Do you know? (Part 5)

Fruits Nutrition Fact
Apples
The humble apple - it really is true an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Apples contain Vitamins A, B, C, Potassium, Iron & Magnesium. They also contain important Flavanoids and Pectin and helps fight the effects of bad cholesterol.

Bananas
A good source of Potassium, Folic Acid, Vitamin A & B6. They are easily digested, high in fibre and help maintain sugar levels and are a great energy boosting snack.

Carrots
Carrots help lower cholesterol, boost the immune system and help fight cancer.
Carrot is loaded with nutrients and vitamins including Vitamins B,C,D,E, & K along with Folic Acid and the anti- cancer protecting ingredient - Beta Carotene.
They also contain Potassium, Iron, Sodium, Phosphorus, Magnesium & Silica.

Kiwi
Kiwi fruit is one of the most nutrient rich of all the popular fruits. While most fruits tend to be high in one or two major nutrients Kiwis deliver a whole range of nutrients & vitamins.
They are packed full of cancer fighting Beta-Carotene and contain twice as much Vitamin C as an orange.
They are also rich in minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium & Sodium.
Kiwi fruit is a food, protector and natural medicine. And on top of all this it tastes wonderful.

Mango
Mangos smell and taste wonderful . They are rich in Beta-Carotene ( a cancer fighting agent), Vitamin C & B and are a good source of Calcium, Magnesium & Potassium. They also contain high levels of antioxidants which fight cell damaging free radicals.

Oranges
Oranges are known, of course, for their Vitamin C content but they contain an abundance of other health giving ingredients.
They contain antioxidants that help fight the free radicals that damage and age our skin are loaded with anti cancer Beta-Carotene and are a good source of Calcium and other minerals.

Pineapple
Pineapple are packed full of Vitamin C and fibre and so help the immune and digestive system. They also have anti-inflammatory effects and they contain the protein digesting ingredient Bromelain.

Strawberries
A handful of Strawberries contains 100% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C.They also contain cancer fighting Beta -Carotene, bone building Calcium, Potassium and Iron.
Strawberries also contain natural pain killing substances some of which are included in the manufacture of Aspirin.

WheatGrass
It is packed full of enzymes, has heaps of anti -oxidants, 20 (protein building ) amino acids and a huge range of vitamins and minerals including Vitamins B, B17, C, E and K - Folic Acid, cancer fighting Beta Carotene, Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium, Sodium, Sulphur and Cobalt. On top of all this it is also one of the richest sources of Chlorophyll, the substance plants use to transform sunshine into food and nutrients - in fact it has been described as concentrated sunshine.
The juice from Wheatgrass improves the functioning of the heart, the vascular system, and lungs; it cleans and detoxifies the blood and liver and helps strengthen the immune system - it really is incredible stuff.

Tomato
Tomato is low in Saturated Fat, Sodium, and Cholesterol
and high in Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A,C,K,B6 Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Niacin, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper
The nutritional value of tomatoes makes them ideal for:
* Weight gain
* Maintaining optimum health
Don't include too many tomatoes in your diet if you're interested in:
* Weight loss

Celery
Celery is:
* Low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol
* High in Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, C, K, B6, Folate, Potassium, Manganese, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus (good). Also high in salt (not so good).
The nutritional value and health benefits of celery makes it ideal for:
* Maintaining optimum health
* Weight loss
Don't include too much celery in your diet if you're interested in:
* Weight gain

Cucumber
Cucumber is:
* Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, and Sodium
* High in Vitamin A, C, K, Potassium, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Manganese
The nutritional value and health benefits of cucumber makes it ideal for:
* Maintaining optimum health
* Weight loss
Don't include too many cucumbers in your diet if you're interested in:
* Weight gain

Starfruit
The starfruit (also known as the carambola) is:
* Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.
* High in Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Copper, Pantothenic Acid and Potassium
The nutritional value of the starfruit makes it suitable for:
* Maintaining optimum health
* Weight loss
Avoid including starfruit in your diet if you're interested in:
* Weight gain

HoneyDew
The honeydew melon is:
* Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium
* High in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate and Potassium
The nutritional value and health benefits of honeydew melons make them ideal for:
* Maintaining optimum health
* Weight loss
Don't include honeydew melons in your diet if you're interested in:
* Weight gain

Watermelon
The watermelon (or water melon) is:
* Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium
* High in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Potassium
The nutritional value and health benefits of watermelons make them ideal for:
* Maintaining optimum health
* Weight loss
Don't include watermelons in your diet if you're interested in:
* Weight gain