DATE

    Date (Phoenix Dactylifera) is a palm tree (Arecaceae) of the genus Phoenix, the fruit can be eaten. Dates have been a staple food in the Middle East for thousands of years. Dates tree believed to have originated around the Persian Gulf and has been cultivated since ancient times from Mesopotamia to prehistoric Egypt, possibly as early as 4000 BC. Ancient Egyptians used the fruit to be made into wine dates and was eaten at harvest.

    Dried dates can be filled with stuffing such as almonds, walnuts, candied orange and lemon peel, tahini, marzipan or cream cheese. Dates spots also called seedless dates can be used as snacks. Dates can also be chopped and used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes, such as tajines in Morocco, ka'ak (types of Arab cookies) and other desserts. Dates are also processed into cubes, paste, spread, date syrup or "honey" called "dibs" or "rub" in Libya, powder (sugar palm), vinegar or alcohol. The latest processing innovations include chocolate-covered dates and products like sparkling date juice, used in some Islamic countries as a non-alcoholic champagne, for special occasions and religious times such as Ramadan.

    per 100 grams of dates (source: USDA) containing energy 251 kcal, protein 2.81 g, carbohydrates 66.78 g, fiber 7.1 g, sugar 56.38 g, total fat 0:35 g, MUFA 0.0032 g, PUFA 0.017 g, cholesterol 0 mg, calcium 35 mg , iron 0.91 mg, magnesium 38 mg, phosphorus 55 mg, potassium 484 mg, sodium 2 mg, zinc 0:26 mg, vitamin A 9 IU, vitamin B1 (thiamine) 0.046 mg, vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.059 mg, vitamin B3 ( niacin) 1134 mg, vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 0525 mg, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.147 mg, vitamin B9 (folate) 17 mcg vitamin B12 0 mcg, vitamin C 0.4 mg, vitamin E 0:04 mg, vitamin K 2.4 mcg, 5 mcg of beta carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin 0 mcg 0 mcg lycopene, lutein and zeaxantin 67 mcg.

    Some benefit of date is as an energy source because dates have a fairly high sugar content and are generally derived from a type of glucose and fructose. A type of sugar found in dates is the result of the processing of natural and not harmful to health. High sugar content makes this fruit is a source of instant energy to restore lost energy during fasting and normalize blood sugar levels. Dates are a good source of dietary fiber, The American Cancer Society recommends to consume 20-30 grams per day. Soluble dietary fiber can prevent constipation and colon cancer, then help control diabetes by lowering LDL cholesterol levels in the blood. Dates as an antidote, consuming 7 dates every day to fight the toxins because dates contain phytochemicals and antioxidants. Dates as anti-infection and anti-inflammatory because content of tannin substances, as well as vitamin A in the date can maintaining eye health. Dates are a source of iron and kalium, iron is a component of hemoglobin in red blood cells and kalium helps control heart rate.

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WATERMELON

    Watermelon is a member of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae. The outer surface of fruit which got its scientific name Citrullus lanatus is light green with stripes motif resembling elongated wave, smooth texture but hard. Derived from the semi-desert areas in South Africa. One watermelon cup (152 grams) contains 43 calories, 0 grams of fat, 2 grams of sodium, 11 grams of carbohydrates (including 9 grams of sugar and 1 gram of fiber), 17% of vitamin A, 21 % vitamin C, 2% iron and 1% of calcium.

    Some benefit of watermelon is anti aging. Nutrition on watermelon, such as lycopene, vitamin A and C, counteract free radicals that attack the skin. Eat watermelon regularly to prevent the signs of premature aging of your beautiful skin. Maintain moisture skin, If your skin type dry skin, watermelon fruit intake can be the best, because of the abundant water content in the fruit. Besides giving skin moisture, eating watermelon also keep the body avoid dehydration. Rejuvenate skin, Masker watermelon can rejuvenate dull skin. Very good for the regeneration of skin cells that die. Maintaining health benefits of kidneys, kalium contained in this watermelon fruit, cleaning the toxic substances in the kidneys, thus helping the kidneys.

