Health tips

Olive

Good source of vitamin E
Contain natural antioxidants
Drawback
High in salt
Raw olives are so bitter and unpalatable that they have to be picked in brine, or salted and then marinated in olive oil, to be enjoyed as a food.
Because olives are high in sodium, they should be eaten in moderation by any one with high blood pressure.

Onions

Benefits
May help to lower blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Prevent blood clotting
May help to reduce the risk of cancer
Used as a decongestant in traditional medicine
Drawback
Can trigger migraine in susceptible individuals
Cause bad health when eaten raw. 

Papaya

Benefits
Excellent source of vitamin C
Good source of beta carotene
The sweet juicy papaya is extremely nutritious. In common with other orange pigmented fruits, it is a good source of beta carotene which helps to prevent damage by free radicals which might otherwise lead to some forms of cancer. Half a medium sized can provide an adult’s daily requirement of vitamin as well as supplying small amount of calcium and iron. Papayas are the ideal food for invalids, because the fresh is easy to chew and swallow.


Peaches

Benefits
Rich source of vitamin C
Easy digestible
Gentle laxative
Fresh, ripe peaches are a testy low calorie food one average 100g fruits contain around 30cal and if eaten unpeeled provides more than three quarter of vitamin C. The soft foods are easy to digest and has a gentle laxative effect.

Pears

High in natural sugar
A useful source of fibre, vitamin C and potassium
A pear contains about 70 calories, most of which are in the form of natural fruits sugar, so a pear provides a quick and convenient source of energy.

Peas

Rich source of vitamin B
Good source of vitamin C
Contain protein fibre folate and phosphorus
Because they are eaten while they are immature, peas contain proportionately less protein and more vitamin C than other Pulses. One serving of cooked peas provides 50 cal and supplies a quarter of the vitamin C and half the thiamine required daily. Peas also supply folate fibre and phosphorus.

Pineapple

Benefits
Useful source of vitamin C
Drawback
Can trigger allergic reactions in rare instances
Traditional folk medicine credits the sweet, juicy fresh of the pineapple with various healing powers, with some apparent justification. The fruit does not, however contain many useful nutrients. A standard 80g portion supply a quarter of the daily requirement of vitamin C.

Plums

Benefits
Contain vitamin E
Good source of potassium
There are more varieties of plum than any other species of stone fruit- about 2000 in all. It contain vitamin E an antioxidant that helps to protect cell damage.

Pork

Benefits
Excellent source of B vitamin and protein
Useful source of zinc
Drawback
Cured pork is high in sodium and nitries
Risk of trichinosis if undercooked
Potatoes

Useful source of vitamin C
Contain starch and fibre
Good source of potassium
Drawback
Green and sprouted potatoes can contain poisons