SELF HEALTH CONSCIOUSNESS

The need to be health conscious is a universal approval by all who need to function in their full capacity in field in which the operate.

It is only a healthy body that can impact or deliver knowledge or greatness to its sphere of influence.

Self-health consciousness is a purposeful and decisive way to stay healthy even though at the beginning it may be a bit tasking and boring but as it becomes a routine in later years you tend to becomes a routine in later years you tend to enjoy it.

Simple seasonal fruits can be eaten to keep you healthy.

For the purpose of the conference we are treating three Major wonder unbeatable fruits created by God.

HEALTH BENEFIT OF CARROT 

Carrot is a root vegetable, it is crunchy, tasty with high nutritional Value.

It contains carotene, has a lot of tibre, Vitamin K, Potassium and is a weight loss friendly food. 

§  It contains carotene antioxidants in them known to reduce the risk of cancer.

§  It helps to lower cholesterol  level and improve eye health

§  It has different colours yellow, white, orange, red and purple worldwide. It gets them bright colour from the beta- carotene (an anti-oxidants) that is converted to vitamin A in the body.  It has high water content of 86-95% and the edible part of about 10% carbohydrate. It contains very little fat and protein.

§  Carrot has a of glycemic index i.e.  Its ability to raise blood sugar after its intake is very low so it is very good when you are controlling blood sugar. 

§  The glycemic index of carrot ranges as follows:

ü 16-60 (for raw carrot) very good for diabetic patients

ü High for cooked carrot

ü Very high for purred carrot

The Major Fiber in carrot is Pectin which is a soluble fiber.

§  Pectin helps to lower blood sugar by slowing down the digestion of sugar and starch.

The guts is a long tube that starts at your mouth and ends at your anus (it is also known as the gastrointestinal tract).its responsible for processing food and drink from the moment of consumption to the moment the body absorbs or excretes it.

If your guts were to be strengthened out it would cover a whole tennis court. 

The guts is the largest sensory organ in the body. 

Fibre (carrot) is very essential for helping the guts move waste products. 

Carrot has insoluble Fibres that reduces constipation. 

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Carrot are a good source of several vitamins and minerals especially vitamin A from Beta-carotene, biotin, Vitamin K, Potassium and Vitamin B6

Vitamin A             Carrot is Rich in beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in                                    the body.

Biotin                    A B-vitamin in carrot that helps in weight control. It plays an                                 important role in fat and protein metabolism.

Vitamin K             is helps in blood clothing and promote bone health

Potassium             for blood pressure control

Vitamin B6:          covert food to energy

MAJOR NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF CARROT

(1) Reduced Risk of cancer

(2) Lower Blood cholesterol

(3) Help in weight loss

(4) Improve eye Health

Baby carrot are small and immature carrots harvested before they are fully grown. Baby cut carrot are pieces from larger carrots that have been cut in the cause of harvesting or processing.

§  Prevent heart diseases and stroke prevention

§  Helps to maintain youthful skin

§  It help in colon  cleansing and toxic flushing 

PINEAPPLE:

(Ananas Comosus) this a sweet and sour fruit popular in the tropics. It is neither a pine nor apple.

This is a healthy tropical fruit seen all year round especially in tropical Africa.

The health and medical value of pineapple includes the following

§  Improves Immune system

§  Helps in Respiratory health and digest

§  Strengthening bones and reducing inflammation

§  Helps to clear the chest and lungs of cough and cold also help in weight loss

It is very rich in, Potassium, copper, magnesium, manganese, Vitamin C, Bata-carotene, Thiamine, Foliate, Bb, soluble and insoluble tibre.

§  Treats Arthritis

§  Boost Immunity

§  High in Vitamin C Improving cellular Health

§  Prevents Cancer

§  Treat Cough and Cold

§  Improves Vision by Reducing Age related eye problems

§  Pineapple contains Anti-oxidants

§  Pineapple is a weight loss enhancer

§  Pineapples help keep bones Healthy

§  Treatment of cold and catarrh

§  Healthy Gums

§  Reduces Macular Degeneration

§  Helps in digestion

§  Kidney Health

§  Mentural Disorders

Benefits of Pineapple on the skin

§  Soft skin

§  Anti-ageing

§  To combat wrinkles

§  Pimples and Black heads

§  Oily skins

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