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The Nutrition and Effect of Different Fruits

August 15th, 2011

1. Grape
Nearly all the people would throw the grape skin and seeds away when eating grapes. In fact, grape skin and grape seeds are more nutritious than the pulp. The reason why the health-care effect of red wine is better than that of white wine is because red wine is fermented with the grape skin. The experts from Bordeaux University in France have also found, grape seeds contain a lot of nutrients which can enhance human immunity and delay the aging process. After these nutrients enter into human body, 85% of them can be effectively absorbed and utilized.

2. Litchi
Litchi has the effects of promoting the secretion of saliva and body fluid, improving human intelligence, nourishing the kidney, beautifying the skin, and so on. Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that often eating litchi can promote blood circulation and is good on human health.

3. Longan
Longan has a sweet taste. It has a lot of health-care effects, such as to improve the appetite, nourish the spleen, promote blood circulation, sooth the nerves, improve human intelligence, and so on. As a result, it can be said as one of the best and healthiest fruits for human being.

4. Pineapple
Pineapple pulp contains a unique enzyme, which can break down proteins. As a result, if you have eaten a lot of meat dishes, then you can eat a few slices of fresh pineapple, which is very helpful for the digestion and absorption.

5. Durian
Durian is rich in protein and lipids, which have a good effect of nourishing the body. It is a good source of nutrition. Durian has a special smell, which has the effect of stimulating the appetite. What’s more, the dietary fiber contained in durian can also promote bowel movements. » Read more: The Nutrition and Effect of Different Fruits

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Making Passion Fruit Juice

July 27th, 2011

If you are like most people, you live for the day of a nice tropical vacation. Maybe you’re lucky enough to have actually gone on one and the memories of that keep some of those tough days from bringing you down. Most of us have some type of trigger in our minds that can immediately transport us back to that day when we’re sitting on the beach. Maybe it’s reliving that moment when you had that delicious passion fruit drink that had your eyes rolling in the back of your head. Now if you only knew how to make passion fruit juice you could relive that memory anytime you want it.

Making homemade passion fruit juice is actually a pretty simple procedure. This wonderful, aromatic juice can be in your fridge anytime you want. Whether you are looking to take yourself back to better times or just want a nice refreshing drink, follow these easy steps to make your own passion fruit juice.

Gather three medium-sized passion fruits and cut them in half. You will want to scoop out the insides of the fruit with a spoon and discard. Once you’ve done this, place the fruit in a blender. At this point, take 4 1/2 cups of water and 3 teaspoons of sugar to the fruit and blend. Once the mixture has been blended to a smooth texture, cut one lemon in half and squeeze the juice of the lemon through a screen or strainer into the blender so that no seeds get into your juice. Run the blender again for a couple of seconds to mix the lemon juice in with the passion fruit mixture. » Read more: Making Passion Fruit Juice