Do you know Banana is among one of the most important fruits in the world?? On the global level, it is produced more than apples and oranges on the industrial scale. It has become a staple calorie source due to the high carbohydrate content it has. That’s why banana has an important place in the world and when considering banana health benefits, it’ not measurable. So, in this article, we reveal some amazing health benefits of Banana.

02. What are the nutritional  and functional benefits of banana??

Banana contains a high amount of carbohydrates as it contains high amount of sugars. In addition it contains

• Fiber
• vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin B5 , vitamin B6 (pantothenic acid and pyridoxine respectively)
• Choline
• Magnesium
• Phosphorous
• Potassium
• Sodium

When considering the phytochemical profile of banana, different parts have different concentrations of bioactive compounds. Banana rhizome is a rich source of polyphenol compounds which have strong antioxidant activity while banana pulp and banana fruit peel are called as the best sources of antioxidant compounds. And they contain many bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamin C, phenolic acids, and vitamin E that provide many human health benefits. There is a number of carotenoids present in bananas including β-carotene, α-carotene, and β-cryptoxanthin, and also the types phenols present are tannins, anthocyanin, Gallic acid, catechin, and epicatechin. [1]

You may be surprised to see the plenty of health benefits that these compounds have:

• Catechin – Increase the plasma antioxidant activity and  the oxidation of fat
• Gallic acid – Antioxidant effects
• Quercetin – Encourage blood flow and improve cardiovascular health
• Ferulic acid – Possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-allergenic, antimicrobial   and anticarcinogenic effects
• Tannic acid – Act as medicinal agents for the treatment in  burns
• Coumaric acid  –  Possess antioxidant properties and lower risk of stomach cancer
• Cinnamic acid – Act as a precursor to the sweetener aspartame
• Trans-α carotene – Act as a Precursor to vitamin A
• Trans-β carotene – Anti-cancer properties and improving heart health
• Catecholamines – Elevates the glucose levels, blood pressure, and  rate of heart    

Now let’s see what are the antioxidant properties in detail.

03. Antioxidant Activity

Antioxidant Activity We prefer to eat the banana pulp not the peel. But some experts say that there is a stronger antioxidant activity in  the extract of  banana peel (catechin) than the extract of the pulp. The reason for this difference may be the antioxidant potential of the compounds.  Between the peel and the pulp extract their phenolic contents are different. However These phenolics present in banana have amazing effects in preventing cancer in the human body. According to the Bioactivity Index (BI) for dietary cancer prevention banana  is in sixth place among eleven common fruits. Apart from that phenolic acids  and flavonoids which are  also components of polyphenol compounds play a major role in antioxidant activity. [2]

04. How banana can prevent Diseases??

01. Banana for  Diabetes

Have you ever thought that that consuming banana routinely would help to decrease the blood sugar level while increasing the haemoglobin level in the body?

• Some researches on banana have revealed as it  is rich in fibre and iron it can help in the production of red blood cells. They contain fibers like  pectin and resistant starch .This fibers  help to regulate blood sugar levels in the body while iron content helps in elevating hemoglobin levels.
• Besides this fruit is considered as a low to medium GI (Glycemic index) food ,which makes it a favourable food for people with high blood sugar levels.

But if you are a diabetic patient try to  limit the  ripen banana consumption because they  have a considerable GI value (GI value of ripen bananas is around 60), which may increase sugar levels in the blood. But slightly ripen bananas will have no issue because their GI value is around 30.That means semi ripen bananas have better effects on your  blood sugar levels. Apart from that Insulin resistance is a vital  risk factor for most of serious diseases in the world  including type 2 diabetes. Several research studies suggest that  resistant starch in banana  can facilitate insulin sensitivity, which proves its contribution in preventing diabetes.  [3]

02.Do you know that bananas can reduce risk of high blood pressure??

Potassium is the mineral responsible for regulating blood pressure. Well banana is rich in potassium!!

According to FDA,

“Diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium and low in  sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.”

Besides Banana can regulate the electrolyte balance in your body which aids in reducing high blood pressure. A research team found that different varieties of ripen bananas can reduce blood pressure by 10%.

03. Preventing digestive disorders

You know banana is rich in fibers. There are two types,

• Resistant starch
• Pectin

Resistant starches in Banana may be able to tolerate the digestion of stomach and intestine until it reaches the colon. Then they are digested by Healthy gut microflora in your body and release phytochemicals that have health benefits. [4]

Banana is good for constipation too. Banana blossom has a more favorable effect to treat constipation because

• The soluble fibers in the blossom form a gel with food materials and water making it easy to pass through the intestine.
• Furthermore, the insoluble fibers give a bulkiness to the waste food materials. This is why you should increase the intake of banana and banana blossoms to aid digestive health.

