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A recent study has shown that significant amounts of phenolic acids are present in raisins, these compounds are responsible for health benefits. Total antioxidant capacity and total polyphenol contents remain relatively unaffected when grapes are dehydrated into raisins. When comparable amounts of grapes are fed either as fresh grapes, raisins or wine (non-alcoholic); similar quantities […]
Pineapples contain a great amount of vitamin A, especially in the pulp. Both the fruit and the juice are used as natural remedies for the treatment of kidney stones and warts. Many of its pharmaceutical effects are attributed to the enzyme bromeliad which is usually obtained from the residues after the pineapple is juiced. The […]
This fruit contains vitamin C and a lot of fiber in form of pectin. We have all heard the phrase “One apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but we hardly ever hear why… here are some reasons: Apples regulate cholesterol levels Apples strengthen immune system: decreasing respiratory illnesses Apples regulate insulin levels: decreasing the […]
Related to apples for their nutritional value but different in taste; this fruit has a high pectin content (as fiber) and lots of water that is why eating a pear for snacks makes feel satisfied longer. We need to remember that the peel is accounted for most of the fiber, that why we should not […]
Studies have shown that grapefruits may reduce our cholesterol levels and more important our insulin levels; which helps our body process food more efficiently and quickly burning more calories and storing less fat. The grapefruit (Citrus paradise) belongs to the group of citrus, it is a bitter to semi-sweet fruit. It is a good source […]
Word is that soursop may cure cancer and it is actually a lot stronger than chemotherapy. It has been said that soursop is the most powerful anticarcinogenic in the world. Other advantages of consuming this fruit are that it is a strong bactericide and fungicide. It controls blood pressure, antidepressant and strengthens the nervous system. It […]
Avocados are rich in potassium, fiber and Vitamins B, E and K. Avocados are excellent for natural skin and health care. Avocado fruit (Persea americana) originated in Central America and it contains most food nutrients values after olives. It may help to improve digestive problems such as: colitis and duodenal ulcers. Also it has an […]
Tomatoes are one of the vegetables rich in oligosaccharides. Oligosaccharides are functional foods very popular in Japan; they cannot be digested by the human organism, but are used specifically by bifidobacteria, a group of microorganisms which are antagonists of undesirable bacteria in the digestive tract. The beneficial health effects of the consumption of oligosaccharides are […]
Grapes are probably the most cultivated fruit around the world, only a small portion of the cultivated fruit is used as food; the majority of this cultivation goes to wine productions through fermentation processes. Raisins are also grapes, the seedless variety that has been dried. Grapes and its derived products contain phenolic compounds; these compounds […]