Friday, April 25, 2008

Health Tips - Super Fruits

Kiwi : Tiny but mighty This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fibre. Its Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

Apple : An apple a day keeps the doctor away! Athough an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

Strawberry : Protective Fruit Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer causing, blood vessels-clogging free radicals.

Orange : Sweetest medicine Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keeps colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.

Watermelon : Coolest Thirst Quencher Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene- the cancer fighting antioxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium.

Guava & Papaya : Top awards for Vitamin C They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin content. Guava is also rich in fibre which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes.

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