Proven Health Benefits of Garlic

"Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food."

Those are famous words from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often called the father of Western medicine.
He actually used to prescribe garlic to treat a variety of medical conditions.
Modern science has recently confirmed many of these beneficial health effects.

Today let's talk about some Proven Health Benefits of Garlic

1. Garlic Contains Compounds With Potent Medicinal Properties :- Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family. It is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks. Each segment of a garlic bulb is called a clove. There are about 10–20 cloves in a single bulb, give or take.Garlic grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking due to its strong smell and delicious taste.The sulfur compounds from garlic enter the body from the digestive tract and travel all over the body, where it exerts its potent biological effects.

2. Garlic Is Highly Nutritious But Has Very Few Calories:- Calorie for calorie, garlic is incredibly nutritious.
One clove (3 grams) of raw garlic contains (5):

• Manganese: 2% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Vitamin B6: 2% of the DV
• Vitamin C: 1% of the DV
• Selenium: 1% of the DV
• Fiber: 0.06 grams
• Decent amounts of calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin B1

This comes with 4.5 calories, 0.2 grams of protein and 1 gram of carbs.
Garlic also contains trace amounts of various other nutrients. In fact, it contains a little bit of almost everything you need.
 

3. Garlic Can Combat Sickness, Including the Common Cold

Garlic supplements are known to boost the function of the immune system.
One large, 12-week study found that a daily garlic supplement reduced the number of colds by 63% compared to a placebo.The average length of cold symptoms was also reduced by 70%, from 5 days in the placebo group to just 1.5 days in the garlic group. Another study found that a high dose of aged garlic extract (2.56 grams per day) reduced the number of days sick with cold or flu by 61%.

4. The Active Compounds in Garlic Can Reduce Blood Pressure

Cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes are the world's biggest killers.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most important drivers of these diseases.
Human studies have found garlic supplements to have a significant impact on reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure.
In one study, 600–1,500 mg of aged garlic extract was just as effective as the drug Atenolol at reducing blood pressure over a 24-week period. Supplement doses must be fairly high to have the desired effects. The amount needed is equivalent to about four cloves of garlic per day.

5. Garlic Improves Cholesterol Levels, Which May Lower the Risk of Heart Disease

Garlic can lower total and cholesterol. For those with high cholesterol, garlic supplements appear to reduce total and/or LDL cholesterol by about 10–15%. Looking at LDL (the "bad") and HDL (the "good") cholesterol specifically, garlic appears to lower LDL but has no reliable effect on HDL. High triglyceride levels are another known risk factor for heart disease, but garlic seems to have no significant effects on triglyceride levels

Healthy Benefits Of Banana To Man

Bananas are rich in nutrients that help to nourish the body, such as vitamins (A, C, and B6), Minerals (Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, Riboflavin, Niacin, Thiamine, and Iron), Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats and Fibers.

With its high nutritional contents, bananas have a number of extraordinary benefits when consumed, especially for men:-

1. Heart and Nerves
High potassium contents in bananas can nourish the heart and nervous system. It helps with muscle contraction. Therefore, bananas are good for the heart, digestive system, and other muscle movements. This is why bananas are recommended to be eaten before and after exercise.
Potassium also keeps the heart rate normal. Potassium and low sodium content keep the blood pressure low.

2. Kidney and Bone
High potassium content also contributes to healthy kidney function and bone development. This is because potassium retains loss of calcium through the urine, allowing the body to absorb more bone-building minerals.

3. Blood and Immune System
The high content of Vitamin B6 supplies blood hemoglobin and maintains healthy blood sugar levels by turning carbohydrates into glucose. It also helps the body to produce antibodies that are effectively used by the immune system to fight disease.

4. Mood Enhancer
Bananas contain an amino acid called tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin in the body. It keeps the moods positive, helps to fight depression.
When being stressed, the body consumes potassium quickly. Because one banana contains about 400 milligrams of potassium, eating one in a day can help you stay healthy during times of stress.

5. Weight
Fiber can help to maintain the bowel movements regularly, and banana   provide 12 percent of the fiber needed in a day. It also helps you to feel satiated longer after eating, reducing the possibility of overeating so that your body weight can be maintained.

Amazing Health Benefits of Eating Fruits into an Empty Stomach {Part B}

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Absorbs More Antioxidants
Empty stomach allows absorbtion process of vitamin, minerals and antioxidants more effectively.
Most fruits contains antioxidants called quercetin. Quercetin has been known to fight cancers. Antioxidants are also known to fight early aging process by fighting minor inflammations caused by free radicals. If we consume plenty of antioxidants, our body will look youthful, with healthy tight skin.

