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Agave Nutrients and Health Benefits

Vladiator — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:19 +0000

Agave vegetables are not Cactus Plants and they are not Aloe Plants. Agave plants are from Agavaceae family and have more than 200 different species. Agave Americana, Agave Angustifolia, Agave Tequilana, and Agave Attenuata are the most commonly grown species of Agave Vegetable. The Agave’s Flowers, leaves, stalks (basal rosettes), and the sap (honey water) are all edible for humans. Agave vegetable provides people an another alternative to sugar in cooking which is usually called Agave Nectar (agave syrup). When you handle Agave or drink its juice please be carefull, because some people claim that some of the Agave juices can cause Dermatitis (an allergic inflammation of the skin) which can last for about two weeks. For a Huge List of Agave Species just go to Wikipedia’s Page Here.

The Nutrients of Raw SouthWestern Agave in about 100 grams are:

- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate, Folic Acid
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Protein
- Calcium (Good Amount)
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Selenium
- Natural Fats
- Natural Sugars
- Carbohydrates
- Dietary Fiber (Good Amount)
- Starch
- Calories

The Health Benefits of Agave Vegetable are:

- Maintains healthy bones
- Improves nerve function
- Improves muscle function
- Supports Healthy blood clotting
- Reduces feet tingling
- Reduces hand tingling
- Lowers chance of retardation in children
- Reduces chance of bone deformities
- Reduces feet numbness
- Reduces hand numbness
- Improves teeth health
- Normalizes Blood Sugar Levels
- Normalizes Cholesterol Levels
- Helps prevent constipation
- Helps prevent hemorrhoids
- Supports Weight Loss
- Relaxes nerves
- Relaxes muscles
- Strengthens bones
- Builds bones
- Improves blood circulation
- Protects from muscle spasms
- Improves heart rate
- Helps prevent headaches

Also, If you are interested in tasting this unique sugar alternative, then you could try this Blue Agave Nectar Product.

Or, If you would like to try Agave taste in a fun snack bar, then here is one called Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bar that contains Cashew and Agave Nectar.

Abiyuch Nutrients and Health Benefits

Vladiator — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:46:03 +0000

Abiyuch is a Flowering Tree that produces edible Abiyuch Fruit. Other names for Abiyuch Fruit are Bama, Varuna, Bidasi, Sacred Garlic Pear, Temple Plant, Spider Tree, and the binomial name for it is Crateva Religiosa. Abiyuch mainly lives in Japan, Pacific Islands, Australia, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The Fruits of Abiyuch tree are very healthy for humans. The Nutrients in about half of a cup or 114 grams of Raw Abiyuch Fruit are:

- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C (Extreme Amount)
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Natural Fats
- Carbohydrates
- Natural Sugars
- Dietary Fiber (Good Amount)
- Calories

According to these Nutrients the Health Benefits of Abiyuch Fruit should be like mentioned below:

Vitamin C:
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Protects from free radicals
- Reduces Aging
- Lowers Risks of some Cancers
- Improves Iron absorption
- Improves Lung health
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections

Dietary Fiber:
- Normalizes Blood Sugar Levels
- Normalizes Cholesterol Levels
- Helps prevent constipation
- Helps prevent hemorrhoids
- Supports Weight Loss

Iron:
- Improves Oxygen distribution
- Improves Immune System
- Provides Healthy energy
- Reduces fatigue
- Reduces weakness
- Improves concentration ability
- Lowers chance of infections
- Supports healthy hair
- Reduces Dizziness
- Lowers chances of headaches
- Strengthens nails
- Protects from apathy
- Lowers risks of depression

Potassium:
- Improves nerve function
- Improves muscle function
- Reduces confusion
- Reduces irritability
- Reduces fatigue
- Lowers chance of heart problems
- Lowers chance of high blood pressure
- Protects from chronic diarrhea
- Improves exercise ability

Manganese:
- Supports strong bones
- Supports healthy bones
- Normalizes blood sugar levels
- Supports healthy thyroid gland
- Improves Nerve health
- Protects from free radicals
- Helps protect from nausea
- Reduces vomiting
- Reduces skin rashes
- Maintains Hair color
- Normalizes Cholesterol levels
- Helps prevent dizziness
- Helps prevent hearing loss
- Supports healthy reproduction

The Crateva Religiosa image used for this Article is from WikiMedia Commons and under their Regulations.

