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Most Of my friends who are visiting this blog calls me and ask me – where do you get these fruits ? Are You a Fruitarian ? I really Appreciate those friends taking interest in eating healthy diet and my answer to their question is –Some Fruit are not available in india , Mainly it is found outside Asia ,And of course , I am not a Fruitarian ,I suggest instead of taking a multivitamin tablet, it is better to eat fruits daily, Your comments are always welcome in my inbox dailyonefruit@gmail.com. Have a happy life – make your life happy… Cheers

Dead skin removal face scrub

Dead skin removal face scrubPeople shed about a million dead skin cells per day.Certain Range of Dead cells accumulate over the skin daily according to their environment and age.Healthy skin needs a large amount of nutrition and also involves in regular cleaning of skin also removing dead cells.These dead cells need to be removed regularly to get a good look.

Dead skin removal face scrub

In this case fruit face scrub / fruit scrub give a best result for removing dead cell as well as improves soft and good look of the skin.homemade Fruit packs provide nourishment to the skin and makes healthy naturally.


Banana Oats Scrub

Ingredient:
Banana – ½ cup
Milk- 8 tbsp
Oats-1/4 cupbananas1 Banana face pack provides nourishment to the skin, the Milk helps in retaining the moisture that provides a smoothness  and maintain moisturized effect on the skin.Oats act as good scrubbing agent involves in removing dead cells in regular wash.mix Banana,milk,oats and make a paste and apply over the skin and make a scrubbing movement .After 15 min wash the pack with cold water.


Lemon Face Scrub
Ingredient:
lemon powder – 2 tbsp
olive oil-2 tbsp
brown sugar –tbsplemon
Fresh Lemon fruit pulp is a good ingredient for a glowing, flawless and clear skin . Mix the lemon powder, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and make a paste  and apply over the face for 15 min and scrub the pack in upward direction and remove the pack with cold water. Combination of lemon and brown sugar maintains the moisturising effect of the skin.


Orange Peel scrub

Ingredient
Orange Peel powder- ¼ cup
Yogurt – 5 tbsporange peelOrange Facial pack is an home facial that improve the skin texture and color.Orange Facial pack control acne and blackheads .Mix Orange Peel and Yogurt to make a fine face pack .Apply this pack over face, neck and hand.Give a scrubbing movement in a upward direction with finger tips.After 10 min wash the pack with cold water


Pomegranate scrub
Ingredient
Pomegranate seed -1/2 cup
honey-6 tbsp-pomegranate-seedsApplying Pomegranate extract reduce wrinkles,dryness and dullness over skin.Pomegranate juice maintains water content over the skin .Mix dried Pomegranate seeds with 2 tbsp of  honey and make a fine paste that can be used as a good skin pack.Apply this pack on skin and give a mild scrubbing movement over the skin for 10 min and leave it for 20 min .Finally wash the pack with cold water.


Lemon and Honey scrub
Ingredient:
lemon peel powder-1/2 cup
honey-6 tbsplemon
Honey maintains the water and moisturizing effect over the skin.lemon  removes Excess oil secretion over the skin  .Mix Lemon Peel Powder and honey to make a fine thick face pack .Apply this pack over face,neck areas.Give a scrubbing movement in a upward direction with finger tips.After 10 min wash the pack with cold water. Lemon brightens the skin and removes dirt and oil over the skin.


Strawberry scrub
Ingredient:
Strawberry – ½ cup
Honey – 4 tbsp
Brown Sugar -4tbspanticancer1A strawberry maintains the water balance level and provides moisturizing effect over the skin. Mix Strawberry pulp,Honey,Brown Sugar and make scrub paste. Apply this pack for 10 min and  once it is set wash with cold water.


Grapes Scrub
Ingredient
Grapes -5 tbsp
lemon juice-2 tbspgrape_pack NEWAdd grapes with seed and 2 tbsp of lemon juice and apply this dead skin removal scrub over the skin and make a scrubbing movement all over the face and neck. After 10 min wash the pack

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Top 7 Homemade Fruit Face Packs to Clear Pimples

Top 7 Homemade Fruit Face Packs to Clear Pimples
Top 7 Homemade Fruit Face Packs to Clear Pimples

Homemade face packs always give a better remedy for acne and pimple problems. Usually excess accumulation of oil and bacterial infection  lead to skin Acne,pimple,inflammation. Pimples found on one place continues to affect other skin areas too and make a bad outlook,mostly oily skin are affected by these infection very frequently. When we keep skin clear and clean there is no place for the pimples and acne ,so its better to have a regular face wash daily.

