Fruit - Guava

Guava

Principle	Nutrient Value(100g)	Percentage of RDA
Energy	68 Kcal	3.5%
Carbohydrates	14.3 g	11.5%
Protein	2.55 g	5%
Total Fat	0.95 g	3%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	5.4 g	14%
Vitamins
Folates	49 µg	12.5%
Niacin	1.084 mg	7%
Pantothenicacid	0.451 mg	9%
Pyridoxine	0.110 mg	8.5%
Riboflavin	0.040 mg	3%
Thiamin	0.067 mg	5.5%
Vitamin A	624 IU	21%
Vitamin C	228 mg	396%
Vitamin E	0.73 mg	5%
Vitamin K	2.6 µg	2%
Electrolytes
Sodium	2 mg	0%
Potassium	417 mg	9%
Minerals
Calcium	18 mg	2%
Copper	0.230 mg	2.5%
Iron	0.26 mg	3%
Magnesium	22 mg	5.5%
Manganese	0.150 mg	6.5%
Phosphorus	11 mg	2%
Selenium	0.6 mcg	1%
Zinc	0.23 mg	2%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-β	374 µg	--
Crypto-xanthin-β	0 µg	--
Lycopene	5204 µg	--

1. Combat Cancer:The fruit is very rich source of soluble dietary fiber (5.4 g per 100 g of fruit, about 14% of DRA), which makes it a good bulk laxative. The fiber content helps protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time to toxins as well as binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon.
   The fruit is a very good source of Vitamin-A, and flavonoids like beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein and cryptoxanthin. The compounds are known to have antioxidant properties and are essential for optimum health. Further, vitamin-A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in carotene is known to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
   100 g of pink guava fruit provides 5204 µg of lycopene, nearly twice the amount that in tomatoes. (100 g tomato contains 2573 µg of lycopene). Studies suggest that lycopene in pink guavas prevents skin damage from UV rays and offers protection from prostate cancer.
2. Improves immune System:Scientific studies shown that regular consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge cancer causing harmful free radicals from the body. Further, the vitamin is required for collagen synthesis within the body. Collagen is the main structural protein in the human body required for maintaining the integrity of blood vessels, skin, organs, and bones.
3. Control Heart rate and BP:Fresh fruit is a very rich source of potassium. It contains more potassium than other fruits like banana weight per weight. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
4. Production for Red blood cells:Further, the fruit is also a moderate source of B-complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin E and K, as well as minerals like magnesium, copper, and manganese. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Copper is required for the production of red blood cells.
5. Vomitings:Just smell guava when you feel vomit.
6. Kidney & Gall Bladder stones:Best cutter to break kidney stones.
   Blend guava flowers in ½ cup water and drink it. The best tip to remove gall bladder stone.
7. Teeth & Gums diseases:Guava tree skin/leaves boiled water gargling is best treatment for teeth gums diseases.
   Blend guava leaves with alum and gargle with it. Best to get rid from toothache.
8. Loose Motions:Use of guava leaves tea is one of the best tip to stop loose motions.
9. Eye Swelling:Application of paste of guava flower on swelling eyes is a best healer.
10. Worms in Stomach:Guava seeds are the worst enemy against stomach worms.
11. Fertiltiy:Munching on guava additionally supplies a lot of folate in your body. The vitamin folate is well known increasing the chances of fertility.
12. Healthy thyroid glandGuavas don’t consist of iodine; there’re good sources of copper, a mineral which plays a vital role in thyroid metabolism especially in hormone production and ingestion.
13. Stress:Magnesium is one of the essential mineral which can be obtained only from food products. Eating guavas might help relax the nerves along with muscles as its good source of magnesium content.
14. Healthy Brain:Vitamins B plays an important role in maintaining healthy brain. Guavas are rich in vitamin B3 and B6. Vitamin B3, also referred to as niacin encourages brain health and promotes blood circulation, and Vitamin B6, also referred to as pyridoxine, is usually an important nutrient that enhances the brain function.

1. Anti Aging:Best to repair damage skin cells repair and also good to maintain healthy, glowing skin.
2. Black Heads on Nose:If you have blackheads, you can blend the leaves of the guava fruit with little water and apply it as a scrub on your nose to remove blackheads.
3. UV Rays Protection:Pink guavas contain twice the amount of lycopene present in tomatoes. Lycopene is an antioxidant that protects your skin from being damaged by UV rays and environmental pollution.
4. #:

1. Constipation :Eating seeds can cause stomach pain for few people. To keep away from constipation by eating guava just sprinkle dried ginger powder, black pepper powder and salt over it before eating.
   Try to eat guava after having your meal. Before meal it can cause constipation.
2. Gastritis :Excessive use of guava can cause gastriti problem.
3. Soar Throat:Never drink water after eating this may cause sore throat.

