Sunday, December 25, 2016

Health benefits of Star Fruit

These exotic fruits are high in vitamin C and potassium. Furthermore, they have an abundance of inflammation-lowering polyphenols, which makes them great for your heart. Most of the star fruit that you can find in stores across America come from Florida or Hawaii.

The taste of this fruit has been described as somewhere between that of citrus, apple, and pear. You can eat this tasty fruit as it is, or you can add some to a fruit salad.

When buying this fruit, look for firm, shiny, and evenly colored yellow fruit. Remember to handle the fruit with care as it's easily bruised. Let the fruit ripen at room temperature for a few days until they start to go brown on the edges and develop a fruity aroma (this is when they are at their sweetest), then refrigerate them for up to a week.

 Health Benefits:
1. The star fruit is a literal one-stop medicine shop. It’s used the world over as a home remedy for hangovers and sunburns. It works well on coughs, fever, ulcers and sore throats. It also effectively combats diabetes. The leaves of star fruit can be used to treat stomach ulcers, pus-filled skin inflammations and boils. It improves digestion. Flowers of the sweet star fruit are good for treating coughs in children.
2. . Star fruit contains an antimicrobial agent  which fights the microbial bacillus cereus, e.coli, salmonella typhus, etc. It also cures eczema.3. With only 30 calories per fruit plus lots of fibre, star fruit, like kokum and passion fruit, is a great choice for anyone trying to lose weight. It contains 9.5g of carbohydrate per serving, including 2.5g of dietary fibre. This provides 3% of the daily requirement for carbohydrates and 10% of the daily requirement for dietary fibre. They’re also full of antioxidants and flavonoids.
4. In addition to vitamins A, B and C, that help keep the metabolism of the body steady and strong, star fruit also has thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin in very small concentrations. It’s a good source of vitamin B9 (folic acid), which helps reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and it also contains vitamin C and vitamin B.
5. . It has low amounts of all essential minerals but is especially rich in copper (14% of Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) in one medium sized fruit). Star fruit lowers cholesterol levels and adds bulk and moisture to feces .
6. The fruit has also been used to treat sore eyes. If you are looking to up the magnesium content in your diet, then eat food rich in vitamin B6 along with star fruit.
7. This ‘magic’ fruit is given to lactating mothers as it is commonly believed to stimulate the flow of milk. A decoction of its leaves and roots (prepared separately or in combination) can help cure headaches, ringworm, and chicken pox. To cure nausea and indigestion, eat half a piece of the fruit and repeat the dose after three hours .
8. But if you have a renal complaint, then the star fruit is not for you, because it has a very high concentration of oxalic acid. Scientists consider it an anti-nutrient compound as it interferes with absorption and metabolism of several natural minerals such as calcium, magnesium, etc.
9. Like grapefruit, the star fruit may interfere with the medications you take for other illnesses. If on prescription, make sure to consult your doctor first.
10. Star fruit allows other nutrients that are good for the body and hair to circulate more freely. It’s an excellent natural cure for hair loss since it is a good source of antioxidants and vitamin C which can help delay the natural ageing process.
11. B-complex vitamin, which is essential for hair growth and help in keeping hair strong and healthy, is abundantly available in start fruit.
12. Eat a star fruit or use it directly on acne-prone skin or oily skin as a face mask, it benefits the skin both ways.
13. It purifies the blood, making the skin glow .
Star fruit contains zinc which reduces a tendency towards acne breakouts. It’s wholly recommended for people of all ages as it has antimicrobial effects.


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Wednesday, June 03, 2015

Health Benefits of Guava



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Friday, January 30, 2015

10 Ways Oranges Keep You Healthy

Oranges are delicious, juicy and packed full of vitamins (A/B/C) & nutrients (Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Calcium & more) as well as antioxidants & anti-inflammatory nutrients. You’ll be amazed to know that drinking a glass of its juice is more effective than taking a vitamin C supplement!
You Never Knew that Oranges Can Do These Things!
Here are 10 reasons why this miracle citrus fruit is so good for you:
1. Boost your immune system
Like most citrus fruits, the Orange is packed full of vitamin C, which is much needed to keep your immune system running efficiently and boost the production of white blood cells, plus vitamin A, copper and folate – all essential for the immune system.

