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Apples, be it red, green, yellow, or rose, are packed with countless vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and other nutrients. Along with being excellent sources of energy, these oval shaped fruits are good for your skin, hair, and overall health. It is rightly said – ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’. The Red Delicious ones are the richest antioxidant sources, while Golden Delicious and Jonagolds varieties are packed with quercetin in admirable amounts. Read on further to know about the health, hair and skin benefits of apples. Apple Benefits for Health: 1. Safeguards your heart : Pectin, the soluble fiber in apples, prevents the accumulation of cholesterol along blood vessel wall lining, thus reducing the risk of atherosclerosis. The soluble fiber binds with fats in the intestine, preventing cholesterol rise in the body. Studies suggest that people who consumed 170 grams of apple a day are 50% less prone to stroke than those who did not. It contains potassium, a mineral that controls ...

Apricot, scientifically known as Prunus armeciaca, is a nutritious fruit belonging to the Rosacea family. Its scientific name is derived from Armenia, where it is believed to have originated. It has been cultivated in India for more than 3000 years. It is a small, orange colored fruit with a soft, tangy flesh and a thin skin. Apricots are typically yellow or orange in color with a slight red tinge on one side. Its taste lies somewhere between plums and peaches, fruits to which it is closely related. The seed is enclosed in the hard shell, often called a “stone”. Apricot is a versatile fruit and can be enjoyed in many ways. Read on further to know about the health, skin and hair benefits of this tangy fruit. Health Benefits of Apricot Fruit: The health benefits of apricots can be attributed to the high concentration of nutrients present in it. Some of the apricot benefits for health include: 1. Cancer: Apricot is an excellent source of antioxidants. Free radicals are usually caused due ...

Kiwi fruit is a favorite of salad lovers. This exotic fruit is known for its attractive bright green color and its wonderful and distinct flavor. However, much is not known about this fruit as it is produced in a very few countries and not available easily. Also known as Chinese gooseberry and Macaque fruit, kiwi fruit is an edible berry of a wooden vine which has its origin in China. It is the national fruit of China. It is basically an oval shaped fruit with a fibrous dull greenish brown skin and bright green or golden flesh containing several rows of tiny black edible seeds. It is approximately the size of a hen’s egg and weighs about 125 grams. Its flesh has a soft and fuzzy texture and a unique soft flavor which is a blend of strawberry, apple, pineapple and banana fruits. Here we are talking about the fuzzy kiwi fruit but there are several other varieties of kiwi fruit depending upon the type of cultivar. Some other varieties of this fruit are the following. Here we are talking a...

Avocado might not be the favorite of those who diet because of its high content of calories, but this lush fruit is hard. Some people consider it a vegetable but it is actually a fruit. In fact it is a large berry belonging to the flowering plant family of Lauraceae which also includes cinnamon, camphor and bay laurel. This fruit is native to Mexico and Central America and is widely cultivated in the tropical and Mediterranean climate. Avocados are basically pear shaped, egg shaped or spherical fruits with a bright green-skinned fleshy body and centrally located single seed. They have smooth to crinkled skin with colors ranging from black to green. Unlike other fruits, avocados do not ripen on the tree but need 4 to 7 days after picking along with proper temperature and humidity to soften. This fruit is also referred to as ‘alligator pear’ because of its pear like shape and deep green roughly textured skin. The buttery texture and versatile taste of avocado fruits make them suitable to...

Kiwi fruit is a favorite of salad lovers. This exotic fruit is known for its attractive bright green color and its wonderful and distinct flavor. However, much is not known about this fruit as it is produced in a very few countries and not available easily. Also known as Chinese gooseberry and Macaque fruit, kiwi fruit is an edible berry of a wooden vine which has its origin in China. It is the national fruit of China. It is basically an oval shaped fruit with a fibrous dull greenish brown skin and bright green or golden flesh containing several rows of tiny black edible seeds. It is approximately the size of a hen’s egg and weighs about 125 grams. Its flesh has a soft and fuzzy texture and a unique soft flavor which is a blend of strawberry, apple, pineapple and banana fruits. Here we are talking about the fuzzy kiwi fruit but there are several other varieties of kiwi fruit depending upon the type of cultivar. Some other varieties of this fruit are the following. Here we ...