Bananas

Bananas HALT Prostate Cancer Growth by 80%: 

An extract of banana peel (from organic bananas) was shown to slow the growth of prostate cancer cells by over 80% in this study, by inhibiting the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Prostate enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH) in men is also caused by excess DHT, so in theory banana peel extract could also help with this condition.

Intriguingly, this is exactly what was observed with mice in this same study—their prostate overgrowth was significantly inhibited by banana peel extract. What makes banana peels so special? Previous lab studies have shown them to be rich sources of powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Although no studies have been done using banana peels on humans, several population studies have shown that regular banana consumption may reduce colon cancer risk by up to 72%, breast cancer risk in women by 43% and kidney cancer risk by 46%.

Bananas (and peels) are also rich sources of melatonin: in fact, eating two bananas quadrupled melatonin levels in healthy adults in one recent study. This is relevant to prostate cancer: another study from Europe showed that men with the highest levels of melatonin had 75% less risk of prostate cancer! And alkaline diet fans take note: one medium banana has the same alkalizing power as 1.5 cups of pure lemon juice! 

 

HEALTH BENEFITS

1. Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter.
2. Counteract calcium loss during urination and build strong bones by supplementing with a banana.
3. Improve your mood and reduce PMS symptoms by eating bananas, which regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation.
4. Bananas reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen the nervous system, and help with the production of white blood cells, all due to high levels of vitamin B-6.
5. Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia with the added iron from bananas.
6. High in potassium and low in salt, bananas are officially recognized by the FDA as being able to lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke.

EATING BANANAS AIDS DIGESTION

• Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body.
• Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria in the bowel. They also produce digestive enzymes to assist in absorbing nutrients.
• Constipated? High fiber in bananas can help normalize bowel motility.
• Got the runs? Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract and help restore lost electrolytes after diarrhea.
• Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux, heartburn, and GERD.
• Bananas are the only raw fruit that can be consumed without distress to relieve stomach ulcers by coating the lining of the stomach against corrosive acids.

NATURAL CURES FROM A SIMPLE BANANA

1. Eating bananas will help prevent kidney cancer, protects the eyes against macular degeneration and builds strong bones by increasing calcium absorption.
2. Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing protection from free radicals and chronic disease.
3. Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel to relieve itching and irritation.
4. Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool you during a fever or on a hot day.
5. The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan helps to relieve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
6. Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as potassium and magnesium to speed recovery from the effects of withdrawal.
7. Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana peel against the wart and taping it in place.
8. Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or handbag and polish with a dry cloth for a quick shine.

MORE INFO ON BANANAS

Bananas:  Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose, and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained, and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana.  This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia:  High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect fruit to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Eating banana helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work: Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps.  Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by eating high carbohydrate foods to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a “cooling” fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana.

Strokes: According to research in “The New England Journal of Medicine,” eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.

So maybe it’s time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, “A banana a day keeps the doctor away!”

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Avocados

Avocado is one of the world’s most perfect foods.

The avocado is believed to have originated in Puebla, Mexico. The oldest evidence of the avocado was found in a cave in Puebla, Mexico and dates back to around 10,000 BC.

Native to Mexico and Central America, the avocado is classified in the same family as camphor and cinnamon. An avocado is botanically, a large berry that grows on a tree that can reach 6 feet tall. Just like a banana, the avocado ripens 1-2 weeks after being picked.

Avocados are often referred to as the healthiest food due to its impressive nutritional value.

An avocado contains these vitamins and minerals:

• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B5
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B9
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K
• Calcium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Phosphorus
• Sodium
• Zinc

• An avocado contains more potassium than a banana. Avocados have 14% and a banana contains 10% potassium.

• Folate for your hearts health. Avocados have 23% folate which lowers incidences of heart disease. Vitamin E, monounsaturated fats and glutathione are also good for the heart. Folate can lower the risks of having a stroke.

• Folate is also essential in the prevention of birth defects such as spina bifida and neural tube defect.

• Eating avocados help our body’s absorb 5 times the amount of carotenoids (lycopene and beta carotene).

