Wednesday, January 12, 2011

King of Fruits



King of Fruits
Nick named ‘King of Fruits’; durian is highly valued in Southeast Asian countries. Durian has a very distinguished smell and its skin is thorny and hard. The dimension of a durian fruit is about 30 – 15 cm and its weight is about 3 Kgs. Durian is round although the oblong shape is not irregular. The shells are green or brown while its flesh is a luminous yellowish or reddish color.
The odor of the edible parts of durian is so penetrating; it spreads a long distance even without removing the shell. Some like the aroma of durian very much while some others highly despise its scent.. From a great variety of durian, only the Durio ziebethinus variety is marketed internationally.
Durian is rich in sugar. It is also rich in vitamin C, tryptophan, potassium, carbohydrates, fats as well as proteins. Health professionals frequently recommend it as an effective source for taking in raw fats. However, some point out that as the durian contains a high amount of fatty acids it is advised to limit its consumption.. A research from University of Tsukuba reveals that durian fruit has significant powers to detoxify the body. Javanese people think that durian is a good aphrodisiac.
The durian fruit is quite large. Its size is not a great problem as ripe ones fall in time. They may slightly crack when falling. By inserting a knife or a fair sized cleaver to such a crack, it can be opened very easily. Within, are about five parts and in each one of these, several seeds can be seen covered with an aril identical to custard. When durian is eaten immediately on falling, the pungent smell is bearable and the taste is also favorable. Durian fruit can be mixed with many flavors to increase its taste. Its seed can also be eaten after it’s cooked.

QUEEN OF THE FRUIT



QUEEN OF THE FRUIT

Mangosteen fruit is known for its delicious taste and good to eat fresh. Mangosteen fruit has a thick skin is not edible and has a white and sweet flesh. Rind has a color / hard rubber .
Rind have a tannin, resin, and Crystallizable Mangostine. Malik acid makes acid content. Mangosteen fruit rind with a little hard and 4-6 cm in diameter. Mangosteen fruit consists of a white flesh 3-5 cm diameter. Depending on the size and ripeness, she might have seeds. Taste the mangosteen can be compared with the strawberries with the taste-buds of sweet orange. Produces a red rind, and very difficult to remove. Mangosteen is held with both hands, gently pressed it skin torn. After that, it is easy to open and retrieve the contents. Fruit, the mangosteen fruit is crowned as queen of the high nutritional value for health and beauty.

Mangosteen is the most important nutrients to the skin as it contains antioxidants that the composition is the key to preventing many illnesses. Among Xanthone, Benzofenon and Biflavanoid beneficial to health problems such as allergies, sinusitis, asthma and skin diseases including fungal infections, itching and sores. Traditionally crushed rind for the treatment of epidemic diseases like malaria, diarrhea characteristics, tuberculosis and skin. Mangosteen fruit as raw materials for cosmetics such as shampoo and soap.

Researchers also have begun to explore the use of the queen of all fruits to produce cosmetic products primarily to the skin and prevent skin diseases. The high antioxidant content so that it softens skin to bolster the hands of new skin cell production and improve skin stretching.

The product is also useful to repair skin cells in a short period of only a few minutes to eliminate free radicals, repair the damage and retard wrinkles.

"We must be careful in selecting cosmetic products because it could expose us to the contamination of chemicals and artificial. The use of cosmetics based on natural materials such as Mangosteen is safe for not using preservatives.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Dragon Fruit For Health






Dragon Fruit For Health

Dragon fruit has nutrients for human health such as balancing blood sugar, oral health protection, prevention of colon cancer, reduce cholesterol, preventing bleeding and treating the discharge.

Dragon fruit is usually consumed as fresh fruit as the killers of thirst, because the dragon fruits contain high water content of about 90% by weight of the fruit. It was pretty sweet because they contain sugar content reaches 13-18 briks. Dragon fruit can also be expressed in the form of fruit juice and cider
Dragon fruit is rich in potassium, iron, protein, fiber, sodium and calcium is good for health. Rich in many vitamins and minerals that help improve the durability and useful for metabolism in the human body.

Red dragon fruit is very good for blood circulation, reduce emotional stress and neutralize toxins in the blood and reduce the fat in the body,

Overall, each of the red dragon fruit contains protein which can enhance the body's metabolism and maintain cardiovascular health; fiber to prevent cancer and diabetes USU, carotene for healthy eyes, strengthens the brain and strengthen the resilience of the body, calcium for strong bones.

Dragon fruit also contains iron to increase the blood vitamin B1 for immunity, vitamin B2 to increased appetite, vitamin B3 to lower cholesterol and vitamin C for added smoothness, softness of the skin and prevent acne.

Here is a complete nutritional content of dragon fruit:

Sugar: 13-18 briks
Water: 90%
Carbohydrates: 11.5 g
Acid: 0.139 g
Protein: 0.53 g
Fiber: 0.71 g
Calcium: 134.5 mg
Phosphorus: 8.7 mg
Magnesium: 60.4 mg
Vitamin C: 9.4 mg

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

FRUIT TO LOSE WEIGHT









1. Grapefruit

The study found a large orange has a citric acid that can inhibit the presence of calories in food.

2. Orange

Compared to other fruits, orange is believed to have the highest fiber content. Fiber is present in the fruit also is the kind of soluble in water and eating oranges can reduce a person wants to enjoy carbohydrates.

3. Apple

There is one study found that taking an apple before meals can reduce the rate of increase in weight by 33 percent compared to people who do not practice it.

