February 5, 2012

Nutritional benefits of Mango

Nutritional benefits of Mango

Mango is an excellent nutritional source, containing many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Magneferin and lactase in mangoes aid in digestion and intestinal health. Mangoes are rich in vitamin A and have good amounts of vitamins B and C as well as Potassium, Calcium and Iron. Mangoes are high in water content. Mangoes also supply ample [...]

Lemon and its health benefits

Lemon and its health benefits

Health benefits of lemon include treatment of throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems, fever, hair care, skin care, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, overweight, respiratory disorders, cholera and high blood pressure. Known for its therapeutic property since generations, lemon helps to strengthen your immunity system and cleanses your stomach. It is not only a blood purifier [...]

Plums

Plums

The plum belongs to the Prunus family. It is believed that plums were first grown in Asia before they began to be cultivated all across the world. Plums grow well in temperate climate and plum color can be purple, green, yellow, orange or red. The plum season is from June through September and is at [...]

Avocado

Avocado

Considered to be an almost complete food – so much so that in certain parts of the world babies are weaned using mashed avocado. Native to Central America and has been cultivated for thousands of years, they are rich in potassium and vitamin A. Avocado is also used traditionally to heal skin problems. The pulp [...]

Coconut Milk is good

Coconut Milk is good

Coconuts are seen by some as a miracle food, helping protect and cure the body of internal and external ailments. Coconut milk has many uses, most of which build up the immune system and the body’s defenses. You can find coconut milk in the ethnic foods section of a local grocery store or make it [...]