1. Season Available:In the tropical region, guavas are readily available year around.
2. Selection:Buy fresh fruits featuring intact skin without any cuts, bruises, or patches.
3. Storing:Placing the fruit wrapped in a paper with a banana or apple will hasten to ripen. Mature, yet green fruits may be stored for two to five weeks under the regulated temperature between 46°F and 55°F, and relative humidity of 85 to 95 percent. Over ripen fruits can keep well in the refrigerator only for few days.
4. Serving:Fresh ripe guava is best eaten as they are along with skin. Remove any floral remnants (sepals) at the apex, and then trim either ends with a sharp knife. It can be cubed, or sliced into as in apples.
5. Safety:
6. Cooking Tips:
   1. Guava fruit juice is a popular delicious drink in many parts.
   2. Sliced guava-cubes are a great addition to fruit salads.
   3. It is also often used in dessert preparations.
   4. The fruit is also extensively used to make candies, preserves, jellies, jams, marmalade, etc.

Fruit - Grapefruit

Grapefruit - Pomelo/Bitter Orange

Principle	Nutrient Value(100g)	Percentage of RDA
Energy	42 Kcal	2.3%
Carbohydrates	10.7 g	8%
Protein	0.77 g	1%
Total Fat	0.14 g	<1%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
DietaryFiber	1.70 g	4%
Vitamins
Folates	13 µg	3%
Niacin	0.204 mg	1.5%
Pantothenicacid	0.262 mg	5%
Pyridoxine	0.053 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.031 mg	2.5%
Thiamin	0.043 mg	4%
Vitamin A	1150 IU	38%
Vitamin C	31.2 mg	52%
Vitamin E	0.13 mg	1%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0%
Electrolytes
Sodium	0 mg	0%
Potassium	135 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	22 mg	2%
Copper	0.032 mg	4%
Iron	0.08 mg	1%
Magnesium	9 mg	2%
Manganese	0.022 mg	1%
Phosphorus	18 mg	2.5%
Selenium	0.1 µg	0%
Zinc	0.07 mg	1%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	686 µg	--
Crypto-xanthin-ß	73 µg	--
Lycopene	1419 µg	--

1. Lose Weight:Grapefruit is high in enzymes that burn fats, has high water content and has less sodium. A combination of these three characteristics make grapefruit a perfect food for increasing your body's metabolism. Try eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice every day and you will notice how quickly you lose those extra pounds
2. Improves Immunity:Grapefruits are rich in vitamin C, a vitamin that supports the immune system and a proven cold and flu fighter. Eating grapefruit or drinking its juice helps treat common cold and fever, dissolve gallstones, boost liver function and enhance immunity against infections. As grapefruit contains a dietary fiber called pectin, it thus promotes better digestion. In addition, if you want to have a healthy and smooth skin, try including grapefruit in your diet.
3. Combat Cancer:Lycopene is a carotenoid pigment that is responsible for the red color of grapefruit. It is a powerful agent against tumors and cancers as it acts as a scavenger of cancer-causing free radicals. Lycopene works best with vitamins A and C, which are also found in grapefruit.
   An antioxidant compound, called naringenin, is also found in grapefruit. Naringenin helps repair damaged DNA in prostate cancer cells. DNA repair contributes to cancer prevention as it impedes the reproduction of cancer cells.

1. Scrub:mix fresh pink grapefruit juice in a large mixing bowl with granulated white sugar, or raw brown sugar, whichever you prefer. Add a tablespoon or so of grated grapefruit zest, and enough Sweet Almond oil to give the entire mixture a scrub consistency. Once it’s all mixed pour it into individual containers. The Sweet Almond oil is a natural preservative, so you don’t need to store this in the fridge.
2. Toner:Just mix some Witch Hazel, which is available at the drugstore , with some fresh grapefruit juice and a drop of Tea Tree oil. Mix together well, and store in the refrigerator. This easy to make toner works on all skin types, and is especially great for people with combination skin.
3. Lip Balm: Melt down some beeswax to a liquid state. Add about a tablespoon of grated grapefruit zest and some grapefruit juice. Add some grated orange zest if you want the lip balm to have a scent with more depth to it. Pour the mixture into a small pot or container and let it set. Once it hardens you will have your own grapefruit lip balm.

