The Health Benefits of Grapes

APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT

Brief History of Grapes Grapes have been around since prehistoric times, and they have been cultivated
since 5000BCE. The ancient Greeks and Romans valued the grape for making wine, and the grape features
often in Greek mythology. The ancient Egyptians considered wine a gift from Osiris, the god of
resurrection, and its use was limited… [Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Grapefruit
APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Of all the citrus fruit, grapefruit has the highest concentration of lycopene, a carotenoid phytonutrient,
and free radical scavenger. Preliminary research suggests that lycopene is associated with reduced risk of
macular degenerative disease and cancers of the lung, prostate, bladder, cervix and skin. Grapefruit is a
rich source of vitamin C, which may help prevent…[Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Figs
APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Brief History of Figs The fig tree is native to the Middle East and the Mediterranean, and was the world’s
first cultivated tree. The fig is believed to be as old as human kind. Adam and Eve made the fig famous
after having covered their nakedness with fig leaves and among the ancient Greeks and…[Continue
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The Health Benefits of Cantaloupe
APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Brief History of Cantaloupe The cantaloupe melon may have originated in India, Persia, or Africa.
Christopher Columbus introduced cantaloupes into North America. The cantaloupe is thought to be named
either for Cantaloup, a village in southern France, or Cantaluppi, a papal summer residence near Rome,
Italy. The true cantaloupe is a European melon that is… [Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Blueberries
APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
The blueberry is native to North America, and there is evidence that man consumed blueberries since
prehistoric times. Commercial cultivation began in the early 1900′s by Elizabeth Coleman White in
Whitesbog, New Jersey. Today the United States is the largest producer of Blueberries in the world.
Health Benefits of Blueberries Antioxidants Anthocyandins are compounds that… [Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Bananas
APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Brief History of Bananas Although it looks like a tree, the banana grows on a plant that belongs to the
orchid family. There are hundreds of varieties, and they all fall into two distinct groups, the sweet variety
and the plantain that is used for cooking. The banana originated in the Malaysian region about
4,000… [Continue Reading]
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DEFICIENCY
The Health Benefits of Watermelon
APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Brief History of Watermelon Watermelon is believed to have to have originated from the Kalahari Desert
in Southern Africa, where the great explorer David Livingstone described it as being abundant.
Watermelons were first cultivated in Egypt, and hieroglyphics depicting watermelon have been found in
tombs. Japanese farmers invented the idea of forcing their watermelons to… [Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Apples
MARCH 31, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
The apple features prominently in history and culture, with the biblical story of the temptation of Adam
and Eve perhaps being the most popular. Another classic tale in which the innocent apple plays an
important part is Sleeping Beauty. In Norse mythology, apples are symbolic of eternal youth, and they
feature in Swiss folklore on… [Continue Reading]
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CHOLESTEROL, NUTRITION, PROSTATE CANCER, QUERCETIN, WEIGHT LOSS
The Health Benefits of Avocados
JULY 2, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Brief History of Avocados Avocados originated in Mexico, or Central and South America, and were
cultivated there by pre-Incan races of Peru, and the Mayas of Yucatan and Guatemala. The Aztecs called
it aoacatl before the Spaniards changed it to ahuacate and aguacate, and it eventually became avocado in
English. Nutrients in Avocados Avocados are… [Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Mangoes
JUNE 10, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Brief History of Mangoes The original wild mango, which is still grown in India and Southeast Asia today,
is a far cry from the juicy and delicious cultivated mangoes we now eat. The mango belongs to the same
family as the cashew and pistachio. The tropical mango is the national fruit of India, where… [Continue
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The Health Benefits of Strawberries
JUNE 10, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Strawberries are a fragrant, red-coloured, ground-dwelling fruit. Their history dates back over 2,000 years
with records showing a variety of breeds as a native in many parts of the world. In the early eighteenth
century a strawberry hybrid was created that took its size from a South American variety and its taste and
fragrance from… [Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Limes
JUNE 10, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Limes are a green citrus fruit that grows on trees in tropical and subtropical climates. Best known for
preventing scurvy on ships, they are fairly small, about 3-5cm in diameter and can be either sweet or sour
in taste. Sweet limes don’t contain citric acid content; sour limes contain both a higher sugar level
and… [Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Plums and Prunes
JUNE 10, 2008 BY ADRIAN 1 COMMENT
Brief History of Plums The plum is related to the peach, cherry, nectarine, apricot and almond, and dried
plums are commonly referred to as prunes. The Prunus domestica, or European plum is primarily used for
making prunes, and the Prunus salicina, or Japanese plum is the most commonly eaten fresh plum. Prunus
domestica originated in… [Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Pineapple
APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Brief History of Pineapples The pineapple is indigenous to the South American countries Brazil and
Paraguay. Pineapple was well distributed throughout Latin America by the indigenous population before
Columbus found it and took it back to Spain. Attempts to cultivate pineapple in Europe failed due to the
fruit’s need for a tropical climate in order… [Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Papaya
APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
The papaya originates in South and Central America, and it was the Spanish and Portuguese explorers who
took papayas to other subtropical lands. The papaya was so revered by the explorers that Christopher
Columbus called it “the fruit of the angels.” Hawaii is the major U.S. producer where genetically
modified papayas have contaminated organically grown…[Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Oranges
APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Brief History of Oranges Oranges are classified into sweet and bitter categories, and popular sweet
varieties are Valencia, navel, Jaffa and the hybrid blood orange. The bitter oranges are utilized in jams,
marmalades, preserves, and liqueurs such as Cointreau. Oranges are indigenous to China and the south
Asian subcontinent, and were first cultivated in the…[Continue Reading]
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INDEX, HEALTH BENEFITS ORANGES, HESPERIDIN, KIDNEY STONES, NARINGENIN, NAVEL, NUTRITION, VALENCIA
The Health Benefits of Kiwifruit
APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN 1 COMMENT
The kiwi fruit is indigenous to China where the great Khans of China considered them a delicacy.
