Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Tiny but Mighty!!

Kiwi
This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fiber.
It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

Apple
An apple a day keeps the doctor away?
Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

Strawberry
Protective fruit.
Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals.
Actually, any berry is good.. they're high in anti-oxidants, therefore keep us young...
Blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field. They get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies

Orange
Sweetest medicine.
Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.

Watermelon
Coolest Thirst Quencher.
Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system.
They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant.
Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium.
Watermelon also has natural substances - natural SPF sources that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn sun rays.

Guava & Papaya
Top awards for Vitamin C.
They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content.
Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)

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