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ALOE VERA

    Aloe vera in Latin is called Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis Milleer. Aloe vera is a plant that is known can be used as a natural remedy for the outside of the body or for body parts such as hair growth, wound healing, and used for skin care. Aloe Vera is special to grow well in arid areas like in Africa, even so in Indonesia also includes countries that preserve the aloe vera plant so it is easy to find. In the juice of aloe vera, there are 3 compound it is lectin, mannans, anthraquinones. In addition, having a lot of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, niacin, folic acid, chromium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, potassium, iron, sodium, calcium.

    Some benefit of Aloe Vera is balance the acidity of food consumed because aloe vera juice has alkaline characteristic. Aloe vera juice has many antioxidants and can detoxification, consumption of aloe vera juice regularly will help the body cleanse the digestive system. Increase hair growth because aloe vera contains enzymes that can increase hair growth and make hair look healthy. Proteolytic enzymes contained in aloe vera can eradicate dead skin cells on the scalp that can clog hair follicles and causes it difficult to grow and obtain nutrients, can reduce redness, scaling, itching and inflammation of the scalp caused by psoriasis. In a study published in the Archives of Dermatology, more than 80 percent of psoriasis patients treated with aloe vera showed significant improvement, protect from sunburn. Aloe vera gel is easily absorbed by the body, even to the epithelial layer of skin, which makes it easy to protect and provide moisture to the skin.

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GUAVA

    Guava has a Latin name Psidium guajava and is included in the family Myrtaceae. Guava fruit has a sweet taste although there is also a very sour taste. Pink flesh and there are also white flesh. Seeds itself is hard, many and small. In addition to fiber, especially pectin which is a soluble fiber, guava also contain minerals such as manganese and magnesium, as well as essential amino acids such as tryptophan. Also beneficial phytochemicals such as elagat acid, linoleic acid, and the acid korbigen. 
  In 100 gr guava contains Energy 68 kcal, fiber 5.4 g, water 86 grams, irons 0:26 mg, folates 49 mcg, phosphorus 11 mg, thiamin 0.067 mg, total fat 0.95 g, Vitamin A 624 IU, vitamin C 228 mg, vitamin E 0.73 mg, vitamin K 2.6 mcg, potassium 417 mg, calcium 18 mg, carbohydrates 14.3 g, lycopene 5204 mcg, magnesium 22 mg, manganese 0.150 mg, sodium 2 mg, niacin 1084 mg, protein 2:55 g, pyridoxine 0.110 mg, riboflavin 0.040 mg, selenium 0.6 mcg , zinc 0:23 mg, 374 mcg of beta carotene, pantothenic acid 0.451 mg.

    Some benefit of guava is cure dengue fever because it can raise platelet levels, accelerate healing due to infection because high vitamin C, inhibit fat oxidation because lycopene in guava, lowering blood sugar because the fiber pectin in guava, fat binding because high fiber content, then guava can prevent cancer because they contain lycopene which is an antioxidant in guava and can prevent a variety of free radical damage. Oil guava leaves can be as natural antiproliferative agents and can help prevent the growth of cancer cells.

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PINEAPPLE

    Pineapple is a fruit that has a high water content delicious and fresh taste. Not only that, because the fruit is also providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes that are promoting digestion, relieves stomach acid, reduce inflammation, and help break down animal protein.Although many properties of this fruit and its benefits, but be careful for women who are pregnant. Pineapple contains bromelian, which makes it as one of the fruits that should not be eaten by pregnant women.

    This fruit contains a lot of vitamins A and C as an antioxidant. Also contains calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sodium, kalium, dextrose, sucrose, and the enzyme bromelain. Bromelain efficacious as anti-inflammatory, helps soften the food in the stomach, as well as inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Fiber content can facilitate bowel movements in constipated patients.

    Enzyme bromelain helps digestion in the intestine. In the recent study, consuming pineapple juice without milk and sugar helps burn fat because it contains the enzyme bromelain is working with other enzymes found in the stomach, the enzyme lipase, digest the fat content in the food we eat. In addition, with both of these enzymes, the appetite can be lowered and disposal of fatty secretions become more optimal. So the fats helped to expulsion from the body.