Banana consists of the high content of phytochemicals such as polyphenols. These compounds can also survive until colon digestion. These compounds are associated with other health benefits. Dietary fiber present in banana is linked to a number of health benefits other than improving digestion. Some late researches reveal that pectin in this fruit is helpful in preventing colon cancer in addition to the above benefits. [5]

04. Preventing heart diseases

Do you know Banana is rich with minerals such as Potassium and magnesium?

That is important in maintaining heart health. Especially this is essential for controlling blood pressure. Although the potassium level is very vital for bodily functions, few people get sufficient quantities of potassium to fulfill their dietary requirements.

Average banana fruit contains about 8% of the potassium of total nutrient content. Banana can fulfill 9% of the total dietary requirement. Therefore consume more bananas and have a potassium-rich diet which can help you to lower blood pressure. Apart from this, banana contains sufficient amounts of magnesium which may also be helpful in reducing heart diseases.[6]

05. Preventing Kidney Diseases

The same Potassium is necessary for healthy kidney function. As banana is rich in potassium, it may be especially beneficial for regulating the health of kidneys. Because potassium ions can reduce the excretion of calcium through the excretory system. Thereby it can prevent the formation of kidney stones. Several Study reports suggest that eating bananas as a routine will be helpful in reducing the risk of development of kidney disorders. The more you eat bananas, the more you will be able to get rid of kidney diseases. [7]

06.Banana for weight control

Banana has a low-calorie content and high fiber content which makes it a weight controlling fruit. Water-insoluble  fibers(resistant starch) in banana give

• Bulkiness to the foods we eat and
• May reduce the appetite

These two factors are most important in weight loss. Although banana has fewer calories it has a very nutritious composition which makes it an excellent dietary source. As the sugar content increases with ripening try to have semi ripen ones for weight control.  [6]

07. Bananas are useful in Infections

Usually, banana blossoms have a more beneficial effect with regard to infections. The extract of the blossoms has antimicrobial properties against certain bacterial species such as Bacillus cereus ,Bacillus subtilis, ,and Escherichia coli, etc.

Some experts suggest that malic acid is the bioactive compound responsible for the above properties. Apart from that, the same extracts can be used in healing the wounds.

How about banana blossoms against Malaria ?? Late researches say that Plasmodium falciparum , The parasite responsible for malaria can also be defeated by the banana blossom juice extract. Compounds in this extract can prevent the growth and development of the parasite.  [8]

08. Banana for Improving Your Physical Exercise

As you know banana is a fleshy and yummy fruit that can be easily consumed. Not only the ease of consumption, but it also contains fast-digesting carbohydrates that aid fast and easy digestion. That means you can get the energy to your body faster. Moreover banana contains many essential nutrients that may aids your bone health. And also some minerals like K, Mg, and vitamins in banana help to prevent unnecessary muscle contractions in athletes. That’s why you should include banana to your diet   if you are an athlete or  you do regular exercise !! [9]

The Bottom line… With the above facts now you know how banana aids your body health. Therefore at least you can try to eat banana once a week if you don’t like it as a fruit to improve your health. You can either consume in fresh raw form as well as in processed forms like dried banana chips, healthy banana breads banana snacks, etc.[10]

As you know apples are one of the widely produced fruits in the world. Many scientists use Apple juices and extracts, in different studies due to the high content of various phytochemicals. You will be amazed to hear the potential of these phytochemicals in reducing disease risk and improving health. This is why some researches pay huge attention on apples for new product development sectors, scientists, nutritionists, and day- to day consumers.

Nutrient composition of Apple

 Basically apples consists of  Carbohydrates ,proteins ,soluble and insoluble fibres  and vitamin C. In addition it mainly of have many phytochemicals  including,

• Catechins
• Quercetin,
• Phloridzin
• Anthocyanin
• Chlorogenic acid etc.

All these compounds possess strong antioxidant properties.

This phytochemical composition varies between different varieties of apples. Particularly this can be changed slightly during the maturation stage and Ripening stage of the fruit. Besides Storage and processing also has considerable effects on phytochemicals. So you should remember that, the amount of phytochemicals in taken to your body changes with the variety and the storage and processing conditions of apples.(1)

Many of the phytochemicals in apples belong to the polyphenol category. Most of the polyphenols belong to the flavonoid group. You may have heard how important polyphenols in our health. That’s why most scientists consider apples as a very good phytochemical reservoir. Those main polyphenols present in the apples include :

• Hydroxycinnamic acids
• Flavanols (Procyanidins and epicatechins)
• Dihydrochalcones
• Flavonols etc.

Antioxidant activity 

• When considering the antioxidants in apples, it has been found that apple peels have the highest potential antioxidant activity which can prevent the growth of colon and liver cancer cells.
• It has been  found that total antioxidant activity of apples is 15 times of vitamin C with the peel was
• Although Vitamin C is considered a powerful antioxidant, researchers reveal that all of the antioxidant activity of apples comes from a  wide range of other compounds including flavonols and flavanoids. Among them, Vitamin C contributed only to 0.4% of total antioxidant activity.(2)

What are the Functional and health benefits of Apples??

