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This Fall Surprise for Your Loved Ones with a Gesture of Love

October 24th, 2015

Life becomes very monotonous and boring when you get busy in your boring everyday schedule and forget that there is a family and whole bunch of friends out there who often think of you. It is tough to find time to call them up and have a long conversation but you can always send them a surprise gift and express it to them that you care, but it is just the work and busy schedule that has got the better of you. It won’t just make them feel loved and happy to have a person like you in their lives, the smile that the surprise will bring on their face will be priceless.

It Can Be Anything

You do not have to be very choosy and spend a lot of time deciding what you shall surprise them with. Choose anything that seems to be useful and good enough to be gifted. It can be anything – a gorgeous painting, a piece of glass show piece or some books. You can even plan on sending something like a bouquet of flowers or a basket of fruits to the loved ones. It will be very refreshing and welcomed gesture. It is easy and very inexpensive to get bouquets and fruit baskets delivered in UK and the USA as there are plenty of suppliers for the same.

 

The Emotion Counts, Not the Price

In case you like something that’s very elegant, but at the same time, the price seems to be low, you do not need to hold yourself back. It is not the cost of the gift you send that matters but the thought that matters. They will be happy by the mere speculation that you remembered them in such a long time, despite of your busy schedule and long working hours. It won’t just make your bonding with them a lot bit stronger but also make you feel happy. As they say, happiness is contagious.

An End to All the Old Grudges

Is there a friend who has long been abandoned after a bitter ending to your friendship due to some stupid argument? Well, it is high time you mended what’s broken and got back together. Remember, grudges are not meant to be kept in heart for long. Just give them a striking surprise by sending a gift to their place with a personalized note. Although you won’t be able to see their face and the expression that comes on their face when they read the note, just prepare to give them a call and talk it all out.

Your gesture of friendship will have a magical effect, just like everything done with a good intention has. Your friends and family members will love it and that smile on their faces when they receive your gifts will be priceless one. That smile will be your reward for having made people happy. As they say, big things come in small packets. Don’t worry about the price and the size of the gift; just put all your heart into it.

 

Health benefits of Pumpkin!

October 17th, 2015

Pumpkin is a part of the Cucurbita family (squash, watermelons, muskmelons). Pumpkins are considered as culinary fruits and sometimes vegetables. Nonetheless, this orange fruit is filled with amazing benefits. Generally, pumpkin weights around 4 to 10 kg, but it can sometimes go up to 34 kg as well. If you drink raw juice of pumpkins almost every day, you will be healthy and fit for life! Pumpkin is not only useful during Halloween but should be used in day to day life as well.

 

Here are some of the benefits of eating pumpkins: –

1. Treats oily and dry skin – If you apply pumpkin to your face, it can moisturize as well as add charm to your face. Other than this, it exfoliates and improves skin tone. There are several different face packs including pumpkin which can help improve the texture of your skin.

2. Treats dark spots – Is hyper pigmentation a problem for you? Do you want to fix this issue naturally? Well, use pumpkin face pack and consume the fruit on a day to day basis to remove dark spots from your skin. You can also make a body mask with pumpkins to get soft and clear skin.

3. Increases hair growth – Pumpkin contains minerals like zinc and potassium, which are very helpful in keeping the hair healthy and also improving growth. If you are facing baldness or hair fall, then you must have pumpkins. Other than this, it is also a great conditioner.

4. Helps in weight loss – Since pumpkin is low in calories, it promotes weight loss. There are only 26 calories in 100 grams of pumpkin! So, if you are on a strict diet, add this fruit to your salad.

5. Helps reduce asthma issues – If you frequently get asthma attacks, then pumpkin can help you. The rich antioxidants in the fruit protect our respiratory system from any kind of infections, which help in reducing asthma attacks.

6. Pumpkin has beta carotene – Yes, this amazing orange huge fruit has beta carotene. People who include this mineral in their diet are safe from cancer. There are little chances that they could ever develop cancer. Beta carotenoids in pumpkins also help decrease any lung disease especially for smokers.