Certain fruits help in curing pimple problem just by applying the peel pack over the skin, one such example we can say it orange, lemon, lime .Citrus related fruits give a best result in curing pimple related problems, since it involves vitamin c with anti-inflammatory agent.
Citrus fruits help in removing excess oil over the skin pores, leaving a clear skin hence Citrus work well in oily skin. Antioxidant property of fruits help in supplying excess oxygen to the skin cells leads in curing bacterial infection, pimple and acne

Top 7 Homemade Fruit Face Packs to Clear Pimples


Citrus Fruit peel Face Pack 
to curing Pimples

Ingredient:
Lemon peels/lime peels/Orange Peels – 1 cup
water – few dropscitrus_fruitCitrus Fruits are rich source of vitamin c and Antioxidant helps in reducing Acne ,pimple formation.Collect Citrus Fruit Peels and make it dry completely by placing in the hot sun. We can grind these peels to make fine powder. Store these peel powder in a dry container for later use. These  peels act as a best homemade face scrub and face cleanser. Add some cold water to this Fruit peel pack powder and Apply directly on the face , neck and give a circular rotation moment in upward direction. Leave the pack for 15 min and wash the pack with cold water.

Fresh Lime Face Pack to curing Pimples

Ingredient
Lime – 2 tbsp
Groundnut oil – 2 tbsplemonAs we know Lime is also a citrus fruit rich in vitamin C provide complete protection against inflammation .Take fresh Lime juice and mix ground nut oil with it, take a cotton and dip in this mixture and apply all over the pimple affected areas. Leave for 10-15 min and wash with any peel packs.


Mint and Lime 
Face Pack to curing Pimples

Ingredient
Lime – 2 tbsp
Mint paste– 2 tbspmint and lemonMint is a super cooling agent, also best for dry and dull skin. Grind mint leaves with lime juice and make a fine paste ,just rub over all the dull and pimple affected areas. Just leave the pack for 20 min and wash it off with cold water.

Papaya Face Pack to curing Pimples

Ingredient
papaya – ½ cup
milk  – 2 tbsp
turmeric-1 tbsp
Potato-1/2 cuppapaya seedPapaya nourishes the skin ,that provide vitamin A for maintaining healthy skin. Grind papaya,milk,turmeric powder,potatoes and make a fine paste . keep it in the refrigerator for 5 min to set the pack. Apply over the face, give upward direction scrub over under eye, neck for 10 min ,finally wash the pack with cold water for better result.

Avocado and cucumber Face Pack to curing Pimples

Ingredient
avocados – 2 tbsp
cucumbers – 2 tbspavacado NEWAvocado and cucumber combination makes the skin soft and fresh.Grind avocado pulp and cucumber to make thick paste. apply on the face and give a scrubbing moment for 10 min and wash the face with cold water.Cucumber give a excellent cooling effect over the dull areas.

Cherry Face Pack to curing Pimples

Ingredient
cherries – ½ cup
with rose water– 2 tbspcherries 1Mix cherries tart juice and rose water .Take cotton and dip in the mixture , apply over the damaged areas in upward direction  for 15 min. After that wash with a orange peel pack to get a fresh look.

Strawberry with milk Face Pack for Pimples
Ingredient
Strawberry – ½ cup
milk – 2 tbspdipped berryStrawberry Fruits pack rich in vitamins and minerals help to maintain the healthy skin forever. Crash strawberry with milk make a fine paste and apply over the pimple and leave this pack for 10 min and wash with cold water for better result.

Lemon Face Pack to curing Pimples

Ingredient:
citrus – ½ cup
multani mitti – 2 tbsp4Multani mitti pack mainly used to lift the skin from wrinkle lines. Mix lemon with multani mitti and apply all over the face and leave it aside for 10 min. After 10 min wash the face with cold water.

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Best Fruit scrub Packs for Hand and Foot

Best Fruit scrub Packs for Hand and FootHealthy skin needs a large amount of nutrition and also involves in regular cleaning of skin also removing dead cells . These dead cells need to be removed regularly to get a good look.People shed about a million dead skin cells per day.Best hand Fruit scrub Pack and  Foot Fruit scrub Packs discussed below are  Apple and Oatmeal Scrub,Orange and Sugar Scrub,Tomato, Oatmeal and Yogurt Pack for Oily Skin,Lemon Face Scrub,Tomato and Sugar Scrub.