• Eye Heath- Avocados contain more carotenoid lutein than any other fruit, protecting against macular degeneration and cataracts.

• High in beta-sitosterol, avocados lower bad cholesterol by 22%, raises good cholesterol by 11% and also lowers blood triglycerides by 20%.

• Studies show high oleic acid prevents breast cancer, inhibits tumor growth in prostate cancer and seeks out precancerous and oral cancer cells and destroys them.

• Avocados are high in fiber and will help you feel fuller longer, potentially helping with weight loss. High fiber helps metabolic health and steadies blood sugar.

• Avocado extract paired with soybean oil (non gmo) can reduce the symptoms of arthritis.

• Pholyphenols and flavonoids within avocados have anti-inflammatory properties.

• Avocados cleanse the intestines, relieving bad breath.

• Avocado oil greatly nourishes the skin and is a beneficial treatment for psoriasis and other skin irritations.

• Avocados contain an antioxidant called glutathione that prevents heart disease, cancer and slows the signs of aging.

• Glutathione also fights free radicals.

Our blood and cells carry oxygen all throughout our bodies. When we are exposed to environmental pollutants, these toxins change the oxygen in our mitochondria into free radicals, destroying our cells and DNA. This damage creates chronic illnesses. Researchers from the Federation of American Society for Experimental Biology have found glutathione in avocados can be absorbed into our mitochondria and then neutralize the free radicals.

Health Benefits

(1) HEALTHY BRAIN: Dr. Daniel Amen, author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life considers Avocados as one of the top brain-healthy foods that can help prevent Alzheimer's disease. The folate in avocado contributes to preventing the formation of brain tangles that are considered a factor for Alzheimer's. Avocados combine brain healthy omega-3 fatty acids with natural vitamin E, which has been clinically proven to prevent Alzheimer's disease from progressing and even reversing it in its earliest stages

(2) HEALTHY HEART: Avocados are extremely helpful when it comes to maintaining a hale and hearty heart. They are rich in folate – an ingredient essential for a healthy, problem free heart. One cup is enough to satisfy your body’s 23% of the daily folate requirement alone. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats that boost heart health and help lower blood pressure. Avocado monounsaturated fats contain the phytonutrient beta-sitosterol, which was clinically proven to lower LDL and triglyceride blood levels while raising HDL. Avocados' vitamin B6 and the natural folic acid from their high amount of folate help regulate homocysteine, which if high is a harbinger of bad heart health.

Avocados are a rich source of glutathione, an antioxidant important in preventing ageing, cancers, and heart disorders. Furthermore, the abundance of vitamin E makes it an amazing ingredient to keep numerous health issues bay. The natural vitamin E and the master antioxidant glutathione in a base of avocado's monounsaturated fat's oleic acid are also recognized heart health boosters.

(3) PREGNANCY: Folic acid is commonly recommended for pregnant women to help the fetus develop its brain and other vital organs. But some health experts consider synthetically extracted folic acid a problem. They recommend using natural folate for its folic acid content instead. Folate also reduces stroke risk, according to a study of people who eat folate rich foods.

(4) EYE HEALTH: Eye health is another health benefit, avocado offers. It contains more of carotenoid lutein as compared to any commonly consumed fruit. Lutein is an antioxidant which prevents eye-related disorders because it specializes in protecting the eyes from oxidative stress damage leading to poor vision, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

(5) BLOOD PRESSURE: The combination of avocado's high potassium content, 30 percent more than banana, with omega-3 and oleic acid are beneficial toward reducing blood pressure.

(6) BLOOD SUGAR: Avocado's monounsaturated fats can prevent or reverse insulin resistance, a source of type 2 diabetes. The high soluble fiber of avocado helps prevent blood sugar spikes.

(7) ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Inflammation is considered the basis of most non-contagious diseases. Avocados have an abundance of plant phytonutrient polyphenols and flavonoids, which have been discovered as anti-inflammatory agents.

(8) ANTI-AGING: The master antioxidant glutathione supports the liver and the nervous system. It is responsible for replenishing and recycling other antioxidants in the body. It is vital for a strong immune system, and avocado is one of the few foods that contain a considerable amount of glutathione.

(9) DIGESTION: Nutrients and enzymes in avocado reduce inflammation in the stomach and small intestine's mucous lining. This also improves the body's ability to absorb carotenoids and nutrients. A study's participants who ate avocados absorbed five times the amount of carotenoids than those who didn’t. Carotenoids include beta carotene and lycopene. Beta carotene is a precursor to vitamin A, and lycopene is a compound that reduces stroke and prostate cancer risks.

(10) CANCER: Avocados can help protect against prostate and breast cancers. Researches have shown that avocado helps in preventing the development of breast cancer thanks to its oleic acid content. Moreover, owing to the presence of certain compounds, avocado fruit has found to be very effective in seeking out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral-cancer cells and obliterate them without doing any harm to the healthier ones. In addition, it is also known for inhibiting the growth of prostate cancer.

(11) REGULATES BLOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVEL: Avocado helps in regulating blood cholesterol level because of its high beta sitosterol content. It is shown to reduce cholesterol as well as phospholipid levels to almost 20% if consumed on a daily basis.

(12) BOOSTING ABSORPTION OF NUTRIENTS: Avocados are found to be very effective in boosting the absorption of certain nutrients plus they also improve human digestive system. Likewise, it also helps preventing constipation and facilitates immediate weight loss.

(13) BEAUTY BENEFITS OF AVOCADO FRUIT: Avocado is an excellent natural way to nourish and stock up your body without any abrasive chemicals. Essential and extra virgin avocado oil has long been used in beauty products such as hair conditioners, moisturizers, cleanses and facials etc. This is all because they are a rich source of several essential nutrients that relive and moisturize your skin.

(14) CLEAN SKIN: Avocados are filled with vitamin A which helps purging off any dead skin cells. The glutamine amino acid present in avocados cleanses your skin and offers it enough protection against harsh environmental factors.

Try adding avocado to your diet each week and enjoy the benefits of this delicious and health promoting food.

HOW TO SELECT AND STORE AVOCADOS

Avocados are readily available in stores all over the world. Fresh, ripe avocados with no dark spots should be chosen. Do not refrigerate avocados unless they are ripe. If a portion of the fruit has been used then the remainder may be stored in refrigerator for future use. Unripe avocados can be stored at room temperature. 

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Asparagus

ASPARAGUS is one of the most powerful vegetables in your healing toolbox. It's high in essential minerals such as selenium, zinc, and manganese which are vital for a strong and healthy immune system. It is also high in vitamins A, K, and B-complex including folate which is a building block for a healthy cardiovascular system and for women who are trying to conceive.

Asparagus contains aspartic acid which is an amino acid that neutralizes excess amounts of ammonia in the body that is often the cause of exhaustion, headaches, and poor digestion. It contains significant amounts of healthy fiber and protein which help to maintain blood sugar levels, prevent constipation, stabilize digestion, and stop the urge to overeat.

There's a compound called asparagine in asparagus which is a natural diuretic that breaks up oxalic and uric acid crystals stored in muscles and the kidneys and eliminates them through the urine. This natural diuretic is helpful in reducing water retention, bloating, and swelling in the body.

Asparagus is also high in glutathione which is an antioxidant powerhouse and particularly beneficial for those suffering with autoimmune conditions, liver disease, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. It's known to help strengthen the liver, kidneys, skin, ligaments, and bones and its chlorophyll content makes it a great blood builder.

Asparagus also contains inulin which encourages good bacteria in the gut that boosts nutrient absorption and helps to keep the immune system functioning properly.

Asparagus is a delicious vegetable packed with nutrients that can be added to soup, stews, rice, and/or veggie dishes.

Be sure to COOK TILL TENDER because RAW VEGETABLES STEAL IODINE FROM THE BODY AND THE ENZYMES ARE NOT RELEASED FOR PROPER MINERAL ABSORPTION.

