Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Raspberry



RASPBERRY

  • Raspberries are low in calories, but are a very rich source of dietary fiber. The large amount of Vitamin C present in them makes these berries very good antioxidants. High levels of a compound known as ellagic acid, a poly-phenol prized for its anti-carcinogenic properties is present in them.

                                                       
Best Eaten: Can be eaten raw, in fruit salads, as a puree or jam. Make a smoothie in the blender with milk or yogurt.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Vitamin C    : 54%
Manganese  : 41%
Vitamin K    : 312%
Calcium      : 3%
Iron            : 5%
   per cup

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

STRABERRY


STRAWBERRY

  • Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. These pretty red berries are low in calories, but have health-promoting phytonutrients, minerals and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.
  • They have high amount of phenolic flavonoid phytochemicals called anthocyanin and ellagic acid and studies claim they may help against ageing inflammation and nerulogical diseases.


     
                                                       
Best Eaten: Tastes best raw with fresh cream .

NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Vitamin C    : 149%
Manganese  : 29%
Vitamin K    : 4%
Calcium      : 2%
Iron            : 3%

CranBerry


CRANBERRY
  •  Cranberries are rich in Vitamin C, But their acidic nature and the unusual nature of their proanthocyandidins make them extremely beneficial for health. The entire fruit, and not just juice, shows presence of phytonutrients that is good for overall health.  


     
                                                       
 Best Eaten: Cranberry can be used in cooking like we use lemon. These berries not only  works well with sweets and tarts, but also go well with spicy, flavored foods.


NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Vitamin C    : 24%
Manganese  : 20%
Vitamin K    : 7%
Vitamin A    : 1%
Calcium      : 1%
Iron            : 2%
         per cup

Blue Berry


BLUE BERRY

  • Blueberries are packed with vitamin C, manganese and fibers. Polyphenols in blueberries give them antioxidants properties. Manganese in them plays an important role in bone development and converting the proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the food into energy.

     
                                                       
Best Eaten: 
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Vitamin C    : 50%
Manganese  : 47%
Vitamin K    : 36%
Vitamin A    : 6%
Calcium      : 4%
Iron            : 5%

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Berries

Berry Good

Black Berry

  • Blackberries are nutritious and are often considered to the best of the berry family. They are high  in antioxidants, anthrocyanin, salicylic acid. ellagic acid, and rich in fiber and Vitamin C and K.
        These berries have been shown to help reduce certain cancer risks and are good for cardiovascular health. They are also said to have anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.

                                                       
Best Eaten: Pick the fresh, juicy ones and wash them. Do not have the entire fruit. Have small bites of it and avoid the centre.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Vitamin C    : 50%
Manganese  : 47%
Vitamin K    : 36%
Vitamin A    : 6%
Calcium      : 4%
Iron            : 5%

                                

Friday, January 18, 2013

ACNE


ACNE
                                                                  
                                                               EAT PLENTY OF

  • Fresh fruits and vegetable for beta carotene and vitamin C
  •  Sea food, lean meat, poultry, yogurt and whole grains for zinc and vitamin B6

          LIMIT

    • Kelp supplements
    • Iodized salt
    • High does of Vitamin B6 and B12