The Perspective

Tips on foods, fruits and vegetables that can help prevent and cure illnesses

Apples and bananas are good for the digestive system and can help treat diarrhea. “One apple a day keeps doctors away,” as the fruit’s antioxidants and flavonoids reduce the risk of large intestine cancer and strokes.

Eat bananas and fresh ginger to treat digestive disorders or indigestion. The banana with its rich vitamins and minerals can help stabilize the stomach. Ginger can also cure nausea and tiredness after getting up in the morning. [Read more...]

British and Italian researchers have found that eating three bananas cuts the risk of a stroke.

They said that having one banana for breakfast, one for lunch and one in the evening would provide enough potassium to reduce the chances of suffering a blood clot on the brain by around 21 per cent.

The findings suggest that thousands of strokes could be prevented by the consumption of other potassium-rich foods such as spinach, nuts, milk, fish and lentils, reports the Daily Mail.

Although some previous studies have suggested bananas could be important for controlling blood pressure and preventing strokes, results have not always been consistent. [Read more...]

Poets and authors have likened its scent to that of an ethereal, otherworldly experience. Sensual, earthy and almost wildly exotic in an olfactory sense, the humble papaya is one of earth’s finest gifts to mankind. Here are a few reasons why you should include this fruit in your diet:

Low in calories, high on nutrition, it’s an excellent choice for those on a diet.

The peel of the papaya helps in healing skin wounds and injuries.

The fruit has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous properties. People affected with osteoporosis, arthritis and oedema should consume it regularly. [Read more...]

The nutritional advantages to filling half your plate at every meal with fruits and vegetables are endless. They supply vitamins, minerals and fiber, which may work together to protect against a host of chronic diseases. Fruits and vegetables also provide a long list of antioxidants and phytochemicals, both of which are essential to good health.

The easiest way to load up on antioxidants and phytochemicals is to enjoy a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables. As you shop for produce, think about the five color groups. [Read more...]