It is widely
cultivatedin the tropical regionsof Indiansubcontinent,Vietnam,Thailand,Malaysia, Indonesia.
Jackfruit is also foundin East Africa e.g.in Uganda and Mauritius, as well as throughout Brazil and
Caribbeannations like Jamaica. It is well suitedto tropical lowlands,and its fruit isthe largest tree-
born fruit,[2]
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Jack Fruit(speciesArtocarpusheterophyllus),tree nativetotropical Asia andwidelygrownthroughout
the wetlandtropicsforitslarge fruitsand durable wood.Like itsrelative the breadfruit,itbelongstothe
mulberryfamily(Moraceae).The jackfruitis15 to20 m (50 to 70 feet) tall atmaturity,haslarge stiff,
glossygreenleaves15to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) long,andfruitupto 60 cm (about2 feet) longand
weighingupto18 kg (about40 pounds).The greenishunripe fruitiscookedasa vegetable,andthe
brownripenedfruitiseatenfreshforthe sweetlyacidbutinsipidpulpsurroundingthe seeds.The seeds
are alsocookedandeatenlocally.
Health Benefits:
1. Energy
An excellentenergyfoodwithonlyasmall amountof fat.
2. Tension
May helppreventandtreattensionandnervousness.
3. Obesity
Helpsinobesity.
4. Constipation
Helpspreventconstipation.
5. Ulcers
It isalso knowntohelpcure ulcersand indigestion.
6. Blood Pressure
Helpsto lowerbloodpressure because of itshighpotassiumcontent.
7. Degenerative diseases
Jackfruitisrich inphytonutrientsthatcan fightcancerand slow downdegenerationof cellsthatcan
leadto degenerative diseases.
8. VitaminC
Jackfruitisa good source of VitaminC.The human bodydoesnotmake vitaminCnaturallysowe
musteat foodsthat containit.
9. Diarrhea
The jackfruitroot isa remedyfor skindiseasesandasthma.Anextractof the rootis takenincasesof
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10. Energy
Jackfruitprovidesagoodsupplyof proteins,carbohydratesandvitamins.
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