Certain Range of Dead cells accumulate over the skin daily according to their environment and age.In this case fruit scrub give a best result for removing dead cell as well as improves soft and good look of the skin.Homemade Fruit scrub Pack provide nourishment to the skin and makes healthy naturally.

Best Fruit scrub Packs for Hand and Foot
apples

Apple Scrub and Oatmeal Scrub
Ingredient
Apple -1/2 cup
Oatmeal -6 tbsp
Honey-2 tbsp
Apple has a wonderful quality that maintains melanin retention in the skin.So i thought of preparing a simple common apple fruit facials pack for a instant glow. Combination of apple and honey is a excellent ingredient for skin.Mix Apple juice,oatmeal to make a fine thick scrub pack.Apply this pack over hand and foot.Give a scrubbing movement in a upward direction with finger tips.After 10 min wash the pack with cold water.

orange peel
Orange Scrub and Sugar Scrub
Ingredient
orange peel powder-1/2 cup
sugar-6 tbsp
Orange Facial pack is an home facial that improve the skin texture and color.Orange Facial pack control acne and blackheads .Mix orange Peel Powder and sugar  to make a fine thick manicure and pedicure pack .Apply this pack over hand and foot.Give a scrubbing movement in a upward direction with finger tips.After 10 min wash the pack with cold water. orange brightens the skin and removes dirt and oil over the skin.

tomatos
Tomato Scrub , Oatmeal and Yogurt Scrub Pack for Oily Skin
Ingredient
Tomato juice-1/2 cup
Oatmeal -6 tbsp
Yogurt-6 tbsp
Mix Tomato juice,oatmeal and yogurt  to make a fine thick manicure pack.Apply this oily skin scrub pack over hand and foot.Give a scrubbing movement in a upward direction with finger tips.After 10 min wash the pack with cold water. Tomato removes excess oil secretion and makes the skin soft, smooth.


lemon
Lemon Face Scrub
Ingredient
Lemon powder – 2 tbsp
Olive oil-2 tbsp
Brown sugar –tbsp
Brown sugar maintains the water and moisturizing effect over the skin.Lemon  removes Excess oil secretion over the skin  .mix the lemon powder ,2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.Apply this pack over dull areas in hand and foot areas.Give a scrubbing movement in a all direction with finger tips.After 10 min wash the pack with cold water. Lemon  act as best antioxidant that  removes oil and dead skin and make the skin look bright.
tomato
Tomato and Sugar Scrub
Ingredient
Tomato juice-1/2 cup
Sugar -6 tbsp
Tomato juice provide a rich brightness and nourishment on the skin. Mainly used in homemade pedicure and manicure to remove roughness over hand and leg. Take tomato and sugar mixture in a cotton and wipe it over rough skin.

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Reason why Cherries reduce Heart attack

Reason why Cherries reduce Heart attack
Reason why Cherries reduce Heart attack

Cherries provide Antioxidant,such as anthocyanins and cyaniding. These antioxidant found in Cherries help in cancer protection.Some Common Reason why Cherries reduce Heart attack are
Prevent from Cancer,
Reduce heart attack, stroke,
Support Healthy Sleep,
Relief from Arthritis Pain,
Reduce weight,
Reduce hypertension.

Reason why Cherries reduce Heart attack 

  1. Cherries are high in pectin soluble fibre .
  2. Cherries are very high in potassium.
  3. Cherries contain powerful quercetin and phytosterols.
  4. Cherries a high dose of anthocyanins.cherries 1

Cherries are very high in potassium Latest research found that Cherries contain large amount of potassium, that regulates blood pressure.These Potassium rich fruits ,like cherries always help in minimizing the risk of heart-attack .Potassium found in Cherries help in steady heart beat that reduces the risk of hypertension. Consuming a cup of cherries daily, will help in reducing Blood Pressure, blood lipids and also decrease in HDL-cholesterol.

Cherries are high in pectin soluble fibre
Cherries mainly rich in pectin soluble fibre and hypoglycemic contributes in reducing blood pressure.High Blood pressure level leads to serious heart attack,heart failure and stroke.These fibre in cherries reduces the cholesterol level in the blood and maintains the fluidity of blood.

Cherries a high dose of anthocyanins
Anthocyanins Present in Cherries provide the red colour pigment. Anthocyanins in cherries has an anti-inflammation property that help in reducing inflammation, reducing weight, fat reducing. Anthocyanin may activate PPAR which regulates fat and glucose level result in maintaining cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes level in our body.

