WELLNESS

Sun Dried Raisins and Good Health

  1. Great Source of Energy.  The natural sugars of raisins are a great source of energy and comes packaged together with fiber and other nutrients.
     
  2. Potassium to Maintain Proper Blood Pressure.  Many studies have shown the importance of diets with an adequate intake of potassium to help maintain normal blood pressure.  Since raisins are high in potassium and low in sodium this makes them an ideal part of a heart healthy diet.
     
  3. Fiber and Tartaric Acid for Digestive Health.  The fiber in raisins helps to regulate intestinal function and proper elimination.  Raisins like grapes are one of the few fruits that contain a reasonable level of tartaric acid that works together with fiber to help proper elimination and help keep the colon healthy.
     
  4. Antioxidants to Reduce Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease.  The phenolic compounds in raisins are powerful, protective antioxidants.  These compounds are one of the reasons why fruits and vegetables are considered protective against heart disease and cancer, including quercetin, a powerful antioxidant.
     
  5. Good for Weight control and heart Health.  When hungry for a snack reach for a handy packet of raisins for a natural satisfying snack. In a recent weight loss class people found that a few raisins would satisfy their hunger and prevent overeating.

    Source: http://www.raisins.net

 

Coconut Water: Nature's Sports Drink

Coconut Water is 100% natural, and has five essential electrolytes (calcium, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and sodium), more potassium than a banana (15 times the amount of potassium as most

sports drinks, without the artificial chemicals found in sports drinks), no added sugars, no fat, no cholesterol, and no preservatives.

Source: http://www.onenatural experience.com

Health Benefits of Cashew Nuts

  • Cashews are packed with soluble dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals and packed with numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals; that help to protect against diseases and cancers.
     
  • Cashews are rich in energy and nutrients.  They are rich in "heart friendly" monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic and palmitoleic acids that help to lower LDL or bad cholesterol and increase HDL or good cholesterol.
     
  • Cashew nuts are very rich source of minerals like manganese, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.  Eat just a handful of cashew nuts every day to avoid mineral deficiencies.
     
  • Cashews are also rich in many essential vitamins such as pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), riboflavin and thiamin (vitamin B1).  These vitamins are essential in the sense that our body requires them from external sources to replenish and essential for metabolism of protein, fat and carbohydrates in the body.
     
  • The nuts also contain a good amount of Zea-xanthin, an important flavonoid antioxidant.

    Source: http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/cashew_nut.html