8 bienfaits de la papaye prouvés scientifiquement - Therapeutes magazine
La papaye est un fruit tropical incroyablement sain. Elle est bourrée d’antioxydants qui peuvent réduire les inflammations, aider à combattre les maladies et à garder une apparence jeune. Voici une liste des bienfaits de la papaye sur la santé : 1) La papaye est délicieuse et pleine de nutriments La papaye est le fruit du papayer. La papaye est originaire d’Amérique Centrale et du sud du Mexique mais elle est maintenant cultivée dans de nombreuses parties du monde. La papaye contient un enzyme appelé papaïne, qui peut aider à affaiblir les chaînes de protéines résistantes présentes dans les muscles de la viande. Si la papaye est mûre, elle peut être mangée crue. Les papayes ont une forme similaire à celle d’une poire et peuvent atteindre 50 centimètres de long. Une petite papaye (de 152 grammes) contient : -59 calories -15 grammes de glucides -3 grammes de fibres -1 gramme de protéines -157% des apports journaliers recommandés en vitamine C -33% des apports journaliers recommandés en vitamine A
Les pépins de bonne santé : La courge reminéralisante
Utilisés comme vermifuge depuis l’Antiquité, les pépins de courge sont aujourd’hui proposés en traitement reconnu dans l’hypertrophie bénigne de la prostate : « Ils donnent une huile riche en acides gras et en phytostérols qui luttent contre l’inflammation des tissus de la prostate et l’inconfort urinaire masculin », explique Vivian Quandalle, chef de produit pour les laboratoires Arkopharma. Mais les pépins de courge décortiqués (donc digestes) ont d’autres vertus : « Leur richesse en minéraux en fait de bons alliés pour prévenir l’ostéoporose et les caries », ajoute le docteur Blanchemaison. À parsemer dans vos plats pour leur croquant et leur goût fruité. La framboise... antivieillissement Pour Joëlle Le Guehennec, naturopathe, « l’huile de pépins de framboise est un soin antiâge de choix, grâce à sa richesse en carotènes, en acides gras essentiels et surtout en vitamine E ». Le pamplemoousse... antibiotique L’extrait de pépins de pamplemousse (EPP) est un puissant antimicrobien.
RASPBERRY – A fruit and plant that will surprise you with its healing properties
Raspberry is in all developed countries highly valued plant and fruit, first because of the irresistible looks, taste and smell and then because of its healing properties. These berries are so sweet and have few calories that are already enough reason to enjoy the maximum in it. One serving of raspberries 150 g counts less than 60 kcal and less than 10 grams of carbohydrate. Raspberry is an excellent source of fructose, flavonoids, vitamins (C and E), minerals (especially potassium). However, this fruit is rich in fiber. Anthocyanins and phenolic compounds, which are an integral part of raspberry, are powerful antioxidants that have anti-cancer properties and this is the fruit welcome as the protector of many diseases and allies in the fight against cancer. By consuming raspberry provide the body energy, the proper functioning of the nervous system and maintain healthy tissue, primarily blood vessels.
Fruit Nutrition Information
The star fruit is the fruit of the Carambola tree, known botanically as Averrhoa carambola. The cross section of this fruit resembles a five-pointed star, hence its name. The Carambola tree is native to the Philippines, although it is cultivated throughout the tropics. Like most fruit, the star fruit is high in sugar and vitamin C. The Fitbit website provides this nutritional information on star fruit. The information assumes a serving size of one fruit, which provides about 5 oz. of edible flesh. A serving of star fruit has 43 total calories, which is equal to about 2 percent of the daily value for calories, assuming a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Star fruit contains 9.5 g of carbohydrates per serving, including 2.5 g of dietary fiber. A serving of star fruit contains 1 g of protein, which is 2 percent of the daily value. A star fruit has 24 mg of vitamin C, or 40 percent of the daily value for vitamin C.
The World's Healthiest Foods
100 foods that can serve as the basis of your Healthiest Way of Eating Links to the articles about these foods can be found below. In addition to questions about our foods, we often get asked about beverages and sweeteners. In the beverage category, water and green tea have been especially popular topics, and in the sweetener category, so have honey and maple syrup. Of course, there are many nutritious foods other than those included on our list that we feel are wonderful, health-promoting foods; if there are other whole foods - such as fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, whole grains, etc - that you like, by all means enjoy them. To find out why some of your favorite nutritious foods are not included in our list, read The Criteria Used to Select the World's Healthiest Foods. FAQs about the World's Healthiest Foods Criteria for The World's Healthiest Foods The criteria we used will also help you understand why some of your favorite (and also nutritious) foods may not be included on our list.