Most people eat apples as a day-to-day food. Have you ever thought how far apples can affect your health? You will be thrilled to see the results.

01. Apples for Prevention of cancer

Most probably You are not aware of how many disorders that you can prevent with the consumption of apples. Well, cancer is one of them. Some scientists suggest that apples have the ability to prevent the occurrence of cancers like,(3,4)

• Lung cancer
• Colon cancer
• Stomach cancer
• Ovary cancer  
• Breast cancer in the human body.

Studies on anticancer effects

There were many studies focusing on experimenting with the anticancer effects of apples. Do you know why? Because Apples are rich in anthocyanins. In certain studies when apple peel extracts rich with anthocyanin, given to cancer patients, it showed a significant reduction in cell proliferation of cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner. (3,4)

Particularly in those experiments, the scientists found that at considerably very low concentrations like 45µg/ml (Micrograms)a 50% inhibition can happen and total inhibition can be taken place at a concentration of 70 µg/ml. 

Furthermore, it was revealed that these extracts controlled some signal pathways of different enzymes involved in polyamine biosynthesis which act as potential regulators of cancer and also regulated some enzymes related to cancer. (3,4)

Examples

• In one investigation among ten fruits rich in anthocyanin fractions, apple showed the most significant reduction of cell proliferation ( multiplication of cancer cells )of cancer cells .Especially this was observed for breast cancer cells. So If you are a woman within the age of 30-50 better to consume apples as a habit. You won’t regret it!
• If you consume more apples, catechins along with other bioactive compounds in apples can reduce the risk of lung cancer in your body. You will get better results if apples are consumed along with onions in the diet.
• Apart from above, the phenolic mixtures of crushed and extracted juice of apples can also prevent the oxidative damage on colonic cells, Which may protect you from colon cancer. The most active compound here is the procyanidins (A form of flavonoid.produced by catechins and epicatechins) and pectins. 

Now you know how important apples in the diet. Consume more apples in a healthy way and prevent your body from cancer.

02. How apples prevent cardiovascular diseases??

Consuming apples will prevent your body from diseases related to heart health. First, we’ll see what    Conditions could be prevented. It includes :

• Coronary artery disease
• Angina pectoris
• Myocardial infarction
• Stroke.

Flavonoids in apples have an inverse association with coronary mortality. This is how the importance of dietary intake of apples come into existence. Research Studies of several experts suggest that daily intake of apples can significantly reduce the risk of coronary mortality in women compared to men.

Now there is a huge emphasis in the world towards examining the causative factors for Non-communicable diseases. However, as you know cardiovascular disorders are one of the common non-communicable diseases that cause death in a higher percentage of the world population. (5)

You may have used to fast foods in your day-to-day food consumption. But Note that, these foods will result in cellular damage in your body tissues. This may be an initiating factor for a number of chronic diseases. During oxidative damage, there can be disruptions in DNA, lipids,  protein, and other cellular compounds. (5)

How apples prevent those damages??

Apples are rich in dietary antioxidants. They down-regulate lipid peroxidation reactions by increasing the potential to scavenge free radicals in the body. This reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in your body. Besides apple consumption can lower cholesterol levels and low-density lipids(LDL).

Those LDL lipids have a higher tendency in depositing in the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart. So the final result may be heart-related disorders.  Total flavonoid content is considered as the main causative factor for preventing cardiovascular diseases. (5)

According to research experts, Apples along with onions and wines in the diet have better protection against cardiovascular diseases.  Therefore Consume more apples and protect your heart health !!

03. How apples Prevent  Asthma and promote  Pulmonary function

Apples contain phytochemicals such as Vitamin C, retinol,β-carotene, and Vitamin E as antioxidants. They play an important role in asthma prevention. According to early researches, there is an inverse association between Apple consumption on

• Asthma 
• Chronic pulmonary disease
• Emphysema
• Bronchitis.

Recent Findings

Recent findings suggest that  consumption of about 30g of apple per day associated with a 10% reduction of Asthma risk and related symptoms. Although apples contain many flavonoids such as flavones, flavonols, and catechins.

When considering effects on asthma, these compounds said to have less importance. You may wonder, then what compounds have asthma preventing properties? The answer is still pending.

Some scientists believe that these properties in apple responsible for asthma and pulmonary disease prevention are a complex cluster.It may be a combination of of known phytochemicals and that of unknown compounds.BUt they haven’t been identified yet. (6)

04. Apples and cognitive health

Do you ever wonder that apples have an effect on your cognitive health? Most probably answer is No. But there is growing evidence suggesting that dietary intakes of apples are related to cognitive decline and the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. According to recent research findings  they say that,

• You can reduce the risk associated with Alzheimer’s disease by drinking concentrated apple juice.
• Apart from that impaired cognitive performance can also be reduced by the consumption of an apple juice concentrate. Significant improvements can be observed in cognitive performance. (7)

05. Apples Against Type 2 Diabetes 

Surely You can reduce your blood sugar level through apple consumption. There is an inverse relationship between apple consumption and diabetes. Apples have been identified as one of the protective flavonoid-rich food that can reduce type 2 diabetes.