1. Allergy to drugs:Research studies have shown that many drugs interact adversely with grapefruit. Certain compounds in the fruit called furanocoumarins may irreversibly inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 isoenzymes (3A4) in the liver and intestinal wall. This enzyme inhibition decreases pre-systemic metabolism of some drugs taken upto 72 hours after eating this fruit and could adversely increase their levels within the blood. This resulting increase in drug levels might lead to serious adverse effects and/or toxicity. It is therefore, strongly advised to consult your healthcare practitioner about consuming grapefruit juice if you are taking any kind of pharmaceutical drugs. Some commonly used drugs interacting adversely and should be avoided with grapefruit are:
1. amiodarone
2. astemizole (Hismanal)
3. atorvastatin (Lipitor)
4. budesonide (Entocort)
5. buspirone (BuSpar)
6. cisapride (Propulsid, Prepulsid)
7. lovastatin (Mevacor)
8. mifepristone (Mifeprex)
9. sildenafil (Viagra)
10. simvastatin (Zocor)
11. terfenadine (Seldane)

1. Season Available:Grapefruit season begins from September and lasts until December.
2. Selection:Choose fresh fruits featuring bright skin, firm yet yield to gentle pressure but recoil immediately. They should be devoid of any wrinkles on the skin, should be heavy for their size and impart sweet aroma. Avoid, overly soften fruits with spots as they tend to perish early.
3. Storing:At home, keep them at room temperature for few days or so. For extended storage, Place them inside the fruit/vegetable compartment of the home refrigerator where they keep well for up to three weeks. Prolonged cold storage at temperatures below 10 degrees celsius, however, may lead to chilling injury.
4. Serving:They can be eaten as in oranges. Cut the fruit horizontally into two halves and scoop out its sections using a spoon. Alternatively, make few vertical superficial scores on the skin and then peel it using fingers or with a knife. Remove rind and fibers and gently peel off membranes and seeds.
5. Safety:
6. Cooking Tips:
   1. Fruit sections are a great addition to green and fruit salads.
   2. Grapefruit juice can be a refreshing intra-day drink.
   3. It also used in the preparation of desserts, jams, marmalade, and jellies. Its peel can be candied as in oranges.

Fruit - Grapes

Grapes

Principle	NutrientValue	Percentage of RDA
Energy	69 Kcal	3.5%
Carbohydrates	18 g	14%
Protein	0.72 g	1%
Total Fat	0.16 g	0.5%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
DietaryFiber	0.9 g	2%
Vitamins
Folates	2 µg	0.5%
Niacin	0.188 mg	1%
Pantothenicacid	0.050 mg	1%
Pyridoxine	0.086 mg	7.5%
Riboflavin	0.070 mg	5%
Thiamin	0.069 mg	6%
Vitamin A	66 IU	3%
Vitamin C	10.8 mg	18%
Vitamin E	0.19 mg	1%
Vitamin K	14.6 µg	12%
Electrolytes
Sodium	0%	1 mg
Potassium	191 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	10 mg	1%
Copper	0.127 mg	14%
Iron	0.36 mg	4.5%
Magnesium	7 mg	2%
Manganese	0.071 mg	3%
Zinc	0.07 mg	0.5%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-α	1 µg	--
Carotene-ß	39 µg	--
Crypto-xanthin-ß	0 µg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	72 µg	--

1. Blood Pressure: Contains resveratrol,an antioxidant that help reduce BP and lower the risk of blood clots. Resveratrol reduces stroke risk by altering the molecular mechanisms in the blood vessels. It does so firstly by reducing susceptibility of blood vessel damage through decreased activity of angiotensin (a systemic hormone causing blood vessel constriction that would otherwise elevate blood pressure) and secondly, through increased production of the vasodilator substance, nitric oxide (a beneficial compound that causes relaxation of blood vessels).
2. Combat Cancer: May also helps stop the spread of breast,stomach and colon cancer cells. Anthocyanins are another class of polyphenolic anti-oxidants present abundantly in the red grapes. These phyto-chemicals have been found to have an anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, as well as anti-cancer activity.
3. Prevents Plaque:
4. Saves Eye sight:
5. Conquer Kidney Stones:
6. Protect your heart:Enhances the blood flow. Grapes are rich in polyphenolic phytochemical compound resveratrol. Resveratrol is one of the powerful anti-oxidant, which has been found to play a protective role against cancers of colon and prostate, coronary heart disease (CHD), degenerative nerve disease, Alzheimer's disease and viral/ fungal infections.
7. Comabt Cancer:

