Why is it Important to Eat Fruits?

-
Why is it Important to Eat Fruits?

 Fruits are good for health because they are naturally cholesterol free with low sodium,calories and fat.Eating fruits provides many health benefits.Daily including fruits in our diet ,

 1.reduces the risk of some chronic diseases.
2.reduces the risk of heart diseases,heart attacks and strokes.
3.Protects against certain types of cancers

 Special Nutrients in Fruits

 1.Fruits rich in potassium helps to maintain healthy blood pressure,reduces the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss.Fruit rich in potassium includes bananas,  apricots and oranges.
List of Fruits and its Health Benefits

 Click your favorite fruit and know its health benefits
11.Cherry
12.Guava
15.Banana
6.Kiwi
7.Pear
17.Papaya
18.Lemon

 2.Fruits rich in dietary fiber ,

 * helps in proper bowel function,helps to reduce constipation and diverticulosis. 
*to reduce the blood cholesterol levels,
*reduces the risk of heart disease,obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
*provides a feeling of fullness with fewer calories.

3.Vitamin C,a powerful antioxidant helps to boost immunity, vital for growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy.
Fruits
Fruits

4.Folate (folic acid) helps the body in forming red blood cells.Pregnant women must consume adequate folate from foods  because it reduces the risk of neural tube defects, spina bifida, and anencephaly during fetal development. 

Popular posts from this blog

What is Nutrition?

-
Image
Nutrition is all about the nutrients and how the body uses those nutrients in foods.Nutrition otherwise called as nourishment or aliment.Nutrition  is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Nutrition includes the process of ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, transport, storage and excretion of those nutrients. It also includes the environmental, psychological and behavioral aspects of food and eating. Why is Nutrition Important? Nutrients are very essential for a balanced diet and it also plays a vital role in keeping our body healthier. The nutrients in our food includes:  carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. 1.Carbohydrates  act as a fuel to provide us with energy and aids in building block for other nutrients. Carbohydrates occur as either starches or sugars. The most useful carbohydrates are those found in cereal foods, such as breads, rice, pasta, oats, and starchy
Read more

Health Benefits of Green Mangoes(unriped)

-
Image
1.Eating unriped mangoes with salt prevents the excessive loss of water from the body and helps to quenches our thirst.In addition,it also protects us from the negative effects of very high temperature. 2.Drinking unriped mango juice prevents the excessive loss of sodium chloride and iron during summer due to excessive sweating. 3.Dried mango powder called Amchur is highly beneficial in treating Scurvy( deficiency of Vitamin C). 4.Eating Unriped mangoes, a rich source of pectin , mixed with honey and salt is highly beneficial in treating gastro-intestinal disorders .It is also considered as very effective medicine for summer diarrhea, dysentery, piles, morning sickness, chronic dyspepsia, indigestion and  constipation. 5.Unriped mangoes are extremely beneficial in treating  blood disorders because of its high vitamin C content. It increases the elasticity of the blood vessels and helps the formation of new blood cells. It aids in the absorption of iron and prevents bleedi
Read more

40 Vegetables used in Indian Cuisine

-
Image
Brinjal GINGER Lemon Turkey Berry Image credit: TU7UH Shallots Cluster Beans Drumstick                                                                          Plantain Stem Carrot Beans Onion Cauliflower Ladies Finger Plantain Green Chilly Bitter Gourd Plantain Flower Broad Beans Tomato Bottle Gourd Snake Gourd Cucumber Potato Pumpkin Coconut Yam Beetroot Sweet Potato Indian Gooseberry Curry Leaves Cilantro Ridge Gourd Capsicum Green Peas Cabbage Spring Onion Mint Leaves chow-chow                                                                               Radish Cluster Beans
Read more