But according to some researcher’s views, the protective effect is mostly associated with catechins or polyphenolic components, not only with flavonoids. (8)

how apples prevent diabetes??

These catechins or polyphenolic compounds preserve pancreatic cell function and thereby reduce the oxidative tissue damage.

 In addition, dihydrochalcones in apples can inhibit glucose transporters in the intestine to down-regulate glucose response.

Clearly These factors will  give you proof about  why we consider apple as an  important fruit against diabetes

06. Apples Gastrointestinal protection from drugs

Surely Apples have potential effects on curing the injuries that happen to the intestinal mucosa. These are most possibly occur through inflammatory effects of drugs. The compounds responsible for these beneficial effects are polyphenols.

It’s obvious that Phenolic rich extracts of apples can protect gastric epithelial cells from oxidative damage. And also these apple extracts can scavenge nitrogen oxides. Clearly this is done by releasing some special compounds to saliva. It is also one of the gastroprotective effects of apples. (9)

Apple is a cheap and highly available fruit. Arrange your diet in a way that you can increase the apple consumption and enjoy the health benefits for better wellbeing!!

Mangoes are tropical stone fruits, plump and oval in shape. The global production of mango is concentrated in Asia and India. There are over thousands of mango varieties available worldwide. Among them, Mangifera indica is considered as the main variety.

Other than this there are other main varieties such as kent, Keitt, Osteen , Haden, Valencia pride, etc. Among the all mango varieties ‘Alphonso’ mango variety is considered as the king of mango varieties due to its flavor, sweetness, and nutrient richness. The top mango producing countries are India, China, Thailand, and Mexico. So, with these details, in this article, we mainly focus on the health benefits of mango.

02. Nutrition Profile of Mango

One cup or 165g of mango can provide approximately  Sufficient amounts of dietary requirements of sugar, dietary fiber,  vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. And also it is a good source of carotenoids (Vitamin A) and polyphenols including flavonoids like quercetin and phenolic acids like mangiferin and gallic acid. These compounds have anti-inflammatory effects.

03. Health Benefits of Mango

1. Prevent Heart diseases

Cardiovascular disease is a leading global health issue in the world. In Us, one person is dying every second from this disease and around 647,000 are dying each year due to this disease. It’s 1 of every 4 deaths. [1]

This way you can understand how much people are falling in this disease and must know the reasons for this disease. This is a condition of blocking blood vessels in the heart and this may cause chest pain, heart attacks, or Stroke. [2]

There are many types of heart diseases,

• Symptoms of heart disease in your blood vessels (atherosclerotic disease)
• Heart disease symptoms caused by abnormal heartbeats (heart arrhythmias) (0)
• Heart disease symptoms caused by heart defects
• Heart disease symptoms caused by weak heart muscle (dilated cardiomyopathy)
• Heart disease symptoms caused by heart infections
• Heart disease symptoms caused by valvular heart disease

When considering Mango, It has a great ability in preventing heart diseases. In addition to the above nutrient status, mango contains no fat or cholesterol as  It is scientifically proven that mean intake of total fats, saturated fatty acids (SFA) monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), cholesterol and total carbohydrates comparatively reduced with mango consumption which helps in preventing heart diseases. [3]

2.Prevent Cancers

Phenolic compounds and ascorbic acid have antioxidant properties and they perform free radical scavenging activities which are important in preventing cancer induction.

3.Regulate blood pressure

In addition to that  Sugars, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E, Vitamin C, and dietary fibers are increased with consumption of mangoes while intake of sodium will be reduced. Increased intake of dietary fiber will regulate serum cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Reduced sodium levels in the body prevent the risk of cardiovascular diseases thus mango can be considered as a  sodium low fruit.

03. Bioactive compounds and functional benefits

Different parts of mango plants contain important bioactive compounds that are beneficial for human health. Stem bark yields Mangostin, 29-hydroxy mangiferonic acid and mangiferin, flower yield alkyl gallates. The root of mango contains the chromones while the leaf and flower yield an essential oil containing humulene, ocimene,  elements, and many others.

Fruit pulp contains vitamins A and C, β-carotene and xanthophylls. These bioactive compounds are used to treat several diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery, anemia, asthma, bronchitis, cough, hypertension and insomnia. All these parts are used to treat tumors, snakebites, datura poisoning etc.

In addition, several kinds of research conducted on mango reveal that It has anti-diabetic effects, an aqueous extract of the leaves possess hypoglycaemic activity. The mode of action is the intestinal reduction in the absorption of glucose. The results of this research also suggest that mango flour can possibly help in the treatment of diabetes.

Studies on mangiferin shown to have effects against Herpes simplex virus and to inhibit replication within cells and to antagonize the cytopathic effects of HIV.

