Health Benefits of Melon Fruit

1. Prevent Heart Attacks

Besides effective to prevent some of the most dangerous diseases, adenosine content in melon is also able to prevent and stop the circulation of blood cell clumping that could result in a heart attack and even stroke. How it works is by way of circulation of red blood cells that can reduce heart attacks and strokes.

2. Prevent Cancer

There are many fruits and herbs that can prevent cancer, one melon. How melon can eradicate and prevent cancer? The answer is in the carotenoid content. Keep in mind, Carotenoids are pigments that serve as a conduit of colors in fruits and vegetables. High carotenoid content in this fruit can prevent some cancers, especially lung cancer symptoms and symptoms of breast cancer.

3. Maintain Eye Health

Benefits melon can also nourish the eyes, the fruit is enriched with beta-carotene content of substances that are useful to improve the sharpness of vision and maintain healthy eyes. Beta-carotene is converted by the body into vitamin A and used repair improves the function of the eye.

4. Eradicate Free Radicals

Melon fruit is also very rich in antioxidant flavonoids such as beta-carotene, lutein, zea-xanthin and cryptoxanthin. These antioxidants have the ability to help protect cells and other structures in the body from free radicals. This capability can help in terms of protection against colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancer. But not only dangerous for the antioxidant benefits of the disease is also good for other body parts.

5. Prevent Stroke

Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids to help control heart rate and blood pressure. This will greatly help to prevent the occurrence of stroke and heart disease.

6. Nourish the Skin

Melon contains collagen, the substance is a protein compound that affects the structural integrity of cells in all the tissues of the skin. Collagen also has a function to accelerate wound healing and maintain skin firmness. Often eat melons will make the skin look smooth and not dry.

7. Lose Weight

Melon is one type of fruit that is perfect for people who want to lose weight because they have a low sodium content, fat free, cholesterol free and low in calories. In addition, the effects of eating melons will make you satisfied and reduces hunger because the water content is very high.

The Amazing Blueberries !

 

Heart Health

The National Institutes of Health conducted a study which examined how a diet rich in blueberries might affect heart health. The study, conducted on rats and published in the June 2009 issue of "PLoS One," showed that the blueberry-rich diet helped reduce inflammation within the heart and also reduced the risk of heart attack and heart failure.

Skin Health

Eating blueberries not only protects your body from the inside, it can also offer protection for the outside. One of the main causes of skin damage is sun exposure, specifically the sun's UV-B rays. These rays cause premature aging and wrinkling by damaging the skin's structure and destroying the skin's collagen. Researchers at the Department of Food and Nutrition and Korean Institute of Nutrition in Korea found that when skin cells were exposed to an extract from edible blueberries, it helped stop the degradation of the skin's collagen.

Fruits & Veggies, when are they in season ?

SPRING:

(Mid-March to Mid-June)

Fruits: Apricots—Avocados—Carrots—Cherries—Grapefruit—

Kiwis—Kumquats – Lemons—Mango— Pineapple—

Navel oranges—Strawberries.

Veggies: Artichokes—Arugula— Asparagus—Beets—Fava beans— Fennel—Fiddleheads – Greens—Leeks— Lettuce—Morels—Nettles – Spring onions—Parsley—Peas—Radishes— Rhubarb—Scallions—Spinach—Swiss chard—Turnips.

SUMMER:

(Mid-June to Mid-September)

Fruits: Apples – Apricots – Avocados – Blackberries – Blueberries – Boysenberries – 

Cactus -  pears – Cherries – Figs – Melons – Mulberries – Nectarines – Peaches – Plums – Raspberries – Tomatoes – Tomatillos – Watermelon.

Veggies: Asparagus - Basil – Beets – Broccoli – Corn – Cucumbers – Eggplant – Green -  beans – Okra – Peas – Radishes – Rhubarb – Spinach - Summer squash – Zucchini.

AUTUMN:

(Mid-September to Mid-December)

 Fruits:  Apples – Avocados – Bananas – Clementines – Cranberries – Dates – Figs – Grapefruit – Grapes – Kiwi – Kumquats – Mandarin – Melons – Oranges – Pears – Persimmons – Pomegranates – Raspberries.   