7. Strengthens the immune system – If your immunity system is weak, then you must consume pumpkins every day. The magnesium property in pumpkin boosts the immunity system and also helps in maintaining muscle function in the body. It also increases production of the white blood cells in our body.

8. Helps reduce depression and stress – Do you suffer from depression? If yes, then have pumpkins. The fruit contains L-tryptophan, which reduces depression and tension. Pumpkin also cures insomnia.

9. Rich in Vitamin K – Very less fruits and vegetables have high amounts of vitamin K in them. And one serving of this fruit can provide 20% of the vitamin to the body. Vitamin K is beneficial for the bones and heart health.

So start consuming pumpkins! And since it is Halloween month, you can send pumpkins to your friends and family in fancy fruits baskets for the day.

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Reasons to eat lime fruit

October 15th, 2015

When it comes to the citrus family, lime is one of the most favourites because it has so many uses and benefits. You can add it to dishes, juices, eat it or apply it! It helps in so many ways. A lot of women consume lime water every morning for keeping their weight in watch and for vitamin C. Other than that, this fruit has many different uses. Read on to know…

  • Treatment of dark spots: – If you suffer from pigmentation and have dark spots on your face and body, lime can be your saver. Just apply it directly to the affected areas every day and see the difference. If it starts to burn, rub ice over that area and you will be fine. Other than this, it can also help treat blemishes, uneven skin tone and acne on the face. If you have sensitive skin then just add honey to the lime face pack.

 

  • Natural skin tanning remedy: – Do you have tanned skin? Well, guess what? Lime juice applied on affected areas can treat it easily. This natural and easy way is affordable and has no side effects. You can add gram flour and curd to the pack.

 

  • Fix open pores – Do you have too many open pores on the facial skin? Well, lime can help tighten pores, cure breakouts and give you the most flawless skin!

 

  • Treatment of dandruff – One of the most effective ways to treat dandruff is applying lime directly on the scalp. This common hair problem will vanish in just few weeks if you follow this regime regularly. You do not have to consume lime for this treatment. You can simply apply it alternate days to remove dandruff. You can also add a little fresh lime juice to any hair oil you apply to prevent dandruff from coming back.

 

  • Get shiny hair – If you want shiny and lustrous hair then apply lime with olive oil and honey 20 minutes before washing. If you apply this hair mask twice a month then you will have silky and shiny hair in no time.

 

  • Cures scurvy – If you suffer from a disease, which is due to low Vitamin C in your body than have lime regularly. Drink the fresh juice else gargle with lime. Lime is highly used to improve gums health and stop the bleeding. The bleeding takes place due to less vitamin C in the body. And if you want to avoid medicines then this is the best alternative. Lime treatment has no side effects at all!
  • Eyes care – The rich antioxidants and Vitamin C in lime can be helpful to the eyes. If your eyes go through a lot of strain on a day to day basis then add lime to your food else have lime juice (homemade and fresh only).

 

  • Other treatments – Other than this, consuming of lime can help treat diseases like gout, piles, indigestion and also help arthritis. You can also beat dehydration by having lime water every day. This will help refresh your system in just few minutes.

Make sure you add lime to the fruit baskets you are sending across.

Fruits & food that look like body parts and benefit them too!

August 1st, 2015

There is no question that to maintain nutrients in our body, we should eat healthy but did you know that these specific foods and fruits, which look similar to some of our body parts highly, benefit them too? Science might not have answers to why but nature is giving us big clues as to what fruit and food will help which part of our body!

1.       Walnuts – Brain

This is one of the most common ones. With its two hemispheres, knotted folds and cranium type shell, walnuts look like the human brain on many levels. And it is the brain which they benefit the most. They contain high amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which help in curing mental decline since our brains are composed of the same acids.

2.       Tomatoes – Heart

Similar to the heart, this vegetable consists of four chambers when sliced and is red in colour. With having tons of water in them, they are a great source of lycopene, which helps in preventing coronary heart disease. It also neutralizes the harmful effects of LDL on our body. Tomatoes are also full of folate, which supports the production of oxygen carrying red blood cells that are pumped out by the heart around the body.