     HEALTH BENEFITS OF ASPARAGUS

 

HOMOCYSTEINE: An abundance of vitamin B in asparagus helps in maintaining healthy levels of homocysteine, which is produced in the blood when an amino acid (methionine) breaks down in the body.

Vitamin B, especially folate, B6 and B12 are essential for converting homocysteine into cysteine, which then gets converted back to methionine as per the normal methylation cycle. Deficiency of vitamin B in the body can elevate the levels of homocysteine in the blood. Raised levels of homocysteine can pose a threat of serious ailments like the damage of blood vessels, venous thrombosis in which clotting of blood happens in the veins, and atherosclerosis, which can all further lead to cardiac disorders. In addition to this, vitamin B is also responsible for the metabolism of starches and sugars in the body and therefore helps in maintaining healthy levels of blood sugar.

PREGNANCY: The high folate content in asparagus aids in reducing the danger of low birth weight and birth defects during pregnancy. Folate is essential for the neuronal growth of the fetus. It also helps in reducing the complication of edema or retention of water in the body tissues owing to its diuretic effect.

PMS: An asparagus extract can be used effectively for easing pre-menstrual bloating. The presence of essential nutrients helps to combat depression and fatigue, as well as reduce menstrual cramps. Asparagus also helps in controlling blood loss and maintaining hormonal balance during menstruation. 

FERTILITY: The root of asparagus racemosus is widely appreciated in Ayurvedic therapy and is famously known as shatavari, which means ‘one who has 100 husbands’. Shatavari has aphrodisiac properties and is used to regulate the hormones and cure male and female sexual disorders. It has anti-anxiety properties and helps in curing physical and mental debility in males. It also helps in enhancing the libido and boosts sperm count and its motility. In females, asparagus has been proven to be effective in menopausal syndrome and anemia. Shatavari has been trusted as a galactogogue and is also valued for its effectiveness in improving the quality and quantity of the breast milk, while boosting the appetite of nursing women. Research studies conducted on animals have demonstrated positive effects on the genitals and the mammary glands of the subject females who consumed adequate amounts of asparagus.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH: Asparagus contains significant quantities of the nutrient inulin. Inulin is a kind of complex carbohydrate that is commonly known as prebiotic. It does not get digested until it reaches the large intestine, where it is fed upon by a kind of good bacteria like Lactobacilli. This aids in the improved absorption of nutrients and the reduced risk of stomach cancer and allergies.

Asparagus is also a good provider of dietary fiber and has laxative properties that help in the smooth functioning of the bowels, keeping bloating and constipation at bay. Along with healthy digestion, fiber also helps in lowering the cholesterol levels of the body. Asparagus is widely recommended in Ayurvedic therapy for its effectiveness in curing diarrhea, dysentery, and dyspepsia, which is a feeling of abdominal uneasiness including burning sensations or navel pain occurring during or after eating. Studies have shown that asparagus racemosus has been proven to be just as effective as the commercially available modern drugs in treating dyspepsia.

ANTI-TUMOR PROPERTIES: Asparagus racemosus, or wild asparagus, contains a certain variety of phytonutrients known as saponins. Studies have demonstrated that the saponins obtained from asparagus possess anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.

Along with the chemo-preventive efficiency, asparagus also helps in elevating the levels of glutathione, an antioxidant and a detoxifying compound which plays a major role in aging and helps in the prevention of many diseases like HIV, AIDS, cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer’s disease, anemia, cancer, diabetes, and various cardiac disorders.

DIABETES: The anti-inflammatory nutrients present in asparagus help in reducing the risk of chronic health ailments, including type 2 diabetes. This beneficial effect is also attributed to the presence of the mineral chromium, which plays a vital role in regulating the blood sugar levels of the body. Studies conducted in this regard have shown significant results and have proven that asparagus helps in keeping a check on blood sugar levels, improves insulin secretion, and provides an anti-diabetic effect.

CATARACTS: Asparagus is a source of vitamin A, which is essential for good vision. Due to the presence of antioxidants, it helps in defending the retina from the damage caused by the oxygen-free radicals. The presence of the amino acid glutathione in asparagus also helps in reducing the risk of eye ailments such as cataracts and night blindness.