Veggies: Beans – Beets - Bok choy – Broccoli - Broccoli rabe - Brussels sprouts – Cabbage – Carrots – Cauliflower - Celery root - Collard greens – Garlic – Jerusalem -  Artichokes – Kale – Leeks – Lettuce – Parsnips – Pumpkin – Rhubarb – Rutabaga - Snow peas – Spinach - Sweet potatoes - Swiss chard – Turnips – Watercress - Winter squash.   

WINTER:

(Mid-December to Mid-March)

Fruits: Avocados – Bananas - Blood oranges – Clementines – Cranberries – Grapefruit – Grapes – Guavas – Kiwi – Kumquats – Limes – Oranges – Passion fruit – Pears – Persimmons – Pomegranates – Tangelos – Tangerines .

Veggies: Artichokes - Bok choy – Broccoli - Broccoli rabe – Brussels sprouts – Cabbage – Cauliflower – Celery -  root – Jerusalem -  artichokes – KaleLettuce - Parsnips – Radishes – Rhubarb – Rutabaga - Snow peas - Sweet potatoes – Turnips – Watercress - Winter squash.

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1. Set a specific goal for the day.

You can start by counting how many water you consume a day and set yourself a goal of the water you should be drinking.

2. Invest in a water bottle that you’ll actually use — and keep it close.

Make fun out of your water and buy a bottle you like, an Infuser Water Bottle for example, Hi-drate H2O Infuser Water Bottle is $20.99 available at Amazon.

3. Deadlines on a bottle.

An easy way to keep the goals, you can draw a line on the bottle with the hours of when you will drink water from your bottle.

4. Use an app to track your progress.

Free apps like Waterlogged and Daily Water help track, store, and analyze your water consumption.

5. Infuse your water with fruits, vegetables, or herbs.

Add flavor to your water with your favorite fruits, veggies or herbs like mint.

6. Get motivated 

Motivate and inspire yourself to drink water by reading the benefits of it, blogs, or videos to stay hydrated.

7. Squeeze a drink into the daily routines you already have.

After your brush your teeth in the morning, or right before you eat lunch try drinking a glass full of water, this way you will just add more water drinking to your habits.

8. Use a straw.

You’ll drink more, and you’ll drink faster. 

9. Make a water wager.

Wrangle up friends or co-workers to join you — for example: make it a goal to drink at least five glasses during the workday — then set up shared calendar reminders to make sure you’re all on track. 

10. Hydrate with water-based foods.

Cucumbers, salad greens, grapefruit, cantaloupe, water-based ice pops

12. Cut juice with sparkling water.

Spike them with sparkling water. Think of it as a makeshift alternative to soda — and a quick way to hydrate and satisfy your sweet tooth.

13. Switch things up with other H20-based beverages.

Like hot tea or unsweetened iced tea.

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TOP 8 Fruits you should be eating ... Or drinking.

Blueberries

Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, which help fight cancer and prevent macular degeneration. Like cranberries, they contain compounds that can protect against urinary tract infections.

Apples

 

Eat the skin for a high dose of fiber -- both soluble (the type that helps lower cholesterol) and insoluble (it keeps you regular). In addition to meeting 15 percent of your daily fiber needs, an apple is crammed with antioxidants.

Bananas

High in potassium and low in sodium, bananas help lower your risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Bonus: Protease inhibitors that can prevent stomach ulcers.

Red & Purple Grapes

Red wine isn't the only source of resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that could help fight heart disease. You get nearly as much resveratrol in a cup of dark-colored grapes as you do in a five-ounce glass of merlot.

Kiwis

Ounce for ounce, kiwis contain more than twice as much vitamin C as oranges, plus they may lower the risk of cataracts and could even protect DNA from damage.

Oranges

A single orange gives you almost a full day's vitamin C, plus potassium. The opaque membrane around each wedge has hesperidin, which may lower cholesterol. Even the scent is calming, according to research.

Papayas

These contain papain, a substance that helps improve your digestion. Papayas also provide a lot of vitamin C and are a good source of folate.

Strawberries

 A daily handful helps control type 2 diabetes and stave off heart disease and inflammation. Strawberries are also an excellent source of vitamin C and other antioxidants.

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