Wednesday 31 August 2011

Health Fact of Guava and orange Fruit

Guava:
  • "Guava"  is considered  as "Super Fruit" because it contains Vitamins,Minerals,Anti-oxidant poly-phenolic and flavonoid compounds.
  • B-complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin E and K and minerals like magnesium, copper and manganese present in guava .Copper is used in the production of Red blood cells.
  • Potassium is rich in guava and it helps to control the blood pressure and heart rate.
  • Lycopene in pink guavas prevents the skin damage (damage caused by UV rays) and it prevents the prostate cancer.
  • 100g of pink guava contains 80g of water, 2.5g protein, 14.3g of carbohydrates, 5.4g of dietary fiber, 8.9g of sugar and 68kcal.
  • Guava is considered as "Immune booster".
  • Helps in lowering cholesterol levels. 
  • Guava leaf extract gives energy...
Oranges:

  • Oranges is well-liked because of its easy availability all year round.They are round citrus fruits ranging in diameter from about 2 to 3 inches.
    Its pulp is also orange in color and very succulent,surrounded by its skin which can vary in thickness depending on its variety.
  • Oranges of different variety have different  tastes.They are sweet, bitter and sour.
  • The sweet variety are usually more fragrant.They include Valencia, Navel and Jaffa oranges used in making juices.
  • Orange is rich in vitamin C
  • Betacarotene prevents the cell damage.
  • Calcium maintains the health of bones and teeth.
  • Drinking orange juice daily can significantly drop the risk of formation of calcium oxalate stones in the kidney.
  • Magnesium maintains blood pressure.
  • Potassium helps in maintaining the cardiovascular system.
  • Thiamin helps to convert food into energy.
  • Vitamin C in oranges protects sperm from genetic damage that may cause birth defects.
  • Vitamin B6 helps support the production of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
  • The alkaline effect of oranges helps in stimulating the digestive juices which relieves constipation.

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