RHEUMATISM: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. Studies have shown that the consumption of folate-rich food like asparagus, which also possess anti-inflammatory properties, may help relieve the pain and ease the overall poor functioning in the body associated with arthritis.

RUTIN: Asparagus is also a rich source of rutin, a flavonoid that possesses anti-inflammatory properties and is used to treat hemorrhoids and prevent the clotting of blood. It also enhances the permeability of capillaries, strengthens the blood vessels and protects them from becoming fragile. Rutin also prevents the hardening of arteries by reducing the viscosity of blood and helps in easing hypertension, reducing cholesterol, and maintaining cardiovascular health.

TUBERCULOSIS: Asparagus racemosus is also known for its effectiveness in curing bronchitis and tuberculosis. It improves the efficiency of the functioning of lung tissues and helps in treating throat infections as well.

NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES:

Neurodegenerative diseases are genetic or periodic conditions affecting the neurons of the human brain. The body does not normally have the ability to replace the damaged neurons. Studies have provided evidence that asparagus racemosus is effective in treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s diseases. These beneficial effects are attributed to the presence of phytoestrogens in asparagus racemosus that have certain neuroprotective effects.

ANTI-DEPRESSANT DRUG: Scientific research has shown the efficacy of asparagus racemosus as an anti-anxiety and anti-depressant drug. It helps in enhancing the memory, increases the production and secretion of estrogen, and has a revitalizing and calming effect on the nervous system.

EPILEPSY: Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that affects the brain and leads to recurrent convulsions or seizures. The brain transmits abnormal signals as a result of irreversible changes in the brain tissues. The roots of asaparagus racemosus can be used as an anti-epileptic and helps in curing the symptoms of epilepsy.

URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS: Research studies show that asparagus racemosus possess anti-urolithiatic effect, which helps to cure urinary tract infections. Due to the vegetable’s diuretic properties, consumption of asparagus increases the frequency and volume of urination. This helps to detoxify and flush the toxic waste out of the body. According to the research, the anti urolithiatic effect can be attributed to the presence of antioxidants and essential vitamins C and E.

Asparagus is also known to give a peculiar, pungent smell to the urine, which is completely normal. This is because asparagus breaks down its constituents of ammonia and sulphur into volatile chemical compounds that actually help the body to detoxify.

BLOOD CHOLESTEROL: Studies have supported the fact that the wealth of anti-oxidants in asparagus has the potential to treat oxidative stress, along with other disorders such as hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. These diseases indicate the presence of high fat and cholesterol content in the body, which can further pose a major threat for fatal conditions like cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis.

CULINARY USAGE: Asparagus has a delicate flavor and can be eaten grilled, or roasted. It can be added as an ingredient stew, stir fry, salad recipes, and various soups. The shoots of the asparagus plant are relished as an appetizer and are prepared in many different ways around the world. 

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Apricots

 

Apricots are incredibly high in minerals and rich in beta carotene and are one of the most healing fruits you can eat. They are one of the best sources for organic iron, copper, and cobalt making them very beneficial for anemia, digestive disorders, and reproductive health.

Apricots are highly beneficial for autoimmune disorders such as chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, asthma, lupus, colitis, IBS, and PCOS. They are also wonderful for keeping the heart strong and healthy as well as being a powerful weight-loss agent.

Apricot’s high concentration of beta carotene makes them an excellent food for disease prevention, especially lung, skin, and stomach illnesses. And they are very helpful in helping to regrow hair and improve the quality of your hair, skin, and nails.

Fresh apricots are always best, but when they are not available, dried apricots are a great alternative. Look for wild and/or organic varieties that do not have any preservatives such as sulfur dioxide.

MORE HEALTH BENEFITS

1.  GOOD FOR YOUR EYES

Consuming two or three servings of apricots in a day has proved to be beneficial in preventing age-related Macular Degeneration.

Macular degeneration is a disorder of the eye and is one of the major causes of loss of sight in older people. It also helps in strengthening the optic nerves in your eyes.

