“Mother”  Nature knows best.  That is why our local fruits are a very good source of vitamins, minerals and energy.  Particularly in summer, consider the amount of liquids found in watermelon and grapes for example.  These liquids give us the nutrients and energy to cope with hot weather and physical activity.

 

Apples:  “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”. Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants and flavonids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risk of colon cancer, heart attack and stroke.

 

Grapes: High in Vitamin C and carbohydrates.

 

Guava:  Contains Vitamin C and more potassium than an orange.  It also contains B1 Vitamin and B2 niacin and phosphorus.  It has one of the highest fiber content in any fruit (which helps prevent constipation)  including pectin, which lowers blood cholesterol levels. 

 

Mango:  Rich source of Vitamin A  and good amounts of Vitamin B  and C.  Mangos also contain  a high amount of  cartenoids which fight off colds and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.  Mangos are high in fiber,  low in carbohydrates and contain calcium, iron potassium and a small amount of protein.

 

Orange: “2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away”, and also lower cholesterol, prevent and dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.

 

Peaches:  A good source of Vitamin C, carbohydrates and fiber.  Also, a significant source of Vitamin A

 

Pears:  Heavily loaded with dietary fiber, much of it in the form of pectin (which lowers   

blood cholesterol levels).  They are also an excellent source of potassium and Vitamin C.

 

Strawberries:  Known as the “protective” fruit. They have the one of the highest antioxidant capacities of many fruits, as well as folate, potassium, Vitamin C, and fiber.  Therefore, they protect the body from cancer causing, blood vessel clogging free radicals.

 

Watermelon:  The coolest “Thirst Quencher”.  Because it is made up of 92% water, it is a  low calory rehydrating fruit which contains Vitamin A, B and B6.  It is packed with a mega dose of gluthathione which helps boost our immune system. It also contains high concentrations of lycopene (the cancer fighting oxidant) that may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

 

However, the body’s intolerance or sensitivity to certain foods can contribute to certain conditions such as obesity, migraine, eczema, nausea, diarrhea, constipation etc.

 

A new technology has been developed to identify which foods to eat or not to eat called the  YORK Test  which  brings relief to these symptoms.

 

So, before devouring large quantities of the above fruits (or foods) , you must keep in mind that people respond differently to food (tolerance).

 

The test is performed on a small blood sample and covers 113 food items, some of which may be the cause of your problem, and results are reported as follows:

 

Red :  For foods to be eliminated entirely from your diet

 

Green:  For foods to be consumed regularly

 

Yellow:  Foods to be consumed with caution i.e. at long intervals.