Weight Loss Treatment
Fruits contain fibers, which can make us feel full for longer time. Eating fruits 15 – 30 minutes before meal can make us feel full easily, so we can’t eat excessively. The longer full period helps avoid food cravings. The sugar contained in the fruits also help avoid sugar cravings in sugar-toothed people. And the soluble fibers bind with LDL (bad cholesterol), preventing it to be absorbed, so our body will not store excessive fats. The detoxification process will make the body cells work properly, and take the already stored fats as their source of energy. This can lead to weight loss


Prevent Serious Diseases
We know that obesity can lead to other disorders or diseases, so we better avoid being obese. Obese people also don’t look good, and they look unhealthy as well.

Promotes Healthy Lifestyle 
When we just wake up, our stomach is not ready yet to digest “heavy” foods, such as eggs, bacons, cheese and milk. These foods contain high protein, high fat and high calcium. Our stomach needs to prepare plenty of enzymes to digest those foods. Not to mention that some minerals in the fruits can bind with proteins from other foods,
making them more difficult to digest. That is why we can get burps, bloating, heartburn, or other stomach discomforts. We can even get diarrhea if we drink plenty of milk in the morning


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Amazing Health Benefits of Eating Fruits into an Empty Stomach {Part A}

Fruits! No doubt it is one of the best treats from the Mother Nature. Fruits are tasty, with sweet-sour-sometimes tangy flavors. Fruits also contain plenty of substances needed by our body to stay healthy, such as vitamins, minerals, fibers, and antioxidants. Eating a lot of fruits also gives positive effects on beauty, since fruits have plenty of vitamins and antioxidants that help fight early aging


Avoid Indigestion
Roughly, fruits contain only water, sugar, vitamins, minerals and fibers. Some fruits may contain protein and fats, but not as much as eggs, meat or dairy products. Therefore, fruits is easier to digest, and the fiber will just pass to the guts.
Actually, the fermentation of fruits never happens in our stomach. The stomach discomforts or indigestion happen because we “force” our stomach to produce various enzymes in big quantity early in the morning, and also because the minerals and proteins from foods and fruits bound together, forcing the stomach to produce even more enzymes.

Absorbs More Vitamins and Minerals
Fruits high in vitamin C such as oranges, guava, apples, grapefruits, lemons, pears , berries and kiwis are good to be consumed 15-30 minutes before meal. Vitamin C helps our intestines absorb iron more effectively, prevent us to get anemia.
Empty stomach also absorb vitamins and minerals more effectively than when the fruits are mixed with other foods, since mixing them can cause the minerals and proteins bound together, making it more difficult to digest. Vitamins and minerals are needed by our body cells to make them work and regenerate properly.

Controls Blood Sugar Level
When we just wake up, our body cells desperately need sugar to recharge themselves, especially blood cells and brain cells. Fruits contain sugars, which will be absorbed quickly by the cells, thus preventing us to get hypoglycemia. The sugar is in form of fructose, so is low glycemic. Low glycemic sugar is good for diabetics since it is absorbed not as rapidly as sucrose, thus keeping the blood sugar level in normal state. Fruits also contain fiber that helps us to feel full, so we don’t need to take plenty of carbs, which can result in high blood sugar level.


Controls Cholesterol
Fruits contain soluble fibers such as pectins. These soluble fibers will bind with LDL (bad cholesterol), preventing LDL to be absorbed in the intestines. Fruits like avocado contain plenty of HDL (good cholesterol). HDL will bind with LDL in the intestines, and just like the fibers do, HDL will prevent LDL to be absorbed in the intestines.

Prevents Constipation
Both the soluble and insoluble fibers contained in fruits give more mass to the stool. The solluble fibers will attract water from out of the colon. This makes easier to go to toilet every morning. With the right consistency of the stool, we also don’t need to strain during defecating process, thus preventing us to get thrombosed hemorrhoids.

Gives More Energy
Eating fruits in the morning gives the needed sugar to our body cells, especially blood cells and brain cells. This makes us more alert and feel energized at the same time. Moreover, fruits have vitamins and minerals that can boost our energy level. The vitamins and minerals make the body cells work properly, and if needed, the body cells will transform excessive fats into energy.

Detoxification
Antioxidants, vitamins and minerals contained in fruits will help the liver to detoxify the body by putting away free radicals and healing minor inflammations of our body cells. The detoxification process will make all the body cells work properly, thus we will feel more energized. Detoxification also play big role in delaying aging process. This prevent disease and disorders from aging process, such as heart disease, atherosclerosis, alzheimer and dementia.




