Various fruits and their benefits.

This group is rich in minerals i.e. Potasium, Magenese, copper,Zinc and sulphar along with iron and Calcium With rich dietery fibre
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Custard apple.

This is known as Seetha phalam in Andhra. It contains low fat cutard kind of flush full of seeds. The seeds were also used for various health purposes. This fruit is rich in minerals and calcium. See the minerals and other healthy elements packed in one 100g custard apple fruit.
The health benefits of this is healthy skin and hair, protection from heart deseas and for healtheir bones also for good digestion.

Nutritional Value of Custard Apple
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Given below is nutritional value per 100 gm of custard apple
Thiamine (B1) - 0.05 to 0.08 mg
Vitamin A -1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) - 0.08 to 0.1 mg
Natural Sugar - 14 to 18 gm
Niacin (B3) - 0.5 to 0.8 mg
Carbohydrate - 23.71 gm
Iron - 0.7mg
Total Acidity - 0.4 mg
Energy - 76 to 96 cal (310 to 420 kJ)
Protein - 1 to 4.3 gm
Zinc - 0.2 to 2.7mg
Magnesium - 32 to 88 mg
Copper - 2.4mg
Potassium - 250 to 578 mg
Sodium - 4 to 14 mg
Calcium - 17 to 22 mg
Vitamin C - 22 to 43 mg
Fibre - 1 to 3.2 g
Total Soluble Solids (Brix) - 22.3%

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Custard Apple
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Custard apple is a storehouse of Vitamin C, which is an anti-oxidant and helps in neutralizing free radicals.
Vitamin A present in the fruit is good for hair, eyes and healthy skin.
Custard apple contains magnesium, which plays vital role in relaxing muscles and protecting heart against diseases.
Potassium and Vitamin B6 are also present in custard apple.
Copper is yet another useful ingredient of custard apple.
It is a rich source of dietary fiber, which helps in digestion.
As it contains low fat levels, it is good for maintaining optimum health.
The paste of the flesh of the fruit can be used for local application on ulcers, abscesses and boils.
The fruit, in its unripe form, can be dried, crushed and used for treating diarrhea and dysentery.
Custard apple serves as an expectorant, stimulant, coolant and haematinic and is even useful in treating anemia.
The seeds of the fruit have insecticidal and abortifacient properties.

Sweet Potato:

This in among the oldest vegetables in the world. There are prrofs it seems that it has been used in 10000 years ago.!!! How sweet it is !!!!!!
It is rich in Beta carotine, potasium, Magneseum , Phospurus, Calcium, Riboflavin, Niacin and vitaminA and some more.
So this good to boost the iron levels in the blood stream, protecs from colone cancer, good for people who are in diet as it gives feeling of full and also good for protecting from heart desease.

The nutritional values

Carbohydrates - 20.1 gm
Sugars - 4.2 gm
Dietary fiber - 3.0 gm
Fat - 0.1 gm
Protein - 1.6 gm
Vitamin A - 709 μg
β-carotene - 8509 μg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) - 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - 0.1 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) - 0.61 mg
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) - 0.8 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.2 mg
Folate (Vitamin B9) - 11 μg
Vitamin C - 2.4 mg
Calcium - 30.0 mg
Iron - 0.6 mg
Magnesium - 25.0 mg
Phosphorus - 47.0 mg
Potassium - 337 mg
Zinc - 0.3 mg
Calories - 90 kcal (360 kJ)

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Sweet Potatoes

Being rich in dietary fiber, sweet potato lowers the risk of constipation, diverticulosis and colon and rectal cancer.
Sweet potatoes have been found to helpful in minimizing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
Sweet potato is a good snack for those trying to lose weight. It induces a feeling of fullness soon and thus, helps control food intake.
Consumption of sweet potatoes has been known to help avoid stroke, by bringing down the harmful effects of low-density cholesterol & preventing blood clots.
The presence of beta-carotene in sweet potato helps the body fight against free radicals and thus, prevents cancer.
Since sweet potatoes have a low glycemic index, they can be consumed by those suffering from diabetes, without any apprehensions.
The high amount of potassium in sweet potato helps the body in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance as well as cell integrity.
Sweet potatoes have been found to be beneficial for blood purification as well as lowering of blood pressure.
Owing to the presence of iron and calcium, sweet potatoes ensure proper blood flow and also improve bone density.
Regular consumption of sweet potato is good for stomach ulcers and inflamed conditions of the colon.
Being rich in vitamins and minerals, sweet potato is good for people involved in heavy muscular work.

Pears

Pear is a very delicious fruit that is quite closely related to apples and quinces. The skin of the fruit can be yellow, green, brown or red in color, or even a combination of two or more of these colors. The inside flesh, on the other hand, is white to cream-colored and is very juicy and sweet. The flesh surrounds a core that comprises of seeds. Pears have a large, round bottom, which narrows down as we move towards its topmost portion. The fruit comes in large number of varieties, differing in terms of size, shape, color, taste and storage qualities. In the following lines, we have provided health and nutrition benefits of pears.

Nutritional Value of Pears

Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of pears:

• Carbohydrates - 15.46 g
• Sugars - 9.80 g
• Dietary fiber - 3.1 g
• Protein - 0.38 g
• Thiamin (Vitamin B1) - 0.012 mg
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - 0.025 mg
• Niacin (Vitamin B3) - 0.157 mg
• Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) - 0.048 mg
• Vitamin B6 - 0.028 mg
• Folate (Vitamin B9) - 7 μg
• Vitamin C - 4.2 mg
• Calcium - 9 mg
• Iron - 0.17 mg
• Magnesium - 7 mg
• Phosphorus - 11 mg
• Potassium - 119 mg
• Zinc - 0.10 mg

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Pears

• Being rich in vitamin C, pears have antioxidant properties and are said to protect body cells from oxygen-related damage caused by free radicals.
• The presence of fiber in pears helps prevent constipation and also ensures regularity of bowel movement.
• Studies have revealed that eating pears help protect women against postmenopausal breast cancer.
• Pear is described as a hypoallergenic fruit that is less likely to produce an adverse response than other fruits.
• Regular consumption of pears might lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration, the main cause of vision loss in older adults.
• It has been seen that pears help lower blood pressure and also reduce the chances of a stroke.
• The high content of pectin in pears makes them useful in lowering of cholesterol levels.
• Pears have been found to be good for colon health.
• Pear juice, being rich in fructose and glucose, serves as a very quick source of energy.
• Drinking a glass of pear juice is believed to be helpful in bringing down fever.
• The antioxidant properties of pears make them good for strengthening of the immune system.
• Consumption of pear juice helps relieve pain in various inflammatory conditions.
• The presence of boron in pears helps the body retain calcium and thus, reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
• The foliate in pear prevents neural tube defects in infants.