Showing posts with label Fruits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fruits. Show all posts

Monday, 15 October 2018

Palmyra With it's Health Benefits



Description:


Palmyra palm is a kind of very tall tree, can reach a height of 30 meter. The leaves are long, fan shaped, 2-3 m long. The fruits are large, brown, round with three sweet jelly seed sockets inside which are translucent, pale white in colour with a mild sweet flavour. And the seeds covered by a thin, yellowish-brown skin. Palmyra or Sugar palm or Toddy palm is a rich source of vitamins B and C, iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, thiamine, and riboflavin.



Health Benefits:

1. It contains minerals such as Potassium, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus and Zinc.

2. As the fruit is full of vitamins, helps on diet and from diabetes.

3. Sugar palm fruit is also beneficial in treating inflammatory skin problems.

4. The pulp of the mature fruit is very helpful to Dermatitis.

5. Palm fruit has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.

6. It also replenishes the lost minerals and nutrients of the body and prevents painful urination and tiredness.

9. And it is very useful to cure stomach problems.

10. For treating ulcers and liver problems Palmyra is a good choice.

Monday, 17 September 2018

Betel Nut (Supari) use and its health benefits




Betel Nut (Supari)



Betel nut tree is cultivated in the regions of India,Japan, China, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Philippines, Africa and East Indies. It grows up to 1.5 meters, and produces a fruit called betel nut. This nut usually use in green used and also dried. The taste of the betel nut is warm and acidic, and mixes well with all spices . Quid is the package that is used for eating the betel nut. Men, women and children regularly consume the quid to enjoy its health benefits.


Betel nut prevents oral cavities


Cavity or holes are formed on the tooth’s outer cover . When people consume more sugar in the night chances of getting cavities. Use of betel nut prevents cavities and help in reducing the tooth ache.

Prevents stained teeth


So many people suffer from yellowing of the mouth.Due to drink excessive coffee, tea .Chewing of betel nut prevent the staining or yellowing of teeth and after a few minutes the mouth should be rinsed. 

Prevents gum infection


If any one  boil the betel nut in a cup of water, and use this water to rinse the mouth. Doing so, would reduce the gum disease or gum infections jut swelling and pain.
Make a paste with fry powdered nut in ghee and add the powdered Katha, ajwain and sendha namak in equal quantity with it with a little water. Apply this paste on the gums, and keep it for a few minutes.This way we can help from sweeling and pain.


Maintains women’s health


Frequently women suffers from a vaginal discharge, called Leucorrhea. Due to Imbalance of estrogen hormone in the body. Betel nut improves the hormonal imbalance. Consuming betel nuts before menstrual cycle starts is found to reduce vaginal cramps, and abdominal and vaginal pain.


Powers up concentration levels

By consuming betel nut, drivers traveling in the night can remain alert and prevent accidents.For mental alertness or reduce stress consume a mild dose betel nut can improve the focus because research indicates betel nut can improve concentration levels and improve stimulation.


Improves muscle strength and maintain premature ejaculation


People who have suffered a heart stroke may have poor muscle strength that can lead to slurred speech. Regular use of betel nut improve muscle strength .This is an useful item in treating premature ejaculation, help to improve infertility in men. The reason is that men may climax faster than expected and this indicates that sperms fail to swim to the egg and form fetus. 


Heals anemia and blood sugar


Iron deficiency in the body leads to a condition called anemia. Also, poor synthesis of food in the blood stream leads to low blood sugar levels. With regular consumption of betel nut, both these conditions can be significantly improved.



Wednesday, 29 August 2018

Pesimmon plant: Germination, Growing and health benefits

       
                                                 
                                     PERSIMMONS
Persimmon is the name given to a number of different species of highly similar fruits from the same scientific family, different types of persimmons have been classified into the Japanese persimmon, the American persimmon, the black persimmon, the Date-plum tree and the Indian persimmon. Persimmon, also known as the ‘Divine Fruit’ due to its scientific name of Greek origin, is found during autumn.

Persimmons in two different variety,
Hachiya: the Hachiya, is acorn-shaped and needs to be almost melting in texture before it eat .This type of persimmon makes up approximately 90 percent of the available fruit. It is identifiable by its acorn-like shape. This persimmon is tart until it becomes fully ripe.
Fuyu: This persimmon is similar in color to the Hachiya, but looks like a squashed tomato, is smaller and sweeter, and is edible while still firm. In fact, the Fuyu was developed by breeding out the tannic acid from the Hachiya, making it tastier and easier to eat whole and raw.