4. Berri

Fruit of the group is given the type of fruit that is rich in antioxidants and can increase metabolic rate.

5. Watermelon

The fruit is composed of 92 percent water and can give the signal satiety to the brain in a short period when stimulated receptors in the stomach.

6. Wine

Antioxidant content in fruit can prevent blood sugar into fat. Grapes are also preventing the formation of fat in the abdomen.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Fruit Helps Reduce Cholesterol












Fruit Helps Reduce Cholesterol

Did you know that GUAVA is the most nutritious fruit for vitamins and minerals to the human body?
The fruit is also effective in lowering blood cholesterol levels and are very nice if eaten every day.
Guava are grouped under a lot of functional foods to benefit human health.
However, guava fruit intake should be made in sufficient amount to ensure that the food is able to respond effectively to the body.
The public is advised to take the guava 400 grams a day, a half for four weeks.
Fruits should be eaten with the skin because they contain high nutrients.
Guava juice can be made to the original method of preparation but does not have sugar.
Guava taken according to a balanced diet, especially for those who have weight problems.
Guava fruit can be used as a standard practice in the diet.
For those who are facing problems of high cholesterol in the blood, guava reduce cholesterol is 18.8 per cent in the week.
Patients must take guava daily to ensure its effectiveness

PAPAYA can also lower cholesterol by 19.2 percent if taken regularly for a period of four weeks.
The papaya seeds and skin removed should be as much as 400 grams a day.

PINEAPPLE is also high vitamin and it can be taken in the same amount of 400 grams.
The acid in pineapple helps the body and it does not harm. Vitamin C function as antioxidants.
In fact, the pineapple is also capable of lowering cholesterol levels of 8:38 per cent within three weeks.

GOLD BANANA also works to reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Gold banana can be taken at four to five pieces a day in four weeks.
However, bananas are still unable to match the guava that were deemed as the best followed by pineapple, melon, starfruit and papaya.
The public is advised to take five different types of servings of fruit a day because they provide vitamins, minerals and fiber to the body

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Banana, Mango, Starfruit, Sawo, Watermelon, Papaya, Date Good for Health









Banana
Banana treat scabies and wounds or scientific name is Musa sapientum of local fruits are popular. It is rich in vitamins A and C, niacin and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. Bananas also contain chromium, a substance that stimulates the activity of enzymes in the metabolism of glucose is essential to provide energy. In traditional medicine, banana latex is a potent drug for wound healing. By applying the banana latex in the wound, the blood will stop flowing and the wound will dry quickly. Scabies is easily treated by using a banana skin. Bananas are also used to solve the problem of constipation, ulcers and gastritis or stomach ulcers


Mango
Mango Mangifera indica from the family Anacardiaceae, was used as an agent thirsty killers to overcome dehydration in the body and effective to cure the hernia. Hernia or rupture of a disease that causes the stomach contents down and scrotum become swollen, painful heartburn and feel sick after every meal, can be treated with mango juice consumption practices. Drink it, which is rich in minerals, including vitamins A and C will serve the blood circulation. Since the mango juice has high sugar content, it is not suitable for those suffering from diabetes, hypoglycemia, and candidiasis or yeast infection

Starfruit.
Starfruit one of the popular tropical fruits are delicious. It can be eaten fresh or made orange ju ice .Science name is Averhoa crambola and family with oxalidaceae. Starfruit also has medicinal properties. Diabetics can lower blood sugar and eat as well as those suffering from high blood pressure, gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums


Sawo
Bloody Toilet bidder to ignore dietary habits can lead to conditions that are not pleasant. Constipation may occur if the food we eat is not digested properly, eat less fruits and vegetables and less drinking water. This condition if left unchecked, may cause more adverse effects, including bleeding bowel or hemorrhoids. One way of traditional healing methods is to use ciku or sawo fruit. A more effective way to treat bowel bleeding is to eat ciku fruit are not quite old, with a pestle until crushed and mixed with a little hot water and salt. Preferably applied before breakfast

Watermelon
Watermelon is rich in vitamins A and C, folic acid, magnesium, zinc and other minerals that are of high quality in medicine. Watermelon Citrullus vulgaris is known as very effective to cure many diseases such as headaches, lung diseases and skin problems. Watermelon juice also provides energy and strength among older people and restore the body systems are vulnerable to those who have just recovered from illness or surgery. Arthritis, gout and uremik poisoning caused by the presence of excessive uric acid. Watermelon juice can help cure these diseases by removing the toxic effects in the body. The presence of excess acid in the blood can be overcome by practicing making watermelon juice because it helps blood circulation


Papaya
Solve Constipation - papaya is Carica papaya species and come from families caricaceae. Ripe papaya is rich in vitamin C, it is effective to treat haemorrhoids or piles, and constipation. In Ghana it is used to treat tumors while it shoot can treat high blood pressure. Papaya can also be used to treat cracked heels can cause foot pain.

Date
Dates are a fruit that is rich in iron, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, vitamins A and C and niacin. Dates to be known as Phoenix dactylifera L. scientific terms is very effective for treating intestinal disorders, in which the incompatibility of gluten, a protein contained in grains block absorption of nutrients properly. It contains a type of protein and minerals to stop the tremendous response generated by the gluten in the small intestine. Reaction if left unchecked could lead to the production of white blood cells in excess. Palm juice is also effective to overcome cough. Sugar content of dates to act eliminates the itching in the throat and thus eliminate the cough. Dates can also be used to replace sugar or honey for the purpose of eliminating effects of getting drunk and acting as a poison antidote.