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Hidden secrets of fruits


There are varities of fruits available in different parts of the world with different tastes,shapes colour and sizes.Some belong to melon types,some are berries,some are drupe and so on.Today i will deal with the nutrition and the benifits of eating right amount of fruits and what are its effects on the systems.

1.Apple:
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Botanical name-Malus sylveslris
Family- Rosaceae
Uses;
-it make be used as a fruit or juice may even be extracted for medicinal purposes.
-It has got the hydrating affect on the body.Good while travelling also because quite comman that people avoid drinking water while travelling.so by eating apples it keeps oneself hydrates and also gives intstant glucose in form of fructose.
-has got diuretic effect.That is increases urine output.
-rich sources of vitamins and minerals
-it contains malic acid which is easily absorbed by the body
-the peal of the apple contains /is rich in vitamin -c
-pulp is a rich source of vitamin -A
-the inner pulp of an apple contains 'pectin' in itwhich helps in detoxification as it provides galacturonic acid
-prevents decomposition and elimination of protiens from the interstine during the course of digestion
-Helps in anemia to increase the Heamoglobin level to a little extent as ita a rich source of iron
-In constipation and diarrhoea also its helpful.Raw apples - 1-2 full helps in constipation problem.the same if baked or cooked helps in diarrhoea[as cooking process softens cellulose in the apples]
-Helps in dyscentry both acute and chronic
-in all stomach disorders
-Very helpful in case of headaches.take apple with little salt early mornings for 7 days continously to get good benefits
-best in heart diseases -as its rich in potassium and sodium and has less amount od sodium in it ,its even helpful in Bloodpressure also.
-apple should be take with honey for good functioning of the heart muscles and heaalthy conditions of heart
-Dry cough,take an apple which is sweet necessoryly for atleast 7 days continously .this will help a lot.
-also beneficial in kidney stones
-as it containd a special acid in it its very helpful in tooth decay also
-promotes vigour and vitality

2.Apricots:
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-its rich in protien,carbohydrates,calcium,sulphur,megnesium.phosporus,many other minerals like copper etc.
-rich source of vitamin-A
-dried ones are more potent than fresh
-dried apricot are helpful in constipation for the evacualtion of stools[6-12 should be taken]
-helps in anemia as rich in iron and calcium also.good if soaked over night and consumed in empty stomach early morning before taking any this . do not consume anything for another 1/2 hr.

3.Avacado:
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-rich sources of vitamins
-contains vitamin A,Band E
-good for skin and hair
-acta as a natural conditioner
-studies have proven that it can even help in early stages of cancer.
-helps in detoxification
-good for body and skin
-increases memory power also
-rich soure of iron and minerals .hence helps in aneamia.
-conatains good fat that is helps in reducing cholestrol level in the blood.

4.Banana:
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-rich sources of salta and minerals,vitamins , protiens,salts and carbohydrates.
-rich in potassium and zinc
-act as general body tonic
-helpful in constipation and diarrhoea also
-help ful in weight gaining
-complete source of nutrition for small kids
-when eaten after food helps or aid the process of digestion
-rich in Vit-A,C,D,E even contains vitamin B to a little extent
-it has 75% of water in it.
-in case of reduced appitite ,banana's are adviced with tamarind waterand salt
-helps in dyscentry.here banana i.e 1 should be mashed thoroughly and must be made as a paste and given to the kid
-helps in gastric ulcer ,gastritis and ulcerative collitis also.
-as banana is rich in calcuim and other minerals and salts helps in building up strong bones in young ones
-rich in iron so helps in anemia and even jaundice
-helps in heart pain.mash banan's and blend it with honey and give to the patient having chest pain at times may even save life too.[rich in potassium megnessium...]

5.Coconut:
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-god for skin as it contains natural oil.
-keeps skin moist and glowing
- rich sources of protiens
-good in any form like tender coconut water and the inner skin or pulp .all these help in gastritis and acidity.it helps in nuetralising the acid levels in the stomach
-rich in vitamin B and plenty of m,inerals
-acts as rejuvinator
-helps in cleansing the intestines
-oil out of this is helpful to apply externally in sunburn
- good for dark thick hairs[helps to develop]
-oil is used in form of oil pulling this heals many gum diseases and cure mouth ulcers also.
-applied to skin acts as moisturiser.renders back smoothness of teh skin
-applied to the soles and massaged in case of reduced sleep.
-may be applied in cracked heals for execelent effects

