Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Fruitilicious

There are many benefits to Fruit!!  Many times people are scared away from fruits because they are Carbohydrates and have sugar.  But I'm here to tell you that fruit is nature's perfect package.  Get a quick natural energy boost, wrapped in vitamins and fiber and packaged by nature to be eaten with just a hand and mouth (most of the time).  Yellow fruits such as apricots, cantaloupe, and persimmons are good sources of carotene which converts to vitamin A in the body.  Citrus Fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and tangerines along with red and green peppers, and cantaloupe, strawberries, and tomatoes are best sources of Vitamin C.  Besides being high in Vitamin A and C they have many other health saving properties.  Look at the list below for your favorite fruit and enjoy!!!


Fruit  Benefit :

 apples :
Protects your heart, prevents constipation, Blocks diarrhea, Improves lung capacity, Cushions joints, reduce cholesterol, fight infections, prevent cancer, suppress appetite.
apricots :
Combats cancer, Controls blood pressure, Saves your eyesight, Shields against Alzheimer’s, Slows aging process.
artichokes:
 Aids digestion, Lowers cholesterol, Protects your heart, Stabilizes blood sugar, Guard s against liver disease.

avocados:
 Battles diabetes, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes, Controls blood pressure, Smoothes skin.

bananas and plantains:
 Protects your heart, Quiets a cough, Strengthens bones, Controls blood pressure, Blocks diarrhea.
 
beets:
 Controls blood pressure, Combats cancer, Strengthens bones, Protects your heart, Aids weight loss.

blueberries:
 Combats cancer, Protects your heart, Stabilizes blood sugar, Boosts memory, Prevents constipation.  


cranberries: 
prevent bladder and kidney infections, prevent plaques, prevent kidney stones

cherries:
anti-inflammatory, reduce arthritis and gout, good for the heart


dates:
natural form of aspirin, high in potassium, laxative

figs:
remedy for constipation, build bones, shrink tumors, fight parasites

grapefruit:
lower cholesterol, reverse clogged arteries, antiviral, detoxifier, slows tumor growth

lemon/lime:
antioxidants, block cancer, diuretic, prevent scurvy

kiwi fruit:
used for treatment of stomach and breast cancer

grapes:
(red) antioxidant, cancer fighting, raise good HDL cholesterol level, delay in tooth decay

mangosteen:
treat infections, skin ailments and digestive problems

melons:
antioxidant, most alkaline fruit, protect heart

oranges:
protect against respiratory infection, viruses, and gum disease

pineapple:
antiviral, antibacterial, help prevent osteoporosis, aids in digestion, anti-inflammatory, dissolves blood clots

plums: 
antiviral, antibacterial

prunes:
natural aspirin, laxative

raspberries:
antiviral, anticancer, natural aspirin

strawberries:
antiviral, block cancer, benefit cardiovascular system

Get Your Fruits

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