A 2 Z of Fruits - Page 2

samreen · #11 Friday, June 08, 2007

Orange
Right, so you know oranges are great for vitamin C. But did you know that citrus fruits can improve blood circulation?

Right, so you know oranges are great for vitamin C. But did you know that citrus fruits can improve blood circulation?
Key benefits of oranges
All citrus fruit are excellent sources of Vitamin C, which helps to maintain the body's defense. Flavonoids are found in oranges. These are thought to reduce the risk of some cancers. Citrus fruits can improve blood circulation and lower blood cholesterol levels.
How much oranges should you eat?
These can be eaten freely. Two or three citrus fruits can provide the body with 20 percent of its daily potassium requirements.
Maximising the benefits of oranges
Citrus fruits are best eaten peeled and raw. This is more beneficial than drinking fruit juice. It is important also to eat the skin around the segments.
Nutritional values of oranges
Calories 20
Vitamin C 24 mg
Fibre 0,9 mg
Folate 18 mcg
Carbohydrate 9 g
Starch 0
Sugars 9 g
Glycaemic Index high
Per 100g

samreen · #12 Friday, June 08, 2007

Papaya

Go for the tropical and the exotic. Buy a papaya next time you're at your grocer - and increase your beta-carotene intake.

Go for the tropical and the exotic. Buy a papaya next time you're at your grocer - and increase your beta-carotene intake.
Key benefits of papaya
Papaya is thought to bring about a reduced risk of colon and cervical cancer. It is a rich source of beta-carotene, which the body can convert to vitamin A. It also contains beta-cryptoxanthin.
How much papaya should you eat?
Papaya can be eaten just as is, or mixed into fruit salads.
Maximising the benefits of papaya
As beta- cryptoxanthin is best absorbed by the body when eaten with fat, it is a good idea to eat papaya as part of a meal, rather than on their own.
Nutritional values of papaya
Calories 57
Vitamin C 37 mg
Fibre 2,6 mg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Per 100g

samreen · #13 Friday, June 08, 2007

Peaches
Struggling with constipation? Try including more fresh peaches in your diet - they have a gentle laxative effect.

Struggling with constipation? Try including more fresh peaches in your diet - they have a gentle laxative effect.
Key benefits of peaches
Peaches are low in calories and one 100 g peach provides almost three quarters of the daily vitamin C requirement. The fruit has a gentle laxative effect. Peaches are also rich in iron and potassium.
How many peaches should you eat?
Fresh peaches are low in calories and can be eaten freely. If canned in syrup, however, their calorie counts increase significantly.
Maximizing the benefits of peaches
Weight for weight, dried peaches contain six time the calories of fresh peaches. It must also be remembered that when peaches are canned, they lose 80 percent of their vitamin C content.
Nutritional values of peaches
Calories 43
Per 100g

samreen · #14 Friday, June 08, 2007

Pear

Fresh, juiced, or dry - pears make a healthy, sweet treat. Up your antioxidant intake with this popular fruit.

Fresh, juiced, or dry - pears make a healthy, sweet treat. Up your antioxidant intake with this popular fruit.
Key benefits of pears
Pears are very unlikely to trigger allergic reactions, so can be used in exclusion diets. They contain hydroxycinnamic acids, which act as antioxidants.
How much pears should you eat?
Pears make good energy-boosting snacks and a medium pear weighs about 160 g. They are reasonably low in calories and can be eaten quite freely.
Maximizing the benefits of pears
Eat pear with the skin, not just for the fiber, but also because chlorogenic acid tends to accumulate in pear skin.
Nutritional values of pears
Calories 59
Fiber 2,2 g
Potassium 150 mg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Per 100g

samreen · #15 Friday, June 08, 2007

Pineapple
Pineapples are great for cocktails. But there's more to it. These fruit can also aid digestion and possibly thwart infections.

Pineapples are great for cocktails. But there's more to it. These fruit can also aid digestion and possibly thwart infections.
Key benefits of pineapples
Pineapples are a source of vitamin C and potassium. Pineapples may also have anti-inflammatory effects. It contains the enzyme bromelain, which is thought to aid digestion. Pineapple reduces blood-clotting and could also help to remove plaque from arterial walls.
How much pineapple should you eat?
Pineapple is healthy and should be eaten often. A thick slice weighs around 80 g.
Maximizing the benefits of pineapples
Cooked pineapple loses its bromelain, so it is best eaten fresh. Tinned pineapple also has a very high sugar content.
Nutritional values of pineapples
Calories 41
Potassium 160 mg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Fibre 1,2 g
Per 100 g

samreen · #16 Friday, June 08, 2007

Strawberry

Being the only fruit that wears its seeds on the outside, the strawberry has a right to be a little cheeky. Find out more.

Being the only fruit that wears its seeds on the outside, the strawberry has a right to be a little cheeky. Find out more.
Key benefits of strawberries
Strawberries raise the antioxidant levels in the body and are also a rich source of vitamin C. The ellagic acid they contain appear to inhibit the growth of tumours. They are also a good source of salicylic acid.
How many strawberries should you eat?
Strawberries can be eaten freely as they are very low in calories.
Maximizing the benefits of strawberries
Strawberries should be eaten when fresh, as their antioxidant values as well as their vitamin C content drops the longer they are kept.

Nutritional values of strawberries
Calories 27
Vitamin C 77 mg
Folate 20 mcg
Fibre 1,1g
Per 100 g

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prissygirl · #17 Friday, June 08, 2007

this is such a tasty thread i have never read before.....any ways great work....tell me what is avocado... i came to know about it once in this forum....what is actually this fruit ???

555 · #18 Friday, June 08, 2007

@prissygirl
I think she must be awarded an elite member designation for her invaluable , informative, unique and fine contribution to the forum.

Once again, excellent work samreen.

samreen · #19 Saturday, June 09, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by prissygirl

this is such a tasty thread i have never read before.....any ways great work....tell me what is avocado... i came to know about it once in this forum....what is actually this fruit ???

This is an exotic fruit. pakistan climate is not suitable 4 it,s growth and propagation, but some of it,s trees r introduced in some areas. It has bit bitter and soapy taste and mostly not liked by our people.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 555

@prissygirl
I think she must be awarded an elite member designation for her invaluable , informative, unique and fine contribution to the forum.

Once again, excellent work samreen.

Thanks 4 ur appreciation. U have like my humble effort. As far as elite award is concerned i do not deserve it.

Sumairs · #20 Saturday, June 09, 2007

Almighty Allah Bless You and Keep you Healthy and Fit to contribute more and more... Fantastic ... Applause...

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