Nutmeg Butter and Spice Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:00:04 +0000

Did you know that Nutmeg is the only tropical fruit in the whole world that is used as a source for two different spices? Well, now you do. The first spice that people use Nutmegs for is the Nutmeg itself, because it is the actual seed of the Nutmeg tree. The second spice that people use Nutmegs for is the Mace, it looks like a red or pink lace that covers the Nutmeg seed, a very beautiful and unique design that was created by our Lord God Creator. Myristica Fragrans is an evergreen nutmeg tree that is the most popular and most commonly used for commercial purposes. Some of these commercial nutmeg uses include; essential oils, nutmeg butter, extracted oleoresins, candies, jams, cheese sauces, mulled wine, mulled cider, eggnog, juices, soups, meats, nutmeg spices, and even for industrial lubricants. Nutmeg butter is derived from the nutmeg seed by a ram press. The Nutrients in one tablespoon or 14 grams of Nutmeg butter are:
- Natural Fats (Large Amount)
- Carbohydrates
- Calories
Health Benefits of Nutmeg butter (oil) are not clearly known to me, but some cultures from the History believed it had unique medicinal properties that could protect people from plagues. Some people claim that Nutmeg Butter (oil) has health benefits like:
- Supports Relaxation
- Supports Stress Management
- Relieves Pain
- Relieves Menstrual Cramps
- Supports Heart Function
- Improves Digestion
- Improves Blood pressure levels
- Improves breath smell
- Improves Brain Function
- Improves Kidney Function

The Nutrients of Ground Nutmeg Spice in about one table spoon or seven grams:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate, Folic Acid
- Choline
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Phytosterols
- Protein
- Natural Fats
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Dietary Fiber
- Carbohydrates
- Natural Sugars
- Calories
The Health Benefits of Nutmeg Ground Spice can be:
- Supports strong bones
- Supports healthy bones
- Normalizes blood sugar levels
- Supports healthy thyroid gland
- Improves Nerve health
- Protects from free radicals
- Helps protect from nausea
- Reduces vomiting
- Reduces skin rashes
- Maintains Hair color
- Normalizes Cholesterol levels
- Helps prevent dizziness
- Helps prevent hearing loss
- Supports healthy reproduction
- Helps prevent constipation
- Helps prevent hemorrhoids
- Supports Weight Loss

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Mulberry Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:11:19 +0000

Mulberry fruit is also called Morus. When Mulberries are immature they can have either green, white, or pale yellow color with pink edges. Some unique species of Mulberry can stay white while being in ripe stage, but the majority of species are usually black or dark red. The black Mulberries are sweet, juicy, and fun to eat. Typical Mulberry fruit can grow up to 1.2 inches or 3 centimeters long. People around the world like to enjoy mulberries in juices, jams, tarts, pies, cordials, wines, or just by themselves fresh and raw. If you want to plant your own healthy and strong mulberry tree, then it is recommended to plant it from seeds. Some people like to prune the Mulberry tree in the fall season especially after all the leaves have fallen off, and then they use these branches for very durable baskets. Many people around the world believe that Mulberry has some medicinal properties in it. So, the Nutrients that can be found in one cup or 140 grams of Raw Mulberries are:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate, Folic Acid
- Vitamin C (Large Amount)
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Choline
- Protein
- Calories
- Carbohydrates
- Natural Fats
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Dietary Fiber
- Natural Sugars
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Selenium

Because of these amounts of Nutrients in Mulberries we can expect to receive these Benefits:
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Protects from free radicals
- Reduces Aging
- Lowers Risks of some Cancers
- Improves Iron absorption
- Improves Lung health
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections
- Improves blood clotting
- Reduces bleeding
- Improves kidney function
- Improves bone growth
- May protect from osteoporosis
- Improves Oxygen distribution
- Provides Healthy energy
- Reduces fatigue
- Reduces weakness
- Improves concentration ability
- Supports healthy hair
- Reduces Dizziness
- Lowers chances of headaches
- Strengthens nails
- Protects from apathy
- Lowers risks of depression
- Normalizes Blood Sugar Levels
- Normalizes Cholesterol Levels
- Helps prevent constipation
- Helps prevent hemorrhoids
- Supports Weight Loss

Also, if you are interested in trying some Mulberry Organic Pure Juice, then just Click HERE or on this picture to the right -

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Mango Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:07:55 +0000

