Monday, August 3, 2009

Fiery Dragon



The dragon fruit plant or also known as pitaya cactus, is a flowering cactus which big, red coloured fruit with hundreds of black seeds spreading all over its red or white flesh.

Dragon fruits are famous for its nutritional benefits. It is a good and natural source of anti-oxidants which helps to prevent the dangers of free radicals which can cause cancer and other undesirable health complications.

Antioxidants found in dragon fruits protect cells from the damage caused by highly reactive molecules known as free radicals which have been linked to health problems including cancer, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases. These antioxidants react with and effectively neutralize the free radicals as far as their damaging health impacts are concerned.

Dragon fruits are also famous for its enzyme composition. Enzyme is a special life force. Cells without enzyme cannot live, seeds without enzyme cannot sprout and a body without enzyme cannot digest the food we eat. Thus, enzyme is a basic necessity of all life forms.

Dragon fruits have been found to help boost metabolism which helps your body burn fats faster and slim down, reduce toxins and bad cholesterol in the blood and also to improve bodily and organ functions in the body. That is why eating or drinking dragon fruit flesh or juice results in a healthier body, fairer complexion and more youthful radiance.


Monday, July 27, 2009

Dragon Fruits



One of the most wonderful and nutritious fruit is the Dragon Fruit. Also known as the Pitaya fruit, it is rich with lots of beneficial dietary fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants to help prevent ageing and slow down the formation of fats in the body organs and tissues.



Green Apples



Green apples are high in malic acid, which can help break down the build-up of fatty tissues blocking the liver, gallbladder and throughout the intestines. They are also a great source of fiber that will help cure constipation.




Celery



According to Hippocrates (the father of medicine), celery calms the nerve – because of the high calcium content. It’s good on kidney and will help eliminate body’s waste through the urine.




Zappp! And there Goes the Inches…



All of us are always on the immortal hunt for that miraculous weight loss pill that could magically transform our body into a svelte, sexy figure of 36-24-36. Well, the hunt may just be over! All you need to do is to look into your fridge and you can find affordable, nutritious and fat-burning fruits that not only helps you to lose that annoying last few pounds, but at the same time it also optimizes your metabolism, encouraging your body to burn fats and calories even when you’re not doing anything. Miraculous nutri-juice dtox drink? We think so!

Friends who have tried this concoction swears by it. Try it and join the group!

Fruits
1 slice of Dragon Fruit
1 whole Green Apple
1 whole Pomegranate
1 Carrot
1 Tomato
1 stalk of Celery
A few chunks of Pineapple

Benefit
The synergistic combinations of the fruits in this slimming juice helps to slow down the formation of fats in the body organs and tissues. It is also a great and effective internal cleanser. When your digestion system is properly cleansed, your digestion improves, your body metabolises fat faster and your cravings for snacks just melts away.

As the fruits are also rich in fiber, this detox juice helps to stabilise your sugar levels and gives you a full sensation to prevent you from over-snacking.

The beautiful shade of red in this Detox is not only pleasing to the eye, but it is also rich in antioxidants such as lycopene that helps heal damaged cells. It is a good blood purifier, cleansing your blood circulation and improving your digestive systems.