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Grab the control over your health by eating healthy grapes

June 8th, 2015

Grapes are actually berries that have willingly become the part of every delicacy. Grapes can be red or purple or green; each type rich in good and healthy phytonutrients. You have table grapes to be eaten in raw form, vine grapes that are especially used to prepare wines and raisin grapes to make the dry fruits. Additionally, you have grapes jam and jellies…yum!! They are used in various dishes as a garnishing agent and even added in recipes to make them tastier and yummier. They add a refreshing flavour to the dishes. But these grapes not only have a pleasant and luscious tart-sweet taste, but they also provide various health benefits. The reasons why you should eat grapes are as follows:

  • Polyphenols which are present abundantly in grapes are very powerful antioxidants. They can curb cancer and may prevent following types of cancer: mouth, lung, pancreatic, prostate, oesophageal, pharynx, and colon and endometrial.
  • High concentration of polyphenols also reduces the risks of having a cardiovascular disease.  Some specific benefits are:
  • Reduction in level of reactive oxygen molecules in blood
  • Reduction in LDL oxidation
  • Improved blood pressure regulation
  • Overall improved cholesterol regulation
  • Another flavonoid named quercetin which is naturally anti-inflammatory reduces the LDL cholesterol. It also produces anti-cancer agents.
  • Quercetin also gives relief from allergies which include watery eyes, runny nose and hives.
  • Also, the health of the heart is supported by fibre and potassium available in grapes. More specifically, grapes are highly beneficial for those who suffer from high blood pressure because it counteracts the sodium effects in body.
  • Eating grapes also keeps the digestive tract healthy and gives relief from constipation because it contains good amount of fibre.
  • Grapes like melon and watermelons are also high in water and hence, they keep us hydrated as well.
  • Resveratrol present in grapes is useful to treat Alzheimer’s diseases and relieves persons from mood swings that are caused by menopause. It also improves the blood glucose control in our body.
  • Many grape phytonutrients especially resveratrol have found to be successful in increasing the expression of genes that link to longevity and also reduces the signs of aging.
  • Phytonutrients present in the grapes also possess anti-microbial properties

Our body is a wonder in itself and its proper care should be taken. While buying grapes, make sure that they are not stale and are wrinkle free. They must be freshly eaten to provide us with the maximum benefits. However, the jams and jellies available also contain extra sugar added in them which may reduce the effects and may harm the body. So their consumption must be done include certain precautions.

Fruit baskets are excellent ways to show our loved ones that we care for them. They are a complete package of nutrition.  So, whenever you feel that you need a fruit basket delivery in UK, fill your fruit baskets with lots of grapes for they are not just delicious, but also brings lots of benefits for our body.

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KIWI – The “boss” of all healthy fruits

June 8th, 2015

The Kiwi fruit, native to Northern China, also the national fruit of China, is the edible berry of a woody vine in genus Actinidia. It is also known as the Chinese gooseberry or Macaque peach. Most common group of Kiwi fruits is oval-shaped and is about the size of a hen’s egg. It was first brought to and cultivated in New Zealand. It was called kiwi fruit or kiwi because the fruits shared characteristics with New Zealand’s national symbol, the kiwi bird, which is also small, brown and fuzzy.

The kiwi fruit has a huge number of benefits for everyone, be it children, pregnant women or normal people. Nowadays, people trust chemically processed or artificial health supplements more for better health, which in turn has a lot of serious after effects in the long run. The biggest advantage of kiwi fruit lies here. It has absolutely zero side-effects.

Kiwi fruit over the last few years has surfaced as a wonder fruit. The reason for it is very simple. Each fruit has its own benefits and anyone would have to combine a whole range of food items in his/her diet to have a balanced diet. This isn’t always possible given today’s demanding lifestyle. None of the fruit that man normally consumes offer as many essential nutrients as the kiwifruit does. Eating a kiwi fruit is like having nature’s own multi-vitamin because of its range of vitamins (A, C, E and B), minerals (iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese and much more), carbs, dietary fibers and energy.