Mangoes are very popular fruits throughout the world, but they only grow in tropical, subtropical, and warmer regions. Mango is considered the national fruit of the Pakistan, Philippines, and India. Some cultures use mangoes to decorate the environment for different kinds of celebrations and holidays, and some cultures use mangoes for sinful purposes like worshiping their idols. Mango fruit is usually sweet, juicy, pulpy, and soft, but some mangoes can be kind of firm. You can find mangoes in different colors on the outside like red, yellow, orange, and green, but on the inside they will still have the yellow color. The Nutrients that we find in a cup or 165 grams of Raw Mangoes are:
- Vitamin A (Good amount)
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate, Folic Acid
- Vitamin C (Large Amount)
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Selenium
- Natural Fats
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Calories
- Carbohydrates
- Dietary Fiber
- Natural Sugars

The Health Benefits that we can expect to get from current amounts of Nutrients in Mango Fruit are:
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Protects from free radicals
- Reduces Aging
- Lowers Risks of some Cancers
- Improves Iron absorption
- Improves Lung health
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections
- Improves Eyesight
- Supports Good Vision
- Fights Viral Infections
- Protects from Viral Infections
- Reduces Chances of Night Blindness
- Moisturizes Skin
- Moisturizes Eyes
- Moisturizes Mucous
- Antioxidant Support
- Normalizes Blood Sugar Levels
- Normalizes Cholesterol Levels
- Helps prevent constipation
- Helps prevent hemorrhoids
- Supports Weight Loss
- Supports Brain Function
- Provides Healthy Energy
- Reduces Risk of Heart attack
- Supports Nervous system
- Protects from homocysteine build-up
- Reduces fatigue
- Lowers chance of anemia
- Helps protect from eczema
- Helps protect from dermatitis
- Supports healthy skin
- May reduce seizures

Quinoa Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:00:09 +0000

Quinoa grains are very healthy and they have a unique, nutty, mild, and yummy taste with a light and fluffy texture similar to Couscous. The Inca Civilization referred to Quinoa as the Mother of All Grains. Quinoa is considered Gluten-Free and easy to digest for our stomachs. Quinoa leaves are also edible, but they are much harder to get these days. Some people like to remove the coating from Quinoa grains because it tastes a little bitter. But others prefer to keep the coating on the Quinoa and eat it all together. The cooking of quinoa is very similar to the rice cooking, about one cup of quinoa needs two cups of water, and you cook it with a closed lid until all the water disappears. In about one cup or 185 grams of Cooked Quinoa we get these Nutrients:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate, Folic Acid
- Vitamin E
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium (Good Amount)
- Phosphorus (Good Amount)
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese (Large Amount)
- Selenium
- Natural Fats
- Carbohydrates
- Dietary Fiber (Good Amount)
- Starch
- Calories

Some of the Health Benefits of Quinoa Grains are:
- Normalizes blood sugar levels
- Supports healthy thyroid gland
- Improves Nerve health
- Protects from free radicals
- Helps protect from nausea
- Reduces vomiting
- Reduces skin rashes
- Maintains Hair color
- Normalizes Cholesterol levels
- Helps prevent dizziness
- Helps prevent hearing loss
- Supports healthy reproduction
- Relaxes nerves
- Relaxes muscles
- Strengthens bones
- Builds bones
- Improves blood circulation
- Protects from muscle spasms
- Improves heart rate
- Helps prevent headaches
- Supports cell production
- Helps protect from anemia
- Protects from homocysteine build-up
- Supports Healthy Nerve Function
- May prevent from osteoporosis
- May prevent from Alzheimer’s disease
- Reduces Irritability
- Protects from depression
- Reduces Insomnia
- Helps protect from fatigue
- Improves memory
- Reduces gingivitis
- Reduces birth defects
- Supports brain health
- Improves Spine health
- Supports Weight Loss
- Helps prevent Constipation
- Helps prevent Hemorrhoids
- Improves bowel function

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Kohlrabi Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:07:58 +0000

Kohlrabi vegetable can also be called German Turnip. Kohlrabi varieties include Grand Duke, Gigante, Purple Danube, White Vienna, Purple Vienna, and White Danube. Kohlrabi vegetable is somewhat similar to many other kinds of cabbages, like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and collard greens. Kohlrabi can have either white, purple, or light green color. People eat this vegetable raw, boiled, or steamed. The Nutrients that can be found in one cup or 135 grams of Raw Kohlrabi Vegetable are:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate
- Vitamin C (extreme amount)
- Vitamin E
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Copper
- Manganese
- Selenium
- Omega 3 Fatty Acid
- Omega 6 Fatty Acid
- Natural Fats
- Natural Sugars
- Dietary Fiber
- Carbohydrates
- Calories

