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0 Posted on: 28-Oct-2009

A peach is a round juicy fruit with downy yellowish-red skin and a rough stone. It's a very healthy and nutritional fruit. Peaches have originated from china. The Chinese have developed an incredible amount of peach of races. Fresh peaches are seasonal, but peaches can be enjoyed canned or frozen all year round. Ripeness is indicated by a peachy aroma and some softness, so choose a peach that gives slightly to palm pressure.

Peaches explained.

Types of Peaches:

Clingstone: In this the flesh clings to the stone.
Freestone: This can be loosened from the pit with relative ease.

Nutritional Value:

Low in calories, one cup of sliced peaches has only 60 calories.
Peaches are packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids.
Peaches are rich in iron and potassium.
Peaches are high in fiber and in Vitamins A, C, and E.
They also contain calcium.
They are also rich in phytochemicals which act as antioxidants.

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A Banana is so healthy!

0 Posted on: 05-Aug-2009

Bananas are the most widespread fruit crop in the whole world. Bananas are originally from Malaysia. They were then brought to India around the 6th century. It is said that when Alexander the Great visited India during his campaign in 327 A.D., he savored bananas and took them to the western world.

banana

Nutritional Facts:

Good source of vitamin B6
Rich in dietary fiber
Bananas have their share of electrolytes too. Electrolytes are elements like magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
Bananas are also a natural source of iron.

Health Benefits:

Bananas are high in fiber; this makes them an ideal remedy for constipation and an alternative to chemical laxatives.
Bananas are natural solution to hangovers.
Banana is a natural antacid. It is a great relief to a person who is suffering from heartburn.
It reduces the swelling and irritation when rubbed on a mosquito bite.
Banana is a combination of Vitamin C, A1, B6, and B12 that helps the body to recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal, thus it's a great help to quit smoking.

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Peas and its benefits

0 Posted on: 16-Jul-2009

As approved by doctors, green vegetables are always good for your health. Peas are vibrantly delicious in flavor, have a wonderful texture and a wealth of health-promoting nutrients. No wonder green peas are a part of many wonderful vegetable recipes because all varieties are sweet and delicious, and boast more protein than most vegetables. Fresh green peas are only available in April and May, however you can get frozen peas all year round and they are just as good.

Nutritional Values of Peas:

Good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, dietary fiber, folate and thiamin (vitamin B1).
Also rich in vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B6, protein, niacin, magnesium, riboflavin (vitamin B2), copper, iron, zinc and potassium.
Their fiber is mostly insoluble.
Dried peas contain fewer nutrients than fresh peas; however they are more calorie-dense due to their lack of water.
Green peas contain twice the protein of most vegetable.

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Nutritious eating goes bananas

0 Posted on: 04-Jul-2008

Aren't you bored from your daily routine breakfast? Let's try something different. Bananas are an awesome snack anytime, you can eat them for breakfast with your cereal or use them in fruit salads, and freeze them for use in smoothies, and they taste delicious!

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Spinach - Nutritious among green leafy vegetable.

0 Posted on: 02-Jul-2008

Spinach originally came from Persia (now Iran) where it was known as "aspanakh". Then it spread to different parts of Europe and Britain. Currently, California and Texas are the United States' major producers.

Spinach is low in calories, and is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and minerals, especially iron. Spinach was the first frozen vegetable to be sold. You should eat more spinach to reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration, cancer, heart disease and neural tube defects. Spinach is also very beneficial for better eye sight. Spinach is very beneficial for children as iron content increases mental awareness.

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