Following are few most important benefits of the kiwi fruit:

  • A natural laxative – It decreases the build up of cancer promoting materials.
  • Cleans up dangerous toxins – Cleans up the toxins along the intestinal tract before they can enter the bloodstream.
  • Stress Reducer – Produces a calming effect on most people due to the presence of a good amount of serotonin.
  • Heart health improver – Presence of vitamin E and also certain amino acids improve blood flow.
  • Treats Impotence – The amino acid arginine is contained in kiwi fruit which helps impotent men.
  • Weight loss benefits –Without offering any fat, the kiwi fruit offers us a lot of important nutrients, hence loss of weight is inevitable. It also contains dietary fiber which helps in further digestion by absorbing the cholesterol in our body. Hence, better metabolism is experienced, steadily burning the saturated fat in the body and starting to lose those extra pounds.
  • Bones and vital organs benefit – Kiwi fruit benefits bones and other organs (kidney and liver) owing to the generous amounts of minerals.

Finally, a kiwi fruit also benefits during pregnancy. Proper nutrition should be top priority during pregnancy for promoting good health to both mother and baby. This is where this fruit turns out to be a “superfood” because of its unique nutrient-density. Apart from the nutrients, it contains 17 mug of folates which help in preventing birth defects. So, while sending fruit baskets to pregnant women, don’t forget to add this superstar food.

 

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Refresh your summers with refreshing watermelons

June 8th, 2015

In the scorching heat of the summers, sometimes a cool and refreshing fruit is all you need. Made from 92% water plus loaded with various nutrients, watermelons are the best pick for this season. This is also the reason how this fruit got its name. But, is this it? Do watermelons give only cooling effect to our body? Well no, they are lot more than that.

Let’s check out on the other health benefits these red fleshy fruits provide to us.

  • Watermelons are rich with a phytonutrient known as lycopenes. The redder is the watermelon, higher is the lycopene content. Lycopenes save the cells from being damaged and lowers the risk of heart diseases.
  • Lycopenes are also important to maintain bone health.
  • Eating watermelons also prevents the accumulation of fats and improves the blood flow. This is due to the good concentration of arginine in the watermelons.
  • Additionally, watermelons possess anti-inflammatory properties. The mighty Lycopene inhibits many inflammatory processes and the presence of choline lowers the chronic inflammation.
  • Watermelon also has anti-oxidant properties which are also due to presence of lycopenes.
  • The anti-oxidant nature of lycopenes also lowers the risk of cancer. Watermelons are highly successful in reduction of prostate cancer.
  • Being rich in water, watermelons keep our body hydrated and its good electrolytes nourish our body. It even saves you from heart stroke.
  • Also, rich in fibres, watermelons improve our digestion and keep our stomach healthy.
  • Watermelons are rich with Vitamin A which is extremely good for our skin and hair. It keeps them moisturized and promotes the growth of new elastic and collagen cells.
  • Watermelons are also a good source of Vitamin C.
  • Watermelon juice also prevents muscle soreness and lowers the heart rate. This makes it a popular drink among the athletes and the gym hitters.
  • Even, watermelon seeds contain little amounts of iron and zinc that are good for our bodies. They are used as ingredients in different cuisines.

Watermelons grow on the vines on ground and can be of different shapes and sizes. Some prominent shapes are oblong, square or spherical and can be spotted or striped. In few other varieties, the flesh inside the fruit can be orange or yellow or even white. In the present times, seedless watermelons are also popular. This was possible because of hybridization of two separate varieties of watermelons.

Watermelons can be consumed raw or as watermelon juice or shake or soup or fruit salads or even can be used as an ingredient in delicious recipes. But, as we know, the excess of everything is not considered good. Eat this fleshy fruit in sufficient and adequate quantities. So, in these summers, if you ever pick fruit baskets in UK, do not forget to add these juicy watermelons. It will not only be refreshing gift for your loved ones but also, will act as a token for them to know that you care and love them!!

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The yummy and healthy strawberries

June 8th, 2015

Among the family of berries, strawberries are the most popular of all. Sweet yet a little tart to the palate, freshly appealing and deliciously tasting are what these little red, cone shaped berries are. Basically, strawberries are shrubs that spread on the ground and bear seeds on the outside.

Strawberries existed on this earth from millions of years. But, they always grew on wild. Only after the 18th century, humans have started cultivating the strawberries. There are around 6000 varieties of strawberries which are found in the world.

