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Abalone

Definition: Abalone is a common name for any of a group of small to very large edible sea snail. The flesh of abalones is widely considered to be a desirable food, and is consumed raw or cooked in a variety of cultures. Meat ( foot muscle) of abalone is used for food, and the shells of abalone are used as decorative items and as a source of mother of pearl for jewelry, buttons etc.

Benefits: Good for skin & to maintain youthfulness - Rich in phosphorus & radium - Enhances a sense of happiness, fun, liveliness- Reduces ricks of Cancers.

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 Banana

Definition: A banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry. Bananas are in the shape of a long curving cylinder. The bottom end narrows to a point and the top end has a thick stem that attaches the fruit to the inflorescence stalk. Banana makes great bread, muffins, pudding, cream pies, cakes and smoothies.

Health: People with high blood pressures must have bananas regularly, as this unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect food for helping to beat blood pressure. High in fibre, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal blew action, helping to overcome the problem without restoring to laxatives. Eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40% Wow, now that's what we call a life saver. Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if you suffer from heart-burn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods (such as bananas) every two hours to keep levels steady. Geeling lethargic, weak? Grab a banana. High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood ans so help in cases of anemia. The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronic ulcer cases. It also neutralists over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Benefits: Caloric dense fruit - one banana through the day makes one feel energetic - Good source of potassium & magnesium - improves digestive health - Meets more than one-third of vitamin B6 daily need 
 

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Apple

Definition: Apple is the fruit from an apple tree. The apple tree is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, pomaceous fruit, the apple. Apples are an important ingredient in many dessert, such as apple pie, apple crumble, apple crisp and apple cake. They are often eaten baked or stewed, and they can also be dried and eaten or reconstituted for later use. People eat apples as a normal part of the diet, but apples are also used as medicine.

Benefits: Chewing an apple stimulates production of saliva - New study shows that drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer's away - Protects against Parkinson disease - Lowers cholesterol levels - Rich source of soluble fiber.

Tips: Apple is widely used to treat acne and dark spots. Acne can be easily treated by applying apple and honey  mask. Apple helps in removing whiteheads, blackheads and oil leaving a glowing face. Pistachios contain a considerable amount of essential fatty acids which are vital for maintaining a healthy, glowing complexion. Including green apples in your routine diet help you ensure a robust, radiant skin all the time

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Coconut

Definition: A coconut is the fruits of the coconut palm, coconuts are different from any other fruits because they contain a large quantity of water and when immature he are know as tender- uts or jelly-nuts and may be harvested for drinking. The oil and milk derived from it are commonly used in cooking and friyng, coconut oil is also widely used in soaps an cosmetics.

Health: For excessive bouts of thirts attacks in cholera, a glass of cucumber juic and tender coconut water consumed very hour quenches the thirst effectively and restores the electrolyet liquid balance in dehydration.

Benefits: Helps in blood circulation - coconut controls acidity - Best for acne & blackheads - Rich source of fiber - Reduces risk of cancer & diabetes - Helps in digestion - Is antiviral & antifungal.



Tips: Lemon mixed with few drops of coconut water makes an excellent clarifying moisturizer. Both together hydrate and brightens the skin. Mulberry leaves can be used to treat extremely dry skin by steeping them in coconut or olive oil for a few days and applying the oil onto your skin. Cytokinins, kinetin and trans-zeatin present in coconut have anti thrombotic, anti-carcinogenic and anti-ageing effects on the body. Coconut is often used in the form of oil in the cosmetic industry to improve the health and appearance of the skin and hair.

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