2. Lower your cholesterol
Research shows that the flavanones in orange juice lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and improve the good-to-bad cholesterol ratio. Oranges also contain Pectin, it’s a soluble fiber that locks up bad cholesterol and expels it from the body.
 
3. Fight aging
Rich in antioxidants, oranges earned their reputation of anti-aging fruit, as well as the fact that they contain beta-carotene which helps in repairing skin-damage.
 
4. Keep your eyes healthy
Beta-carotene also is turned into vitamin A by the body and vitamin A is known to be vital to the function of our eyes. Along with it, the Orange contains carotenoids that help prevent chronic eye diseases.
 
5. Rejuvenate your skin
The antioxidant properties of vitamin C helps fight sun-damage as well as environmental pollutants that can damage the skin. It also is a key ingredient in the production of collagen, which helps keep the skin tight and elastic. The citric acid in the peels lightens and brightens the skin and also opens up clogged pores, so making a face mask from them is also a good idea.
 
6. Cancer Prevention
We mentioned antioxidants already, but did you know they also help fight free radicals which are a leading cause of cancer? Not only that, but you parents out there would like to learn that research shows that regularly giving orange-juice to children in the first 2 years of their life will reduce the possibility of the developing Leukemia.
 
7. Helps you lose weight
Need a helping hand in losing weight? Eat more oranges. Rich in fiber – oranges keep you feeling full for longer, and thanks to the vitamin C the body can burn fat faster! except those having asthma/ COPD avoid citrus fruits, as it aggravates your condition.

8. Healthier heart
Being rich in antioxidants, folate and potassium, oranges are great for heart health. The antioxidants, particularly vitamin C, present in oranges protect the arteries from free radicals and prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. Also, oranges have phytochemicals that prevent platelets from sticking together and strengthen blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells. Folate, or vitamin B9, processes the amino acid homocysteine in the body.
 
High levels of homocysteine may cause a heart attack, irrespective of a person’s cholesterol levels. Potassium is another crucial nutrient for heart health as it plays a key role in heart functions and muscle contractions. Plus, research has found that the flavanone hesperidin present in the fruit and its juice contributes to vascular protective effects.
 
9. Helps prevent Arthritis
According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, drinking one glass of freshly squeezed orange juice daily can assist in reducing the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin C, Phytonutrients Zeaxanthin and Beta-Cryptoxanthin protect against oxidative damage that can result in inflammation.
 
10. Prevents you from getting Kidney stones
Finally, vitamin C also helps increase the amount of citrate in your urine, which in turn reduces your likeliness of getting Calcium Oxalate kidney stones by reducing the crystallization of Uric Acid & Calcium Oxalate.
 
 Don’t overdo it though, oranges are rich in sugar and acids, and can lead to tooth-decay and might upset your stomach if consumed in large quantities.
 
 
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Friday, May 16, 2014

Top Health Benefits of Oranges



orangeWeight control- This fruit is low in calories and high in fiber content. So it keeps your stomach 'full' without increasing your weight. So it makes a fine remedy to lose those extra pounds from your body.

Strong immunity- Orange juice is extremely beneficial for treating the problems of coldflu and fever. It builds a strong immunity which helps your body to fight off with the infections that cause these disorders.

Cancer prevention- This fruit contains certain compounds which are called limonoids. They help to treat the diseases of stomach cancer, lung cancerbreast cancercolon cancer, mouth cancer and skin cancer.

Digestive health
- If you take oranges in routine then they relieve the trouble of constipation. Their high fiber content helps to maintain a regularity of bowel movements.


Other benefits- The presence of phytochemicals and flavonoids in this fruit help to prevent the formation of blood clots and various tumors.
Skin health- To maintain a healthy skin, you need to take orange peels and rub them on your skin. Keep it on for a few minutes and then wash it off with fresh water.


For Culinary Use- Oranges are used in making marmaledes, cakes, puddings, juices and best of all, eaten raw !!


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