Cherries contain powerful quercetin and phytosterols
When LDL cholesterol is oxidized, there is a maximum chance of forming plaque in artery walls which leads to heart attack and stroke.latest research found that Quercetin,an antioxidant property in cherries prevents oxidative damage of lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol.Also phytosterols in Cherries reduces the risk of hypertension,heart rate,heart attack and stroke.

Reason why Cherries reduce Heart attack 

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Nutritive value for Jack Fruit

Nutritive value for Jack FruitScientific Name Jack fruit – Artocarpus heterophyllus
Jack Fruit Family – Moraceae
Jack fruit Names in Indian Language – பலாப்பழம்(Palapazham) , Chakka , कटहल Katahal .
Jack fruit Origin -rain forests of the Western Ghats of India. It spread early on to other parts of India, southeast Asia, the East Indies and ultimately the Philippines.

Amazing Health Benefits Of Jack fruit are Flawless skin,Vitamin A,provide Immunity,Prevents cancer,Skin health and ageing,reduce Asthma,prevent Anemia.

Jackfruit belongs to mulberry family and scientific name is Artocarpus heterophyllus , commonly known as jack tree, jackfruit, jack or jak.Jack fruit rich in fiber content consists of protein, potassium, calcium,iron.

jack fruit contains no cholesterol and fats.Jack fruit seed as well as fruit pulp are edible to cook,mainly jack fruit seeds dishes are common in kerala food.Jack fruit protect from cancer, Asthma, Ulcers, Anemia,bone disease,skin ageing,high blood pressure.

Nutritive value for Jack Fruit

Jack Fruit value- Article shows you the exact minerals, vitamins, cholesterol, carbohydrate, protein, fat compound present in the fruit based on the reference from Source: USDA Nutrient Database

Nutritive value for Jack Fruit
Nutritive value for Jack Fruit

WATER
Water is an essential compound needed in the diet to promote good digestion,blood circulation and to flush out the waste toxin – chemical compound from our body .
100g of Jack Fruit contains 73.46g of water .
165g of Jack Fruit contains 121.21g of water .
151g of Jack Fruit contains 110.92g of water .

PROTEINS
Proteins are essential nutrients for our body. Proteins are one of the building blocks of body tissue, and can also serve as a fuel source throughout the day.
100g of Jack Fruit contains 1.72g of PROTEINS .
165g of Jack Fruit contains 2.84g of PROTEINS .
151g of Jack Fruit contains 2.6g of PROTEINS .

FAT (lipid)
Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. Too much fat in your blood, it can increase your risk of heart disease.
100g of Jack Fruit contains 0.64g of Cholesterol .
165g of Jack Fruit contains 1.06g of Cholesterol .
151g of Jack Fruit contains 0.97g of Cholesterol .

IRON
Iron is a mineral that is required for our bodies to function properly. Most of the iron in our body is found in the blood as hemoglobin, which is a protein used to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues.
100g of Jack Fruit contains 0.23mg of IRON .
165g of Jack Fruit contains 0.38mg of IRON .
151g of Jack Fruit contains 0.35mg of IRON .

CALCIUM
Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body. The teeth and bones contain the most calcium.
100g of Jack Fruit contains 24mg of CALCIUM .
165g of Jack Fruit contains 40mg of CALCIUM .
151g of Jack Fruit contains 36mg of CALCIUM .

CARBOHYDRATE
Carbohydrates are energy-providing nutrients.
100g of Jack Fruit contains 23.25g of CARBOHYDRATE .
165g of Jack Fruit contains 38.36g of CARBOHYDRATE .
151g of Jack Fruit contains 35.11g of CARBOHYDRATE .

POTASSIUM
Potassium is a mineral that help muscles contract, regulate fluids and mineral in and out of body cells, and helps maintain normal blood pressure by blunting the effect of sodium.
100g of Jack Fruit contains 448mg of POTASSIUM .
165g of Jack Fruit contains 739mg of POTASSIUM .
151g of Jack Fruit contains 676mg of POTASSIUM .

VITAMIN C
Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid, which is the form of vitamin C found in most foods.Vitamin C is needed for proper growth, development, and to heal wounds.
100g of Jack Fruit contains 13.7mg of VITAMIN C .
165g of Jack Fruit contains 22.6mg of VITAMIN C .
151g of Jack Fruit contains 20.7mg of VITAMIN C .

