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 [...]

Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that has a sweet and acid taste and provides many health benefits. It’s a good source of flavonoids, fiber, vitamin C, folic acid and potassium. The most popular varieties of grapefruit are pink, white and red.  The pink and red have a sweeter taste than the white one. Other than [...]

Pears are a great source of soluble fiber, vitamin C, B2 and E, copper and potassium. This fruit is good for people who suffer from diabetes as it helps to control blood sugar levels. There are different types of pears that vary in size, shape and color. The most popular are Anjou, Bartlett, Comice and [...]

Hemorrhoid pain relief does not come easy. Acute pain, such as hemorrhoid pain, is disabling and makes most people irrational; sufferers struggle to take care of their bodies through the pain. On top of this, hemorrhoid pain relief isn’t simple—it’s difficult to achieve, as those of you who have suffered from painful hemorrhoids know. Because [...]

Summer squash belongs to the gourd family and is available all year round, but its peak season is between May and July.  Due to its high water and carotene content it helps to prevent dehydratation and the damaging effects of the sun. There are some varieties of summer squash, which include zucchini, pattypan squash and [...]

Okra is a good source of minerals and vitamins.  It’s available all year round, but its peak season is summer.  Okra is rich in fiber, vitamin A, B6 and C, folic acid, rivoflavin, calcium, zinc and thiamin. One cup (100 grams) of okra provides 31 calories, 2 grams of protein and 3.2 grams of fiber.  [...]