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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PARSLEY/ CILANTRO/ CORIANDER LEAVES TO CLEAN YOUR KIDNEYS !

CLEAN YOUR KIDNEYS 

Years pass by and our kidneys are filtering t

the 

blood by removing salt, poison and any 

unwanted entering our body. With time, the 

salt accumulates and this needs to undergo 

cleaning treatments and how are we going to 

overcome this?

It is very easy, first take a bunch of parsley 

or 

Cilantro ( Coriander Leaves ) and wash it 

clean.

Then cut it in small pieces and put it in a pot 

and pour clean water and boil it for ten 

minutes and let it cool down and then filter it 

and pour in a clean bottle and keep it inside refrigerator to cool.

Drink one glass daily and you will notice all salt and other accumulated poison coming 

out of your kidney by urination also you will be able to notice the difference which you 

never felt before.

Parsley and cilantro (coriander) are known as best cleaning treatment for kidneys and it 

is natural!

Both have similar impact but Parsley is preferred choice. Difference between Parsley and 

Cilantro. Parsley doesn't have the smell whereas cilantro (Dhaniya Leaves) Smell. 

Parsley is used in Salads. Both leaves look similar to each other but by close 

observation, 

you can notice both are different.

Caution

Parsley juice is very potent so it is not to be taken by itself, and no more than 1 oz 

every day. Take extra caution when taking this juice especially if you have never done 

detox. Pregnant women should avoid taking this very potent juice.

Parsley may be high in oxalic acid, so must not be consumed by individuals who have 

kidney stones. Avoid mixing with other high calcium food as oxalic acid when combined 

with calcium becomes inorganic.

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8 Surprisingly Poisonous Foods We Eat

1. Lima beans 

Like many legumes, the seemingly innocent lima bean should not be eaten raw - doing so can be lethal. (And who wants to die in such an ignoble way as death by lima bean?) Also known as butter beans, the legumes can contain a high level of cyanide, which is part of the plant's defence mechanism. Here in the U.S. there are restrictions about cyanide levels in commercially grown lima bean varieties, but not so in less developed countries, and many people can get sick from eating them. Even so, lima beans should be cooked thoroughly, and uncovered to allow the poison to escape as gas. Also, drain the cooking water to be on the safe side. 

2. Pufferfish 
Whoever ate the first pufferfish must have been adventurous. (And most likely died shortly thereafter.) Almost all pufferfish contain tetrodotoxin, a deadly toxin that is up to 1,200 times more poisonous than cyanide. The poison in one pufferfish is enough to wipe out 30 humans, and there's no known antidote. 

Yet, many people eat it. Called fugu in Japan, the meat of the pufferfish is a highly prized dish that is prepared by specially trained, licensed chefs. Even so, according to government figures, there were 23 deaths among 338 fugu poisoning cases recorded in Japan from 2000 to 2009. 

3. Castor beans 
Many a granny came armed with a spoonful of castor oil to heal all ills, and studies show that it does indeed have health benefits to offer. Just be sure not to eat the beans from which the oil came. If castor beans are chewed and swallowed, they can release ricin, one of the most toxic poisons known to man. Eating just one or two castor beans can easily cause the demise of the eater. Ricin has been investigated as a warfare agent, and has even been employed by secret agents and assassins. 

4. Almonds 
Any reader of old-school mystery novels knows what the smell of bitter almonds signifies: death by cyanide, my dear Watson. And that's because some plants, including apples and bitter almonds, have cyanide in them to discourage herbivores from devouring them. 

But don't fret; bitter almonds aren't the same as sweet almonds. Since about 20 bitter almonds are enough to kill an adult, they aren't sold here. That said, almond extract is made with the oil of bitter almonds, but rest assured, it can't be used as a murder weapon.

5. Cassava 
Also known as manioc or tapioca, bitter cassava is native to South America and is the third most important source of calories in the tropics; and like bitter almonds, cassava also harbours cyanide. When properly soaked and dried, bitter cassava is okay; but when any of the process is skimped on, problems arise. 

Due to correct food processing and strict regulations, cyanide-laced cassava poses little threat to Americans who eat the root. But, in Africa, where cassava has become a major part of subsistence diets, many poor people suffer from a chronic and crippling form of cyanide poisoning known as konzo. 

6. Rhubarb 
Rhubarb stalks may lend a super tart tang to strawberry pie; but their leaves offer something altogether different. Rhubarb leaves contain oxalic acid, a chemical compound found in bleach, metal cleaners and anti-rust products. The leaves also contain anthraquinone glycosides. Eating the leaves can lead to a burning sensation in the mouth and throat, nausea and vomiting, gastric pain, shock, convulsions and even death. 

Although rhubarb sold at the store generally has most of the leaves removed, be careful if you grow it at home; although using every part of a vegetable is generally great ... in this case, the shock, convulsions and death aren't quite worth it. 

7. Tomatoes and potatoes 
The leaves and stems of both tomatoes and potatoes, members of the nightshade family, contain a toxic alkaloid called solanine. In potatoes, it is particularly concentrated when the spud starts to sprout and when the eyes and flesh turn green. Potatoes have higher concentrations than tomatoes.

But even so, a 100-pound person would need to eat 16 ounces of a fully green potato before solanine poisoning would occur. If you happen to have a taste for green potatoes, keep an eye out for excessive salivation, diarrhoea, slowed pulse, reduced blood pressure and respirations, and cardiac arrest. 

8. Mushrooms 
No list of poisonous foods would be complete without mention of mushrooms, and specifically,Amanita phalloides, the deadly (and dastardly delicious) "death cap" mushroom. Responsible for a multitude of mushroom poisonings , along with its cousin, Amanita ocreata, better known as the "destroying angel." 

Our fascination with funghi goes way back and we continue to poison ourselves with various members of the mushroom family. Why? Because they are amazing to eat, while at the same time, it's hard to differentiate between those that are good and those that are deadly. 

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