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Fruit peel Usefulness

Written By Unknown on Friday, August 5, 2011 | 10:27 PM

Throwing away the fruit peel may mean throwing away the best part of fruit.

An apple a day can keep the doctor away but only when if you don’t peel it. Researchers found the acid named ursolic is present in fruit skin, which offers benefits from boosting muscle growth to keeping cholesterol and blood sugar under control.


Peaches are the super fruit to scrub your face for a glowing complexion. Eating the peel of peach fruit helps revitalize and hydrate the skin. The fruit peel rich in potassium and vitamin A can boost the immune system, remove toxins, maintain healthy skin, protect the eyes from developing cataracts and lower the risk of cancer, heart disease and arthritis.


Banana peel helps to shine the leaves of your houseplants. It also helps to polish shoes. The skin contains potassium and antioxidants that aid a faster recovery. Bananas peel also rich in serotonin, the mood-balancing chemical.


Kiwi fruit peel contains three times the antioxidants of the pulp, giving it anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic properties. It also fights off bugs like Staphylococcus and E. coli, which are responsible for food poisoning.


Lemon contains citric acid, so their rind is great for polishing brass, copper and other non-ferrous metals. Adding lemon peel and lemon juice with the same amount of water helps to rid your microwave of nasty smells.


Papaya peel helps for quick pedicure. It helps to soften skin and soothe your cracked heels. The fruits are rich in Vitamin A that breaks down inactive proteins and removes dead skin cells. The fruit skin can also used as facemask. But don’t apply for long time, it may cause dryness.


Pear peel contains a higher concentration of vitamins and nutrients than the flesh. It inhibits the growth of cancer cells.


Pomegranates can ease stomach troubles, such as diarrhoea. Boil a pomegranate peel in water with a cinnamon stick and drink it once it has cooled.
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Health benefits of kiwi fruit

Written By Unknown on Friday, November 12, 2010 | 2:53 AM

  • Kiwifruit contains an antimutagenic component, which helps in preventing the mutations of genes that may initiate the cancer process. The presence of glutathione in the fruit also reduces the chances of cancer in the body.
  • The fruit contains ample amounts of Inositol, which, as studies indicate is an excellent way of treating depression
  • Inositol, is a sugar alcohol, which is a naturally occurring substance in in kiwifruit. It plays a substantial role in regulating diabetes. Inositol supplements
  • Inositol also plays a key role in intracellular responses to hormones and neurotransmitters. It acts as a second messenger in cell signaling processes
  • Regular consumption of kiwifruit ensures good Eye Health prevents Macular Degeneration
  • Many scientists believe that the Sodium-to-potassium ratio is critical for heart health. This ratio is extremely favorable in kiwifruit
  • The high content of Vitamin C in the fruit makes it an effective immunity booster
  • Kiwifruit contains the amino acid arginine, a well-known vasodilator that has been used to treat impotency in men
  • Kiwifruit contains a wide range of minerals (electrolytes) essential for replenishing those lost during exercise, especially during hot weather
  • Kiwifruit has the best balance of nutrients per calorie, and thus, is the best fruit to opt for, when on a weight management diet.
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Eating fruit and vegetable skin could fight cancer

Written By Unknown on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 | 6:10 AM

Eating the skins of fruit and vegetables could boost your dietary intake of vitamins, battle cancer and increase your energy levels. All fruit and vegetables have a bio-synergy; means the nutritional ¬benefits of each part are non-breakable by the others.


Kiwi fruit


Kiwi fruit is high in antioxidants and have anti-cancer, anti inflammatory and anti allergenic properties. The skin contains three times the antioxidants of the pulp. It fights off bugs such as Staphylococcus and E-coli, responsible for food poisoning.

If regular kiwi skin is too bitter for you, go for gold kiwi fruit, which is sweeter, less hairy skins, but with the same benefits.






Pineapple


Along with fibre and vitamin C, a pineapple’s real benefit lies in an enzyme called bromelain, that breaks down food and dead human tissues linger in the digestive system quickly, and protects the stomach. Don’t panic it’s the tough core of the pineapple, not the prickly skin you should be tucking into. The core of a pineapple contains twice the bromelain concentration of the surrounding fruit.

Press and crush the core and add the juice to smoothies. It can be gristly, but the left-over pulp can be added to soups or casseroles.





Broccoli



Broccoli stalks can be less flavorful than the florets, but they are notably higher in calcium and vitamin C and the stalks are also high in soluble fibre. Those little florets might look more tempting, but there’s every reason to eat the stalks.


Shred the stalks into thin strips and add to stir-fry or serve steamed.
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