Planting
Persimmons are great trees for the home gardener more beautiful. It is very easy to plant. At first need to dig a hole wider than it is deep. Then, choose a plant with nicely developed roots. The crown should sit a tad above the soil line to accommodate settling.Then filling the soil to create a pyramid in the center of the hole. Set the tree on top, and add enough dirt to fill the hole.
It doesn't amend the soil because the roots need to adapt to the nutrients that will be available for the next 100-plus years. Instead, using other protective measures like mulch. Mulch helps to cut down on evaporation and also keeps the roots cooler in the summertime. High-density planting or several trees planting in one hole in smaller yards to provide lots of fruit, great pollination and easy harvesting all in one compact area.

Grafting

Starting persimmons from seed is relatively easy, but the final tree may or may not be exactly the way that one want it to be. It can be developed,locally adapted persimmon varieties by setting aside a patch of land to test out dozens of different seeds. The persimmons in the test strip can be planted much closer together since it just need them to grow to about five feet tall, at which point they will begin to fruit. The favorite varieties from this test bed is need to select and graft scion wood onto seedlings started at the same time in their permanent location.

Caring

Persimmons are also very easy to maintain.Structural cuts is also very important. Structural cuts create strong branches to support lots of fruit. It is very important to control size and doesn't let the trees grow any taller than the height the hands can reach over the head. Anything above that is too hard to harvest without a ladder.Another very interesting process is "kiss" method: keep it short and simple. Moderate pruning can also help reduce the tree's tendency to be alternate bearing or fruiting every other year.

 Fruit

While most fruit needs warm weather to ripen, persimmons are ready during the fall. Persimmons are a fall crop primarily ripening in September all the way to the beginning of the next year. There are two varieties of persimmons. The astringent fruit is eaten when it has become jelly-soft.
The nonastringent fruit, which is gaining in popularity, is eaten while still firm.The American palette likes firm fruit, and so the Fuyu persimmon is a very common choice. Persimmons are a great source of vitamins A and C as well as of potassium and fiber.

Storing Persimmons

When very ripe, persimmons must be stored in the refrigerator. To store persimmons that are almost ripe or just ripe, keep them at room temperature.

Health Benefits

Persimmons are delicious and exotic fruits as well as sweet and tasty treat. They have a wealth of health benefits packed inside them, it has ability to improve eye health, reduce signs of ageing, prevent various types of cancer, improve digestion, boost immune system, lower cholesterol, increasing metabolism, strengthen bones, boost cognitive function, lower blood pressure, and taking care of skin. Furthermore, they can help body heal faster, aid in weight loss, reduce inflammation, and increase blood circulation throughout the body.

Persimmons are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin B6, as well as dietary fiber, manganese, copper, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorous. They also contain organic compounds that include catechins, gallocatechin, betulinic acid, and various carotenoid compounds that fall within the B complex of vitamins.

1.Prevent Cancer

This delicious little fruit is packed with antioxidants, the anti-cancer agents that can boost body’s ability to fight free radicals, improve overall health and protect against many diseases. Free radicals are the by-products of cellular metabolism that can mutate healthy cells into cancerous ones and damage various organ systems. Persimmons have high levels of vitamin C and A, as well as phenolic compounds like catechisms and gallocatechins, which are directly connected to preventing different types of cancer.

2.Boost Immunity

Persimmons help boost immunity due to the presence of vitamin C. They have one of the highest ascorbic acid (vitamin C) content among other fruits and a single persimmon has approximately 80% of the daily requirement of this beneficial nutrient. Vitamin C stimulates the immune system and increases the production of white blood cells, which are the primary line of defense for the body against microbial, viral, and fungal infections, as well as foreign bodies or toxins.

3.Aid in Digestion

persimmons are a good source of fiber, containing almost 20% of the daily requirement in a single serving. Fiber helps the body process food in a more efficient way by adding bulk to the stool, stimulating peristaltic motion to move the food through the digestive tract, increasing secretions of gastric and digestive juices, and relieving symptoms of constipation. Overall a high-fiber fruit like persimmons can be a major boost to gastrointestinal system and can protect from colorectal cancer and other similar diseases. It can also help people lose weight by defending them against lipid uptake, which can cause obesity.

4.Prevent Tumor Development

Along with the antioxidant properties that reduce the chances of cancer, also can lower yrisks of developing tumors. Persimmons contain betulinic acid, which is a proven anti-tumor compound. This can reduce the chances of contracting tumors by inducing apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death, and if already have a tumor, it can reduce the size and stop cancer from metastasizing.