When considering antiallergic activities of stem bark components like  Vimang and mangiferin, the study results have proven that natural extract could be successfully used in the treatment of allergic disorders. Mangiferin was the major contribution in the antiallergic effect. In addition to the above effects, mangiferin is responsible for anti-parasitic effects. However it is obvious that most of the functional properties of mango are bounded with mangiferin, hence it can be considered one of the most important functional components in mango.

This way mango helps to keep our life healthy. If you have any question please ask in the comment section below.

References:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318823639_Nutritional_Evaluation_of_Different_Mango_Varieties_available_in_Sri_Lanka

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/227096234_Diseases_and_Disorders_of_Mango_and_their_Management

The latest researches reveal that pomegranate peel can be a fruit part of many health benefits. It can reduce risk factors for diseases such as hypoglycemia, high blood pressure level, and cholesterol. In addition to that, it has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-viral and anti-bacterial effects.[1][2]

What are the Phytochemicals in pomegranate peel??

Pomegranate is a rich source of bioactive compounds. However, the pomegranate peel is the richest part of the fruit in terms of phytochemicals. Most of these bioactive compounds available are powerful antioxidants. They are,

• Phenolics 
• Flavonoids
• Tannins
• Anthocyanins etc.

In addition to these, the peel contains many minerals with functional benefits. Sodium, Nitrogen, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium are some highly available minerals with those benefits.

The flavonoids present in the peel include quercetin and kaempferol. While the phenolics acids include ellagic acid, p-coumaric acid,caffeic acid, and chlorogenic acid. In addition to that, it contains anthocyanins and anthocyanidins(pelargonidin, delphinidin-3-O-glucoside, cyanidin, and delphinidin) too.

Peel is rich in polyphenols which gives many desirable antioxidant properties to your body. Among them, Ellagitannins are the most important phenolic compound in peel which gives the anti-oxidant properties. In addition to that, it contains all the amino acids including essential amino acids, specifically proline, leucine, lysine methionine, cysteine, and valine. The only lacking amino acid is tryptophan.

However, the most available compounds in this peel are polyphenolics and ellagitannins. You can use different alcoholic solutions to extract the phytochemical compounds in Pomegranate.[3][4]

The scientists investigate the different uses of pomegranate peel on health. Due to its rich phytochemical profile, you can use it against many diseases. Now let’s have a look at Its antioxidant properties.

What about the antioxidant activity of Pomegranate peel??

Oxidation is one of the dominant causes of non-communicable disease conditions in your body. It can destroy the nutrition quality of your food. Definitely that will result in plenty of ailments in your body. This antioxidant property is the major clue for preventing cardiac disorders ( heart diseases), Inflammation conditions, etc.

Similarly, this antioxidant property is crucial for preventing cancer and scavenging free radicals too. The key compound responsible for super antioxidant activity in the peel is ellagitannins. What are the diseases you can prevent?

How pomegranate peel Protects you from cancer??

Pomegranate peel seems to have healthy effects to prevent cancer due to the many antioxidant properties it possesses. Well, let’s see how pomegranate can prevent cancer. There is a number of cancer types that pomegranate can prevent. [8] They are;

• Prostate cancer
• Skin cancer
• Breast cancer
• Colon cancer
• Lung cancer

Use of herbal extract is a growing trend against cancer now. People like to go for them because of their safety and low cost.

1. Pomegranate peel For prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is a very common cancer type among males. Statistics reveal that, As a proportion to different types of cancers about 20% of the men subject to this cancer. Moreover, Scientists consider it one of the most lethal types of cancers.

What are the main compounds responsible for cancer prevention?? punicalagin, ellagic acid, and gallic acid are the most significant compounds. These phytochemicals in the peel extract can regulate certain proteins that can induce apoptosis and downregulate the proteins that prevent apoptosis. In addition that it can reduce the transmembrane potential of mitochondria. This is a far more significant factor in avoiding cancer.

According to the results of Some scientific studies on animals suggest that pomegranate peel extracts can suppress the viability of the cell lines of prostate cancer. Therefore this peel extract can be a good solution in preventing cancer.[5]

2. Pomegranate peel For Breast cancer

How pomegranate peel can prevent breast cancer? Well, certain studies suggest that Peel extracts together with punicalagin can inhibit breast cancer cell lines. This is done by preventing the proliferation of cancer cells. Punicalagin can induce apoptosis to prevent cancer cell growth.

However, scientists found that organic extracts like ethanol and methanol are best in preventing proliferation. But pomegranate juice has more antioxidants, and therefore high cancer prevention potential. So it’s better to use Juice extracts and peel extracts with genistein to get the best results!![5][6]

3. For lung cancer

How could you prevent lung cancer with pomegranate peel !! let’s see. Lung cancer is the most causative disease for deaths in cancer patients around the world. To prevent lung cancer pomegranate leaf extracts have the best effects. But the peel extracts also have significant potential on that. [1]

Similar to the above chapter, The peel has more phytochemical compounds including punicalagin. Therefore it can prevent the proliferation of cancer cell lines of the lung too.