1. Skin Care:
   1. Natural Bleach: Grapes pulp can be used to tighten skin and to naturally bleach it.
   2. Sun Burns: Crush a small bowl of green grapes, and stir in 1 tsp. of pure honey. Wash your skin and apply the grape mixture while your skin is still damp. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse.
   3. Toner:Cut a grape in half and smooth it over your face and under your eyes. After 1 minute, rinse your face with cool water and pat it dry.
   4. Tighten Skin Mask:Mix 2 spoons of grapes pulp, one spoon of sour cream, one spoon of rice flour and one spoon of carrot juice and apply on face to tighten your skin pores and make your facial skin elastic and youthful.
   5. Anti Aging:Black grapes, 2 spoon of papaya pulp, 2 spoons of honey and some rose water makes for a very effective anti-aging and skin-brightening mask. Grape contains natural fruit acids and essential vitamins for skin renewal.
   6. Shiny Skin:Grapes juice mixed either with gram flour or cocoa powder makes for an amazing face pack for making your skin glowing and clear.
      You can make a face mask with cottage cheese and grapes juice for making your skin fresh and healthy.
      . Blend one spoon of orange juice and 2 spoons of yogurt and one to two spoon of grape juice and apply to your skin for getting glowing skin.
   7. Fair Complexion:Sprinkle a spoon of alum powder and spoon of salt over a bunch of green grapes. Keep them wrapped in a foil and bake them for 15 minutes. Thereafter, apply the juice of these baked grapes on your blemishes. Practice this home remedy regularly to lighten facial blemishes and make your complexion fair.
2. Face Pack:
   1. Belmishes and minor ache:Mash the grapes to obtain the pulp of the fruit.Apply onto your face and leave on till it dries. Wash it off
   2. Dark Circles under Eyes:Grape seeds extract are very helpful in diminishing dark circles if applied topically on the under-eyes areas. Grape seeds extracts are available in tablets , liquids and oil. it is very beneficial for improving the over-all skin texture.
   3. Black Head Remover:You can keep grape pulp on blackheads for 15 minutes and scrub gently to loosen up dead skin cells and pesky blackheads.
   4. Face Mask for Oily Skin:You can prepare a face mask mixing grapes juice, mint paste, lemon juice and apply on your face.
      Mash black grapes and blend with 2 spoons of multani mitti, rose water and lemon juice; apply on your face. Opt for oily skin.
      Grapes juice and multani mitti face pack is excellent for absorbing extra oil from your skin and making it shine-free.
      Grapes juice mixed with lemon juice and tea tree oil makes for an ideal facial toner suitable for oily skin.
   5. Face Mask for Dry Skin:Mix 2 spoons of grapes puree, one spoon of papaya pulp and one spoon of honey and apply on your skin and let this face mask dry completely. 15 minutes later, wash off with water.
   6. Pimples and Rashes Mask:Mix 1/4 spoon of wheat flour, a pinch of baking soda with mashed grapes to apply on your face for 20 minutes. Enjoy the home-facial effects of grape mask which cures pimples ,rashes and other skin ailments.
3. Anti Dandreff: Grapes are rich in anti-oxidants which encourage hair growth. Grape-seed oil, extracted from the seeds of grapes helps a lot in making your hair shiny, healthy and dandruff -free. Vitamin E and linoleic acid present in grape-seed oil control hair loss and makes the hair manageable

1. Patches on your skin :It’s not common to have a grape allergy, although it can happen. If you’re allergic to grapes, you might get hives or red patches on your skin by touching grapes or shortly after eating them.
2. Difficulty breathing:In severe cases, you might have difficulty breathing or go into anaphylactic shock. Just because you have an allergic reaction to grapes, however, doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re allergic to the fruit itself. You may actually be allergic to the pesticide on the grapes, or to the yeast or mold that grows on the grapes.

1. Storing:Freeze and use as ice cubes in your favourite drinks.
2. Season Available:Fresh grapes are available all around the seasons.
3. Selection: choose those that feature plump in consistency, free from surface wrinkles with intact skin, without any cuts or cracks or leaking juice, and firmly attached to a healthy-looking green stem. Lift up the whole bunch in the air and shake gently; loose berries, if any falls off easily. Buy exactly ripened berries; green grapes should have a slight yellowish hue; red types should be mostly pinkish-red, while purple and blue-black types should be deep and rich in color.
4. Storing:Since the fruit tends to spoil early and ferment at room temperature, they should always be stored in the refrigerator. Loosely wrap washed grapes in a paper towel and place them in a zip pouch bag set at high relative humidity. This way, they will keep fresh in the refrigerator for several days.
5. Serving:Just before eating, wash the whole bunch to remove any pesticide residues and dust by rinsing in cold-water for several minutes. Place then in fresh cold water and gently swish them around few times. Pat dry using a soft cloth. If you are not going to consume the whole bunch at one go, then separate it into small clusters using scissors. This way, you can keep the remaining fruit fresher by preventing the stem from drying out. Enjoy them as whole without any additions.
6. Safety:
7. Cooking Tips:
   1. Add seedless berries in fruit/vegetable salads with peach, pear, tomato, lettuce, apricot , berries, currants, apple, pineapple etc.
   2. Dry grapes (raisin, currant, and sultana) are being used in confectionary, puddings, cakes, muffins, bread, etc.
   3. The fruit can also be used by food industry for the preparation of jams, jellies, juice and wine.

