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PEAR (AVOCADO)

Pear, as this fruit is called in Nigeria is a creamy, buttery fruit which is wildly grown in Nigeria and in the Americas. 

Also called Avocado, it consist of large amount of monounsaturated    fat ( the healthy kind). Avocado is nutrient laden and contain about 20 vitamins and minerals.

Avocados provide better and healthy cholesterol which helps to maintain heart health.

Avocados contain lutein and zeaxanthin which are essential to eye health.
Avocados contains vitamin K which helps calcium assorbtion for bone health.

Adequate intake of dietary folate found in avocado help fight off Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic and Cervical Cancers. 

Folate is also very important for pregnant women. Adequate intake helps protect against miscarriage. Father's folate status before conception is also important, to prevent birth defects.

Adequate intake of folate aslo lower the risk of depression.
Because avocado is high in fiber it prevents constipation, helps to maintain a healthy digestive tract and in turn lowers the risk of colon cancer.

Adequate fiber intake also plays a role in regulating the immune system and inflammation.

Fat is essential for every single cell in your body. It is a fact that over 60% of your brain is made up of fats. Eating healthy fats will make your skin glow, increase vitamin and mineral absorption and even help boost your immune system.

Avocados contain the following Vitamins and Minerals; Vitamins C, E, K, and B6 as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, potassium, lutein, beta-carotene and omega-3s.

Please note that the total diet and overall healthy eating pattern is most important. So eat a diet based on variety than concentrate on individual foods. 

BANANA

Read this and you will never stop eating BANANA. Please note Bananas are not only for monkeys.

Bananas combat the following health conditions. 
Hangovers

Sharpens your memory (makes you smarter)
Morning sickness
Kidney cancer
Diabetes
Blindness

Bananas help replenish calcium loss during urination
Protects against muscles clamps
Regulate blood suger
Aid weight loss
Strengthen your blood and relieve anemia
High in potassium and low in salt so help lower blood presure
Eat bananas before and during strenuous workout to sustain your blood sugar.
Normalizes your mood

Bananas can be eaten as snacks, in smoothies, in bread, cakes and much more. Bananas are one of the world Anti- Ageing fruits.

THE PINEAPPLE

The pineapple's flesh and juice are used in food preparation around the world.
In countries like Nigeria pineapples are prepared and sold in street corners as snack. Pineapples are used in fruit salad, crushed, it is used in jam, sweets, pizzer. 

Following vitamins are contained in pineapple:
Thiamine (B1)
Riboflavin (2)
Niacin (3)
Pantothenic (B5)
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C

Trace Minerals present in pineapple are as follows;
Calcium
Magnesium
Manganese 
Potassium
Phosphorus
Sodium
Zinc.

GOODNESS OF CHILI PEPPER

Chili pepper is known the world over for spicing and garnishing food. 
There are various types of pepper. 
The black pepper for instance is usually dried, sometimes grounded and used as spice or for seasoning.

The Chili pepper is red in color. When eaten fresh, it gives a burning sensation. This pepper has enormous medicinal value. It is believed that it has the ability to cure diseases and act as pain killer.

The vitamin C and A containing beta-carotenoids found in chili are powerful antioxidants. These antioxidants destroy free radicals which usually damage cells in our bodies. Free radicals could also damage nerve and blood vessels in diabetes. 

These antioxidants wipe out the radicals bodies that could build up cholesterol causing heart diseases, and contain diseases like cataract and arthritis. They also help to dilate airway of the lungs which reduces asthma and wheezing.

Consumed, chili stimulate the release of endorphins that are natural pain killers, like in muscle spasm in shoulders. Chili help to fight infection. It has been noted that the beta- carotene and frolic acid found in chili help reduce colon cancer. It also gives relief from nasal congestion.
  

Carrot

Carrot  is a root vegetable that is usually orange in color and 88% water. Carrot has a nice crispy texture when eaten raw. This root vegetable is widly used in many cuisines, espercialy in preparation of salads. Carrot and cabbage salad (cooslaw) is a popular salad arround the world.

Carrot can be used in baby food, soups, broths or added to rice, potatoes, cakes and many other recipes and can be juiced as health drink. Consumption of carrot as snack or in conjunction with other plant foods helps protect your body against free radicals and over all better health. Enjoy your carrot.

Carrot contain the following minerals.
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Manganese
Phosphorous
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

The lutein and carrotenoids characteristic of carrots are said to be good for your eye health.

Cucumbers

Cucumbers like Watermelon are 95% water. Some goodness of Cucumber is that it is low in fat, cholesterol, sodium and the high water content wards off dehydration.

Cucumbers contain vitamins K, C and B6, magnesium, potassium, thiamin,  riboflavin, folate, pantothenic acid, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and copper.

Health benefits  of Cucumbers:
Eating fruits and vegetables of all kinds generally has long been associated with reduced risk of many diseases. Many studies by health experts suggest that plant food like cucumber decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, also promote healthy complexion and increase energy.

Being mostly water and full of important electrolytes, cucumber helps to prevent dehydration during the hot months of the year.

Cucumber has a cooling effect that decreases swelling, irritation and inflammation. Cucumber slices can be placed over the eyes to decrease morning puffiness or placed on the skin to alleviate and treat sunburn.

Bone fracture is associated with low intake of vitamin K. A cup of cucumber provides 11% of your daily need of vitamin K which improves calcium absorption for better bone health.

Cucumber can be stored in the refrigerator for upto a week where 
there is constant supply of electricity. Cucumber are best when eaten raw. They are great when added to salad and sandwich.