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Health Benefits of Waterleaf {Part 2}

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Prevents Osteoporosis
Perhaps, you are familiar with this disease. Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become porous suffered due to lack of calcium. By eating a lot of foods that contain calcium like waterleaf, the bones will get much intake to become healthier and stronger.

Makes Your Bones and Teeth Stronger
It’s certainly already widely known. Calcium is useful to help ensure strong teeth and thus will prevent dental problems that torment. Calcium will also improve bone mass decreases with age, thus going away from your osteoporosis in old age. This is because calcium helps to facilitate the movement of nutrients across cell membranes. Good calcium intake will help reduce back pain because it will strengthen your spine

Prevent Bladder Stones
Kidney stones occur because the crystallisation of calcium oxalate (a kind of salt that is generally present in food). Excessive consumption of foods containing calcium oxalate or uric acid resulting in the occurrence of kidney stones.


Maximizes Brain Function 
With iron inside of Waterleaf fulfilled then the man will feel the maximum health. For, among the benefits of iron for the body is to strengthen the muscle and performance of the human brain. Iron in the body found in the muscle tissue that functions in supplying oxygen to the muscles in the body. In addition, iron is also beneficial for the development of the human brain. The human brain needs more than 20% of blood oxygen to work optimally. If brain iron deficiency then he will not be able to think clearly and quickly dizziness.

Copes with Stress
Waterleaf can help the body to cope with stress, by reducing the levels of stress hormones or cortisol. Thus, stress is also indicating that brain is working too much in negative way. Thus, consuming waterleaf may relax you and get back the brain function to stay positive.

Improves Mood
The health benefits of waterleaf is to improve your mood. By regularly consuming Waterleaf as an antioxidant, the free radicals caused by stress can be resisted so that it can improve someone’s mood

Beauty Treatments
Vitamin C plays a blood circulation so the skin will look fresh, other than that vitamin C can help make the skin smoother, prevents dryness and maintain skin moisture and inhibit tyrosinase enzyme that helps the formation of pigment in the skin

Maintains Skin Health
Vitamin C inside of Waterleaf is needed for the production of hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine, which will both be binding molecule-producing collagen in the body. This will have a positive impact on the skin, as it will maintain skin firmness.
One of the benefits of Waterleaf is the most important role in the production of collagen, a protein that maintaining skin elasticity. In line with increasingly older age, the collagen will break down and wrinkles begin to form. Adequate intake of vitamin C on the skin will resist the formation of wrinkles by increasing collagen production.

Prevents Skin Discoloration
Waterleaf can protect DNA from photochemical reactions (photochemical) which can cause discoloration of the skin, tumour, and some types of skin cancer. Vitamin Content inside of Waterleaf will also inhibit the production of Pyrimidine which is the main cause of melanoma

Wounds Heal Faster
The body uses vitamin C inside of waterleaf to restore tissue damage, which will help to heal wounds faster. Old wounds do not heal indicate if the body lacks vitamin . It works to increase skin elasticity, and help to create scar tissue and ligaments to faster wound recovery.

Health Benefits of Waterleaf {Part 1}

What is waterleaf?
Most of people don’t know that waterleaf is herbal plant that has many benefits for health. Meanwhile, waterleaf is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to the Caribbean, central America and Mexico. This herbal plant was called by many names such as waterleaf, florida spinach, lagos bologi and sweetheart. As a leaf vegetable, these plants are widely grown in the tropical region. It is quite hard to determine whether it was Talinium Fruticosum or Talinium Triangulare because many studies show that it’s different and some other are saying that it was the same.
Meanwhile, it is sure that it was different from Talinium Paniculatum because it was used as an ornamental plant. Thus, Talinum Fruticosum or Talinum Triangulare are edible and have many benefit for health. Here is some health benefits of waterleaf.

Prevents Disease Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis disease is a disease affecting the arterial wall where the growth of excess fat in the section. The growth of the fat in artery walls can cause obstructed blood flow and perfect flow to the brain and our heart. Thus, consume waterleaf may prevent atherosclerosis

As an Anti-Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a disease that often descends children and the elderly is indeed a serious problem because it often eliminates lives. Diarrhea can cause the body to dehydrate is obliged avoided by eating foods that are clean and nutritious. One of them eating waterleaf. In addition, it also maintained his own personal hygiene and the environment.

Avoids Thrombus
Waterleaf can also make red blood flowing in our body without clots or thrombus. Blood clots in the body can give serious effects for example clotting in the brain that can cause disease meningitis. Thus, consume waterleaf may prevent thrombus.

As an Antioxidant
As already mentioned the benefits in general of Flavonoids are compounded to repel free radicals. Free radicals can develop by oxidation of healthy cells. Therefore, the body needs to benefit enough antioxidants to prevent oxidation. Flavonoids act as oxidation.