5.Prevent Premature Ageing

Persimmons are rich in a number of vitamins, specifically vitamin A, beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, and cryptoxanthin. These vitamins function as antioxidants in the body to reduce oxidative stress and prevent signs of premature aging, like wrinkles, age spots, Alzheimer’s disease, fatigue, loss of vision, muscles weakness, and a number of other conditions.

6.Improve Eye Health

The compounds in persimmons also have a proven benefit for the health of eyes. Zeaxanthin, a member of the B complex of vitamins, present in persimmons, is directly linked to improved eye health due to its behavior as an antioxidant substance. Studies show that this compound reduces macular degeneration, cataracts, and night blindness.
Control Blood Pressure

7.Decrease blood pressure

Potassium is another mineral found in significant quantities in persimmons. Potassium can act as a vasodilator and lower blood pressure, thereby increasing blood flow to various parts of the body. Low blood pressure also reduces strain on the cardiovascular system and prevents various heart diseases from occurring. Persimmons also contain various vasodilatingorganic compounds that further lower blood pressure, making them a very good fruit for heart health.

8.Regulate Blood Circulation

Along with lowering blood pressure, persimmons provide copper, an essential element in creating new red blood cells. Without copper, you cannot uptake various essential nutrients to make additional hemoglobin. Increased circulation of healthy red blood cells increases cognitive function, muscle tone, metabolism, and energy levels, as well as wound repair and cellular growth.

9.Improve Metabolic Activity

Persimmons contain elements of the B complex of vitamins like pyridoxine, folic acid, and thiamin, which are all essential parts of various enzymatic processes and metabolic functions throughout the body. And these elements ensure that body’s systems function efficiently and effectively, thereby increasing your overall metabolism. Further, persimmons can boost energy levels, increase muscle tone.

10. Weight Loss

A medium sized fruit weighs around 168 grams and offers just 31 grams of carbohydrates. The fruit has hardly any fat in it. These two factors make it an ideal friend for those who wish to snack on while trying to shed those extra pounds.

11. Control Diabetics

Those who suffer from diabetes are prone to hunger cravings, and that too quite often. Being rich in fibers, this fruit can be relished by diabetics to curb the hunger levels. The fruit is also known to regulate the level of sugar in the blood.

12.Maintain Healthy Liver

Persimmon is rich in antioxidants, which scavenge the harmful oxygen-derived free radicals in our body. It also reduces the effect of toxic materials and prevents cell damage. This eventually results in a detoxified body and a healthy liver

13. Offers Plenty of Energy

Persimmon juice is considered a natural energiser due to its high potassium and sugar content. Consumption of a glass of persimmon juice can give us instant energy for performing any power-packed activity. It is a good choice for relieving exhaustion and stress.

Friday, 24 August 2018

Strawberry Guava: Growing ,Care and Health Benefits





Buy it now                       Strawberry Guava

Strawberry guava is a large shrub or small tree that is native to South America and loves a warm climate. There are some good reasons to choose strawberry guava plants over the common guava, including more attractive fruit and foliage, and a better tasting tropical fruit.
Strawberry guava is also known as cattle guava, purple guava, or Chinese guava, although it is native to the Americas. Strawberry guava generally grows to heights between six and 14 feet (2 to 4 meters), although they can grow taller. As the name suggests, this tree usually produces a red fruit, but yellow fruits are also possible. The fruit on the strawberry guava is similar to that of the common guava, a fragrant, juicy pulp with seeds. However, the flavor of this type of guava is said to have a strawberry essence and is considered to be less musky. It can be eaten fresh or used to make puree, juice, jam, or jelly.

Strawberry Guava tree in Landscaping:
Overall the Strawberry Guava is a medium sized tree or large bush with an average growth rate.
The Strawberry Guava has multiple small-to-medium sized almond shaped leaves.
The dense evergreen foliage makes this tree a great screen. However, it is also an attractive tree on its own right.
The flowers are small white and relatively inconspicuous.

Seasons/Availability
Strawberry Guavas are available in the summer.

Soil:
The Strawberry Guava is tolerant of many soil types. However, like many fruit trees, it prefers at least some organic material. Well draining soil is a must.

Water:
Water deeply about once a week for established trees. Overall, I have noticed that an established Strawberry Guava tree is rather drought tolerant; the two trees I have here were surviving well without any irrigation when I arrived to the property.

