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Wonderfully delicious peaches are low in calories (100 g just provide 39 calories) and contain no saturated fats. Nonetheless, they are packed with numerous health promoting compounds, minerals, and vitamins.The total measured antioxidant strength (ORAC value) of 100 g peach fruit is 1814 TE (Trolox equivalents).Fresh peaches are a moderate source of antioxidant, vitamin-C. Vitamin-C has antioxidant effects and is required for connective tissue synthesis inside the human body. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps develop resistance against infectious agents, and help scavenges harmful free radicals.Fresh fruits are also a small source of vitamin-A and ß-carotene. ß-carotene is a...

Lower blood pressureCelery possess an organic chemical compounds such as pthalides that helps to reduce the stress hormones in the blood. It allows the expansion of blood vessels providing the more space to move which helps to reduce pressure. It lowers the stress on the cardiovascular system that reduces the chances of stroke, heart disease and atherosclerosis. Lowers cholesterolThe daily intake of Celery helps to lower the bad cholesterol. The presence of pthalides enhance the secretion of bile juices that assist to lower the cholesterol levels. It generally improves the heart health. The fiber eliminates the cholesterol from the body in...

What we eat has a direct effect on our skin and eating healthy foods rich in good fats, antioxidants, vitamin C, collagen, and amino acids can give you a fresh, glowing complexion. Here are six super-foods packed with nutrients that directly benefit your skin. 1. Avocados: Avocados are rich in Omega 9 which helps keep skin hydrated and moisturized.  2. Salmon: Salmon is packed with Omega 3, a good fat that helps repair damaged skin and keep cell membranes healthy and hydrated. 3. Blueberries: Blueberries are rich in skin loving antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free radicals. Blueberries are also full of vitamin A, which helps...

There are plenty of beauty products out there that claim to nourish and give you glowing skin, but what about the food we eat, especially superfoods. I’m not knocking any of these high-tech lotions and potions at all.  In fact, I’ve got plenty of them myself in my bathroom cabinet and love to feel pampered by them as I slather them on in the morning and evening. Our skin does get abused inside and out by raging hormones, chemicals, harsh weather and pollution. Even the food that we eat can have a massive impact on how our skin looks, but...

We all heard the term superfoods by now, but what does it really mean? Supposedly, these are the foods that are so chock full of vitamins and nutrients that they can transform us from inside out, making our skin radiant and glowing. Now, these foods aren’t magical. Just because you use some of them won’t mean that you will suddenly become healthy if you continue to lead an unhealthy lifestyle. However, they can really help our bodies regain balance, but not only that – they are potent tools that we can implement in our beauty routines. Our hair and face can really...