Thursday, September 17, 2009

Know Your Fruit And Its Benefits !!

Different fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre. Take Your Pick.....

APPLE :
Key Nutrients : Vitamins C, Iron, Potassium, Sodium, Phospohorus, Calcium, Sulphur
Benefits : Apples detoxify, help intestinal infections and acidity.

BANANA :
Key Nutrients : Potassium folate, Sodium, Chlorine, Iron, Glucose, Amino Acids
Benefits : Bananas detoxify; treat constipation, ulcers, enhance immune system.

ORANGE :
Key Nutrients : Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium, Sodium, Citric Acid, Iron, Manganese, Calcium
Benefits : Orange improves weak digestion, immunity.

PAYAYA :
Key Nutrients : Vitamin A and E, Silicon, Potassium, Calcium, Copper, Folate, Fructose
Benefits : Papaya improves digestion, rids intestinal worms, eases inflammation and constipation.

WATERMELON :
Key Nutrients : Phosphorous, Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Iron, Sucrose, Vitamins B and E
Benefits : Watermelon is a diuretic, helps weight loss, treats kidney and urniary tract problems.

PINEAPPLE :
Key Nutrients : Vitamins B, C and E, Phosphorous, Potassium, Iron, Folate, Sucrose
Benefits : Pineappple is a diuretic, detoxifies, purifies blood, prevents blood clots and increases circulation.

POMEGRANATE :
Key Nutrients  : Calcium, Phosphorous, Iron, Sodium, Vitamin C
Benefits : Pomegranate aids digestion, destroys intestinal worms.

GRAPES :
Key Nutrients : Iron, Potassium, Phophorous, Glucose, Salicylates, Vitamin B and E
Benefits : Grapes are a good source of energy. They purify the blood (useful for anemia, liver malfunctions such as hepatatis and jaundice).

GRAPEFRUIT :
Key Nutrients : Potassium, Folate Iron, Amino Acids, Zinc, Vitamin B and C
Benefits : Grapefruit protects arteries, aids digestion and boosts the immune system.


Source : Inputs from Clinical Exercise Specialist Namita Jain