Dried fruit show potential as green tea extract carriers
Dried fruit show potential as green tea extract carriers
“The novel green tea-apple product would be advantageous for two reasons,” wrote the researchers from the University of Milan and the University of Georgia.
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Apricots Health Benefits
Apricots The ancient Romans gave the apricot its name – from the Latin word for "precocious" – because the apricot is the first fruit of the season to ripen. The name stuck, and the apricot spread all over, from Europe, to America, and all the way to Australia. Whether fresh or dried, eating apricots will help you fight the effects of aging, protect your eyesight, ward off cancer, and prevent heart disease. The apricot is loaded with beta carotene, iron, fiber, vitamin C, and several B vitamins. If you dry an apricot, its nutrients get more concentrated, making dried apricots a great snack.
Health Benefits of Apricots
Cancer Fighting – Apricots, especially dried ones, are another source of lycopene, the amazing carotenoid that can help prevent prostate, breast, and several other cancers. Though apricots aren't nearly as good a source of lycopene – about 30 dried ones have the same amount as one tomato – munching on them throughout the day can boost your lycopene quicker than you think.
Apricots are also a good source of the most famous carotenoid of them all – beta carotene. This powerful antioxidant reduces your risk of some types of stomach and intestinal cancers. To get these benefits, experts suggest getting at least 5 milligrams of beta carotene each day. That's equal to about six fresh apricots. Improves Eyesight – What you eat can affect your vision. Dr. Robert G. Cumming, the lead researcher for the Blue Mountains Eye Study, says, "Our study confirms the importance of vitamin A for cataract prevention." Cumming adds, "Our overall conclusion is that a well-balanced diet is needed for eye health." Since apricots are a good source of beta carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A, and several other nutrients, they could be just what you're looking for. Other Benefits – Alzheimer's and age-related mental problems, like memory loss, longevity
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: (100 grams)
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 48
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1mg
0%
Total Carboydrates 11g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
~
Sugars 9g
~
Protein 1g
2%
Vitamin A
38%
Vitamin C
16%
Iron
2%
Calcium
1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs
Categories: Fruit, Healthy Foods Tags: cancer fighting, eyesight, fiber, Fruit, heart disease, iron, vitamin c
The Health Benefits of Pomegranates
Pomegranates
If you search for Pomegranates in google you will see articles about how they are the new super food. This isn`t entirely true since mankind has been using the Pomegranate since the days of Greek Mythology.
Nutrients in Pomegranates – Pomengranates contain vitamins A, C, and folic acid. They have high levels of polyphenol antioxidants with powerful free-radical scavenging ability.
Health Benefits of Pomegranates
Cancer Fighting – Pomegranates contain phytonutrients that help to protect the body from dangerous free radicals. Studies indicate that pomegranate juice has been shown to delay the development of breast and colon cancers.
Heart Healthy – Studies have shows that drinking Pomegranate juice decreases LDL cholesterol and protects against the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. This means that it protects you against heart attacks
Others Benefits – blood clots, diarrhea, arthritis
How to Get the Seeds From a Pomegranate
I started to buy a pomegranate every week in the groceries and had a heck of time eating it without making a mess. The juice will stain your counters or table tops so be careful.
1. Cut your pomengrante in 4 equal pieces.
2. Get a big bowl of water and submerge your piece and then pull the seeds off when it under water.
3. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the water so you can collect them with no mess.
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| Serving Size: (100 grams) |
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| Calories: 68 |
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| Total Fat 0g | 0% | ||||||||
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | ||||||||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||||||||
| Sodium 3mg | 0% | ||||||||
| Total Carboydrates 17g | 5% | ||||||||
| Dietary Fiber 1g | ~ | ||||||||
| Sugars 17g | ~ | ||||||||
| Protein 1g | 1% | ||||||||
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| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs | |||||||||
Categories: Fruit, Healthy Foods Tags: cancer fighting, Fruit, heart disease, pomegranates
