Benefits of individual fruits (Part 2)

13. Date 

Contains vitamins B and C, also contains manganese. Per 100g it contains 21g of water.

They are an excellent cure for intestinal disturbances, promoting the growth of healthy bacteria in the intestines. 

They can help with constipation.

If soaked over night and crushed, dates can be beneficial for people with heart problems.

They can help prevent abdominal cancer and strokes.

Some additional benefits would be: reduce cholesterol, help sufferers with anemia, improve quality of fats in your blood without raising sugar levels.

14. Durian 

Contains vitamins A, B, C and E, also contains potassium, 75g (per 100g) water, iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium, copper, phosphorus, and zinc.

Can help prevent colon cancer and infectious agents. Great for replenishing energy and can be used in an additional food in a treatment plan for underweight children.

Compared with other fruits, durians contain relatively high amounts of fat, but with no cholesterol.  Promotes red blood cell production and helps control heart rate and blood pressure.  

15. Eggplant 

Contains vitamins C and B, also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.

Can help prevent high cholesterol, cancer, bacterial and viral infection, constipation, hemorrhoids, and colitis, and stomach ulcers.

It can help protect the lipids in brain membranes.

16.  Elderberry 

Contains vitamins A, B and C.

Elderberries help stimulate the immune system and enhance immune function. It can help reduce the risk of Cardiovascular disease.

17. Feijoa 

Contains vitamins B and C, also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and magnesium.

Can help reduce the risk of some cancers, anemia, osteoporosis, alzheimers disease, depression, gingivitis, goiter, fatigue, and common colds. 

It improves wound healing and nerve function, as-well as promoting lung health and boosted short-term memory.

18. Gooseberry 

Contains vitamins A and C, also contains calcium, iron, potassium, and phosphorus.

Can help to prevent cancer, diabetes, liver and intestinal disorder (juice form), cataracts and short-sightedness, constipation and other digestive problems.

Gooseberry tea brewed from its leaves, was used as a cure for urinary tract and menstrual disorders.

Increases the production of red blood cells and strengthens heart muscles. Enhances food absorption.

It is proven to have anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory properties. 

They contain 20 times as much vitamin C as an orange does and isn't effected by cooking. They help strengthen teeth and nails.

Regular consumption of gooseberries can be a great remedy for hair loss, and also helps in the prevention of premature grey hairs. Gooseberry juice is common among inks, shampoos, hair oils and dyes.

19. Grape 

Contains vitamins B, C and K also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc.

They can help prevent asthma (and can be used as a cure), heart attacks and blood clots, migraines (especially if eaten early in the morning), constipation, dyspepsia, indigestion, fatigue, breast cancer, alzheimers disease, macular degeneration, cataracts, high cholesterol, and colorectal cancer.

Red grapes have strong anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, so they are great for protection against infections.

20. Grapefruit 

Contains vitamins B and C, also contains calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, manganese, and 90.48g water (per 100g).

Can help to prevent arthritis, tumors, and certain cancers.

Some more benefits of grapefruit's are: flush out excess water, great for weight loss, increase metabolism, it's a liver tonic, helps with gallstones, helps with colds; pneumonia and fever, it's a powerful drug-poison remover, helps digestion, improves complexion, and is a natural anti-septic for wounds. 

21. Huckleberry 

Contains Vitamins B and C. 

Promotes a healthy immune system, healthy skin and muscle tone, cell growth and division, functioning nerve and muscle tissue, and regulation of water balance.

It helps prevent pancreatic cancer, immune deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, premature wrinkles and high blood sugar levels.

22. Jackfruit 

These are big fruits, check this picture out: Jackfruit picture.

Contains vitamins A, B and C, also contains potassium.

Can help prevent tension and nervousness (and treat it sometimes), constipation, high blood pressure, and cancer.

Helps with weight loss and has been known to cure ulcers and indigestion.

The root of a jackfruit is a remedy remedy for skin diseases and asthma.

23. Jambul 

Contains vitamins A, B and C, also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium. 

It can help prevent polyuria, diabetes, diarrhoea dysentery, piles, liver disorders, and female sterility.

24. Kiwifruit 

Contains vitamins A (very small amount), B, C, E and K, also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, and manganese (very, very small amount).

Helps Prevent asthma, coughing and wheezing (especially with children), colon cancer, DNA mutation, macular degeneration, atherosclerosis, and diabetic heart disease. 

Concerning the severity of certain conditions, Kiwi fruit can help reduce the effects of conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

25. Kumquat 

Contains vitamins A, C, E and K, also contains sodium, potassium, calcium, copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, and zinc. 

Can help protect your body from cancer, arthritis, degenerative diseases and infections, and diabetes.

Promotes collagen synthesis, wound healing, anti-viral and anti-cancer activity, absorption of food, metabolism, and the production and formation of red blood cells.

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