Eat Regional. Eat Seasonal. Diet rich in fruits is alkaline diet which is recommended for Hypertensives,Diabetics & to manage other diseases related to Faulty Lifestyles.
An apple a day,keeps the doctor away !
Is it so?
There are no doubts about benefits of eating apples everyday, only if a bit care is taken regarding washing their surfaces from chemicals and dirt.
A diet rich in apples and tomatoes can slow down progression of chronic lung disease in smokers and others prone to get COPD due to high levels of pollution.
Certain components found in above helps repair the damaged lung tissue.
A study has been carried out about benefits of fruit diet rich in apples and it has proved beyond doubt that the Diet may repair lung damage and slow down the lung's natural ageing process even if the person has never smoked.
Lung functions start to decline at around 30.
Poor lung function can increase the risk of death from all diseases ,including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD), Heart disease and lung cancer due to low levels of Oxygen in blood due to poor functions of lungs.
Pomegranates are the best Antioxidants.
Bananas are a complete food,rich in plenty of minerals and vitamins, can be easily digested and is best 'therapy' for diarrhea.
Guavas are rich in Vitamin C besides lots of fiber and other minerals and vitamins.
Berries, Grapes are seasonal and should be had along with other fruits.
Citrus Fruits include Lemons also.
Lemon Juice + a Spoon of Honey+ a Glass of warm water should be had on empty stomach every morning.
Lemons are not only cheap and available all through the year, they are a rich source of Vitamin C,like other Citrus fruits.
Combined with honey, lemon juice does help to shed extra weight,ward off water retention in hypertensives, premenstrual tension in women,boosts the Immunity and does lower blood sugar and bad cholesterol.
Luckily we can get most of them all over India.
Make your fruit basket and swear by the DASH Diet.
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