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Health Benefits Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes vitamin C and flavonoids the B vitamins folate and pantothenic acid and the minerals potassium and magnesium and fiber Together these nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer In addition papaya contains the digestive enzyme papain which is used like bromelain a similar enzyme found in pineapple to treat sports injuries other causes of trauma and allergies Protection Against Heart Disease Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin E and vitamin A through their concentration of pro vitamin A carotenoid phytonutrients three very powerful antioxidants These nutrients help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol Only when cholesterol becomes oxidized is it able to stick to and build up in blood vessel walls forming dangerous plaques that can eventually cause heart attacks or strokes One way in which dietary vitamin E and vitamin C may exert this effect is through their suggested association with a compound called paraoxonase an enzyme that inhibits LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol oxidation Papayas are also a good source of fiber which has been shown to lower high cholesterol levels The folic acid found in papayas is needed for the conversion of a substance called homocysteine into benign amino acids such as cysteine or methionine If unconverted homocysteine can directly damage blood vessel walls and if levels get too high is considered a significant risk factor for a heart attack or stroke Promotes Digestive Health The nutrients in papaya have also been shown to be helpful in the prevention of colon cancer Papaya s fiber is able to bind to cancer causing toxins in the colon and keep them away from the healthy colon cells In additio
STRAWBERRY WINE
<b>Nutrition Facts and Information about Strawberry < b>Strawberry is an excellent source of potassium and magnesium It contains very good amount of phosphorous sodium calcium copper and manganese Strawberry is a good source of iron <b>Vitamin Content < b>Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C Infact they have more vitamin C than citrus fruit Strawberry is also a good source of folate thiamin riboflavin niacin vitamin B6 omega 3 fatty acids vitamin E vitamin A and vitamin K <b>Calorie Content of Strawberry < b>Strawberries contain 32 calories 100g which are mostly carbohydrates They are a very good source of dietary fiber and iodine Strawberries also contain an array of beneficial phytonutrients including flavonoids anthocyanidins and ellagic acid <b>Health Benefits of Strawberry < b> Strawberries have numberous medicinal properties includings its ability to lower the risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract due to presence of Vitamin C Strawberry is an excellent anti oxidant It is also packed with flavonoids these flavonoids help keep bad cholesterol from damaging artery walls Strawberries can significantly decrease blood pressure which may reduce the risk of heart disease Strawberries are found to enhance memory function and reduce rheumatoid arthritis
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