Fruit - Goose Berry

Gooseberry

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	44 Kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	10.18 g	8%
Protein	0.88 g	1.5%
Total Fat	0.58 g	3%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	4.3 g	11%
Vitamins
Folates	6 mcg	1.5%
Niacin	0.300 mg	2%
Pantothenicacid	0.286 mg	6%
Pyridoxine	0.080 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.030 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.040 mg	3%
Vitamin A	290 IU	10%
Vitamin C	27.7 mg	46%
Electrolytes
Sodium	1 mg	0%
Potassium	198 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	25 mg	2.5%
Copper	0.070 mg	8%
Iron	0.31 mg	4%
Magnesium	10 mg	2.5%
Manganese	0.144 mg	6%
Phosphorus	27 mg	4%
Zinc	0.12 mg	1%

1. Health-benefiting effects against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases.:Gooseberries are low in calories; 100 g of fresh berries provide only 44 calories. As in blackcurrants, they too have significantly high amounts of phenolic phytochemicals especially flavones and anthocyanins. These compounds have been found to have numerous diseases.
2. Improves Immunity System:The berries are moderate source of vitamin-C. 100 g of fresh berries provide 27.7 mcg or 46% of daily-recommended intake values of vitamin C. Research studies have shown that consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps body develop immunity against infectious agents and help scavenge harmful oxygen free radicals from the body. Fresh berries contain small amounts of essential vitamins such as pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), folates, and thiamin (vitamin B-1). Some of these vitamins are essential in the sense that the body requires them for metabolism from external sources to replenish.
3. Protect from lung and oral cavity cancers:They have small amounts of vitamin A. 100 g berries has 290 IU or 10 % of RDA of this vitamin. Vitamin A is required for maintaining integrity of mucus membranes and skin, and essential component of visual cycle. In addition, consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamins and flavonoid anti-oxidants has been found to protect from diseases.
   Amla is the powerhouse of anti-oxidants and thus helps in fighting off free radicals in your body. Daily consumption of raw amla or juice reduces the risk of many serious diseases including cancer.
4. Cures Sore Throat and Cold:Amla helps to cure sore throat and cold. For this, mix 2 teaspoons of amla powder with 2 teaspoons of honey. Have it 3-4 times in a day for effective results.
5. Reduces Constipation:Daily consumption of raw amla reduces constipation problem, as it rich in fibres and acts as a gentle laxative. But remember to consume raw amla as powder as juice will not help in this case
6. Heals Mouth Ulcers:Suffering from mouth ulcers frequently? Then amla juice is the best solution for your problem. Dilute the amla juice in half a cup of water. Gargle with this mixture daily for best results.
7. Heals Join Pains:Do you know that amla benefits in reducing arthritis pain? It has anti-inflammatory properties which help in reducing the swelling and joint pain of knees caused due to arthritis. Have raw amla or amla juice daily in the morning.
8. Sleeping Disorder:Can’t have a peaceful sleep? Then try this “wonder fruit” to relieve stress and therefore cure sleep disorders like insomnia.
9. Improves Eyesight:Amla is very useful in improving eyesight. It also reduces reddening, itching and watering. Mix 2 teaspoons of amla juice in half a cup of water and drink it every morning.
10. Removes Toxins from the Body::Consumption of alcohol, pain killers, medicines etc regularly increases the build up of large amount of toxins in our body. Amla helps in maintaining the proper functioning of liver and bladder, and get rid of toxins. Have amla juice on an empty stomach every morning.
11. Reduces ill Effects of Cigarette Smoke:Studies have shown that intake of amla juice regularly reduces ill effects of the cigarette smoke in the lungs. Due to its high anti-oxidant contents, it fights off free radicals liberated from the smoke.

