Nature's Beauty and Your Health. Watermelon

Watermelon Mimosa

Though available year round, summer is particularly sweet for this fruit. Watermelon can assist with inflammation due to conditions contributing to asthma, diabetes, colon cancer and arthritis. It's full of natural antioxidants, Vitamin C and A. Slice it, juice it or cook with it.
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Nature's Beauty. Cherries

The summer is the optimum time to enjoy this fruit, though you can get them year round frozen, dried and as juice. Cherries contain Vitamin C, potassium and have been shown to have a beneficial effect on the eyes because of their lutein and zeaxanthin properties. According to researchers a flavonoid found in cherries has anticarcinogenic called quercetin which can help prevent heart disease. The soluble fiber in cherries may also have a positive influence on cholesterol. Cherries also contain antocyanins which may help relieve muscle and soreness.









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Nature's Beauty. Raspberries

Raspberries are a great source of fiber, niacin, magnesium and Vitamin's B2 and C among other nutrients.They also possess almost 50% more antioxidant activity than strawberries. 1 cup is approximately 60 healthy calories.

Nature's Beauty. Limes

Limes contain Vitamin C, always good for the immune system. They also contain valuable folic acid, B6 and potassium.

Beyond their delicious taste in some food dishes, including pie and margaritas, a bit of lime and water can be used in the kitchen to get rid of greasy messes in the kitchen. Limes because of their Vitamin C also rejuvenate and brighten skin according to researchers. Add a bit of sea salt to lime juice it becomes an effective exfoliant for dry and dead skin.
If you've done a bit too much on the alcohol, drinking lime juice and water can help with hangovers in helping an over taxed liver the morning after.

For a refreshing drink and relief from the summer heat, simply add a twist of lime to cold water, no sugar required.

Nature's Beauty: Avocado

Avocado's have great health benefits which include helping to lower cholesterol. Because of the potassium found in avocado it's a nice addition to your daily diet to help regulate blood pressure. Add to the list of benefits antioxidants which may help prevent cancer. The fruit is also a good source of fiber and contains Vitamins K, B6 and C. If you're counting calories one avocado contains approximately 200 calories and more fat than other fruits - but it's the healthy kind! Of course you can also use avocado for hair and facial treatments as well, but that's another post!