It also lowers the risk of another major eye-related illness called Neovascular ARMD. The carotenoids and the various vitamins especially Vitamin A and Beta Carotene present in apricots are responsible for reducing the risk of developing this disorder.

The carotenoids and the various vitamins especially Vitamin A and Beta Carotene present in apricots are responsible for reducing the risk of developing this disorder.

Vitamin A with Carotene and Lutein prolongs vision in people suffering from retinitis pigmentosa and delays the loss of peripheral vision.

It is also considered an excellent remedy for alleviating dry eyes symptoms. In younger people it has been found to slow the progression of Stargardt’s disease- an inherited eye disease.

WRAP UP: Vitamin A and Beta Carotene in Apricots strengthens optic nerves of eyes and protect from macular degeneration and other eye diseases that result in complete or partial loss of vision.

2. RICH ANTIOXIDANTS IN APRICOT

Apricot, when ripened naturally, are a rich source of antioxidants.

Antioxidants are required by the body to aid the body’s natural functioning. Higher the amount of antioxidants in the body, higher is the rate of elimination of toxins from it.

Toxins are harmful substances that accumulate in the intestines and the digestive tract. Antioxidants also get rid of free radicals produced naturally in the body on exposure to oxygen.

Free radicals if not scavenged regularly, can damage the body on a cellular level.  Apricots have the capacity to increase the production of antioxidants.

They are also rich in carotenoids and other strong antioxidant phytonutrients. Apricots are rich in vitamin A content due to the presence of high levels of beta-carotene in them which is a precursor of Vitamin A.

Vitamin A is a strong antioxidant. Its presence is useful for the growth of cells in the body and helps in improving the immune system.

By optimizing the immune function, it leads to an overall improvement in the health of the human body.

WRAP UP: Apricot are rich in antioxidants and help in eliminating free radicals and toxins thereby strengthening the immune function.


3. FIBER ARE HEALTH BOOSTER

Dried and fresh apricot are one of the best sources of dietary fiber. Though fiber is good for the human body, apricots contain a special kind of fiber that is, even more, beneficial.

Rich soluble fiber that dissolves quickly in the body; this helps in absorbing essential nutrients. It melts into a gel-like substance and helps in breaking down fatty acids.

Once fatty acids are broken down, they help in the excretion of digested food particles and the easy bowel movement.

The high amount of dietary fiber also helps in keeping you safe from gastrointestinal disorders. It ensures a regular emptying out of intestines and protects from constipation and constipation induced piles.

WRAP UP: Apricots have a high amount of soluble fiber which aids digestion function and protects from constipation and other gastrointestinal disorders.

4. HEART HEALTHY

The high amount of soluble fibers is also beneficial to the heart health.

HOW ARE THE TWO RELATED?

The high fiber content is useful in reducing the LDL cholesterol content in the body, thus lowering your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

At the same time, it also helps you increase the levels of HDL cholesterol.

Consuming just half a cup of apricots every day is useful and beneficial to the health of your heart.

Potassium in Apricots further balances the electrolyte and ensures that the muscles of your heart work to the best of their ability and remain healthy.

The antioxidants stunt the age-related heart diseases and weaknesses.

WRAP UP: The antioxidants, potassium and fiber in Apricots optimize the health of entire cardiovascular system including heart.

5. POTASSIUM FOR A HEALTHY YOU

Fruits like apricots and those belonging to the same family are high in potassium content.

Optimum levels of potassium are extremely beneficial to your body.

When potassium combines with sodium or salt, it regulates the water levels within and between cells. This water or fluid is called electrolyte and is responsible for carrying neuro-transmissions.

Potassium is also required to keep the blood pressure levels stable.

Deficiency of potassium is known to be deterrent to the body as it increases the possibility of developing hypertension.

Hypertension, in its most severe forms, can lead to the possibility of heart attacks.

Eating half a cup of apricots is enough to give you a whopping 21% of your required potassium intake every day.

