Taking care of hemorrhoids at home is the number one priority of hemorrhoid sufferers. This is mainly because having hemorrhoids is embarrassing and most of us cringe at the thought of having to talk about it with our doctors. If you suffer from hemorrhoid pain, one of the things that helps the most is being [...]

Mango is a tropical fruit rich in vitamin C, B, phenols, iron, selenium and magnesium. Thanks to its potassium content, mango has a diuretic effect. Mango is good for digestion and appetite satisfaction. On the other hand it helps to reduce cholesterol levels, avoid constipation and boost the immune system. In addition, the consumption of [...]

Strawberry is a delicious fruit that is used a lot in desserts. It is an excellent source of vitamin C. When you eat 1 cup (152 grams) of strawberries you are covering the vitamin C required daily. Strawberry contains vitamin E, beta carotene, folate, potassium and fiber. 100 grams of strawberries provides 49 calories, 3 [...]

Fiber is an important nutrient that your body needs in order to achieve hemorrhoid relief, but sometimes we get confused with labels in supermarkets that say “Added Fiber” or “Great Source of Dietary Fiber”. There terms: Soluble and Insoluble fiber are obsolete. In the supermarket when you see in the labels the term “Dietary Fiber” [...]

Pineapple is a tropical fruit originally from South America. It is rich in manganese and vitamin C. Pineapple also contains fiber, vitamin B1, B6 and copper. One cup of pineapple (100 grams) provides 50 calories, 1.4 grams of fiber and 0.54 grams of protein. Pineapple is rich in bromelain, which helps digestion and also has [...]

For those of you who are looking at the blog for the first time.  This small article is part of a series of blog write-ups that analyze every fruit and vegetable to increase awareness of their fiber power.  We urge you to use our blog as a quick guide if you need info on fiber [...]

Grapes are a good source of polyphenols, which include resveratrol, flavonoids and phenolic acids. These nutrients have antioxidant properties that help protect against heart disease, lower cholesterol, macular degeneration, Alzheimer, kidney disorders and asthma. Grapes provide manganese, vitamin C and B6, thiamine, potassium, fiber and riboflavin. One cup (151 grams) of grapes provides 104 calories, [...]

Kiwi is an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C.  It contains vitamin A, manganese and potassium.  As it is well known Vitamin C provides great health benefits, and one big kiwi contains all the vitamin C that the body requires daily.  Also its fiber helps to reduce cholesterol and maintain colon’s health by removing [...]

Some varieties of apples include Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, Fuji and Gala. They vary on size, skin color and taste. An Apple is a great source of nutrients and minerals and most of them are found in the skin. Apples are rich in fiber, vitamin C, pectin and also provide potassium. Because of [...]

Bananas are well liked by most but they get a bad reputation sometimes for being too sugary. They vary in size, and their ripeness defines how sweet they are. If you are looking to eat less sugar, choose bananas that are in the early stages of ripening. Bananas are an excellent source of potassium and [...]