Temp:
The Strawberry Guava is tolerant to a range of temperatures. It has been said that it will survive temps down to 22F.
On the other side of the temperature spectrum, leaves will get scorched in desert heat.
For more information about the lowest temperatures that you can expect in your area, check out my article.

Sun:
Full to partial sun. Fruits better in full sun.

Fertilization:
Once a year (spring) with balanced fertilizer.

However, regular deep irrigation during fruiting will improve the crop size and fruit flavor. That being said, the main fruiting season is also the rainy season here in California so in my experience  can get away with ignoring an established tree if  want and it will probably be fine. 

Vitamin Contains in strawberry 
Strawberry guavas provide an excellent source of vitamins A and C and fiber, as well as potassium and magnesium. The small fruits are rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that may help lower blood cholesterol and promotes digestion. Strawberry guava seeds contain Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, which are beneficial for brain development and function.

Health benefits

1. Promotes Weight Loss:

Strawberry Guava helps shed extra calories, while not comprising on protein, vitamin and fibre intake. It is especially rich in fibre, which helps reduce cholesterol and aids in digestion. According to experts, high fibre diets can aid weight loss. Strawberry Guava has lesser sugar compared to other fruits like grapes, oranges, and apples.

2. Stimulates Digestion:


Strawberry guava is rich in dietary fibre, and vitamin C. Fiber helps stimulate digestion and helps push food through the small intestine. This makes it an excellent digestive. Not only is it delicious, it will help in the digestion process as well.

4. Anti-Carcinogenic:

This is perhaps the most important health benefit . Strawberry guavas have anti-carcinogenic properties. They are crammed with cancer-fighting free radicals and polyphenols that restrict tumour growth and purge the body of harmful free radicals. They also contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Lycopene has been shown to be effective in preventing certain types of cancer.

5. Improves Eyesight:


Strawberry Guavas contain good amounts of vitamin A. Vitamin A deficiencies can lead to night blindness and weak vision. Consuming vitamin A regularly helps improve eyesight and boosts your health. Vitamin A can help prevent cataract formation and improves the general health of your eyes as well.

6. Treats Dysentery:


Strawberry guava fruit is rich in vitamin C and fiber, which makes it excellent for maintaining your stomach health. When you chew the fruit, its astringent properties inhibit microbial growth and help flush excess mucus from your intestine, thereby helping cure dysentery.

7. Thyroid Health:


Strawberry guavas are a rich source of copper. Copper is quite important and helps regulate your metabolism by promoting thyroid metabolism, which helps regulate hormone production and absorption.

8. Constipation:

This fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which makes it an effective remedy for heart problems, high blood cholesterol, and high blood sugar. Fiber is an excellent digestive and a bulking agent. Fiber bulks up the hardened stool and helps force it through the intestines.

9. Promotes Brain Health:


Strawberry guavas also contain decent amounts of B-vitamins like B­6 and B3, which are quite crucial for brain development. In fact, Vitamin B­3 increases blood flow to the brain and also stimulates cognitive functions. Thus, eating strawberry guavas can improve your brain health.

10. Treats Scurvy:


Strawberry Guava is more nutritious than other fruits like orange and other citrus fruits. The surprising fact is that it contains about 5 times the amount of vitamin C in such fruits. This property makes it an important food to treat vitamin deficiencies like scurvy and boost immunity. 

11. Improves Complexion

Guava helps regain the skin’s radiance and freshness. Reap the benefits by preparing a DIY scrub at home: All have to do is mash some guava flesh with an egg yolk and apply it on  face. Rinse off after 20 minutes with warm water. When used once or twice a week, this scrub will remove dead cells from your skin and lighten your complexion. Guavas are also a great source of Vitamin K, which helps get rid of skin discoloration, dark circles, redness and acne irritation.

Strawberry Guava fruit food uses:
Many people will just eat them right off the tree.
The fruit is also made into jams.
It is also used to flavor beverages, ice creams, and desserts.


Applications
Strawberry guavas are most often eaten fresh straight from the tree. Fruit picked while still slightly green will continue to ripen off the tree. Their high pectin content makes them ideal for making jams or jellies. A popular use for the Strawberry guava is making a paste that can be spread on toast, or put into pastries. Strawberry guavas pair well with ginger, lemon, other tropical fruits as well as creamy cheeses. Strawberry guavas have a short shelf life and should be consumed within a few days.