4. Pomegranate peel for a nice skin??

Solar radiations cause many ailments such as skin cancer, aging, and burns in your skin. pomegranate peel extract has the ability to heal them. Of course, you know why Clearly Because of its natural bioactive compound profile.

These compounds can prevent oxidative reactions on your skin. Furthermore, they can destroy the infection-causing microbes in your skin. Let’s talk about that later. Surely these phytochemicals will heal the pimples, rashes, and acne, etc. Using these peels You can prepare home remedies easily.

• First, remove the peels
• Then Sundry them or use whatever method you like to dry them
• Powder the dry peels
• Now it’s ready!!

Now You can either apply them with yogurt or any other milk. Or else use water or rose water. Doing this regularly twice a week will help your skin to be healthy and pretty.

Moreover, you can use the peels as a moisturizer too. Because It will help to keep the moisture in your skin trapped. Ellagic acid is very important for that. [7]

5. Protect you from microbial  infections

When considering the antimicrobial properties, you can use pomegranate extracts as natural inhibitors of pathogens like  Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. And also against fungi and bacteria.[8]

Peel has the highest anti-microbial properties, Compared to whole fruit. Ellagitannins and gallic acid are the most dominant compounds responsible for this effect. As the Pomegranate peel is rich with these compounds, you can easily use the peel extracts against microbes. The peel extract of methanol is better for this.

6. to improve your heart health

The oxidation of Low-density lipids and cholesterol (Unhealthy fats) are the major reasons for heart ailments in your body. So the intake of natural extracts of antioxidants as the treatments is an appropriate solution. Clearly, The peel extract is rich with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. That means it can prevent inflammation and damage to arterial walls.

Some scientists did animal studies on extracts of peel for heart health. They included nearly 15% of the diet with the peel. However, as the end results, they found that the inclusion of peel can change several factors.

• Reduce the harmful cholesterol level
• Decrease the LDL levels
• Improve the HDL levels

As an overall effect, this is very healthy for the heart. Therefore we can conclude that peel extract is a good solution for your heart health. [9][10]

7. Pomegranate peel for your gut health

Scientists say that pomegranate peel has a positive effect on gut microflora. That means the peel extract can prevent the ailments associated with the colon. Peel is richer with polyphenols than the palatable part. The compounds in the peel can affect and destroy harmful microbes in the gut. Therefore on a treatment basis, peel extracts are a better solution.[11]

8. Improves your bone health

How pomegranate peels help the bones??

The phytochemicals like antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents in the peel can make a favorable microenvironment around the bones. That will prevent bones from inflammation and oxidation. Thereby it will help in preventing osteoporosis.

Furthermore, Antioxidants in pomegranate peel hydrolyze in the intestine by gut microflora. They release punicalagin that facilitates the growth of certain bacteria types. These bacteria will help to increase the absorption of calcium in your body. In that case, it is very beneficial for your health.[13]

9. Helps to prevent Aging

Free radicals can oxidize and causes your skin to wrinkle and age quickly. But the antioxidants in pomegranate peel can scavenge those free radicals and help to keep your skin pretty. It helps the regeneration of skin cells. Therefore you can prevent wrinkles and aging by consumption of pomegranate with including peels. Or else you can apply it as a face mask. [12]

Because Nearly 1/3rd of the fruit contains the peel. So easily you can include into your diet or make a face pack.

How pomegranate peel helps for hair growth??

Hair is an essential part of your beauty. So how can you improve that with pomegranate peels?? Antioxidants in the peel can detoxify the scalp. So that your hair loss is prevented. This is done by strengthening the hair follicles. That will improve your hair growth.

Carica papaya is a herbaceous perennial plant, which belongs to the family Caricaceae. It is a tropical plant that eventually, produces oval-shaped fruits when it grows. This is the most popular fruit which is grown in different parts of the world with a wide range of varieties. The most common varieties of papaya are the Mexican variety and the Hawaiian variety.  It is actually native to tropical America which gradually spread to most tropical and subtropical countries with time. However Now it is widely cultivated in countries like Mexico, China, India, Sri Lanka, Malaya, Venezuela, Brazil, and  Africa. So, let’s see the health benefits of papaya.

02. Do you know that this fruit contains lots of essential nutrients??

It contains Vitamins such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, lycopene, and Folic acid. Moreover, it’s rich in potassium and dietary fiber. Amongst them, vitamin C and folate are present in high quantities. Papaya can increase iron absorption in the body. So if you are a pregnant woman consume more papaya to maintain a healthy pregnancy period. But be cautious not to eat unripened or semi-ripened papaya, because it may have bad effects on pregnancy. (1)

03. Are you aware of the Medicinal value of Papaya??

We consider Papaya a medicinal plant because many parts of the plant have medicinal properties. Therefore you can use Seeds, leaves, latex, and fruits to derive excellent medicinal characteristics that can be used as remedies for a number of different ailments. The fruit, stem, and leaves of papaya contain plenty of latex. These latexes from the fruit contain enzymes like papain and other compounds including chitinases, cysteine, peptidases, protease inhibitors, alkaloids, and glycosides.

