9 reasons why we should eat Apples

1. Bone Protection-Phloridzin, found only in apples may protect from osteoporosis in  post-menopausal women and may also enhance the density of bone. Boron contained in apples are known to strengthen bones.
2. Alzheimer's Prevention-Quercetin found in apples may protect brain cells from free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimer's disease.
3. Lower Cholesterol-The pectin in apples lower LDL cholesterol. In lay terms it helps to reduce atherosclerosis and other related diseases due obesity. 
4. Lung Cancer Prevention-Lower risk of developing lung cancer. It is largely implicated to it higher content of flavinoids, quercetin and naringin.
5. Breast Cancer Prevention-A rat experiment in Cornell University showed that rats who ate one apple per day reduced their risk of breast cancer by 17 percent. 
6. Weight Loss-A Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.
7. Colon Cancer Prevention-One study found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 43 percent lower risk of colon cancer. 
8. Liver Cancer Prevention-Research found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 57 percent lower risk of liver cancer.
9. Diabetes Management-The pectin in apples supplies galacturonic acid to the body which lowers the body's need for insulin and may help in the management of diabetes.

10 must try exotic fruits

1) Rambutan

Native to Malay Archipelago, Southeast Asia

2)Jackfruit

Native to southwestern India, Bangladesh, Philippines and Sri Lanka

3) Passion Fruit

Native to South America, grown in India, New Zealand, Brazil, etc

4) Lychee

Native to southern China, found in India, Taiwan

5) Star Fruit

Native to Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka

6) Mangosteen

Native to the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas.

7) Kumquat 

Native to China

8) Durian

Native to Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia

9) Dragon Fruit

Native to Mexico and Central and South America

10) African Cucumber

Native to Kalahari Desert, Africa

10 Foods to Help Prevent Cancer

keep your disease at bay...

1) Garlic- contains sulfur compounds that stimulate immune system's natural defenses against cancer.

2) Steamed Broccoli- microwaving decreases about 97 percent of its anticancer property. It is better raw or steamed

3) Brazil Nuts- which contains selenium which convinces cancer cell death and helps repair their DNA

4) Batch of fresh lemonade- citrus may cut down half the risk of mouth, throat and stomach cancer

5) Blueberries-antioxidant power no.1

6) Artichokes-great source of silymarin, antioxidant that may prevent skin cancers

7) Grills- less likely to develop blood cancers, leukemia, myeloma and non-hodgkin lymphoma.

8) Kiwi fruits-contains cancer fighting antioxidants, vitamin C, E, lutein and copper

9) Scallions- reduces prostrate cancer by 50 percent when eaten raw or slightly cooked

10) Sauerkraut- contains cancer fighting compounds including ITCs, Indoles and sulforaphane. To reduce sodium content it has to be rinse canned or jarred before eating.