Friday, 15 June 2018

Litchi or Lychee Germination ,Growing ,Care Use and its Health Benefits


Description:

Lychee, a tall evergreen tree bears small fruits with a sweet smell and taste, which is available in the summer. The fruit has rough skin outside while contains juicy flesh inside. This tropical fruit Lychee known as litchi, liechee, liche, lizhi or li zhi, or lichee.  This small fruit packed with healthy nutrients.
Lychee contains good amount of antioxidant Vitamin C, Vitamin B-complex and phytonutrient flavonoids and so on.


Health Benefits:

1. Lychee is very helpful to control the blood pressure. It provides manganese, magnesium, copper, iron and folate that are required for the formation of RBC.
2. The high vitamin C content in this fruit is essential for boosts the immunity system.
3. Lychee contains high amount of antioxidants which is effective to prevent early ageing. Thus it is beneficial to restore healthy skin.
4. Lychee contains high amount of antioxidant Vitamin C, Potassium which aids to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.
5. Lychee contains high amount of dietary fiber helps to promote cardiovascular health.
6. Lychee is also effective to protect from asthma.
7. Lychee contains nutrients like magnesium, copper, phosphorus, iron and manganese play an important role in calcium absorption. And in this way it helps to strengthen bones.
8. Lychee also has high water content with negligible fat and is extremely low in calories as well. This makes it the perfect fruit for weight loss.
9. Lychee can help in easy digestion.
10. Lychee contains good amount of fiber and Vitamin B-complex which increase metabolism fat, protein and carbohydrate.

Wednesday, 13 June 2018

Papaya Germination ,Growing ,Care Use and its Health Benefits



Papaya's Health Benefit:

Papaya (Carica papaya) exists in tropical and subtropical areas throughout the world. This large, short-lived perennial plant with spirally arranged leaves confined to the top of the trunk can reach up to 30 feet at maturity.Papaya is a cerise-orange colored juicy fruit, which is not only fragrant and delicious but also very healthy. Papayas are also known as papaws or pawpaws. It is a natural source of vitamins and minerals that are essential for the normal functioning of the body. The whole fruit, including other parts of the tree, are beneficial to health in several ways like;

1. Papaya contains enzymes chymopapain and papain, which is very beneficial for promoting wound healing and preventing infection of burned areas.
2. Ointments containing the papain enzyme have also been used to treat decubitus ulcers.
3. As Papaya is also high in fiber and water content helps in proper digestion.
4. The heavy nutrition of papaya helps in preventing asthma.
5. Papaya contains vitamin K,which improves calcium absorption and may reduce urinary excretion of calcium, meaning there is more calcium in the body to strengthen and rebuild bones.
6. The fiber, potassium, and vitamin content in papaya all help to ward off heart disease.
7. Papaya regulates menstruation.
8. However, a higher intake of all fruits has been shown to decrease the risk of progression of age-related muscular degeneration.
9. It provides relief from toothache.
10. Papaya helps to maintain the proper weight of the body, and therefore produce a healthy diet.

Thursday, 24 May 2018

Water Apple Growing ,Care and Health Benefits




Description:


Water apples are not actually apples—they are a species of tropical fruit with the botanical name Syzygium aqueum. They are sometimes called rose apples as well. Syzygium samarangense is a tropical tree growing to 12 m tall, with evergreen leaves 10–25 cm long and 5–10 cm broad. The flowers are white, 2.5 cm diameter, with four petals and numerous stamens. The fruit is a bell-shaped, edible berry, with colors ranging from white, pale green, or green to red, purple, or crimson, to deep purple or even black, 4–6 cm long in wild plants. The flesh of the fruit is white or pink, and extremely juicy.There may be 3 to 6 small seeds, frequently only 1 or 2, but generally the fruits are seedless.



The water apple is suited only to low altitudes in the tropics and areas. Water apples are available in the summer.

Water apples are also known as Wax Jambu, Java apple, wax apple, rose apple and such other.

water apple contains many minerals and vitamin. The minerals and vitamins are water, vitamin C, vitamin A, proteins, calories, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, citric acid, copper, sodium, fiber, copper, niacin, manganese, sulfuric acid, and many more.All the minerals and vitamins give this fruit a lot of health benefits, especially for our body.

Health Benefits: 

1. Water Apple is very helpful to prevent digestion from diarrhea, constipation, and others.

2. Jambosine is a type of alkaloid, found in rose apples which helps to control diabetes.

3. Combined with vitamin C and vitamin A, in this tropical fruit, have become known as effective cancer prevention treatments.

