THE HEALING WONDERS OF SOME FRUITS
When we consider the way our forefathers live long without depending on drugs we would eventually trace back to the garden of Eden where the first man and women live on by consuming fruits.Drugs are the hand work of man,although we do not discourage any form of taking drugs, the point we are trying to buttress here is that fruits can equally play the roles most of the drugs we took played.
GINGER
Hidden in Ginger and unknown to most people is that Ginger contains mineral nutrients like calcium, vitamins, iron,phosphorus, etc.It is effective in the following ways:
1.It rectifies menstrual disorder:get a piece of fresh ginger cut into pieces and pound then boiled within 10-15 mins,sieve the water in a clean container .A cup of water to be taken three times daily after meals.
2.Serves as great appetizer it contains essential oil which enhances the secretion of digestive juice.
3.Enhances blood circulation, ginger lower cholesterol level and prevents blood clotting.
4.Treat throat diseases like cold,cough and catarrh by chewing a piece of fresh ginger after meal,cure these ailments.
5.Ginger is one of the ingredient used in the treatment of staphyloccoccus aureus.Read a post on how to treat staphyloccoccus aureus here
LEMON
Lemon is very rich member of the citrus family. It's functions include:
1.Enhances proper heart functions. Lemon contains more potassium than many fruits. It is very good for efficient heart function.
2.Controls blood pressure. The vitamin C found in lemon cleanses the arteries, and strengthen the entire arterial system.
3.Facilitates digestion and relieves constipation. It flushes out undigested food residue accumulated faces.
4.The juice diluted with water is a quick relieve for headache.
5.Lemon prevents the formation of kidney stone and also ease the dissolution.
6.Lemon makes the eye shines better.This can be achieved by mixing 4 to 5 drop of lemon juice on clean water and then applied the mixture on each eye regularly.
7.Exclusive lemon diet is effective for obesity control.
8.Use for cholera treatment :Lemon juice kills cholera causing Bacterium known as vitro-cholera bacilli within a short time.
9.Lemon can be used to treat jaundice and measles.The jaundice patient should be given 20ml of lemon juice mixed with 75cl of water while the juice diluted with water should be taken by measles patients.
10.A cup of hot water and lemon taken first thing in the morning is an excellent liver cleansing stimulant, very good for cases of hepatitis.
GUAVA
Guava contains fiber, fat, protein, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, vitamins A, B, and C,foliage,phosphorus, zinc,etc.It prevents and cures the following :
1.Blood cleansing :Guava leaves have elepurative effects on the toxic substance in the blood. When the leaves are boiled to make a tea,it is recommended for arthritis and gout patients.
2.Reduces cholesterol, Guava seeds contain some fatty acids which are useful for treatment of excess cholesterol. It is effective in this very area because the Guava fruit is rich in soluble fiber.
3.Treatment of hypertension. It is most effective remedy for cases of lower blood pressure. Because of its pressure regulatory role,guava is equally recommended for patients of hypertension.
4.Guava contains much more vitamin C than any other fruit.It is also rich in soluble fiber.
LETTUCE
Lettuce is another food item,it cures and prevents the following.
1.Lettuce contains a sleep-inducing substance called lectularius which enhances sound sleep. The juice taken prior to bed time will help in this very area.It can be administered to children.
2.Lettuce also is rich in carotene (Vitamin A)which prevents development of cancer tumor.
3.Anaemia treatment :It is useful in the recovery of the blood lost during delivery. It contains a reasonable amount of iron.It is much needed during pregnancy because of its rich content in folic acid and folate which prevents fatal malfunctions.
4.For treatment of constipation :It is rich in cellulose fiber,which enhances good bowel movement.
5.It is good remedy for treatment of diabetes since it controls the blood sugar level.
GRAPE FRUIT
Grape contains some food nutrients such as protein,fats,calcium,zinc,iron,potassium ,foliate,vitamins A,B,C etc.
1.It rectifies kidney disorders:The potassium content helps in this aspect.
2.Corrects liver disorder:It helps to detoxify the liver,this stimulates glycogenic function and bile productions.
3.Cures acute constipation. It contains some cellulose and organic acid which can help a constipated patient.
4.Anaemia treatment :Grape contains high iron content which helps in building up haemoglobin in the blood.It also contains copper which helps in the assimilation of iron.They are highly recommended to anaemia patients.
5.Treatment of gout and arthritis. It eliminates uric acid in the kidney, belle.
6.Strengthen the immune system :It purifies the blood by casting out the toxic element.
7.It subdues the effects of cancer.Some extracts of grapes and cabbage juice can be used for cancer control. It contains anti-tumour properties.
8.Treatment of common cold:It contains 95%mg of vitamin C.
9.Reduces heart disease:It contains phenolic which,help the proper functioning of the heart .This usually requires elusive grape diet.
10.Correct heart disorders:It has high level of potassium which helps in this area.It prevents deposit of cholesterol on the arterial walls of the heart.
11.Helps in correcting menstrual irregularities. It is most effective in normalizing menstrual circles especially in the case of excess flow and irregular or painful menstruation.
12.Prevent infections :It is extremely rich in vitamin C which enhances the immune system.
13.It serves as a check on prostate cancer-lycopene,the antioxidant found in pink and red grape fruit helps to lower the risk of developing prostate cancer.It contains some acid which prevents cancerous growth.Regular consumption of grape fruit is a good way of preventing cancer.
GROUNDNUT
Groundnut and groundnut products contains energy 570kcal,carbohydrates 21%,dietary fiber 9g,total fat 48g,saturated fat 89g,monounsaturated fat 24g,polyunsaturated fat 16g,protein 25g,tryptonine 0. 2245g,Vitamin B6 23%,Folate 62%,Iron 15%,calcium 6%,magnesium 52%,phosphorus 48%,potassium 7%,zinc 36%,threonine 0.859g,isoleucine 0.882g,uoucine 1.627g,lysine 0.901g,metuioninine 0.308g,cystine 1.308g,phenylalanine 1.020g,valine 1.05g,argine 3.001g,aspartic acid 3.060g,glutamic acid 5.243g,glycin 1.512g,serine 1.236g,water 4.26g,thiamin 52%,niacin 86%,pantothenic acid 36%.
Groundnuts and groundouts product are very beneficial in the treatment of hemophilia and other such inherited blood disorders .people suffering from nose bleeding also benefit from eating groundnut and it is also helpful in reducing excessive menstrual bleeding in women.
The five main nutrients required by the body to maintain and regain the tissues namely food energy,protein,niacin,thiamin and phosphorus.These five nutrients are found in good quantity in groundnuts.
Groundnuts are rich in vitamins and contains at least 13 different types of vitamins that include vitamin A,B,C along with this ,groundnuts are also in 26 essential mineral like calcium ,iron,zinc,boron, and these help in brain function and development and also help to maintain strong bones.
It is recommended that growing children expecting women and nursing mothers consume roasted groundnut with gaggy and milk.If the child cannot chew it grind it for him/her it help children for maximum and fast growth .It is also said to provide resistance and immunity against dangerous infection like hepatitis and also tuberculosis.
Groundnuts are rich antioxidants and a chemical called reservation. These help in reducing the risk of contracting cardiovascular diseases,cancer risk and also help in anti-ageing thus keeping the body young and fit .It is a good energy source.The protein level is higher than that of fish ,egg and meat.It provides the highest caloric value.It is better taken raw.
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