Increases Immune System
Vitamin C inside of Waterleaf is a vitamin that is very important because it helps to increase body resistance to disease and restore the body’s condition after activity or daily activities in order to re-fit body. Thus, consume waterleaf may boosts your immune system.

Reduces Hypertension
Waterleaf has been shown to lower blood pressure, and reduce the possible risk of hypertension and other serious health problems associated with high blood pressure

Prevents Cataracts
Our eyes need vitamin C in order to function properly. Lack of vitamin C can cause cataracts, where the eye’s lens becomes increasingly opaque. Cataracts cause blurred vision and can end in blindness in adults. A high intake of vitamin C will prevent cataracts because it will increase the amount of blood flow to the eye.

Maintains Eye health
Vitamin A inside of Waterleaf plays an important role in helping to distribute items that are received by the retina of the eye to the brain, in the form of an image. Compounds that act is called retinol.Retinol compounds are high in vitamin A, serves to make the eyes to be able properly to catch the light and any object that is received by the retina to the brain’s neurones, which then visualise accurately.

Prevents Cancer
The importance of adequate consuming waterleaf to the body is useful in inhibiting and preventing the emergence of DNA that thrives in cancer cells in organs such as lung, colon, breast, cervical, prostate and liver.

Lowers Cholesterol
To avoid and overcome cholesterol problems, the intake of Waterleaf beneficial for lowering cholesterol levels in the blood, it is important to protect you from heart disease and stroke.

Health Benefits of Cucumber

Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and watermelon.

Like watermelon, cucumbers are made up of mostly (95 percent) water, which means eating them on a hot summer day can help you stay hydrated.

Below are some reasons why you should eat cucumbers.

1. Protect Your Brain

2. Reduce Your Risk of Cancer

3. Fight Inflammation

4. Antioxidant Properties

5. Freshen Your Breath

6.  Manage Stress

7. Support Your Digestive Health

8.  Maintain a Healthy Weight

9.  Support Heart Health

Beans:- Importance Of Beans To The Human Body

Beans are an inexpensive and easy-to-use source of protein that can be very versatile. Use them in salads, soups, stews, pasta, side dishes and dips, or puree them for use as a fat replacement in baked goods. They are nutrient dense and may help to prevent health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends women consume 1 1/2 cups of beans weekly and men consume 2 cups.

Nutrition

Although the exact nutritional composition of beans depends on the type you consume, beans contain an average of approximately 116 calories per 1/2-cup serving, along with 8 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber and almost no fat. Beans are good sources of fiber, copper, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Their high fiber and protein content helps to fill you up so you eat fewer calories, making it easier to maintain a healthy weight.

Heart Health

Beans have a number of characteristics that make them heart-healthy, according to an article published in 2002 in the "British Journal of Nutrition." They are low in fat and saturated fat, and contain soluble fiber and a number of phytochemicals, both of which help lower your cholesterol levels. The folate in beans is also beneficial, since it helps lower levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that may increase the risk of heart disease when found in high amounts in the blood.

Diabetes

Consuming more legumes may lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in January 2008 in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition." Participants who consumed more beans were less likely to develop diabetes during the course of the study, perhaps due to the fiber and antioxidants contained in the beans or due to the low glycemic index of the beans compared to other carbohydrates. The glycemic index measures the effect of carbohydrate-containing foods on blood sugar, with foods low on the index causing blood sugar levels to rise the least.

Cancer

A study published in "Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention" in August 2000 found that men who consumed more legumes may be less likely to get prostate cancer. Eating more beans may help lower your risk for other types of cancer as well, due to the combination of fiber, antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals, and the fact that they are low in fat.

10 reasons breakfast is a must

Is it an old wives tale, or is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Perhaps your mother always made you eat hot lumpy porridge in the morning, so as soon as you escaped her clutches, you developed the coffee and cigarette habit in college, and ever since then breakfast was a bagel... at lunchtime.

But it’s actually true, breakfast can make or break a diet, because breakfast helps set the tone for the rest of the day. If you’re one of those people who think skipping breakfast is a good way to lose weight... think again. Here are the top reasons why you should definitely eat breakfast, every day:

1. Break the fast. Ever think of what "breakfast" means? Your body responds to not eating for hours and hours by slowing down it's metabolic rate. By eating breakfast, you wake up your metabolism and get your engine humming, burning those calories you need to burn to lose weight.

2. Eat more, weigh less. Researchers have repeatedly shown that people who eat breakfast have a better chance of losing weight, and keeping it off. When you skip meals, you’re so hungry by lunchtime you'd eat an entire cow! Research carried out at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh has shown that eating breakfast cereal in the morning helps aid weight loss.

