Health Benefits of some Fruits

1. Banana
- can prevent high blood pressures and it's complications because of it's high sodium and potassium content
- prevent bone breakdown because of it's high potassium content that avoid renal calcium loss
- contributes to electrolyte replacement
- contains fructooligosaccharide which work as prebiotic that nourish the intestinal flora to produce beneficial vitamins and enzymes

2. Avocado
- can be a substitute for meats in sandwiches and salad because of its high fat content
- can be used as a rejuvenating facial cream

3.Apple
- can reduce the risk of prostate, lung and colon cancer
- the fiber content regulates bowel movement
- have fiber that reduces cholesterol which may help in controlling cholesterol, weight loss and heart disease

4. Melon
- excellent for aiding elimination of waste because of it's content of water and soluble chemicals
- watermelons with red flesh are significant source of lycopene
- contain large amount of beta carotene

5. Strawberries
- considered an eliminative food
- good for the intestinal tract
- considered a food of youth because of it's high sodium content

6. Papaya
- used in the treatment of stomach ulcer and fever

7. Mango
- contains gallic acid which may be binding to the bowels
- excellent disinfectant of the body
- reduce excessive body heat
- help eliminate body odors

8. Guava
- good for the lymphatic and skeletal system

9. Tomato
- increases alkalinity of the blood
- aids in removing toxins
- cleanse the liver
- help in cleansing the blood

10. Lemons
- ideal for getting rid of toxic materials in the body
-remove impurities and the fermentative effects of the bad liver
- prevent colds
- aids in digestion
- used for throat trouble and cattarh ( inflammation of any mucous membrane)
- can be used for fevers