Now the world is more concerned about bioactive compounds. You will be surprised to hear that Apart from the above compounds, it contains a lot of bioactive compounds like

• flavanoids,
• saponins,
• tannins
• phenols
• steroids(2 )

Obviously, these compounds play an important role in the

• Phytochemical activity
• Anticancer activity
• Nutritional value
• Antioxidant   
• Free radical scavenging activity.

04. Use Papaya leaf extract against dengue to see amazing results!!

You can use papaya extracts as a treatment for viral diseases such as dengue fever. Doctors recommend papaya leaf extract for increasing the platelet count of patients. Try to prepare the leaf extract as follows:

• Wash the Papaya leaves thoroughly with water
• Grind the leaves
• Add some amount of sucrose to repress the bitter taste

Give about 25 ml of the extract to the patient twice a day, consecutively for about five days. When taking the daily blood reports,  You will be amazed to see the improvement in platelet count and white blood cell counts. (3)

Furthermore these important compounds in papaya help in preventing diseases like heart diseases, asthma, cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis mainly and promoting lung health and immunity. (3)

05. Do you know how important papaya juice is??

Juice or the extract of papaya seeds is important to protect against kidney dysfunction because of flavonoids and phenolic compounds. Besides these seeds can also protect from a number of infections and they can avoid typhoid disease when used with milk.

Health Benefits of Papaya

01. What are the anticancer effects of phytochemicals in papaya??

Papaya contains phenolics, carotenoids, and glucosinolates which have the best anti-cancer properties. And also it contains other phytochemicals such as lycopene, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, beta-cryptoxanthin, etc. Particularly Lycopene is the compound that gives the bright red-orange color to papaya. You may be amazed to hear that the same compound responsible for appealing color has the most important effects on cancer prevention.

• This compound is highly unsaturated and it undergoes many oxidative and non-oxidative mechanisms. Because of this unsaturation lycopene can prevent the phosphorylation of certain proteins that have cancer-inducing properties.
• Other than that this amazing compound avoids cell proliferation of certain cancer cell lines.
• Another benefit of lycopene in papaya is that, if you eat papaya while having Green tea as a routine,  it will reduce the risk of prostate cancer to a greater extent. Lycopene and other antioxidant compounds in papaya and green tea which is a reservoir of antioxidants will act together to reduce cancer cell growth. (5)

02. Anti-inflammatory effects of papaya

Do you know Papaya is good at reducing inflammation? These effects are due to papain and chymopapain enzymes. Vitamin C and vitamin E are available in fruit and leaves which have anti-oxidant properties and also have the ability to lower inflammation too. Now it’s clear why this fruit help to improve healing from burns. In addition to the above effects, this fruit will provide protection against rheumatoid arthritis. If you have severe asthma or rheumatoid arthritis better to eat more papaya to reduce inflammation. Because the disease condition can get worsen with a high degree of inflammation. So consume more papaya frequently, and reduce the risk of arthritis. (6,7)

03. Papaya for lung health

Have you ever wondered why some smokers do not suffer from any ailments although they smoke severely? Perhaps there may be a reason for that.

Papaya is rich in vitamin A and many other bioactive compounds. Some late researches suggest that lung cancer and emphysema occur in smokers due to vitamin A deficiency. So if you have Vitamin A rich diet you have a chance of saving your body from lung cancer. Now you may understand why Papaya helps in preventing lung cancer and emphysema. As it provides high quantities of vitamin A in the diet it will help to reduce those ailments. But, to stay healthy just consuming papaya won’t help. You need to adjust your diet to get sufficient health benefits. (6, 8)

04. Papaya for your immunity

Vitamin C and vitamin A in papaya are vital for the proper functioning of your healthy immune system. Routine consumption will help you to prevent recurrent infections and promote the immune system. Therefore It can be used as a remedy for preventing illnesses such as colds and ear infections. (8,9)

05. Papaya for your digestion

Papaya is known for its digestive benefits due to the presence of an enzyme called papain. Papain is a proteolytic enzyme, meaning it breaks down proteins into smaller, more easily digestible units. This can help to improve digestion and reduce symptoms of digestive discomforts, such as bloating, gas, and constipation.

Papain is found in the flesh of the papaya and works by breaking down tough protein fibers in food, making it easier for the body to absorb nutrients. It also helps to reduce inflammation in the digestive tract, promoting a healthy gut environment.

In addition to papain, papaya is also high in fiber, which can help to regulate digestion and promote regular bowel movements. The fiber in papaya can also help to slow down the rate of sugar absorption in the body, which can be beneficial for managing blood sugar levels and diabetes.