3. Are you interested in doing better at work and school? Don’t be a bed head... breakfast helps wake you up. Studies show that people who eat breakfast are more alert and do better on tests than people who skip breakfast. Conversely, a hungry child can be apathetic, disinterested, and irritable when confronted with difficult tasks. Breakfast is the key." No doubt adults need breakfast as much as kids do.

4. Breakfast is your chance to eat the foods you may not eat the rest of the day. You can have whole-grain cereal and berries with non-fat milk - here is your fibre, folic acid and calcium in one easy-to-grab bowl. Low-carbers need to go very easy on grains, so opt for the highest-fibre brand you can find. However, why not indulge instead in the typical eggs and lean bacon breakfast most other eating plans frown upon?

5. Skipping breakfast makes you grouchy. Studies show that people who eat breakfast tend to be in better moods (when I’m hungry - watch out!). Breakfast gets you started on the right track for the day. If you start out with a healthy breakfast, then you set the mood for lunch. You're more likely to choose something reasonable for lunch if you’ve paid some attention to your breakfast choices.

6. Cancel the Danish or sugared doughnut first thing in the morning - they cause a blood sugar dip a couple of hours later. You’ll be desperate for something to perk you up, and are more likely to grab another high-sugar refined carb, for a quick sugar rush.

7. Breakfast makes your machine run better. Get yourself on a schedule with a healthy breakfast, and you’re ready to take on the world.

8. If you’re a parent, set a good example. By skipping breakfast, your kids will think it’s not important. Breakfast doesn' have to be a big affair, but don’t wimp out... make it a habit, and your kids will be way ahead of the game too.

9. Don’t eat dessert for breakfast. If you think a cereal bar with 30 grams of sugar is a breakfast item, then think again. Some cereal bars contain nearly as much sugar and fat as a regular chocolate bar.

10. One more word about labels... if it says, "Nutritious," it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s healthy. Cereal manufacturers are experts in marketing, using words that send a message of health, but unless you read the labels, eat at your own risk. Kids’ cereals often have more sugar than sweets. Protect your kids from getting hooked on these cereals... they’ll get used to all the sugar, and will want only pre-sweetened cereals.

Health Benefits of Activated Charcoal

1. Rid Your Body of Toxins in Emergency Situations

According to a study published in the journal Medical Toxicology and Adverse Drug Experience, activated charcoal prevents the gastrointestinal absorption of a wide variety of drugs and toxins in emergency situations, and also increases their elimination even after they’ve been absorbed by the body. This includes an overdose of:

• Pharmaceutical drugs such as acetaminophen or aspirin, opium, cocaine, and morphine
• Toxins from pesticides (including DDT)
• Mercury, lead, and other chemicals

2. Relieve Bites and Bee Stings

Mixing a poultice of activated charcoal with a bit of water and cornstarch or flax seed powder can help cure bee stings, poison ivy rashes, snake bites, spider bites (including highly poisoning bites from the Brown Recluse or Black Widow), and other poisoning bites.

3. Reduce Acne and Improve Skin Health

Because activated charcoal removes toxins, it can help reduce the instances of acne and other skin impurities you might suffer from. It also works wonders for completely removing makeup.
To use activated charcoal on your skin, mix one (or one-half) capsule of the powder into a teaspoon of aloe vera gel one teaspoon of water or rosewater, five drops of tea tree oil, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix these ingredients together until you have an even consistency. But be aware that this face mask is going to be black, and while it can stain your clothing and counter tops, it won’t stain your skin. Apply to your skin, let it dry, and then rinse off. Your skin will feel amazing.

4. Whiten Teeth

While you might not think that a black powder could actually whiten teeth, you’d be surprised – all you have to do is sprinkle charcoal onto a toothpaste laden toothbrush, and brush away.
Your mouth may look really bizarre when you brush with charcoal, but if you do this daily, you’ll notice a difference within a couple of weeks. Activated charcoal is odorless and tasteless, so aside from having temporarily black teeth, you won’t be able to tell you’ve got charcoal in your mouth.
Keep in mind that activated charcoal is a fine black powder. Although it won’t stain your skin, it can be messy to use, so keep a wet paper towel on hand for a quick clean-up in case you spill.
It’s also important to consider your teeth’s sensitivity. Any whitening agent can weaken your tooth enamel over time – this is true with commercial products, such as Crest Whitening Strips, and it’s true for activated charcoal. If you notice your teeth becoming more sensitive after using activated charcoal, cut down on brushing with it to just once or twice per week, or stop using it altogether.