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RED DRAGON FRUIT

    Dragon fruit comes from mexico and this is the fruit of several cactus species of the genus Hylocereus and Selenicereus. Dragon fruit itself has two kinds of colors, namely red dragon fruit and white dragon fruit. But based on the research that has been conducted by experts in nutrition and health, red dragon fruit species was very good for the health of one's body.
    Texture dragon fruit is like kiwi fruit because the seeds are black. The flesh tasted a bit sweet when eaten and have a low calorie content. Dragon fruit seeds crispy and rich in lipids and eaten along with the flesh, but the seeds must be chewed as it is difficult to digest by the body. Besides eaten directly, dragon fruit can also be processed into various forms of food and beverages such as pudding, salad, gelatin, fruit juice.

    In 100 grams of dragon fruit contain water, protein 1.1 g/ 2.1%, fat 0.4 grams (almost no fat), carbohydrates 11.0 g/ 3.4%, fiber 3 g/12%( high source of fiber), vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 0.04 mg/2.7%, vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.05 mg/2.9%, vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.16 mg/0.8%, vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 20.5 mg/34.2%, calcium (Ca) 8.5 mg/0.9%, Iron (Fe) 1.9 mg/10.6%. 
    Some benefit of dragon fruit is lower weight because it is high in fiber and low in calories. Dragon fruit as a source of antioxidants that can reduce free radicals in our bodies, with the consumption of this fruit will also help the process of detoxification (removing toxins from the body through the liver). Dragon fruit could prevent heart attacks and high blood pressure because the fiber is able to clean up the dirt that clog arteries. Dragon fruit good for the bones and blood for the content of calcium and iron are high enough, a small fruit meet 1 percent of the daily value. Dragon fruit is a better source of iron to meet 8 percent of the daily value. In addition to helping healthy bones, calcium is necessary for proper muscle function and nerve transmission. Iron is needed to carry oxygen throughout the body. and the contents of dragon fruit is extremely high in vitamin C it is very helpful to enhance the body's ability to absorb more iron.

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APPLE

    Apple for diet is one of the most famous in the universe. How apples daily diet can help you to be successful? The workings of apples for diet is almost the same as the benefits of brown rice that is with a very high fiber content, this fruit makes satiety longer in our stomach. This will help the intake of food / appetite high-calorie foods can be minimized. When the stomach has been contained glucose, gastric feel hungry and ordered the brain to look for food.

    Consumption of apples regularly can prevent constipation and digestive disorders that occur in the intestines. The compounds triterpenoids in apple skin, which were identified in a study at Cornell University, is known to inhibit cancer cells that cause the symptoms of breast cancer, liver and colon cancer symptoms.  The soluble fiber found in apples can bind fat in the intestine, whose function is to lower cholesterol levels. Apple is a fruit that is rich in fiber and various vitamins and minerals that are easily digested by the body.
    Phenolic compounds was found in apple skin also prevents cholesterol that gets into the system and strengthen the walls of the arteries. When plaque forms in the arteries then it will reduce the flow of blood to the heart, leading to coronary heart disease. This plaque can be cleaned with the aid of soluble fiber at the apple.
    The content of antioxidants at apples can help detoxify the liver of various substances or toxins in the body. Tannins substances at apples can clean the plaque that damage the teeth and gums.

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BANANA

    Banana is one of the favorite fruit in this world. This fruit is sweet and very good for diet because it is free of fat and cholesterol. This fruit is also rich in fiber, nutrients and can be eaten immediately or processed into delicious dishes.

    This fruit is very famous for its potassium content. With potassium levels reach 400 mg in a medium-sized banana, the fruit must be consumed to maintain heart health.Potassium is also very well known for muscle and nerve function, and maintain fluid balance in the body. One banana contains about 10 mg of vitamin C, or about 15 percent of the daily vitamin C recommendation.
    One banana provides 35 percent of the daily recommendation of vitamin B6. The body uses this vitamin to regenerate new cells. One banana contains about 3 grams of fiber. In addition to healthy digestive tract, fiber also we need to keep the stomach feel full longer. One banana has carbohydrate. It`s recommended to keep the supply of energy to survive until lunch time without a snack.  

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