Missionaries introduced kiwi fruit to New Zealand in the early 20th century. It was originally known as
yang tao, and then as the Chinese gooseberry before being named kiwi fruit in honor of the national bird
of New… [Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Guavas
APRIL 1, 2008 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Brief History of Guavas The guava is believed to have originated in the area that is now Central America
and Mexico. Spanish and Portuguese explorers introduced the guava to the East Indies and it soon became
a popular crop in India and Asia. In Taino (pre-Columbian inhabitants of the Bahamas) mythology, the
spirits of the… [Continue Reading]
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Pinpointing the Compounds that Make Oranges So Healthy
DECEMBER 22, 2010 BY PATRICIA LEAVE A COMMENT
Everyone knows that oranges are good for you, but it isn’t clear why a whole orange packs so many more
health benefits than a vitamin C supplement. New research has begun to clarify how the compounds
found in whole oranges work together to improve health. A recently published study demonstrates that
particular antioxidants work synergistically,… [Continue Reading]
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Goji Berries Healthy, But No Magic Bullet
DECEMBER 20, 2010 BY PATRICIA LEAVE A COMMENT
Goji berries have been marketed as having a beneficial effect on health, but nutritionists say that
scientific evidence showing any special effects of the fruit is weak. However, the berries are as healthy as
any other fruit or vegetable, and can therefore form part of a balanced diet. A University of Granada
professor specialist in… [Continue Reading]
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Influence of Mothers’ Eating Habits and Perceptions Has Large
Impact on Children’s Diets
DECEMBER 14, 2010 BY PATRICIA LEAVE A COMMENT
Eating enough fruits and vegetables is critical for health and development in childhood. A recent study
shows that a majority of children from low-income families don’t get enough, and that maternal role-
modeling has a strong influence on children’s diets. The work suggests that educating mothers about how
their diet impacts their child’s food choices may… [Continue Reading]
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Compounds Found In Pomegranate Juice May Lead to Slowing of
Prostate Cancer
DECEMBER 12, 2010 BY PATRICIA LEAVE A COMMENT
Whether drinking pomegranate juice can slow the progression of certain types of cancer has been
controversial. New research, however, demonstrates that certain compounds that are found in
pomegranates can inhibit cancer cell growth and migration in cancer cells grown in a dish in the
laboratory. Whether these compounds would have a similar effect in patients… [Continue Reading]
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Cranberry Juice May Not Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
Better than Other Juice
DECEMBER 8, 2010 BY PATRICIA LEAVE A COMMENT
Doctors have long said that cranberry juice can help reduce recurring urinary tract infections. A recently-
published study, however, suggests that the effect might not have anything to do with cranberries at all.
Women drinking cranberry juice and the control group who drank a juice that tasted similarly and
contained similar levels of sugar and vitamin… [Continue Reading]
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Verifying the Molecular Signature of Pomegranate Juice
NOVEMBER 29, 2010 BY PATRICIA LEAVE A COMMENT
Pomegranate juice is packed with antioxidants, and many consumers buy it with their health in mind.
Researchers are working on a process to make sure the juice we buy really contains the blend of
ingredients printed on the label. By measuring the precise quantity of individual molecules, like sugars,
pigments, organic acids, and amino acids,… [Continue Reading]
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Pomegranate Juice Could Aid Dialysis Patients
NOVEMBER 19, 2010 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT
Studies in recent years have claimed multiple health benefits of pomegranate juice, including that it is a
good source of antioxidants and lowers both cholesterol and blood pressure, especially in diabetic and
hypertensive patients. A preliminary study now suggests that it can ward off a number of complications in
kidney disease patients on dialysis, including…[Continue Reading]
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Bilberry for Diarrhea, Diabetes, Eye Problems and Varicose Veins
FEBRUARY 13, 2010 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
Bilberry is a relative of the blueberry, and its fruit is commonly used to make pies and jams. It has been
used for nearly 1,000 years in traditional European medicine. Bilberry grows in North America, Europe,
and northern Asia. Common Names-bilberry, European blueberry, whortleberry, huckleberry Latin Names-
Vaccinium myrtillus What Bilberry Is Used For Historically, bilberry… [Continue Reading]
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The Health Benefits of Pomegranates
AUGUST 21, 2009 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
The pomegranate (Punica granatum) originates from Persia, and has enjoyed recognition in various
cultures as a fruit of significance. They are found in Islamic art, in Jewish scripture, in Christian religious
decoration, was depicted on the shekel in 140 BC. They feature in Greek mythology, is one of the three
blessed fruits of Buddhism, and… [Continue Reading]
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CHOLESTEROL
The Health Benefits of Tomatoes
FEBRUARY 21, 2009 BY ADRIAN LEAVE A COMMENT
The tomato originates from Central and South America, with Mexico being the first known cultivators. The
conquistadors took seeds back to Spain, and soon became popular in other European countries. Strangely
enough, it was first grown only for ornamental purposes in Italy for fear that it was poisonous due to the
fact that it belongs… [Continue Reading]
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