5. Reduce or Eliminate Gas

Activated charcoal can be effective for reducing gas, especially after eating foods, such as beans that commonly create excess gas. It can also relieve an upset stomach or nausea. However, it is worth repeating that activated charcoal should only be taken occasionally to relieve these symptoms, and should not be used every day.

6. Body Detox

Since charcoal does such an amazing job ridding your body of toxins, some people also use it to rid their body of built-up toxins. The length of these cleanses can vary, but they often last a week or two.

Garlic.

Garlic is rich in minerals such as (calcium, sulfur, phosphorus, iron), and contains essential oils such as allicin, Alina and nitric substance. It also contains vitamins, so we consider it a natural antibiotic.


Some laboratory studies have shown that garlic has anti-tumor activity is therefore used in the fight against cancer.

Also, despite the many medicinal properties here are a few benefits of garlic:

– Is used for the breakdown of fats in the blood,
– Treated: atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart disease, rheumatism, headaches, relieves anxiety, fatigue, bronchitis, chronic cough, asthma, tuberculosis, typhoid, cholera, rabies, fever, malaria
– Performs the removal of toxins from the body,
– Helps detoxify the bowel
– Improves circulation and prevents thrombosis.

The Wonders Of Bananas.

Bananas have many health benefits which help you in the fight against various diseases.

Depression:- Many people who suffer from depression experienced significant improvement after eating banana, according to a study conducted by MIND. Bananas are rich in tryptophan which is converted into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps you relax, boost your mood and can help you overcome depression.

 PMS:- Bananasnas are rich source of vitamin B6 which has the ability to regulate blood sugar levels and improve your mood.

Blood Pressure:-  Banana is high in potassium and low in sodium which is the perfect combination for healthy blood pressure. Therefore, US Food and Drug Administration has confirmed the fruit`s ability to lower blood pressure and protect from stroke.


Anemia:- Regular consumption of bananas can help you fight anemia due to its high iron levels. Iron stimulates the production of red blood cells and therefore it increases hemoglobin levels in the blood.


Heartburn:- Bananas have natural antacid properties which can help you with heartburn. Just one banana can instantly soothe your heartburn symptoms.

Morning Sickness:- Having a banana snack will maintain your blood sugars normal and will protect you from morning sickness.

Mosquito Bites:- Take the inside of a banana skin and rub it into the affected area. It will reduce swelling and irritation in just a few minutes.

Health Benefits of Oranges

Oranges are some very popular fruits among North Americans and Europeans. Orange juice in particular is pretty common and massively consumed. Americans drinks about 2.5 times more orange juice than apple juice. But have you ever thought what exactly the health benefits of oranges are?
One orange contains all the daily requirements of Vitamin C. It is rich in fiber, folate, calcium and vitamin B6. So, we could say that oranges are packed with nutrients…but wait, there’s more.

Here’s a list of top 13 health benefits of oranges:

1. Oranges are rich in fibers

The fibers in oranges are good for the digestive system and relieving constipation. Fibers also reduce cholesterol which is helpful in preventing atherosclerosis. Fibers are also good in keeping the blood sugar levels in control. So, fibers in oranges are definitely in the list of top health benefits of oranges.

2. Cardiovascular health

The high content of Vitamin C, flavonoids and phyto-nutrients in citrus fruits reduce the risk of heart disease.

3. Blood pressure

Magnesium and a flavonoid called hesperidin in oranges help regulate high blood pressure.

4. Blood and oxygen

Oranges are rich in Iron and Vitamin B6, essential in the production of red cells in the blood, which carry oxygen from lungs to cells. Oranges also help prevent lung cancer.

5. Bones and teeth

Oranges are also rich in calcium, associated with a healthy bone structure and teeth.

6. Skin health

Skin health is one of the most important health benefits of oranges. Antioxidants in oranges protect the skin from cell damage and free radicals, having anti-aging actions.

7. Lower cholesterol

Besides the fiber intake, oranges also help in reducing cholesterol through synephrine, an alkaloid found in orange’s peel. Antioxidants also contribute to the reduction of cholesterol.

8. Folate intake

One orange provides about 10% of the necessary daily folate intake. Folic acid is helpful in skin health and brain development.

9. Immune system

Vitamin C stimulates the production of white cells in our body, thus improving the immune system.

10. Kidney health

A lot of people don’t know that among the top health benefits of oranges is also kidney health. Regular consumption of oranges significantly can significantly reduce the risk of developing kidney stones.

11. Prevent ulcer

Vitamin C is efficient in preventing stomach ulcer.

12. Viral infections

Mostly due to the abundance of the flavonoid polyphenols, oranges protects against viral infections. So, try to eat as much oranges in the flu season (like now)!