 3.       Grapes – Lungs

A bunch of grapes look like the branches of alveoli, which comprise our lungs and allow oxygen to pass from the lungs into the blood stream. Consuming grapes can reduce the risk of lung cancer and also minimize risk of allergy related asthma.

4.     Carrots – Eyes

If you closely notice a sliced carrot, it looks like the human eyes. Isn’t this sign enough to know how good carrots are for the eyes? They are rich in beta carotene, which can prevent you from getting cataracts.

5.       Sweet potatoes – Pancreas

This food resembles the pancreas and those with diabetics or not should consume this vegetable to stabilize the blood sugar levels in the body.

6.   Avocados – Womb

Avocados which are womb shaped take around 9 months to ripen and contain a large seed in the centre. Pregnant women specially should eat this fruit as it helps to stabilize female hormones, prevents cervical cancer and helps in removing excess birth weight.

7.       Celery – Bones

Celery sticks look identical to bones, and this food contains high amount of calcium and sodium, which is essential for bones.

8.       Kidney beans – Kidney

Like the obvious name, kidney beans are good for healing and maintaining the kidney function. They are shaped and named after the human body part and provide a large amount of minerals and vitamins to the body. If you have any kidney issues, you should have kidney beans.

Well, there are tons of other fruits and foods, which help our body overall but these are some signs by the nature for us. And so we should eat healthy to stay healthy. Include these in your diet if you want to be fit. Even when you gift your loved ones a fruit basket, make sure you include the fruits mentioned above.

Healthiest fruits you should eat!

August 1st, 2015

We all have heard about the term super foods, but there is something called super fruits too. Not all the fruits go in the list, but only few super nutritional ones. Nutrition scientists say these fruits are packed with the goodness of fibre, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and many other things, which can make us look better, prevent diseases, and give us a better, long life!

 If you are on a diet, then these few fruits are all you should eat. If you are not on a diet, then too you should have these fruits almost every day.

1. Blueberries: These little blue berries are rich in antioxidants, which help fight cancer and can prevent any macular degeneration. Similar to cranberries, they have oxidants, which help protect us against urinary tract infections.

2. Apples: Like they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. This saying is absolutely true! Eating apples every day enhances the skin and is a high dose of fibre. This helps the body overall and also keeps cholesterol levels in control.

 3. Oranges: Filled with vitamin C and potassium, oranges are good for health. The membrane around the wedge contains hesperidin, which keeps cholesterol in control and vitamin C is good for teeth and body too.

 4. Bananas: Banana provides energy, calcium and protein to the body. With all this, it is high in potassium and low in sodium, which lowers the risk of high blood pressure problems and banana can also cure irregular bowel movements and stomach ulcers. Also, if you are addicted to nicotine, a banana a day can lessen your urge to smoke. Need we say more?

 5. Kiwis: If you do not like eating oranges, then switch it with Kiwis. They contain twice as much as vitamin C as oranges. They lower the risk of DNA damage and cataracts too.

 6. Grapes: Grapes (green, red and purple) are all good for health. Green grapes cure migraine problems and dark coloured ones help fight heart diseases.

7. Strawberries: A handful of this lovely fruit can control diabetes and stave off inflammation and heart problems. They are rich in antioxidants and are a good source of vitamin C.

 8. Papayas: If you want to improve digestion, then have papayas. They contain papain which is good for digestive issues. Papayas are good if you want glowing skin. When applied directly to the body, you can cure pigmentation problems too.

 9. Pineapple: Pineapples can boost immunity, reduce bloating, improve the digestive system, and prevent respiratory problems and so much more. This is fruit doesn’t just add sweetness to the meals but also protects our body from many diseases.

10. Watermelon: Packed with lycopene, watermelons are a good source of vitamin C and A. Do not limit yourself from eating this fruit since it can increase the water level in your body, which improves the overall functioning. This fruit can also help you lose weight. So do add it to your diet.

 We hope this list helps you. Also, include these for your beloved ones when sending fruit basket delivery to them.