4. Water Apple can prevent complication of cardiovascular like heart attack, stroke, and coronary heart. So it is very helpful to a healthy heart.

5. Within the 100 grams of water apple contains 29 mg of calcium. Calcium is one of important substance which needed by the bone. Thus water apple produces healthy bones.

6. Water Apples also prevents the formation of kidney stones by flushing toxins and keeping the bladder clean.

7. Regular consumption of water apples repairs damaged skin cells making skin firmer and preventing sagging and wrinkles.

8. With all the minerals and vitamins that inside the water apple, it can be a effective detoxification to clear toxins inside our body.

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Grapefruit (Malta) Growing , Care Use and its Health Benefits



Grapefruit is a large orange-like fruit that belongs to the Rutaceae family, in the genus, Citrus. Other members of the genus include oranges, lemon, limes, pomelos, and mandarins (tangerines). The tart, bitter tang of grapefruit is a taste of sunshine in the mouth.

Grapefruit is full of rich vitamins and nutrients; a super-food. Grapefruit juice ranks as one of the highest ranking juices in antioxidants, molecules which are known for their cancer-fighting properties. Antioxidants combat free radicals, harmful substances that cause damage to cells in the body and are ultimately responsible for disease.

Cancer Prevention

Grapefruits are packed with Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that acts as a scavenger of cancer-causing free radicals. An antioxidant compound, called naringenin, is also found in grapefruit. Naringenin stimulates DNA repair in prostate cancer cells and protects the body from developing cancer.

Lower Cholesterol Levels

Grapefruit contains a lot of soluble fiber pectin which has been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Prevent Stroke

Eating citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit may lower ischemic stroke risk for women.

Strengthens Immune System

Grapefruit is packed with flavonoids, a natural chemical compounds that have been found to strengthen immune system. They also have a good amount of vitamin C, which provides protection against immune system deficiencies.

Helps in Losing Weight

Grapefruit can boost the metabolism and thus help in losing weight.

Reduces Kidney Stones Risk

Grapefruit juice can reduce the risk of calcium oxalate kidney stones.

Prevents Arthritis

Grapefruit can prevent arthritis as it contains salicylic acid that helps break down the body’s inorganic calcium, which may lead to arthritis.

Fights Gum Disease

Eating grapefruit could also help fight gum disease.

Aid Digestion

As grapefruit contains a dietary fiber called pectin, it can also help to prevent constipation and promotes better digestion.

Wednesday, 3 January 2018

Apple the most Powerful Fruits Plantation Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.

  

 


Apples are packed with a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients, which can enhance your immune system and ward off diseases. Apples come in different varieties and have a distinct rosy scent because they belong to the rose family of plants, ‘Rosaceae.’


Health Benefits of Eating Apples:
  • Apple is a good source of flavonoids and polyphenols. Both are effective antioxidants.
  • Consuming 100g of apple can provide an antioxidant benefit which is equivalent to consuming about 500mg of vitamin C.
  • Apple features a significant amount of vitamins and minerals that can strengthen the body.
  • Apple consists of malic acid along with tartaric acid that can prevent disorder of liver and the digestive system.
  • Apple cider vinegar when used as a drink can help to protect against the development of kidney stone. It is also a drink that helps reduce belly fat. Eating an apple a day can help boost kidney function.
  • The skin of the fruit has pectin that may help eliminate harmful substances from the body by providing galacturonic acid. Pectin helps avoid protein within the intestine from going bad.
  • Consuming an apple every day can reduce cholesterol and lessen skin conditions.
  • Apple peel contains ursolic acid, which accelerate calorie burn and help in weight loss.
  • Apples help to promote lung function. 
  • Apples are believed to raise the production of acetylcholine -a natural chemical, so they may sharp memory and lower your risk of Alzheimer’s.
  • Apples contain chemical substances called triterpenoids, which may fight against certain cancers like colon, liver, and breast.
  • Apples are an excellent source of simple carbohydrate, which can be transformed into energy quickly. The fruit’s high fibers content allows one to feel replete without sense slowed down.
  • Apples are great in potassium, a mineral that helps control high blood pressure, they can help prevent stroke.
  • The stinging and chewing of this fruits increases the release of saliva in the mouth that slowdowns tooth decay. It also whitens teeth.

Sunday, 31 December 2017

Fig The Rare Fruits Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.