13. Preventing other diseases

Oranges are helpful in preventing several other diseases, like: arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, rheumatism and diabetes.

Pawpaw.

Pawpaw also known as Papaya, is very good for your health. 

See reasons below

Papaya Contains Antioxidants
One of the benefits of eating papaya is that it helps to prevent cancer. Papaya is a rich source of antioxidants that the body needs to fight against cancer-causing cells. Vitamin C, E and beta-carotenes are antioxidants that prevent all kinds of cancers. So adding a daily serving of papaya to your diet may lessen your risk of developing cancer.
Papaya is Used to Treat Digestive Disorders
Papaya is a great source of proteolytic enzymes that are very important in digesting food. The most important of these proteolytic enzymes found in papaya is papain. Papain breaks down proteins in food, allowing for better digestion. Papain is used in prescription of digestive enzymes to treat individuals with cystic fibrosisor pancreatic conditions; producing for them what the body cannot produce naturally. Eating papaya is also a benefit because papain taken orally treats less serious digestion disorders such as bloating and chronic indigestion. In these cases papain is extracted, dried and sold as tablets.
Papaya Boosts Male Virility
Another great benefit of papaya is to boost male virility. Papaya contains an enzyme called arginine which is known in the medically community to boost blood flow around the man-hood. Arginine boosts nitric acid in the body to relax the muscles surrounding the blood vessels tat supply the man-hood. These blood vessels then dilate and increase blood flow. A more concentrated form of arginine is used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Papaya Prevents Premature Aging
Many alternative medical practitioners believe that one of the benefits of papaya is to control premature aging. Papaya helps the body to properly digest food and when the body digests all the nutrients it needs, the body will remain vital for a long time.
Papaya is Used as a Cleanser

Health Benefits of Banana

1.  Gives Instant Surge of Energy: It does this by converting the natural sugars into instant energy and this is one of the reasons sportsmen consume it during intervals. Bananas are an excellent breakfast for kids and adults as it provides required energy throughout the day. This probably the most popular health benefit of banana. 
2.  Helps Keep Blood Pressure Under Control: Research indicates that potassium keeps blood pressure under control and improved consumption of calcium, potassium and magnesium can also help decrease high blood pressure. Bananas are rich in potassium, calcium & magnesium, so it is a healthy option for keeping blood pressure in check. 
3.  Supports Renal Health: Bananas being a rich source of potassium, if consumed regularly in moderation, promote renal health. The International Journal of Cancer states that Bananas being a rich source of antioxidant phenolic compounds, if consumed together with cabbage and root vegetables protect renal health. 
4.  Improves Nerve Function and Enhances Brain Power: Banana is a rich source of B vitamins and therefore perks up nerve function. Potassium, in banana keeps the mental faculties vigilant and boosts learning abilities. 
5.  Decreases The Risk of Stroke: Studies indicate that regular intake of bananas in daily diet helps reduce the occurrence of stroke and this is due to the high amount of potassium. 
6. Reduces the Risk of Cancer: Rich in antioxidants and dietary fibre, consumption of bananas reduce risk of various types of cancer, especially bowel cancer. 
7. Helps Build Healthy Bones: Probiotic bacteria present in bananas is said to have astonishing ability to absorb calcium in the body. Hence, consuming bananas help in building better bones. 
8.  Enhances Digestive Ability: It is very rich in fructooligosaccharide which acts as a probiotic (friendly bacteria). It stimulates the growth and activity of probiotics in the colon and produces enzymes that enable absorption of nutrients thus enhancing the digestive ability and preventing unfriendly bacteria from harming the body. 
9.  Helps in Controlling Diarrhea: Raw bananas are astringent in nature and are effective in treatment for diarrhoea. They also regulate fluid balance.

Health Benefit of Mangoes

Mangoes taste so good that people forget they are also healthy! Discover how the “king of fruits” can help you, plus fascinating trivia and a few mango cautions and concerns. Health Benefits: 1. Prevents Cancer: Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes. 2. Lowers Cholesterol: The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (the bad stuff) 3. Clears the Skin: Can be used both internally and externally for the skin. Mangos clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples. (Read more on page 5.) 4. Eye Health: One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes. 5. Alkalizes the Whole Body: The tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid found in the fruit help to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.

