AVOCADOES

• • They contain Anti-inflammatory properties.

  These anti-inflammatory properties of avocadoes are one of the reasons why it is widely known to be beneficial for one’s health. Having anti-inflammatory properties, avocadoes can surely combat numerous diseases and can be an effective aid in boosting the immune system of a person. Once the immune system of an individual is enhanced, the risk of getting sick from time to time is lessened and the probability of being sick might even go nil for a certain period of time when the person regularly consumes foods who have anti-inflammatory properties such as the avocado. The anti-inflammatory properties of these alligator pears can be very beneficial to people who have asthma, sore throat, and other inflammations in the body. The soreness of the affected areas can be treated through consuming avocadoes.

• They Help Prevent Stroke.

  Alligator pears contain high levels of folate which is the primary component that prevents the occurrence of stroke. According to a study conducted by a group of nutritionists, people who ate foods which are high in folate has lower risks of getting stroke compared to those who do not eat foods that are abundant in folate. In addition, avocadoes are rich in potassium. Consumption of an adequate amount of potassium is beneficial in improving the circulatory system which is also helpful in the prevention of stroke.

BERRIES

• They are good for brain health.

  Aging certainly affects how the brain functions in such a way that it becomes less efficient. The answer to this is found in berries. The United States’ Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging conducted a study on the health benefits of berries. Investigators found out that the polyphenol content of berries actually promotes brain health.

• They boost your Immune System.

  Your health depends on how healthy your immune system is. The immune system is the body’s first line of defense. As soon as the cells of your immune system detect something foreign inside the body, they immediately consider it as an enemy and they launch an all-out attack rendering the pathogen helpless thus allowing you to avoid what was supposed to be an illness. If, however, your immune system is weak, you will be more prone to developing illnesses that can be easily avoided. This is why it is important that you give your immune system a boost.

  The antioxidants found in berries act to boost the function of the immune system by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals cause the body harm and can actually cause disease.

LEMONS

• They Help Soothe Sore Throat and Cough.

  Lemon’s acidic compounds not only kill bacteria present inside your mouth, it also kills bacteria that have lodged in your throats. Sore throats can cause discomfort, especially when communication is very important nowadays. People who earn a living by talking – teachers, radio and TV announcers, sales persons, singers – could not afford the disadvantages brought about sore throats and cough. As a natural remedy, cut a lemon in half, squeeze and incorporate into hot tea. For added healing and soothing power, add one tablespoon of honey into your tea with lemon. Lemons have been a favorite ingredient in lozenges too.

• They Help Freshen Breath.

  Bad breath, or medically known as halitosis, can be caused by a lot of factors – poor dental hygiene, foods that we eat, bacterial growth and an underlying medical condition. We may not have a direct hand in controlling serious medical conditions but we surely can influence dental hygiene and bacterial growth. Lemon juice contains powerful substances that help inhibit bacterial growth. This might explain why some mouthwash-producing companies use lemons in their products, but still, nothing will be able to beat the real thing. To use as a mouthwash, squeeze a lemon and dilute it with water and then gargle.

ORANGES

• They help regulate blood pressure levels.

  Potassium in oranges helps regulate blood pressure levels. Also, a flavonoid known as hesperidin and another mineral, magnesium, contribute to the blood pressure regulation effect of oranges. Healthy blood pressure levels are needed in order to ensure that the heart is pumping normally and that it is not overworked. An overworked heart can cause the organ to tire easily and give up, which leads to heart failure.

• They help lower bad cholesterol.

  High levels of bad cholesterol, or LDL, in the body can cause significant impairment to the blood vessels and may cause life-threatening conditions such as heart attack and stroke. In order to lower your risk of developing these diseases, it is important that you include foods in your diet that could help you achieve this goal.

  Because oranges are rich in antioxidants, it can help lower cholesterol levels. Free radicals are responsible for oxidizing cholesterol. Once cholesterol is oxidized, it can then stick to the walls of the blood vessels and form fatty plaque build up. This can affect blood circulation by blocking it or completely obstructing blood flow which may cause death. The high vitamin C content of oranges neutralizes free radicals thereby preventing cholesterol oxidation.

POMEGRANATES

• They are good for the heart.

  According to several recent studies made for pomegranates, it showed that those who generously drink the pomegranate juice have experienced reduction of inflammations and decline in the damage of cells due to free radical activities. In a study made on rabbits, it showed that there is potential for humans to be relieved from chronic inflammatory conditions just by taking the pomegranate extract. Pomegranate extract is just equal to 175 milliliters of pomegranate juice. When the blood levels before and after ingestion of pomegranate extract was measured, it shows high level of antioxidants in the blood after taking the extract. Additionally, there is a decrease in the activities of the protein that causes the inflammatory reaction of the body. Heart problems, especially angina and myocardial infarctions, are considered to be inflammations of the heart. With pomegranate, there is assurance that the heart is protected.

• They help reduce risk of cancer.

  Since pomegranate is rich as an antioxidant, it is therefore beneficial in protecting the cells from further damage. When the cells are protected for the effects of oxidative stress, the cells are seldom replaced, which means that there is lower risk in producing cancer cells. Therefore, pomegranate can actually help in lowering the risk in developing cancers. But what if you already have cancer, what benefits can you get from drinking the pomegranate juice? In a study made by the researchers of the University of California, they were able to discover that phenylpropanoids, hydro benzoic acids, the conjugated fats and the flavones can actually increase cell adhesion as well as decrease the migration of cells. With increased cell adhesion, the cells have lower tendencies to break down or break away, which lower the chances of tumor cell formation. With decreased cell migration, in the case of existent cancer cells, the tendency is that it lowers the chances of metastasis. With increased ingestion of pomegranate juice, the risk of developing cancers or of propagation of cancer cells is lowered.

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