Health Benefits of Fig




Figs are lusciously sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin, and the crunchiness of their seeds. Figs range dramatically in color and subtly in texture depending upon the variety. The majority of figs are dried, either by exposure to sunlight or through an artificial process, creating a sweet and nutritious dried fruit that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Nutrient:
fiber 6%
vitamin B 64%
copper 3%
manganese 3%
potassium 3%
pantothenic acid 3%

Health Benefits:
  • Help Lower High Blood Pressure: Figs are a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps to control blood pressure.
  • A Sweet Way to Lose Weight: Figs are a good source of dietary fiber. Fiber and fiber-rich foods may have a positive effect on weight management. Figs, like other high fiber foods, may be helpful in a weight management program.
  • Fruit and Cereal Fiber Protective against Postmenopausal Breast Cancer
  • An Insulin-Lowering Leaf in Diabetes: The leaves of the fig have repeatedly been shown to have antidiabetic properties and can actually reduce the amount of insulin needed by persons with diabetes who require insulin injections.
  • Cardiovascular Effects: Fig leaves have been shown to lower levels of triglycerides, while in vitro studies, fig leaves inhibited the growth of certain types of cancer cells.
  • Protection against Macular Degeneration
Description:

Figs are lusciously sweet and feature a complex texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin, and the crunchiness of their seeds. In addition, the majority of figs are dried, either by exposure to sunlight or through an artificial process, creating a sweet and nutritious dried fruit that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Figs range dramatically in color and subtly in texture depending upon the variety, of which there are more than one hundred and fifty. Some of the most popular varieties are:

Black Mission: blackish-purple skin and pink colored flesh
Kadota: green skin and purplish flesh
Calimyrna: greenish-yellow skin and amber flesh
Brown Turkey: purple skin and red flesh
Adriatic: the variety most often used to make fig bars, which has a light green skin and pink-tan flesh

Saturday, 30 December 2017

Guava Germination ,Growing ,Care, Benefits.




Guava is one of the tropical fruits with necessary nutrients. Guava is a good source of energy, dietary fiber, and vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, vitamin B-6, thiamine, and riboflavin. It also contains essential minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and potassium.



Guava Health Benefits

Treating Diarrhea:


Guava has astringent properties that help treat a number of digestive disorders like diarrhea and dysentery. Either you chew guava leaves or eat a raw guava, the astringent qualities add substance to loose bowels and reduce the symptoms of diarrhea. These astringents are alkaline in nature and have disinfectant and anti-bacterial properties, thus helping to cure dysentery by inhibiting microbial growth and removing extra mucus from the intestines.

Losing Weight:


Guava is very helpful to lose weight without compromising the intake of proteins, vitamins, and fiber. As guava is high in roughage, it has no cholesterol and has a low number of digestible carbohydrates.
Preventing Cancer:

Guava juice can be a useful remedy to decrease the cancer cell development. One of the most vital nutrient found in guava is known as Lycopene. This is a powerful antioxidant which helps your body to get rid of the harmful free radicals that lead to cancer.

Relieving Cough and Cold:


Juice of raw guavas or its leaves is very helpful in relieving coughs and colds by reducing mucus, disinfecting the respiratory tract, throat, and lungs, and inhibiting microbial activity with its astringent properties. Guava has one of the richest sources of vitamin C and iron that prevent colds and viral infections.

Improves Brain Health:


Another tremendous benefit of guava is the presence of vitamin B3 and B6 in them. Vitamin B3 (also known as niacin) can increase blood flow and stimulates cognitive function, whereas vitamin B6 is a great nutrient for brain and nerve function.

Skin Care:


Guavas can improve the texture of your skin. They can help you to avoid skin problems chiefly due to the abundance of astringents available in the fruit and in its leaves. Guava’s rich antioxidants and detoxifying properties help keep your skin glowing and free from signs of premature aging, wrinkles, and other dermal disorders.

Regulates Blood Pressure:


Guava helps reduce cholesterol in the blood and prevents it from thickening, thereby maintaining the fluidity of blood and reducing blood pressure. This fruit, being very rich in fiber and hypoglycemic in nature, helps to reduce blood pressure.

Improves Eyesight:


Guava is an extremely good source of vitamin A, which is well known as a booster for vision health. It can help slow down the appearance of cataracts, macular degeneration and improve the overall health of the eyes. It helps protect the cells in your eyes and can also prevent deterioration of eyesight.