1. Skin Care:
   1. Anti Aging:The extract of amla is rich in Vitamin A. This vitamin is essential in collagen production, a compound that keeps the skin looking young and elastic. Amla when consumed on an empty stomach has properties that slow down the degradation of collagen and helps the body produce more.
   2. Wrinkle Free:It tightens and tones the skin and thus reduces facial lines.
   3. Gives Soft and Supple Skin:High content of vitamin C boosts the collagen cell production, giving you soft, supple and youthful skin.
2. Hair Care:
   1. Anti Dandruff:
      1. Strength:Mix 2 teaspoons of amla powder into warm water and form a smooth paste.In this, add 2 teaspoons of yogurt and 1 teaspoon of honey/lime jucie.Mix to get a smooth consistency and apply on the hair strands and roots.Rinse with warm water, after 30 minutes
      2. Amla can also be used in combination with tulsi or basil for action against dandruff. Make a paste of amla powder in water. Grind 10 tulsi leaves with a little water and mix this paste into the amla paste and apply on the scalp. Leave on for about 30 minutes and then wash with water.
   2. Natural Shine:Amla can be added to your home-made paste to cover grey hair. By itself, amla does not have the ability to dye hair; however, it can help tone down the red or brown colour of a henna-indigo hair colour. Along with this, amla also helps give a natural shine to the hair after you have washed off the dye. When mixing in amla powder, it is important to add it last into the paste, just before you apply the paste to your hair.
   3. Reduce Hair Fall:Crush the amla fruit to extract a juice or buy the amla powder available at an herbal store. Add 2 teaspoons of the juice or the powder into an equal quantity of the juice freshly squeezed from a lime. Mix well, apply to the scalp and leave it to dry; then rinse using warm water.
   4. Herbal Shampoo:Soak equal quantities of dried amla, shikakai and reetha in water overnight.Rub them together to get a soapy solution.Use this soapy solution to wash your hair. You can also use your conditioner after this hair wash.
3. Scrubs for Face & Skin:
   1. Anti Pigmentation:Take 1 teaspoon of fresh tamarind paste add 1 teaspoon of amla powder and mix well.Apply all over the face and scrub gently in circular motion.Rinse off after 10 minutes with warm water.
   2. Moisturizing:Mix 1 teaspoon of amla powder in water to form a smooth paste.Add 2 teaspoons of avocado pulp into it and mix well to form a paste.Apply and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
   3. Fair:Mash a few pieces of papaya in a bowl.In this, add a teaspoon of the amla paste and ½ teaspoon of honey.Mix well to get a smooth consistency.Apply and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
   4. Wrinkles:Boil and strain the tea leaves and let it cool down.In the amla paste, add 2 teaspoons of the tea water and 1 teaspoon of honey and mix well.Keep for several minutes after applying and wash with warm water.

1. Pregnancy and breast-feeding::Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of Indian gooseberry during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

1. Season Available:Inside the USA markets, fresh gooseberries and currants begin to appear by July.
2. Selection:Buy fresh harvest, ripe, firm, bright colored berries for eating as table fruits and to use in desserts. Choose mature but unripe berries to make tart and to use in cooking. Avoid berries that are excessively soft, shriveled, and with bruises with leaking juice.
3. Storing:If not used immediately, store them in the refrigerator where they kept fresh for few days.
4. Serving:At home, wash them in cold water. Trim off stems. Fresh berries can be eaten on their own without much preparation, as they are, just like currants, grapes etc.
5. Safety:
6. Cooking Tips:
   1. Tart, astringent quality berries are favored in fish, poultry, and meat dishes.
   2. They are used in agro-food industry to prepare jam, jellies, juice, sauce, etc.
   3. The berries are also used in muffins, pie-fillings, and ice creams.

Fruit - Figs

Fig

TD>Potassium

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	74 Kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	19.18 g	15%
Protein	0.75 g	1.5%
Total Fat	0.30 g	1%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	2.9 g	7%
Vitamins
Folates	6 µg	1.5%
Niacin	0.400 mg	2.5%
Pantothenicacid	0.300 mg	6%
Pyridoxine	0.113 mg	9%
Riboflavin	0.050 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.060	5%
Vitamin A	142 IU	5%
Vitamin C	2 mg	3%
Vitamin E	0.11 mg	1%
Vitamin K	4.7 µg	4%
Electrolytes
Sodium	1 mg	0%
232 mg	5%
Minerals
Calcium	35 mg	3.5%
Copper	0.070 mg	8%
Iron	0.37 mg	5%
Magnesium	17 mg	4%
Manganese	0.128mg	5.5%
Selenium	0.2 µg	<1%
Zinc	0.15mg	1%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	85 µg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	9 µg	--