VITAMIN B12
100g of Jack Fruit contains 0g of VITAMIN B12 .
165g of Jack Fruit contains 0g of VITAMIN B12 .
151g of Jack Fruit contains 00g of VITAMIN B12 .

SODIUM
Sodium in the diet (called dietary sodium) is measured in milligrams (mg).
100g of Jack Fruit contains 2mg of SODIUM .
165g of Jack Fruit contains 3mg of SODIUM .
151g of Jack Fruit contains 3mg of SODIUM .

DIETARY FIBER
Fiber promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and increases stool bulk, so it can be of benefit to those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools.
100g of Jack Fruit contains 1.5g of DIETARY FIBER .
165g of Jack Fruit contains 2.5g of DIETARY FIBER .
151g of Jack Fruit contains 2.3g of DIETARY FIBER .

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Some Fruits help in Boosting Brain Power

Some Fruits help in Boosting Brain Power
Some Fruits help in Boosting Brain Power

What is mental health? . Mental  health is necessary for each and every human being ,it is also said as level of psychological well-being in our day to day activities.Mental health changes according to the environment as well as the food what we intake. Insufficient food affects the levels of psychological state of the human.Mental health is measured by how we think, feel,act and behave in the society (or) in a stressful work.

Mental health weakness leads to poor concentration, increased stress,Mental disorder, personality disorders ,Mental Illness.Mental health weakness mainly accompanied due to Poor nutrition,depression,fatigue, poor sleep, and poor concentration.Poor nutrition result in fluctuations in blood sugar levels, nutrient deficiencies,lack of energy supply to brain nerves and muscles.

Necessary vitamin for brain development are Amino Acids,Vitamin B1 (Thiamine),Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine),Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin),Folate,Vitamin C,Vitamin D,Minerals such as Sodium ,Potassium,Iron,Magnesium,Calcium,Zinc

Some Fruits help in Boosting Brain Power


Banana
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Vitamins and Minerals present in Banana:
Vitamin B6 – .5 mg

Protein – 1 g
Manganese – .3 mg
Vitamin C – 9 mg
Potassium – 450 mg
Vitamin A – 81 IU
Iron – .3 mg
Bananas are good ‘mood food’ that promotes good mental health, since it help in producing chemicals that act as brain power booster. Banana is rich in minerals such as potassium and magnesium. Potassium helps in neurological functioning of brain.

A cup of banana every day improves energy supply to nerves and muscles. Banana provides good memory health, brain development and improves level of psychological well-being in our day to day activities.

Certain Fruit Boost Brain Power such as Avocado,Pomegranate,Mango,Blueberries

Avocado

Avocados Rich in:
4% of vitamin E
4% vitamin C
6% folate
8% fiber
2% iron
4% potassium
81 micrograms of lutein
19 micrograms of beta-caroten

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Avocado is also called as butter fruit increases vitamin A absorption 12 times. Avocados rich in 20 vitamins,minerals and phytonutrients. A latest research reported that avocados, added to salad and salsa act as a nutrient booster by increasing carotenoid absorption.

Combination of tomatoes, avocado,carrots in a salad and tomato sauce with avocado increase in vitamin A absorption and doubles the absorption of beta-carotene in body. avocados with carrots increases beta-carotene absorption four times and vitamin A absorption increases 12 times over in over body . Avacado supply good energy to brain cells and help in  memory health and also brain development.

Mango Funny Facts on MangoVitamin-B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin E present in Mango provide anti inflammatory and antibacterial property result in good skin health.

Enzyme like flavonoids, copper, vitamin C, Iron in Mango regains blood vessel and decrease anaemic and enhance Memory power. Mango seed kernal exact used for food cosmetic and pharmaceutical application.Mango enhance in good memory and never development.

Pomegranate p

Total antioxidant level in pomegranate juice is measured as oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). ORAC is 2341 µmol TE per 100 gram in pomegranate. Pomegranate is known as healthy powerhouse for its rich source of vitamin C, folates, pyridoxine, vitamin K and minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, and manganese.

Pomegranate fruit contains no cholesterol or saturated fats. Pomegranates loaded with Polyphenolic compounds are also powerful source of antioxidant property that also provide brain development as well as good mental strength.

Blueberries

blue berriesLatest research has proved that  berries are connected with brain development and memory power.consumption of blueberries increase blood cells and avoids anemia. Protective compounds called anthocyanins in blueberries Reduce Memory Loss

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