Wednesday, 27 December 2017

Honeydew Melon or cantaloupe & Health Benefits





Health Benefits of Eating Honeydew Melon or Cantaloupe

Honeydew Melon has a sweet and refreshing taste commonly juiced during warm sunny days. It belongs to the same family as watermelon. Associating this tasty and nutritious fruit in your daily diet will nourish your body in many ways. On top of containing many vitamins and minerals, honeydew melon is also low in calorie.

BENEFITS:

Promotes Weight Loss

Honeydew melon is rich in fiber that regulates digestion as well as help lower overall body cholesterol level. Improved digestion means that your food intake is digested properly and quickly resulting to regular bowel movement. This will reduce chances of having digestion-related issues such as constipation and so. Aside from its fiber content, it is also low in calories. Intake of this fruit will do your body many good because weight management prevents many more serious disease and illnesses like high blood pressure, heart ailments, or worst cancer.
 
Stronger Bones and Teeth 
 
This fruit has high calcium content which is very good for  keeping the bones and teeth strong and healthy.

Hydrates the Body 
 
The melon fruit family is known to contain high amount of water. This fruit is not just 90% water but is also rich in potassium that assures the body has regular water levels. That is why this fruit is popularly juiced on summer and on hot sunny days because it keeps the body hydrated and also effectively quenches thirst at the same time. It hydrates the body on a cellular level.

Nutrition Basics

Most of the 60 calories in a serving of honeydew come from its 14 grams of natural sugar. This sugar provides your cells with fuel to get through the day. A serving of honeydew also contains 1.4 grams of beneficial dietary fiber. Honeydew is low in protein and fat, and one serving provides less than a gram of each. Honeydew melons are a nutritious addition to your diet because they contain several vitamins and minerals.

Potassium(8%.)

A potassium deficiency can result in an irregular heartbeat or an inefficiency at pumping blood throughout your body. Many fruits supply a good dose of potassium and a 1-cup serving of honeydew will provide you with up to 8 percent of what you need each day. The water-potassium ratio on honeydew may also help prevent an increase in blood pressure. It is beneficial for people who are suffering from hypertension, as it has a high potassium content that can help prevent blood elevation.

Copper

Copper is essential for healthy skin because it easily regenerate the skin cell. Honeydew is a good fruit source of this trace mineral. It also improve the body muscles and tissues .

Vitamin A (68%)

It also helps to keep the mucus and membranes healthy, while promoting an equally healthy vision.

B Vitamins

In addition to supplying potassium, vitamin C and copper, honeydew is also a good source of several B vitamins, including thiamine and niacin. B vitamins help your body get rid of toxins that can cause illness and disease. B vitamins may also reduce your risk of heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Vitamin C (61%.)

Honeydew supplies you 61% vitamin C  which can  boost your immune system so you can help prevent illness and infection. It strengthens your tissues, such as your blood vessels and bones, and promotes brain function. As honeydew is a great source of vitamin C, which plays an important role in the production of collagen in your body so  it can repair and nourish your skin, also your hair and nails.

Contains the following other vitamins and minerals
Calcium – 1%.
Iron – 1%.
Choline – 7.6mg.
Manganese – 2%.
Selenium – 1%.
Magnesium – 3%.
Vitamin D – 0%.
Zinc – 1%.
Sugar – 7.9g.

Sunday, 27 August 2017

JABUTICABA - Brazilian Grape, Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.


Description:

Jaboticaba is a sweet fruit that has the taste like grape. It is a purple coloured fruit, 3–4 cm in diameter, with one to four large seeds, have white, sweet, juicy pulp, closely resembling grapes and with a similar flavour. They are born directly on the main trunks and branches of the tree, which looks very distinctive and odd-looking. They do well in tropical and subtropical climates.

Sowing:

They should be sown into a well-drained, sandy compost at any time of the year, and covered thinly with sand and kept moist. Space the seeds 1/2 inch apart on the surface of the medium. Gently press them onto the medium to anchor them. Cover them with a 1/8-inch-thick layer of sand. Mist the sand liberally to settle it. Keep at between 15 and 25 degrees C. Seeds generally germinate within 4 to 6 weeks although they make take up to 6 months.

Plant Care:

The tree is a slow-growing evergreen that can reach a height of 15 meters if not pruned.
A slow growing tree, requires medium to high sun exposure and prefers moist, rich, lightly acidic soil. In general, feed the tree three times a year with a complete fertilizer. In an uncultivated state, the tree may flower and fruit only once or twice a year, but when continuously irrigated it flowers frequently, and fresh fruit can be available year round in tropical regions.