FRUITS FOR HEALTH

FRUITS FOR HEALTH
FRUITS

Thursday, April 9, 2009

GOOSEBERRY, SAPODILLA AND FIGS




GOOSEBERRIES- Gooseberry has a astringent and bittersweet taste. Some are too bitter to be eaten raw.This fruit is a store house for vitamins and other valuable nutrients. You can juice the gooseberries-FRUIT JUICE MAGIC, cook the gooseberries, add them in salads, prepare jam and pies.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF GOOSEBERRIES-Gooseberry is a rich source of vitamin C ,calcium,iron,vitamin B complex,protein,carbohydrates and has been found to have great antioxidant properties. This fruit is loaded with medicinal value. The multipurpose fruit help maintaining blood pressure, heart ,good immune system,prevents bladder infections and acts as a anti- cancer and anti aging agent. Gooseberries are known to be good for the health of hair, skin and even eyes.

SAPODILLA-The Sapodilla looks more like a potato and is very sweet and tasty . Only ripe and soft fruits can be eaten as the young ones are very astringent. The flesh ranges from a pale yellow to an earthy brown color with a grainy texture. There are a few shiny black seed that looks like beans in the centre of the fruit.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SAPODILLA- This tasty fruit is loaded with Dietary fiber and vitamin C. It is also low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

FIGS-Dried figs are sold widely and they are excellent snacks. Figs come in few colors from yellow, brown, red to purple and black. Figs are used to make muffins,jam,porridge, cakes and muesli bars.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF FIGS- Figs are a very good source of dietary fiber and have all the reasons to help in weight management. It is proven that figs gives excellent result to cancer patients. Figs also helps in other illness like high blood pressure,diabetes, weak bones and heart ailments.

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