Useful fruit

!BLACKBERRY

FOOD VALUE IN 100 GR: 24 kkal

For health: Blueberries ranks first in antioxidant activity among dozens of other berries and fruits (and vegetables, by the way, too). It can be called without exaggeration the most useful berry in the world. In particular, the anthocyanins that give blueberries beautiful blue-violet color, improve memory, and enhance the ability to learn. Blueberries help reduce the risk of developing age-related diseases - such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. But her ability to improve her vision is a myth. But to reduce the risk of cataracts and glaucoma can contain berries glycosides. Vegetarians to note: in bilberries a lot of iron.

For beauty: blueberry antioxidants are welcome guests of anti-aging face creams.

APPLES

FOOD VALUE IN 100 GR: 52 cals

For health: Apple - the most useful fruit - also contains antioxidants, flavonoids, which may help reduce the risk of developing diabetes and asthma. An apple every day can replace the cardiologist during the year: the fruit reduces the level of "bad" cholesterol and increases the level of "good". Cardiovascular and digestive systems will be grateful to polyphenols and pectin.

For beauty: the fruit acids contained in apples are the active ingredients of most peelings.

GRAPEFRUIT

FOOD VALUE IN 100 GR: 35 CALs

For health: An antioxidant called naringenin contained in a grapefruit minimizes the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Vegetable nutrients are useful for the intestines, pectin lowers cholesterol, and lycopene and flavonoids can protect against cancer. Alas, contrary to popular belief, grapefruit does not burn fat and calories, but to speed up digestion and remove toxins, toxins may well.

For beauty: Essential oil of this citrus relieves fatigue and invigorates. Cosmetics with grapefruit extract successfully fight cellulite and swelling, lighten pigmentation and exfoliate dead cells.