6.Dates:
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-rich source of iron.helps in boosting heamoglobin levels in case odf anemia.should be soaked in water or milk overnight and then taken in empty stomach daily for 1 wek to see exelant results.
-helps in dry cough
- helps to increase body weight
-it increases vigour and vitality.also increases semen .
-acts as tonic
-5-6 dates evry day followed by 2 glass of milk,then a bit of exercise helps or acts as a rejuvinator.this should be done for atleast 1 month to see the proper effect.
-dates with milk acts as general tonic and gives stamina.
-In case of constpation, drink milk boiled with 4-5 dates every day at bed time.this will help to getrid of this problem
-increases resisitance power ,mainly against virus and bacteria
-rich in vit-A,B,protiens,calcium,phosphorus
acts as a rejuvinator as it contains pectin in it.
-provides strength to heart,liver ,kidney and pancreas.
-has effect over central nervous system
-increases appitite
-if taken in excess causes throat and chestas it increases mucus
-they maintain alkali balance inthe body[intestine]
-it purifies and even strenghten's the blood by increasing hb level.
they also keep body warm in winters

7.Figs:
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-helps digestion
-purifies blood
-rich sources of protien and minerals[calcium,sodium,potassium,copper, magnesium,sulphur,chlorine....]
-helps in constipation and some chest disorders.
-good for heard disorders
-good for old cough which is there from many days
-good tonic,increases strencht and appitite even in youngchildren also
-it helps in replacement of certain minerals and compounds in all age group women and girls.so dialy intake of fig is advicable
-helps in anemia
-helps in fast recovery from a chronic illness and fetigue.
-if taken for a long duration and in good amount soaked in milk helps in weight gain in thin people.
-figs soaked in milk help in the problem of hard stools and hence even helps in curing of piles also.

8.Grapes:
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-Its generally used as an appitizer and gives a refreshing effect as is the instant souce of glucose
-enhances the activity ob bodies excretory system.
-it acts as a diuretic
-good for skin as it bestows normal clear complextion to the skin
-good laxative and increases appitite
-helps to boost up body's defence mechanism,acts as general tonic also
-helps in skin deaseases and even in helpful in respiratory tract disorders.
-Draksharista helps in increasing blood and hb level,acts as a general tonic,helpful in dry cough,helpd in weight gain also
-rich source of vitamins,minerals salts helps in anemia
-acts as a laxative,helps in constipation,bronkitis and kidney disorder
-rich source of iron and glucose
-grape juice taken daily acyts as a general tonic and keep person fit and energetic
-dried grapes soaked in water when taken early morning before food helps in increasing HB level and also purifies the blod.it also helps in contipation and clearing the achenes and leaves the face witha nice natural glow.

9.Grape fruit:
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-good appitizer,must be taken before the food generally
-they have same qualities as a fresh orange fruit
-rich source of vitamin-C
-contains minerals
-helps in constipation as its rich source of fibers and because of essential acids,and an alkali forming action of this fruit
-strenghtens interstine.increases appitite,helpful in digestive disorders also
-helpful in liver diseases also and boosts normal liver functions also

10.Lemon:
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-rich source of vitamin -C,thus helps in strong gums,sprevents scurvy and capillary fragility.Helps in preventing most of teh connective tissue disorders.
-conatins VIt-B,many of the important minerals and some salts too.
-they are good appitizers
-helps in digestion and assimilation of useful componets in the body
-very helpful in most of the stomach disorders.
-The peal has an aromatic oil which is helpful in headache
-lemon clears the debries in the tongue thus enhances the taste by activating tastebuds.
-it quenches the thirst,acts as a coolent,gives a soothing effect,
-rich source of citiric acid
-the aroma of lemon helps in naucea,and tarvelling sickness.
-lemon juice is sedative for heart and reduces palpitation
-helps in High blood pressure
-helps in various gastric disorders like acidity,diarhhoea,indigestionand dysentry
-as it stimulates tehsaliva secretion it helps in boosting appitite and even in loss of appititeand excessive thirst[dyspepsia]
-it aids the secretion of bile hence helpful in bile stones and jaundice also to a little extent
-it acts as a organic disinfectant.
-acts as a natural bleaching agent when applied to teh face .Causes no irretation
-helps in dandruff when applied to the scalp
-it cure gas problem in the stomach and acts as a mild laxative.
-lemon juice helps to kill excess unwanted fat and even the mucus
-lemon juice taken with luke warm water every morning helps in constipation
-lemon seeds helps in nausea which is caused by excessive pitta{bile]
-helps in loosing weight

11.Mangoes:
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-Natural tonic
-Rejuvinator,helps in gaining wieght
-rich source of vitamins,minerals
-helps in digestion.
-helpful in gastro intestinal disorders.
-provides instant energy,as its rich in glucose
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Comments

Pooja said…
Hi Soumya,
this is a good post.
thanks for your effort in publishing this for our knowledge . I am bookmarking this to help me in future too.
thanks again.
-Pooja
Seema Bhat said…
Soumya, Good work gal!!! Love it. I am sure all of us can find these postes very useful.
Hugs
HAREKRISHNAJI said…
Excellent knowledge sharing.

