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Foods Good For Health: I) Apple
Foods Good For Health: I) Apple
There are some Good Foods with their benefit for Human body
In fact, apples were ranked first in Medical News Today's featured article
about the top 10 healthy foods.
The phytonutrients and antioxidants in apples may help reduce the risk of
developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.
ii) Banana: 1. Bananas are one of the best fruit sources of vitamin
B6
iii) Peach: Peaches are low in calories (100 g just provide 39 calories), and
contain no saturated fats. Nonetheless, they are packed with numerous
health promoting compounds, minerals, and vitamins. Fresh peaches are a
moderate source of antioxidants and vitamin C which is required for the
building of connective tissue inside the human body. Consumption of foods
that are rich in vitamin C helps a person develop resistance against infections
and helps to eliminate harmful free radicals that cause certain cancers.
So, make sure you are taking small steps to eat sufficient fruit each day.
Peaches are now in season across much of the United States are healthy and
contain health promoting flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants including lutein,
zeaxanthin and beta-cryptoxanthin. These compounds help to act as
protective scavengers against free radicals and play a role in promoting
healthy aging and reduction of various disease processes.
iv) Orange is known to have several health benefits and is among the
most popular fruits around the world.
Oranges can be had not only as a snack but also as a major recipe ingredient
in various dishes. Nowadays orange juice is an integral part of a healthy
breakfast thus promoting a healthy start to the day. They're mainly available
in two categories — sweet and bitter, with the former being the type most
commonly consumed. Generally an orange should have smoothly textured
skin and be firm and heavy for its size. These will have higher juice content
than those that are either spongy or lighter in weight.
v) Eggs: Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high quality protein.
More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white along with
vitamin B2 and lower amounts of fat than the yolk. Eggs are rich sources of
selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper