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
Today I am cover another amazing spice that has so many health benefits that it is almost unbelievable. Its reputation is growing amount medical researchers and alternative health people such as myself. Cayenne pepper has been show to kill cancer cells, stop heart attacks in 30 seconds, increase metabolism, and help adjust blood pressure to normal levels. These are just a few of the amazing benefits but even more importantly it cleans the arteries and helps rid the body of bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Cayenne aids in digestion from assimilation to elimination and will even help rebuild flesh and the tissue in the stomach facilitating healing of intestinal ulcers. This is why I have added it to many of my green smoothie recipes in the past 5 days!