It’s important to note that while papaya can be a helpful addition to a balanced diet, it’s not a cure for digestive problems. If you have concerns about your digestive health, it’s best to consult a healthcare provider.

06. Papaya promotes your skin health

Papaya is considered a superfood for skin health due to its high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, and enzymes. These nutrients work together to protect and nourish the skin, promoting a healthy, youthful appearance.

1. Antioxidants: Papaya is rich in antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and beta-carotene, which help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and environmental stressors. These antioxidants also help to reduce inflammation, promoting healthy skin.
2. Vitamins: Papaya is a good source of Vitamins A and C, which are important for maintaining healthy skin. Vitamin A is important for cell growth and repair, while Vitamin C helps to produce collagen, which gives skin its elasticity and firmness.
3. Enzymes: Papaya contains an enzyme called papain, which has natural exfoliating properties. This helps to remove dead skin cells, leaving the skin looking brighter and smoother.
4. Moisturizing: Papaya is also a natural source of moisture, which helps to keep skin hydrated and supple.

Incorporating papaya into your diet or using products containing papaya extract can be a great way to promote skin health and improve the appearance of your skin. However, it’s important to keep in mind that diet and skincare products alone may not be enough to achieve the desired results. It’s best to have a balanced approach to skincare that includes a healthy diet, proper hydration, and the use of effective skincare products as recommended by a dermatologist.

07. Papaya for your eye health

Papaya is good for eye health due to its high content of Vitamin A, which is essential for maintaining good vision. Vitamin A is important for the functioning of the retina, the part of the eye responsible for detecting light and transmitting visual signals to the brain.

In addition to Vitamin A, papaya is also rich in antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and beta-carotene, which help to protect the eyes from damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress. These antioxidants also help to reduce inflammation, promoting eye health.

It’s important to note that while eating papaya can be beneficial for eye health, it’s not a cure for eye problems. If you have concerns about your vision or eye health, it’s best to consult an eye doctor.

Incorporating papaya into a balanced diet, along with other nutrient-rich foods and regular exercise, can be a great way to promote overall eye health. It’s also important to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays by wearing sunglasses when outdoors and to get regular eye exams to monitor your vision and eye health.

08. Papaya Aids in weight loss

Papaya can be a helpful addition to a weight loss diet due to its high fiber content and low-calorie count.

1. Fiber: Papaya is a good source of fiber, which can help you feel full and satisfied, reducing the urge to overeat. The fiber in papaya can also help to regulate digestion and promote regular bowel movements, which can be beneficial for weight loss.
2. Low-calorie count: Papaya is a low-calorie food, making it a great option for people who are trying to lose weight. A medium-sized papaya contains only about 120 calories, which makes it a filling and nutritious option for a snack or as part of a meal.
3. Nutrient-rich: Despite being low in calories, papaya is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can help to support a healthy weight loss program.

However, it’s important to keep in mind that papaya alone is not a magic solution for weight loss. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight requires a balanced approach that includes a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and stress management. It’s always best to consult a healthcare provider or a registered dietitian for personalized recommendations.

09. Papaya Helps manage diabetes

Papaya can be helpful for managing diabetes due to its low glycemic index and high fiber content.

1. Low glycemic index: The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels. Papaya has a low glycemic index, meaning it is less likely to cause spikes in blood sugar levels. This can be beneficial for people with diabetes who need to manage their blood sugar levels.
2. Fiber: Papaya is a good source of fiber, which can help to slow down the rate of sugar absorption in the body. The fiber in papaya can also help to regulate digestion and promote regular bowel movements, which can be beneficial for managing diabetes.
3. Antioxidants: Papaya is also rich in antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and beta-carotene, which have been shown to have a protective effect against diabetes.

It’s important to keep in mind that while papaya can be a helpful addition to a balanced diet for people with diabetes, it’s not a cure for the disease. Managing diabetes requires a comprehensive approach that includes a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and proper medication management as prescribed by a healthcare provider.

10. Papaya Helps manage diabetes

Papaya can be beneficial for heart health due to its high content of antioxidants and fiber.

1. Antioxidants: Papaya is rich in antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and beta-carotene, which help to protect the heart and blood vessels from damage caused by oxidative stress and inflammation.
2. Fiber: Papaya is a good source of fiber, which has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. The fiber in papaya can also help regulate digestion and promote regular bowel movements, which can be beneficial for overall heart health.
3. Potassium: Papaya is also a good source of potassium, a mineral that is important for maintaining a healthy heart. Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure and can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Incorporating papaya into a balanced diet, along with regular physical activity and stress management, can be a great way to promote overall heart health. However, it’s important to keep in mind that diet and lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to achieve the desired results. If you have concerns about your heart health, it’s best to consult a healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.

Organize your diet from now on…

To achieve more health benefits from papaya, consume the fruit in an appropriate way. Include raw papaya salads, green papaya salads, raw papaya cubes, papaya jam, papaya salsa, and papaya bars in your diet. You will be surprised by the results!!

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