Benefits of Individual Fruits (Part 3)

26. Lemon 

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

It can help to prevent malaria, cholera, diphtheria, typhoid, influenza, the common cold, scurvy, internal haemorrhage, constipation, and vomiting.

The lemon promotes good vision, digestion, the strengthening of blood vessels, and heart health.

It also provides relief for fevers, abdominal disorders, and liver and bladder disorders. 

Lemons help strengthen the teeth and bones, although lemon juice should be diluted slightly with water, so as to avoid the injury of tooth enamel because of the lemons acidity. 

It dislodges phlegm and checks the over-excess of the flow of bile and cleanses the mouth. Intestinal worms are also destroyed because of the intake of lemons. 

Lemons are very acidic to taste, but surprisingly leave behind alkaline residues in the body. This is why it is beneficial in all cases of acidosis. 

27. Lime 

Contains vitamins B and C, also contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, and 88g of water (per 100g).

Helps to prevent high cholesterol, cholera, bacterial poisoning, constipation, digestive disorders, tooth decay or loosening; bleeding gums; and fragility of bones, and cold and dry coughs.

Limes can relieve peptic ulcers and the burning sensation of cystitis (also cures the bleeding).

Excellent for weight reduction, digestion, and removing wind.

28. Lychee 

Contains vitamin C, as-well as magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.

Lychee prevents the growth of cancer cells (especially breast cancer cells).

Can help relieve pain and reduce swollen glands. It helps to improve your blood.

Helps to digest food properly and is useful for colds, fevers and sore throats.

29. Mango 

Contains vitamins A, B and C, also contains calcium and phosphorus.

Helps to prevent cancer, heart disease and other ailments.

Mangoes are beneficial for people who suffer with anemia, kidney problems and nephritis, fever, constipation, and respiratory conditions.

They contain powerful anticancer and antioxidant properties.

Mangoes are effective at relieving clogged pores of the skin, and can combat acidity and digestive problems.

30. Mangosteen 

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

Helps to prevent inflammation, stomach; bowel and mouth ulcers, depression and anxiety, tumors, cancer, alzheimers disease, bacterial infections, skin disorders, atherosclerosis, heart diseases, very low blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, periodontitis, allergic reactions, kidney stones, parkinsons disease, kidney stones, diarrhoea, dizziness, fevers, glaucoma, and cataracts.

If that isn't enough?, it also helps to reduce nerve pain, boost energy levels, pain suppressant, strengthens the immune system, blood fat lowering, and is good for weight loss.

31. Melon 

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

Helps to prevent cancer (especially prostrate cancer), high cholesterol, heart diseases, and diabetes.

They are great to include in weight loss diets, with a high water content - you feel fuller afterwards. The high levels of vitamin B means that melons are brilliant sources of energy.

32. Nectarine 

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

Helps to prevent infectious agents, lung and oral cavity cancers.

Nectarines contain anti-oxidants that is necessary for connective tissue synthesis of the body.

Another plus of nectarines is the facts that they promote healthy mucus membranes and skin. The iron is used for the formation of red blood cells, and the potassium helps to regulate heart rate and blood pressure.

33. Orange 

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

Helps to prevent kidney stones, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

Oranges are beneficial for sufferers of asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, rheumatism, arthritis, and high blood pressure.

People who are addicted to alcohol, have found that drinking orange juice helps with reducing the desire for liquor. Also, consumption of large amounts of the fruit, decreases the outpouring of mucus secretions from the nose.

34. Peach 

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

Helps to prevent anemia, constipation, high blood pressure, gastritis, nephritis, acidosis, bronchitis, asthma, poor digestion, bladder and kidney stones, worms in the intestinal sack, cancer in organs and glands.

Peaches are also a promoter of healthy skin and adds colour to the complexion.

35. Pear 

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

Pears help to prevent nephritis, acidosis, allergies and skin problems, colitis, and constipation.

Brilliant for strengthening your immune system, and is good for diabetes. They protect cells from being damaged by free radicals and can relieve fever, as-well as being beneficial for your blood pressure and heart.

Drinking pear juice regularly helps exercise bowel movement.

36. Physalis 

Contains vitamins A, B, C, E and P, also contains iron, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium.

Helps to prevent Influenza, Laryngitis, diabetes, lung disease, and epilepsy.

37. Plum 

Contains vitamins A and C, also includes phosphorus and potassium. 

Plums help to prevent constipation, high cholesterol, macular degeneration, fatigue, and breast cancer.

They help with the absorption of iron.

38. Pineapple 

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

Pineapples help to prevent the risk of dyspepsia, bronchitis, high blood pressure, arthritis, constipation, and sickness (including morning and motion sickness.)

Pineapple juice can rid the body of intestinal worms, diphtheria, infections, and is helpful in cases of goiter. 

39. Pomegranate 

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

Pomegranates can help prevent arthritic pain, high cholesterol, breast cancer, lung cancer, alzheimers disease, dental plaque, intestinal worms in children, blood clots, atherosclerosis, blood vessel damage, erectile dysfunction (long term use of pomegranates), and respiratory problem. 

Drinking eight ounces of pomegranate juice daily for three months improved the amount of oxygen getting to the heart muscle of patients with coronary heart disease. 

Pomegranate juice may be able to protect your neonatal brain from damage after injury. 
                            
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