1. Weight Loss:Fig fruit is low in calories. 100 g fresh fruits provide only 74 calories. However, they contain health benefiting soluble dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and pigment anti-oxidants that contribute immensely towards optimum health and wellness.
2. Helps stops strokes:Lowers the cholesterol.
3. Combat Cancer,, diabetes, degenerative,infections :In addition, fresh figs contain adequate levels of some of the anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin A, E, and K. Altogether these phyto-chemical compounds in fig fruit help scavenge harmful oxygen derived free radicals from the body and thereby protect us.
4. Control Diabetics:Since figs are high in potassium, they help reduce insulin. Daily, consume fig seeds with one teaspoon of honey to control diabetes. Try doing this for a week to see good results.
5. Impoves Red Blood cells:Dried figs are an excellent sources of minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and zinc. 100 g of dried figs contain 680 mg of potassium, 162 mg of calcium, and 2.03 mg of iron. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for red blood cell formation as well for cellular oxidation.
6. Sexual Vitality:Fig is an orthodox remedy to increase sexual weakness. Soak 4-5 figs in milk overnight and eat in the morning to overcome weakness.
7. Removes Kidney Stones:Boil 6 figs in a cup of water. Consume this daily up to a month to remove kidney stones.
8. Anti Boitic:Also Fig leaves can be consumed for anti-diabetic properties.
9. Chicken Pox:Early stages of chicken pox can be treated with figs.
10. Weight Loss:Figs include good amount of dietary fibers, which are helpful for reducing body weight
11. Sore Throat:Mix dries fig and honey in water to get rid of sore throat.
12. Constipation:Consume 2-3 soaked dried figs with a tablespoon of honey. Use this continuously for a month every morning to relive constipation.

1. Anti Aging:Apply mashed fresh figs all over your face and let it dry for 15-20minutes. This remedy is useful for curing acne.
2. Pimples and Warts:Milky juice of fig stem and leaves can be applied daily several times to cure warts.
   Applying baked fig directly on the skin brings down various forms of skin inflammation like boils and abscess. It also cures minor zits and pimples. Apply fig juice on your feet to cure corns.
3. Face Pack: Take some fresh figs and process them in a mixer with 1 tablespoon of yoghurt to make a fine paste. Apply this all over the face and massage you skin gently with it for a few minutes. Leave it for 15 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water. If you cannot find fresh figs then soak some dried figs overnight and blend them to form a smooth paste.
4. Face Scrubs: Mix 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoon of fresh orange juice with 2 tablespoon fig paste. Add a few drops of olive oil and use this scrub on both your face and body weekly to get smooth and soft skin. The enzymes present in figs will remove the dead skin cells and the sugar will mildly polish the skin.
5. moisturizer:Apply some fig paste on your lips to alleviate cracked lips. Application of fig paste on the face helps to tighten the pores and control excess sebum secretion.
6. Hair Growth:The essential nutrients present in this fruit stimulate blood circulation in the body to accelerate hair growth.
7. Straight Hair:Add 5 to 7 drops of fig oil to you conditioner and apply it properly on the hair. Let it stay for 5 to 7 minutes and then wash off.
8. Grayed Hair:Hence consume figs regularly to benefit your skin and hair in many more ways than you can imagine.

1. Burning sensation to fingers:Fig leaves and un-ripen fruits produce white latex, which can penetrate the skin causing burning discomfort to fingers. Fig latex contains several compounds like furocoumarins, 5-methoxypsoralen (5-MOP)...etc, which can elicit cell-mediated allergic-reactions. If left untreated, it might lead to severe allergic eruptions all over the exposed parts.
2. Vomiting, diarrhea, and itching of skin :Eating fig fruit may also elicit allergic reactions ranging from vomiting, diarrhea, and itching of skin and mucus membranes in some sensitized individuals. It is therefore, people with history of allergy to figs may be advised to avoid eating them.

1. Season Available:Figs are available all around the season; however, they are at thier best from May through November.
2. Selection:Avoid overtly soft, bruised, fungus inflicted fruits. Similarly unripe green fruits as they are bitter (astringent) and therefore, out of flavor.
3. Storing:Fig fruits perish rather very quickly and should be eaten while fresh or else should be placed inside the refrigerator where they keep well for 2-3 days. Place them in a plastic or zip pouch and store in the refrigerator set with high relative humidity. However, dried figs can stay for 6-8 months.
4. Serving:To eat fresh fruits, wash them in cold water, mop them dry gently using soft cloth or tissue. One may eat fresh-figs whole, or peeled.
5. Safety:
6. Cooking Tips:
   1. Fresh figs are a great addition to salads, in cakes and ice creams.
   2. Dried ones can be added to soup, stews and to enrich poultry, venison, lamb meat.
   3. Dry figs are excellent additions to muffins, cakes, sandwiches, pies, and cheesecakes.
   4. Enjoy marinated figs with raspberry sauce.

