Replace medication with fruits

Replace medication with fruits

lemon

Lemon:

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.

Health benefits of banana

Health benefits of banana

bananas

Bananas are rich in vitamin b6, vitamin c, potassium and manganese. Vitamin b6 contributes to amino acid metabolism and ultimately the muscles growth. Potassium is an essential micronutrient for nerve impulse (contractions) and has the impact on physical performance. Presence of folates in banana is crucial for a healthy cell division. It also reduces the risk of stroke.

banana

Bananas are very filling and one can’t eat much of them which help to lose weight. Best time to eat bananas, when you have cough, cold and asthma.

Banana is a food that should be given in situations of extreme weight loss or extreme fever. Banana counteracts the urinary calcium loss due to increase ion potassium levels in the urine. Bananas have an antacid effect and contain protease inhibitor which protects the stomach from gastrointestinal disturbances.

Bananas are rich in the soluble fiber pectin and assist healthy digestion and eases out constipation. Consuming banana in diarrhea helps to restore the lost potassium and maintain heart function.

Bananas are a good source of carotenoids which are antioxidants and have a protective effect against chronic disease condition.one large banana,8 inches in length, contains 3.5 g of fiber.

banana

Women need 25g of fiber per day and men need 38g to promote normal bowel movements. Eating one banana per day as a part of health diet. Getting adequate amount of fiber also works to prevent diverticulitis and hemorrhoids.it helps reduce menstrual cramps and it’s an anti-aging agent. Fresh mashed banana facial is good for your skin.

banana mask

Bananas are packed with potassium that helps keep your heartbeat normal. Bananas also contains fiber, which prevent heart diseases. Potassium in bananas and their low sodium content help keep blood pressure low as well.

Fiber is good for heart, also helps keeps digestive system running smoothly.one banana a day provides 12 percent of the fiber of you need. Bananas contain tryptophan, which is converted to serotonin, which keeps your moods elevated and positive and may help fight depression.

banana for weight loss

Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, which help keep immune system strong and healthy. 

Banana a day can even help you quit smoking; vitamins B6 and B12 work along with the potassium and magnesium in bananas to help you get over nicotine withdrawal more quickly.

Health Benefits of Figs or Anjeer

Fig (Anjeer) benefits

Dried fig is inverted flower and seeds are the fruit actually.

Figs paste is good replacement for sugar; processed figs are used for making pie, pudding, cakes jam, jellies, and preserves.

Fig (fruit latex) is used as source of calcium, iron, copper, zinc, potassium, vitamin A (vit. A is 30% less in dried fig), vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin D and fiber. Fig has nutritive, diuretic, expectorant and laxative effects and is used in constipation, indigestion, piles, diabetes (fig leaves have anti-diabetic properties), cough, bronchitis, asthma, sexual weakness and weight gain after illness (soak 3 figs in milk overnight and eat them in morning enhances sexual power and weight).

fig

Adults need 1200mg calcium a day while ½ cup serving dried fig (121mg) provide 12% of daily needs which is almost the same as provided by 1 cup of unpacked cottage cheese.  Potassium mineral maintains body fluid balance and helps in lowering blood pressure. Potassium daily need is 4700mg a day from natural foods while half cup serving provides 507mg which is 10% of daily needs. Iron needs for women’s between 19-50 years age is 18mg a day while adults above 51 years need 8mg a day while ½ cup serving provides 1.5mg of iron which helps in oxygen transport through blood. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool and improves bowel function. Adult women need 25g while man needs 35g fiber per day.

fig

 Weight loss and constipation prevention: 3 fig servings contain 5 grams of fiber which helps in healthy bowl    function and prevents constipation. Fiber helps to reduce weight and is good for obese people.

Prevention from coronary heart disease, cholesterol, colon cancer and post-menopausal breast cancer: 1/2cup serving of dried figs contain 7.3g of fiber, Soluble fiber in fig(pectin, gives protection against breast cancer, slows digestion and blood sugar control and helps lower blood cholesterol levels), mops cholesterol globules and cancer causing substances when moves through the digestive system while dried fig contains phenol, omega 3 and 6.these fatty acids reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

dry fig

In delayed periods: Filtered extract of boiled fig roots if used for few weeks, returns the cycle to normal.

In urinary stones and dysuria: Using two ounces of extract of fig boiled in water(57ml) twice daily sets right urinary disorders and melts small stones.

Hyper acidity: Burnt ash of fig fruit is highly alkaline in nature and teaspoonful is used before meal to counter hyperacidity.

In worm infestation:  Enzyme ficin in fig latex has anthelmintic activity and is useful especially against ascaris and tricharus type worm infestation.

Sore throats:  High mucilage content in fig heals sore throats.

Bittersweet Chocolate-Orange Fondue

Ingredients

8 Calimyrna figs (dried)

6 apricot halves (dried)

8 dates (dried)

1 orange peel (white pith removed cut into sections)

1 Kiwi fruit (peeled, each cut into 4 rounds)

2 bananas (cut into 12 rounds)

1 mango (cut into 1 inch pieces)

1 pear (Cut the pear into bite size pieces)

7 strawberries (hulled)

Angel food cake (or pound cake)

3 tbsps grand Marnier liqueur or other orange liqueur

1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

8 Oz bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 and half teaspoon (packed) grated orange peel

Instructions

Bring whipping cream and grated orange peel to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Add one tablespoon Grand Marnier and chopped chocolate; whisk until mixture is smooth. Remove fondue from heat and blend in remaining two tablespoons Grand Marnier.

Transfer fondue to fondue pot. Place over candle or Canned Heat burner. Serve with cake pieces and fruit for dipping.