7/3/13

10 Beneficial facts about apple juice

1.Reduced Risk of Heart Diseases
Apple juice prevents cholesterol to form in your blood vessels and arteries. High cholesterol level and plaques in the arteries are one of the major causes of heart diseases. By drinking apple juice you reduce the risk of heart diseases.

2. Cleaner Organism and Improved Digestion
Apple juice (especially raw apple juice) helps to clean the liver and kidneys from harmful toxins. As a result, you have a cleaner organism and you are better protected against liver and kidney diseases.

3. Apple Juice is Great for Weight Loss
This health benefit of apple juice is loved by weight conscious persons. Cholesterol and calories are two major causes of extra weight. Apple juice is basically free of calories and fat + it protects you from cholesterol.

4. Excellent Source of Energy
Apple juice is packed with different vitamins – A, C, E, K, B1, B2, B6 and Folate, so it is an excellent source of energy. As a result, it is a great drink to restore your energy after a physical exercise.

5. Lower Risk of Dementia
Some studies have shown that apple juice lowers the risk of dementia in older people. Apple juice slows brain aging and helps to keep it sharp for longer time.

6. Improved Vision and Eye Health
Apple juice contains vitamin A, which is good for your eyes. Vitamin A helps you to protect your eyes from eye diseases and keeps your sight sharp.



7/1/13

10 Interesting facts about mangoes

1.Top Mango exporters are India, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Brazil, Israel, South Africa and Peru.

2. Mangoes can range from 2 - 10 inches in length.

3. Only 10 percent of all mangoes are grown in the United States.

4. Mangoes are available late December through August.

5. Mangoes should be eaten when soft, and will ripen at room temperature.

6. Mangos are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and for those who are physically active, whether working out or constantly on the go, mangos are a great way to replenish that lost potassium

7. There are over 20 million metric tons of mangos grown throughout the tropical and sub-tropical world. The leading mango producer is India, with very little export as most are consumed within the country. Mexico and China compete for second place, followed by Pakistan and Indonesia. Thailand, Nigeria, Brazil, Philippines and Haiti follow in order.

8. In the Hindu culture hanging fresh mango leaves outside the front door during Ponggol (Hindu New Year) and Deepavali is considered a blessing to the house.

9. A mango stored at 55 degrees F will last for up to two weeks.
You must not refrigerate a mango.

10. Did you know 1 cup of mango has just 107 calories and provides 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A??

20 Interesting Facts About Apples

1. The science of apple cultivation is known as Pomology.

2. If you threw an apple in water, it wouldn't sink – apples float in water! This is because 25% of their volume consists of air.

3. Apples are said to have originated from a region between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea.

4. China produces the largest amount of apples in the world. 

5. Apple trees have a life of over 100 years.

6. Apples can help you improve your memory.

8. A medium sized apple has contained 4 grams of fiber 

9. The daily requirement of fiber is 25 grams. Apples are amongst the highest sources of fiber.

10. Apples are cholesterol-free, sodium-free and fat-free.

11. In the Chinese culture, the word for apples is pronounced as ‘ping’ which also stands for peace. This is why apples are a popular gift to give when visiting someone in China.

12. Isaac Newton is said to have discovered the Law of Gravity when an apple fell on his head.

13. It is generally agreed that apples originated from Kazakhstan.

14. The Apple Macintosh was named so as it was the favorite apple of the head of the team that created the computer, Jef Raskin.

15. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why." - Bernard M. Baruch 

16. Apples are one of the most popular juices taken with breakfast in the United States.

17. Humans have been eating apples for a while now – from as far as 6500 BC

18. Eating an apple before bed can help cleanse your teeth and is said to be able to whiten your teeth.

19. The Roman Goddess Pomona is the goddess of apples.