Top Benefits Of Eating Breakfast

1. Energy Boost to Start the Day Everyone should start their day off right by eating as many vitamins and other nutrients as possible. The great thing about breakfast is there are so many common breakfast foods that can be considered super-foods because of their nutrition value: Eggs: Including an egg or two for breakfast may require a few extra minutes of preparation time, but the potential health benefits make them worth cooking and eating. Not only are eggs packed with protein and amino acids, they are also one of the few, significant sources of vitamin D, which is important for absorbing calcium for stronger bones. Whole grains: Whether you are taking them in the form of bread, cereal or oatmeal, breakfast is one of the best times to enjoy whole grains in your meal. This super-food is a great source of fiber, which is essential for a healthy heart and digestive tract, and can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Vitamin C: You can hit your daily intake of vitamin C in your very first meal of the day, whether it's in the form of a juice or solid fruit. Oranges, grapefruits and apples are common fruits on the breakfast table. 
2. Breakfast Helps Reduce Morning Crankiness Feeling cranky during the morning is understandable - you probably wanted to stay in bed for a few extra winks, you don't feel like going to work, and what most people forget, you're starving! Imagine going without food for 8 to 12 hours during the day; you probably won't be the most approachable person in the office or classroom. Do yourself, your classmates and your co-workers a favor by eating breakfast to help you deal with any morning moodiness and stress.
3. Metabolism Boost When you sleep, your metabolism tends to slow down. The only way to jump start your metabolism for the day is to start off right with a healthy breakfast. This will allow your body to start burning through calories from the very beginning of the day, rather than in the middle of it after you've eaten lunch.

Health benefits of eating apples

1. Get whiter, healthier teeth

An apple won’t replace your toothbrush, but biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria.

2. Avoid Alzheimer’s

A new study performed on mice shows that drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer’s away and fight the effects of aging on the brain. Mice in the study that were fed an apple-enhanced diet showed higher levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and did better in maze tests than those on a regular diet.

3. Protect against Parkinson’s

Research has shown that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre foods gain a certain amount of protection against Parkinson’s, a disease characterized by a breakdown of the brain’s dopamine-producing nerve cells. Scientists have linked this to the free radical-fighting power of the antioxidants contained therein.

4. Curb all sorts of cancers

Scientists from the American Association for Cancer Research, among others, agree that the consumption of flavonol-rich apples could help reduce your risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 per cent. Researchers at Cornell University have identified several compounds—triterpenoids—in apple peel that have potent anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the liver, colon and breast. Their earlier research found that extracts from whole apples can reduce the number and size of mammary tumours in rats. Meanwhile, the National Cancer Institute in the U.S. has recommended a high fibre intake to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

5. Decrease your risk of diabetes

Fruits

Fruits are an important part of a healthy diet. They are naturally low in calories, fat, sodium, and cholesterol. Fruits play an important role in keeping the body healthy and have many benefits including:

Fruits Lower Risk of Illness and Disease. Fruits contain many vitamins and nutrients that may reduce risk for many illnesses including:

• Stroke, heart disease and other heart-related illnesses
• Type 2 diabetes
• Certain cancers, such as mouth, stomach, and colon-rectum cancer.
• Kidney stones
• Bone loss

Fruits Hydrate the Body. Fruits are made up of 90 percent 95 percent water. Water is an important nutrient. It is responsible for transporting nutrients around the body, regulating body temperature, keeping joints moist, and getting rid of waste products in the body.

Fruits Keep the Body Regular. Fruits are rich in fiber, which is essential for the smooth movement of food in the body’s digestive system. Fruits help maintain easy bowel action and eating fruits every day will prevent constipation.

Fruits Give the Body Energy. All fruits contain carbohydrates, which are the body’s main source of energy. Carbohydrates in fruits are mainly sugar, which break down easily and make a quick source of energy.

Water

Water is important to the mechanics of the human body. The body cannot work without it, just as a car cannot run without gas and oil. In fact, all the cell and organ functions that make up our entire anatomy and physiology depend on water for their functioning.

• Next to air (oxygen), water is the most essential element to human life; the body usually cannot survive longer than several days without water (a maximum of 1 week).
• Water is essential to the functioning of every single cell and organ system in the human body.
• Water makes up greater than 2/3 of the weight of the human body; the brain is 75% water, blood is 83% water, bones are 22% water, muscles are 75% water, and the lungs are 90% water.
• Water is essential for the efficient elimination of waste products through the kidneys.
• Water regulates body temperature (through perspiration).
• Water serves a lubricant; water forms the fluids surrounding joints and bones, providing cushioning for the joints.
• Water prevents and alleviates constipation (by moving food through the intestines and eliminating waste products).
• Water helps the body to absorb nutrients in the intestines.
• Water plays a role in regulating metabolism.
• Water forms the base for saliva (necessary for consuming and digesting food).
• Water carries nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body and facilitates all of the chemical processes which occur in the body.
• Water plays a role in the prevention of disease. Drinking adequate amounts of water can reduce the risk of colon and bladder cancer significantly, and some studies have suggested that water may also decrease the risk of breast cancer.