Benefits of Individual Fruits (Part 4)

40. Raisin  

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

Raisins can help prevent oral bacteria, colorectal cancer, colon cancer, osteoporosis, free radical damage, macular degeneration, high cholesterol, and heart disease.

They help to boost energy and is a valuable strength building food. (Brilliant for people who are emaciated or anemic).

The juice soaked, or stewed raisins, has been found to be a good remedy for sore throats, asthma and cases of catarrh. They promote the formation of hemoglobin.

41. Raspberry 

Contains vitamins A and C, also contains calcium, iron and sodium.

They can help to prevent bleeding gums and oral inflammation (raspberry tea), cancer, overgrowth of certain bacteria and fungi, cognitive decline, degeneration of eyesight, and diarrhoea.

They are promoters of healthy nails; bones; teeth; and skin, soothing the kidneys and whole urinary tract, and the protection of cells.

Raspberry tea is one of the best herbal teas for pregnancy: to relieve nausea, prevent haemorrhage, reduce pain, ease childbirth, regulate menstrual cycles and to decrease heavy menstrual flow.

42. Rambutan 

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

Can help to prevent cancer, inflammation, high cholesterol, damage of free radicals, anemia, and diarrhoea.

Is sometimes used as a treatment for diabetes and hypertension, it also promotes the absorption of iron.

Rambutan helps to remove kidney waste, and can help with maintenance, repair and development of tissue and body cells. It also helps to fortify teeth and bones. 

43. Redcurrant 

Contains vitamin C, also contains sodium and iron.

Redcurrants help to prevent damage of free radicals, certain cancers, heart disease and diabetes.

Some other properties herbalists believe redcurrants to have are; fever reducing, sweat inducing, appetite increasing, blood cleansing and digestive properties.

44. Star Fruit 

Contains vitamins A and C, also contains iron. 

Star-fruits can help to prevent high cholesterol, the common cold and flu.

It can be used as a cure for headaches, ringworm, chickenpox, nausea, indigestion, and sore eyes.

They can be helpful if you have sunstroke.

45. Strawberry 

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

The strawberry, when cut in half and rubbed on the teeth and gums, removes tartar from the teeth and strengthens and heals the gums. If possible, allow the juice to remain in the mouth for as long as possible to maximise the breakdown of tarter. 

Strawberries can be of help in cases of syphilis, and can help cleanse the blood of harmful toxins.

They are highly rated as skin cleansing food, even though the skin eruptions may appear at first in some cases.

They can help to prevent inflammatory disorders, cancer, macular degeneration, and cardiovascular diseases.

Strawberries also promote the correct production and maintenance of bone structure, as-well as a healthy immune system.

46. Tangerine 

Contains vitamins A, B and C, also contain potassium and magnesium.

They can help to reduce fevers and congestion of the liver, and can help to prevent cancer. 

They are also useful in the following circumstance: bronchitis, pneumonia, arthritis, obesity, catarrh, rheumatism, asthma, various skin ailments, and high blood pressure.

47. Tomato 

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

Tomatoes can help to prevent cirrhosis, gallstones, heart diseases, haemorrhages, and cancer. 

They also promote nice skin texture and colour, and blood purifier.

48. Ugli Fruit 

Contains vitamin C, also contains calcium. 

Help to prevent damage by free radicals.

It promotes gastrointestinal health and the management of blood pressure.

49. Ziziphus mauritiana 

Contains vitamin B, also contains iron, calcium and phosphorus.

Helps to protect the body from viruses, cancer, malaria and inflammatory. 

It also has healing properties and promotes liver function.


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