Few years back, I stayed 2 weeks in Nisargopchar Ashram (Nature Cure) at Urali Kanchan for the tratement. First 2/3 days I was kept on fruit juices and next 2/3 days on just fruits. And by the end of 2 weeks, I was young again. Such is power of fruits.
Dr. Soumya Bhat said…
Hi pooja,
Thn aks a lot dear.Well this post will be continued and updated in the comming days as im working on it.So gotta keep in touch
Dr. Soumya Bhat said…
Hi Seema,
Thanks dear.Hope so ,well thats my goal .Im working hard to comeup with good posts.
Dr. Soumya Bhat said…
Hello Harehrishnaji,
Well good to hear from you.I would like you to tell me which fruits did you have there and what did the add to the juice ,was it honey /jaggery or anything else.I totally agree with you.
Anonymous said…
Hi Soumya , Nice work, lots of people will be benefited, i have a question, Is taking dates soaked in milk or water is good during pregnnancy esp in third trimister when we usually indians go low in the count & need supplement, also doesn't this eating dates makes body rise in temp, which may not be good during pregnancy! please clarify my doubts
Thanks

Roopa
Manjula said…
More reasons to eat fruits. I am thrilled to know so many good things about coconut and natural remedies of dates. Good work. It must be hard work compiling so much of knowledge at once.
USHA said…
Hi Soumya,

It was really very informative post on fruits....it would be very beneficial to all.
Hyderabadi's said…
Hey Soumya,

Great article...
Also I would be happy if you write any thing on Diabetis.

Thanks:)
Dr. Soumya Bhat said…
Hi Roopa,
Thanks for dropping a question here.If the pregnat is healthy and not adviced for strict bedrest or any other complications then she gan go for dates.Dates soaked in milk can be taken to boost up the HB level in blood.here one must take 3-4 dates daily befor bed time.That will sure help.
Dr. Soumya Bhat said…
Hi Manjula,
Thanks dear.there are many more to come will keep posting more and more so keep visiting for the latest up dates
Dr. Soumya Bhat said…
Hi Hydrabadi,
thanks for the request post.i will sure post at the earliest.
swapna susarla said…
hi soumya
nice to read about fruits..u have given a lot of info about themm thanks a lot lot lot .....dear..nice work keep it up..happy republic day..
Dr. Soumya Bhat said…
Hey Swapna,
Good to hear that you people are benefited out of my work here.Thanks for the support.
HAREKRISHNAJI said…
I am sorry I do not remember much in details about the fruits and juices at Nature Cure Ashram. But I still remember Amla juice
Anonymous said…
Could you please write on depressions too. I am very depressed today.
brainstorm said…
Hi there,

First of all I wud like to Congrajulate u for creating such a wonderful blog.

Now I wud like tom ask you if u can guide me with a fruit list which Kidney patients (suffering from chronic renal failure) can have.

Thanks in advance. Wish u a Blessed year ahead.

Best Regards,
Mekhala
(Kolkata)
Anonymous said…
Hi Soumya,

I just did a random search for Ayurvedic blogs and yours came up. I was surprised to find out that you wend to SDM Udupi. I'm currently a student there, and I'm wondering whether you are the Soumya whom I met at the AOL Udupi center. I'm still stuck in Udupi!! How's America treating you?

Jyothi
Dr. Soumya Bhat said…
Well what is you maiden name.Is it dhogra? if so i know you? Which year are you in? Well America is treating me very nicely.Then so how many months left.what are your future plans?
Unknown said…
I have seen your site it was very good and it is useful to sinusitis problem people like me. So i thank you for giving such a good site like our people who r suffering recently i have seen a site that was good which is providing similar pages




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Anonymous said…
Very good site Soumya! I was also wondering if all the remedies you put on the site is ok for kids as well. Another thing i wanted to ask you is if you know anything about gallstones and how to get rid of them. Thanks alot.
Hare Krishna!
Anonymous said…
this site is wonderful. thanks those generously contributed in it.
i want guidance.
i am a gastritis patient recently discovered and said to be chronic.
a mild burning sensation prevails always in the upper abdoment right side.
i am taking conventional medicines
but, these do not seem to work as expected. grateful if any one gives me list of fruits/vegetable/herbs that can cure me alongwith method of usage.
pls note that i have constipation as well.

regards
cemellia
sonia said…
hi!soumya
i hve a queston regarding my mother.she is a .p patient i.e90-140 and she has acidity problems.please tell me fresh fruit juice or green coconut water which one is better for her.

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