High Fiber Fruits
John was an extremely health-conscious individual who always watched what he ate. His sister Genelia was the exact opposite, and used to binge on anything and everything that was kept in front of her. John’s friend Neil was a fast food freak who cared two hoots about nutrition. John’s girlfriend Bips had a worry of her own. Obsessed with attaining a size zero figure, she was a weight watcher of the highest order and was constantly on the lookout for the best low calorie foods. Bips’ best friend Katrina had just begun a new career in show business. All the late nights began to take a toll on her body and she soon developed constipation. One fine day, John decided that he’d had enough. He bundled everyone into his car and took them to a nutrition seminar being delivered by an eminent nutritionist of the city, Dr. Jones. The seminar had a huge impact on the entire audience including John’s friends. Here is a gist of what Dr. Jones said.
What comes to mind when we think of the words ‘balanced diet’? Proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals, salts, even fat. What about fiber? Most people don’t even know what fiber is, let alone incorporating it in their diet.
Looking towards John’s friends, Dr. Jones said, “Fiber is what will keep Genelia away from binging and over-eating. Fiber is what will lower Neil’s cholesterol levels and protect him from heart ailments. Fiber is what Bips can eat to her heart’s content and yet be successful in achieving weight control. Fiber is what will cure Katrina’s constipation and will improve her digestion.”
Fiber, fiber, fiber. But what exactly is fiber? Is it something that is readily available? If yes, then where, how and in what form? If you too, like John’s friends, are still in the dark about fiber, do not worry. Here is a list of high fiber fruits and vegetables that has been specially provided by Dr. Jones.
High Fiber Fruits List
The following is a list of high in fiber fruits that are readily available and are a natural and rich source of fiber.
* bananas
* pears
* apples
* strawberries
* oranges
* raspberries
* kiwi
* guavas
* avocados
* figs
* blueberries
* grapefruits.
In addition to the above, dried fruits like raisins, almonds, apricots and dates are extremely good sources of fiber. At the same time, nuts in the form of peanuts, walnuts, cashews and pistachios are also rich sources of fiber. So, after that longish high fiber fruits list, it’s time to move on to an even longer list, one that once again has been provided by, none other than Dr. Jones. Read the rest of this entry »
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and in most of the cases are detected in the early stages itself. There are three types of this cancer – basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and melanoma. The first two types are referred to as non-melanoma skin cancer, which rarely spread to other parts of the body. Melanoma skin cancer is the most uncommon and gravest form of skin cancer. It can spread to other body parts and even cause death. Among the three forms of skin cancer, basal cell cancer is the most common form of cancer, which are detected in sun-exposed areas of the body, mostly the face. This type of cancer rarely spread and can be cured by radiation or surgery. Squamous cell cancer is less common, as compared to basal cell carcinomas, and spread to other parts in a very slow manner.
It is believed that 85% of skin cancer is caused by over exposure to sun. It may be the result of non-healing wounds and burns, old age, exposure to organic arsenic, repeated exposure to X-ray, human papilloma virus (HPV), and many other factors. Fair-skinned people and those with a family history of skin cancer are also at risk. Some of the causes like exposure to sun are preventable, while some others are not. Let us find out the various ways on how to prevent skin cancer or its occurrences. Read the rest of this entry »