Fruit - Dates

Dates

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	277 Kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	74.97 g	58%
Protein	1.81g	3%
Total Fat	0.15 g	<1%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	6.7 g	18%
Vitamins
Folates	15 µg	4%
Niacin	1.610 mg	10%
Pantothenicacid	0.805 mg	16%
Pyridoxine	0.249 mg	19%
Riboflavin	0.060 mg	4.5%
Thiamin	0.050 mg	4%
Vitamin A	149 IU	5%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin K	2.7 µg	2%
Electrolytes
Sodium	1 mg	0%
Potassium	696 mg	16%
Minerals
Calcium	64 mg	6.5%
Copper	0.362 mg	40%
Iron	0.90 mg	11%
Magnesium	54 mg	13%
Manganese	0.296 mg	13%
Phosphorus	62 mg	9%
Zinc	0.44 mg	4%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	89 µg	--
Crypto-xanthin-ß	0 µg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	23 µg	--

1. Improves Immune System:List of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are required for normal growth, development and overall well-being. Fresh dates compose of soft, easily digestible flesh and simple sugars like fructose and dextrose. When eaten, they replenish energy and revitalize the body instantly.
2. Prevents all type of Cancers:The fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which prevents LDL cholesterol absorption in the gut. Additionally, the fiber works as a bulk laxative. It, thus, helps to protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time and as well as binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon.They are moderate sources of vitamin-A (contains 149 IU per 100 g), which is known to have antioxidant properties and essential for vision. Additionally, it is also required maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A is known to help to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. They compose antioxidant flavonoids such as ß-carotene, lutein, and zea-xanthin. These antioxidants found to have the ability to protect cells and other structures in the body from harmful effects of oxygen-free radicals. Thus, eating dates found to offer some protection from colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers.
3. Prevent easy bleeding tendencies:They contain health benefiting flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants known as tannins. Tannins are known to possess anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hemorrhagic properties.
4. Elderly aged problems:Zea-xanthin is an important dietary carotenoid that selectively absorbed into the retinal macula lutea, where it thought to provide antioxidant and protective light-filtering functions. It thus offers protection against age-related macular degeneration, especially in elderly populations.
5. Bone growth:They are also rich in minerals like calcium, manganese, copper, and magnesium. Calcium is an important mineral that is an essential constituent of bone and teeth, and required by the body for muscle contraction, blood clotting, and nerve impulse conduction. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Copper is required for the production of red blood cells. Magnesium is essential for bone growth. Further, the fruit has adequate levels of B-complex group of vitamins as well as vitamin K. It contains very good amounts of pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), niacin, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin. These vitamins are acting as cofactors help body metabolize carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Vitamin K is essential for many coagulant factors in the blood as well as in bone metabolism.

1. Face Pack:Using a mixer prepare a paste out of dates and add 1/2 fresh orange or lemon(lemon is for oily skin). If the paste is too thick add a little drop of water. ake a little of this pack in your finger and apply on face and do facial massage in circular motion. Do it for 5-10 minutes. and rinse it off. Then apply this as a face pack. This method will give better result. After applying pack wait for 10-15 minutes. Do not allow any face pack to get dry on your face. Splash water on your face and rinse face. Allow face be wet for another 10 minutes.

1. Date fruit allergy is a rare occurrence. The fruits are safe to eat in infants, and pregnant woman. However, in some sensitized individual to birch family pollen, exposure to date palm pollen may elicit cross-hypersensitivity reactions. It is therefore, advised to avoid any food preparations that contain date palm products in these individuals.

1. Season Available:Dates are readily available throughout the groceries' year around. Some varieties of fresh, soft, good-quality fruits, however, are found from September through December.
2. Selection:Select one may come across soft, semi-dry, and dried types.
3. Storing:At home, store them at room temperature in cool place inside an air-seal container where they stay well for several months.
4. Serving:Dry and soft dates are usually eaten out-of-hand. Remove the seeds and have it.
5. Safety:
6. Cooking Tips:
   1. They can be stuffed with fillings such as almonds, walnuts, candied orange and cream cheese.
   2. They can also be chopped and used with fruit salad and in a range of sweet and savory dishes.
   3. Dates are also being used to prepare juice and Jallab (a type of syrup popular in the Middle East and made from dates, grape molasses, and rose water).