WRAP UP: Potassium in Apricots maintains electrolyte balance, optimizes the blood pressure and reduces the chances of hypertension led stroke.


6. NON-HEME IRON

All the plant items that contain iron include the type that is called Non-heme iron. Most of the dry fruits contain this type of iron.

The specialty of this iron is that the body does not readily absorb it. This way the amount of unabsorbed iron stays for a longer period in the body and is more efficient when absorbed slowly.

For better absorption, however, one can consume this with any other sources of Vitamin C.

The iron content in apricots is helpful in preventing you from developing anemia.

Anemia is a common blood-related condition wherein blood contains a lower level of Red Blood Corpuscles and hence, a lower level of hemoglobin content in the body.

It is often characterized by dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea and inability to carry out day to day activities due to persistent tiredness.

According to the World Health Organization, it is one of the most severe forms of nutritional disorders in the whole world.

Young girls and especially the women are more prone to developing anemia than men because they lose blood every month during menstruation.

Loss of blood also indicates loss of iron content and nutrients.

WRAP UP: Apricot contains non-heme iron which gets absorbed slowly, gradually and much more effectively thus protecting from Anemia.


7. APRICOT FOR CANCER

Free radicals in the body are harmful and attack the DNA structure at cellular level causing abnormal growth of cells.

Free radicals inhibit the natural course of cell growth and in long term invade the healthy cells and destroy them as well.

The production of free radicals is a direct result of some molecules’ reaction with oxygen. Antioxidants are essentially body cleansing compounds that control these free radicals.

The rich levels of antioxidants in apricots are helpful in lowering your risk of developing cancer. In fact apricot kernels better known as its seeds have been found to kill cancerous growths without apparent side effects.

Antioxidants in the body keep it clean from free radicals. It thus saves the body from many different types of cancers, including cancers of the lungs, esophagus, and the larynx.

WRAP UP: Rich content of antioxidants in apricots lend it cancer inhibiting properties that controls and prevents the growth of cancerous cells in the body.


8. SKIN BENEFITS WITH APRICOT

The high level of antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and phytonutrients in apricots are highly recommended for maintaining skin health.

The antioxidants in apricots slow down the process of aging by facilitating faster cell production that replaces the layer of dead and worn out cells.

It renews the skin layers and removes the fine wrinkles giving your skin a taut appearance.

Vitamin A also ensures that the skin is free from acne and other such general skin problems.

WRAP UP: The antioxidants in apricot make skin youthful, healthy and delay the appearance of ageing on face.


9. HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT

The high amount of dietary fiber that the apricot fruit is gifted with is useful for those people who are looking at losing a few kilos.

High fiber content improves the digestive and excretory systems in the body and helps improve the rate of metabolism.

To add fantastic character, apricot also contains an extremely small amount of calories.

Apricots can restore the electrolyte balance and fill your stomach without adding the calories that eventually build up the weight of the body.

WRAP UP: Fiber, low calories and mineral content of apricot make them an ideal for people on strict diet and facilitates the weight loss as well.


10. STRENGTHENS YOUR BONES

Apricots are rich in calcium and potassium content. The body requires calcium in bone formation and bone development.

Lack of calcium leads to a disorder of the bones called Osteoporosis. The high calcium content is thus useful in the keeping of bone health and saves you from brittle bones.

However, one essential mineral that regulates the absorption, distribution and excretion of calcium in our body is Potassium.

Without potassium, all calcium that you consume and calcium contained in the bones would be released in blood stream eventually getting evicted from the body. It will not only affect the bone health but will also choke the bladder that purifies the blood.

WRAP UP: Apricots maintain strong and healthy bones owing to their calcium and potassium content.

11. ELECTROLYTE CONTENT

Proper functioning of the cells requires a good balance of the electrolyte levels in the body. The electrolyte is required for transporting ions and neurotransmission from brain to rest of the body and back.

It also maintains a stable fluid level that is necessary for proper expansion and contraction of the muscles.

Apricots contain a healthy level of potassium and a moderate quantity of sodium.These are essential minerals required by the body to optimize the electrolyte levels in the body.

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