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Faculty of Allied Health Sciences => Nutrition and Food Engineering => Topic started by: nfe fouzia on May 08, 2014, 02:30:47 PM

Title: 8 fruits and veggies to beat the summer heat
Post by: nfe fouzia on May 08, 2014, 02:30:47 PM

Cucumber:
Cucumber flesh is mainly composed of water , vitamin C and caffeic acid, that helps to soothe skin irritations and reduces swelling.

Tomato sauce:
Tomato sauces contain about 90% of water. 1/2 cup serving of tomato sauce contains 50 calories and no fat.

Eggplant:
Eggplants are considered as the weight loss food.They are an excellent source of fiber and water and are low in calories .It’s spongy texture absorbs lot of oil and as a result, negate the calorie advantage.

Watermelon:
Watermelon has the combination of salts, minerals and natural sugars that helps in the hydrationamong people more effectively than water or even sports drinks.

Pineapple:
This fruit is packed with bromelain, with potent anti-inflammatory powers.It also reduces the pain med.

Apples:This fruit is called as the super food that has been linked to lowercholesterol levels, weight loss and hence prevents cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes, and even certain cancers.

Celery:
This fruit contains 96% of water, and also a combination of mineral salts, amino acids and vitamins that helps to hydrate your body twice as effectively as a glass of water.
Mangoes:

Mangoes contains 135 calories and they’re a good source of vitamins A, B6, and C, plus fiber.
Title: Re: 8 fruits and veggies to beat the summer heat
Post by: drkamruzzaman on May 21, 2014, 05:33:01 PM
informative post. Thanks for sharing.