These strawberries are not only beautiful and luscious, but they also possess various nutrients that are very beneficial for our body. Various reasons why anyone should eat strawberries regularly are as follows:

  • Strawberries are rich source of Vitamin C, which develops resistance in the human body against agents that harm our body and cause infection.
  • Strawberries are full of antioxidant properties. They have a very high ORAC values.
  • They have high concentration of photochemical like anthologist that improve the growth new cells and prevents aging. They act as protective shield against Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) that are the main cause of aging.
  • According to research results, it was found that if person intakes strawberries for tenure of one to three months, the changes that were observed in him were reduced levels of cholesterol, reduction in blood pressure and decreased levels of fats.
  • Also, regular intake of strawberries reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.
  • The ellagic acids present in the strawberries are known as anti-cancer phytochemicals. They are proved to be extremely useful for cervical, breast, oesophageal and colon cancers.
  • Strawberries also improve the bowel problems including stomach ulcers.
  • Strawberries are very low in calories and fats: 100 grams of strawberries have just 32 calories.
  • Strawberries are also rich in Vitamins group of B-Complex. These B-Complex chemicals help in metabolising the carbohydrates and fats
  • Strawberries also contain Vitamin A and Vitamin E in good amounts.
  • Strawberries also contain different minerals in small yet helpful amount which are very crucial for the human body.
  • They contain Manganese which is acts as co-factor for anti-oxidising chemicals of strawberries.
  • They contain Iron which is very important in the formation of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body.
  • Strawberries contain Potassium which regulates heart rate and blood pressure.
  • They also contain good amount of fluorides which are essential for healthy teeth and bones.
  • Additionally, strawberries are also good source of iodine, copper, phosphorous, magnesium, dietary fibres and omega-3 fatty acids.

As, we can figure out, these sweet, little fruits are package of abundant nutrients that benefit our body in all the ways. But, they should be consumed sooner because of their perishable nature. So, make sure that when you deliver fruit baskets to your family and friends, you add these healthy wonders to it. They will be useful to decorate your fruit baskets and also add to its nutritious value.

 

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All about Mangoes

May 29th, 2015

Mango is the most loved fruit all around the world. In several countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Philippines, Mango is the national fruit. Available in many forms and sizes, this fruit is not just simple sweet but has many benefits too.  Keep reading to know some facts, health benefits and nutritional values of Mangoes.

 

First we will start off with some facts about this yellow fruit.

1. A basket of mangoes is considered a gesture of friendship.
2. Mangoes were first grown in India over 5,000 years ago.
3. Mangoes are eaten the most all around the world than any other fruit.
4. The flowers of a mango tree are small and white with five petals. The fruit takes between three and six months to ripen.

Well, these were just few facts about the fruit, but here are some health benefits of eating mangoes and how nutritional they are.

1. Nutrition:

Mango is rich in pre-biotic dietary vitamins, fibre and minerals.

2. Fights cancer:

Antioxidants like quercetin, astragalin, isoquercitrin, fisetin, methyl gallat and gallic acid present in a mango can protect the body against cancers.

3. Glowing skin:

Mango is a good skin cleanser. The fruit if consumed everyday can help the skin stay fresh and glowing. You can also wash your face with it to remove dirt from pores. Keep thin slices on your face for 10 minutes and wash it off.

4. Cholesterol:

This fruit keeps cholesterol in level. The vitamin C, pectin and fibre help control cholesterol.

5. Balances body weight:

Mango has a lot of vitamins and nutrients that help the body feel full. Also, the fibrous fruit increases the digestive function of the body by burning calories. And hence, it results in weight loss.

6. Eyes care:

Did you know that mango is rich in vitamin A too? A mango a day equals 25% intake of your daily need of this vitamin. And so this fruit helps in improving eye sight. It fights dry eyes and also prevents night blindness.

7. Heat stroke

If you suffer from migraine or you cannot bare the crazy sun rays, then just have a mango. It will instantly cool you down and prevent the heat stroke.

8. High in iron:

Often women suffer from bone density problems due to less iron in their body. But don’t worry, Mango is your solution. This fruit is rich in iron; hence it is a great natural solution for people suffering from anemia. Menopausal and pregnant women can indulge in mangoes as this will increase their iron levels and calcium too.

9. Strengthens the immune system:

The deadly combination  of vitamins and nutrients in this fruit of vitamin C, vitamin A and other 25 different kinds of nutrients will keep your immune system healthy.

10. Good body scrub:

Make a paste of mashed mangoes with honey and milk. Use as a body scrub and you will feel that your skin is becoming tender and smooth.

So, while sending fruit gift baskets to your friends, remember to include mangoes in it.

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