Since Kohlrabi vegetable has these Nutrients then it is very possible to get at least these Benefits:
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Protects from free radicals
- Reduces Aging
- Lowers Risks of some Cancers
- Improves Iron absorption
- Improves Lung health
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections
- Improves nerve function
- Improves muscle function
- Reduces confusion
- Reduces irritability
- Reduces fatigue
- Lowers chance of heart problems
- Lowers chance of high blood pressure
- Protects from chronic diarrhea
- Improves exercise ability
- Improves Cholesterol levels
- Improves Blood sugar levels
- Supports Weight loss
- Reduces chances of constipation
- Lowers chance of hemorrhoids

Sapodilla Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:07:43 +0000

Sapodilla Fruit is healthy, sweet, tasty, and with a caramelly flavor. Sapodilla fruit has to be in warm and tropical climates in order to survive and flourish. Some of the places that you can find Sapodilla fruit trees at are like Mexico, Central America, India, and Philipines. In order for the Sapodilla Fruit to be ripen all the way it needs to be collected from the tree first. The Nutrients that one cup of Raw Sapodilla with pulp contains are:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate
- Vitamin C (large amount)
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Selenium
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Natural Fats
- Carbohydrates
- Dietary Fiber (large amount)
- Calories

Also, the Benefits that you could get from these Sapodilla Nutrients are:
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Protects from free radicals
- Reduces Aging
- Lowers Risks of some Cancers
- Improves Iron absorption
- Improves Lung health
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections
- May prevent or reduce constipation
- Helps reduce or prevent Hemorrhoids
- Normalizes Cholesterol levels
- Normalizes blood sugar levels
- Supports Weight loss

Carambola – Starfruit Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:00:49 +0000

Carambola Fruit is also called Starfruit is a delicious, sweet, and juicy fruit. It is pretty popular in Asia, Malaysia, South Pacific, South America, Florida, and Hawaii. The entire fruit is okay to eat, yes even with the fruit’s skin. Some people think that this fruit tastes like Grapefruit, Papaya, and Orange all together at the same time. If you have kidney problems then you may want to avoid this fruit for health reasons, but otherwise Carambola or StarFruit is pretty harmless. About one cup (132grams) of Raw Carambola contains these important Nutrients:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate
- Vitamin C (large amount)
- Vitamin E
- Protein
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Selenium
- Copper
- Zinc
- Potassium
- Phosphorus
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Natural Fats
- Natural Sugars
- Dietary Fiber
- Carbohydrates
- Calories

With these important Nutrients you may get these important Benefits:
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Protects from free radicals
- Reduces Aging
- Lowers Risks of some Cancers
- Improves Iron absorption
- Improves Lung health
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections
- Reduces Constipation
- May reduce or prevent hemorrhoids
- Helps improve blood sugar levels
- Helps improve cholesterol levels
- Supports Weight Loss

Arugula Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:07 +0000

Have you heard of a Green Leaf Vegetable called Arugula? I haven’t until today. Arugula is also called Rocket, Rucola or Eruca Sativa. This Vegetable is considered an annual plant. Many people use it as a normal green leaf vegetable. Arugula Vegetable can be used in salads, on top of pizza, with pasta, or in soups. Also, keep in mind, that any overdose of any food, vitamin or supplement can lead to serious health problems. So, make sure that you know for sure how much of what ingredient you should add to your diet. Here is the Ingredients that you can get from about a half cup or 10 grams of Raw Arugula:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B9, Folate
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Manganese
- Natural Fats
- Dietary Fiber
- Protein
- Calories

There is a good list of Benefits also for this Arugula vegetable:
- Helps regulate cholesterol levels
- Helps regulate blood sugar levels
- Supports weight loss
- Helps prevent constipation
- Reduces chance of Hemorrhoids
- Reduces Excess Bleeding
- Reduces Chances of Osteoporosis
- Helps reduce nausea for pregnant women
- Helps reduce vomiting for pregnant women
- Support healthy eyesight
- Helps protect from viral infections
- Helps protect from Free Radical damage
- Reduces chances of some cancers
- Improves wound healing
- Support Lung health
- Reduces chances of frequent colds