cook the dates and grapes in a deep non-stick pan with 3 tablespoons of water on medium heat till the grapes are completely soft and mashed.add red chili powder, cumin powder,raisins and cook for 5 minute.add the salt and jaggery and mix well.cook,stirring continuously, till the jaggery is completely dissolved and well blended.serve at room temperature.
in a pan heat butter,add brown sugar,Prepare caramel for the foster by cooking together butter and brown sugar.then add banana slices in the caramel, Saute just 2-3 minutes, then mix with cinnamon,salt and orange juice.In a serving bowl, put vanilla ice cream and pour the prepared banana sauce over it. Delicious banana foster is ready to serve.
Lemon contains limonene and vitamin C which help to prevent cancer.
Citrus fruits are useful for your skin, bones and heart.
Citruses are great
eyesight defenders and mood enhancers.
fig
Fig:
Fig contains the vitamin B6, which is responsible for serotonyne-hormone
of pleasure; it decreases the amount of cholesterol.
Dried figs contains 250mg of
calcium per 100g.eat dried figs as a healthy energy snack, stuff them with nuts
and a little honey.
raisins
Raisins:
Raisins are the main resource of iron which helps to transmit
the oxygen to tissues. Raisins are good for bone density and
associated with lower risk of osteoporosis in women.
Raisins are good source of
fiber and can help cure constipation.
cranberries
Cranberries:
A cranberry helps to combat the infections in the urinary
bladder. Proanthocyanidin compounds in cranberry exhibit some
anti-carcinogenic activity, quinic acid in cranberry helps to prevent the
development of kidney stones.
Regular cranberry juice consumption for months
can kill the H.pylori bacteria, which can cause stomach cancer and ulcers.
Drinking cranberry juice daily reduces levels of LDL, and bad cholesterol.
cantaloup
Cantaloupe:
Cantaloupe contains vitamin C and beta-carotene which stops the
radicals from damaging the inner structures of the organism. Cantaloupe has
antioxidants that help us fight with heart diseases, high blood
pressure,dibetes,cancer,aging and is good source of potassium, vitamin
b6,niacin(vitamin b3),and dietary fiber.
Cantaloupe is beneficial for arthritis,
obesity, fever, rheumatism, skin diseases, high blood pressure, abdominal and
stomach gas etc.
mangoes
Mango:
Antioxidant vitamin C in mangoes helps to prevent the arthritis,
used in wounds recovery and enforces the immune system.it is also valuable to
combat acidity and poor digestion.
Green varieties of mangoes if brought
unripe, put then in a pepper bag in a warm place and they will ripen in a day
or two.
apricot
Apricot:
Apricots contain beta-carotene which stops radicals from
damaging the inner structures of the organism and it is also very useful for
our eyes. Beta-carotene forms the vitamin A which prevent from developing a
series of cancer diseases, especially the skin cancer.
Apricots are useful in reducing infections or skin problems. Apricots are a good source
of iron and potassium. Fresh juice of apricot leaves is useful in skin
diseases. Apricot aid the digestion, if consumed before a meal. Apricot is highly
valued as a gentle laxative and is beneficial in the treatment of constipation.
Fresh juice of apricots, when mixed with glucose or honey, it forms a very
cooling and soothing drink during fevers. Its many benefits include quenching
the products from the body. It tones up the eyes, stomach, liver, heart and
nerves supplying minerals and vitamins.
avocados
Avocados:
Oleic acid and unsaturated fats in this fruit decrease the level
of cholesterol and increase the quantity of high density lipoproteins. One
piece of avocado contains 81 calories, 8 gram of fats and 3 grams of
carbohydrates.
In order to fasten the ripening process put avocados in a closed
plastic bag with an apple or a banana. Replace the mayonnaise in
sandwiches with pieces of avocado.
raspberries
Raspberries:
Raspberries contain the ellagic acid which helps decrease growth
of cancer cells. Rich in vitamin c, folate, iron and potassium, raspberries, also provide high
amounts of insoluble fiber as well as respectable amounts of the soluble fiber
pectin, which helps control cholesterol levels. One glass of raspberries juice
contains 60 calories, 1 gram of fat and 8 grams of carbohydrates.
Raspberries face mask helps to protect against the sun rays. Vitamin C antioxidant powers
help fade age spots and discoloration.it also round out the skin to fill in
minor wrinkles.
One cup of avocado provides 23% value of recommended daily allowance and are good for pregnant women since the high folate content in them helps in the
development of brain and other tissues of the baby. The B6 vitamin in avocado may help in
reducing nausea that is associated with pregnancy. Low
folate levels, early in pregnancy are linked to neural tube disorders and spina bifida.
Vitamin E in Avocado protects our skin from free radicals. An avocado a day can help keep
the neurologist away.
Avocadosare high in beta-sit sterol, that lowers cholesterol levels. Mono-saturated fats in avocados helps in reducing LDL cholesterol level and are good for the heart. Avocado are high in oleic acid, which prevent breast cancer.
Avocados
are an excellent source of glutathione, an important antioxidant that helps in preventing aging, cancer, and heart disease.
Avocados
have more of the carotenoid lutein that protects against macular degeneration and cataracts, two disabling
age-related eye diseases. Avocados inhibit the growth of prostate cancer.
Mashing
an avocado and rubbing it on your hair for five minutes after washing, will
add luster to your hair; rinse hair with water afterwards. An avocado mask
made of mashed avocados, honey, and lime juice can be applied to the face as a
moisturizing treatment to counteract the drying effects of the hot sun.
Water melons are low in calories but rich in vitamin A, B
and C, juicy and nutritious. Water melon contains lycopene which helps boost
the immune system. They have best antioxidants and good for cardiovascular
diseases, colon cancer and diabetes. They contain no fat or cholesterol, they
fill you up fast because it contains 92% water content, after eating 3-4 slices
you feel filled and won’t be carving for more carbohydrates. Water melon can be
used with barbeque and prevent you from overeating.
Choose water melon which is symmetrical and firm, free from
cuts and bruises, yellow area on
watermelon surface indicates that water melon was on the ground while
ripening under the sun and is sweet and juicy,slap it and if it sounds hollow
then it is ripened.
Water
melon (citrullus lanatus), belongs to cucurbitaceae
family. Butter nut, pumpkin, sweet melon, cucumber are some of the members
of the same family.
Watermelon lemonade
recipe
Ingredients
1(12-pound) watermelon (preferably seedless).
4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
16 cups ice cubes
Garnish:
Fresh mint leaves and lemon slices
Preparation
Cut watermelon flesh into 3-inch pieces; remove seeds if
there is any.
Make puree of water melon flesh in a blender with lemon
juice, sugar, ice cubes and salt as per taste. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve
into a large bowl and discard solids. Serve over ice.
If juice extracted many hours before, drink will separate in
layers, re-blend before serving.
