Benefits of Local Fruits St. Thomas

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1 å- te C (ancer - *i -treatmeru Jl r{å" Çenters of Ameflca" Winning the fight against canceri everydayl Benefits of Local Fruits St. Thomas presented by: Katherine Anderson, ND FABNO Southwestern Regional Medical Center Tulsa, OK

2 Mango "King of Fruits" -of America a a a Winning the fight gainst cance every dayi Antioxidant compounds such as que.rcqtin,.isoq.uercitrin, as añd áoundant enzymes, protect against colon, breast, leukemia and Prostate cancers. High levels of fiber, pgctin and vitamin c help to lower chólesterol, specifically LDL. Supports digestion and immune function. Can be useá both internally and externally for the skin. One cup of sliced ma-lrgges.suppl gç p"rce,nt of the?5 needeo oäiv vãue õf vitamin A,'which piomotes good eye health.

3 Mango C nters ôf Rrnerica' w nning the f ght against cancerl e\rery dayi One cup (225 gms) contains the following. Percentages apply to daily value calories a o a o a o o 76 percent vitamin C 25 percent vitamin A 11 percent vitam n 86 plus other B vitamins I percent healthy fiber I percent copper 7 percent Potassium 4 percent magnesium

4 Mango Mud Mask - 'of America Great for your deeper layers Vitamin C. Add oatmeal skin. lngredients: l Mango 2tbs. oatmeal 2 tbs, almonds. Water skin. Astringent and nouririî"r"îi;ä-""" of skin with lts beta-carotene and and almonds to gentty exfoliate the

5 Mango Mud Mask 'of America lnstructions: winninsrhefiehiasainstcancer'evervdav'' o process your mud base. Pour oatmeal and almonds into a fóod pr-ocessor and blend to a fine powder.. peel your mango,.cut it in half and seed. Reserve one half aho pui ttrõ otfrer in the refrigerator. Cut the half into 4 chun[s and add the pieces to the food processor' process for 1 minute. o Add water in tbs portions until the proper mud consistincy. o To use vour mask, smooth over skin and le.t Çry for about 15 mindt;: Riñée'with warm water and pat dry. o store your leftovers in an air tight container and refrigerate.

6 Mango Cautions i#t'fl35i,i.*.tr{å- Lenters of Amenca Winn ng the fighl against cancer, every d y.' Beware f have latex allergy. This reaction develops because of anacardic acid. Mango contains urushiol, The cheñical in Poison ivy and Poison sumac that òan causê an allergic ieãction in susceptible individuals. Buv Orqanic! Mangos are rlpened usihg cälcium carbide which can cause serious health Problems

7 Coconut-Weight Loss -of America Winning rhe fighì gainst cancet every day.' Vegâî, lactose free milk alternative Coconut is rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). MCTs convert into substances your body uses immediately for energy rather than storing as fat' MCTs may curb hunger, leading to a lower calorie intake over time leading to weight loss..;;ffif

8 Coconut -Fiber -of America One cup of shredded meat = 7 g of fiber. High fiber can boost health by: normalizing bowel movements, preventing blood sugar swings (diabetes), wnnnsrhershiasans'lcancereveryday' lowering blood Pressure, providing long-lasting satiation that discourages overeating (weight loss), potentially lowering risk of colorectal cancer. The fiber in raw coconut may improve your cholesterol levels by reducing the amount of LDL and increasing the HOt- in your bloodstream.

9 Coconut- ElectrolYtes iftti35i,i'*. *nå-iil\i,ì.. Winning the fighr ag insl cancer. every day' Clear liquid extracted from yo.ung (green) coconuts. It'; o ueo bt one producer ds be'inò-"nature's sports driîk," because, iike Gatorade and other energy drinkê, it contains water for rehydratioh, ðäroorrv-oiãtej in the form of su-gar for energy, and electrolytes Gatorade vs. zico brand coconut water, per ounce: Gatorade: 6.25 calories, 175 grams sugar, 3'75 mg potassium, mg sodium zic' 5.45 calories, 1.9 grams sugar, 61 mg potassium, 5'45 mg sod''*,-'nnfhiaq ôr ôn o oatmeal, Great base for smoothies or on qurnoa or "sweet taste".

10 Coconut- lmmunity 'òf America Winning rhe fighi ag insl cancer, every d y: specific fats found in coconut meat--including caprylic, capric and lauric fatty ac ds--are antibacterial, antiviral and ant protozoal, helping to bolster your immune system and destroy pathogens. Monolaurin, a substance abundant in coconut fat, may be particularly useful for combating viruses' Essential fatty acids in coconut may help.control a form of yeasiovergrowth known as candida.

11 Bananas Bananas should be stored at room temperature are ripe, at which time they should be eaten or refrigerated or frozen - One of the more nutritious of fruits, bananas are rich in potassium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamins A and C, and dietary fiber. Excellent in smoothies!!,üæ.ñ- {E *i -treatment -L f4à" Çe terq of Amenca' w nn ng the f ght against cancer, every dayi until they

12 Avocado, of Amertca W nning Ìhe f ght against cancer, every day: Avocados are one of the few fruits high in saturated fats, yet they are relatively low in calories due to their low sugar content, and contain fair amounts of vitamin C and thiamine.

13 Gen p o Pronounced heh-neep, the cherry-sized fruits of the Melicoccus biiugafrs tree have a thick, dimpled green skin surrounding a Pink or Yellowish jelly-like flesh. o They grow in clusters and have a flavor similar to lychees. o They are also known as mamoncilla, Spanish lime, and limoncillo (SPanish for "little lemon"), even though they are not related to the citrus fruits' 'of America Winning the frght ag inst cancef' every day.'

14 Pomegranate 'of America Winning the fighí agäinsl cancer, every day' Pomegranate juice Pfgvides about-1 6% of ân adult's daily vitamin C requirement Pqr 100 ml serving, and is a good source of vitamin Bu, Potassium and natural Phenols. May aid in lower L9 blood pre-ssure by inhibitil.g serum äng iotensi ñ-converti ng enzyme' May inhibit viral infections and haúe antibacterial effects against dental Plaque-

15 Pomegranate C ncer -of America' W nn ng ûe fight against cancer, wery dryi Metabolites of pomegranate juice ellagitannins localize specifically in the prostate gland, colon, and intestinal tissues. ln 2011,32 clinical trials were National lnstitutes of Health to pomegranate extracts or juice diseases. registered with the examine effects of consumption on a list of

16 Starfruit (Carambola) 'òf America W nning lhe fì9hi sgainst cancer, every day' Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C; low in sugâr, sodium, and acid. lt is also a Potent source of polyphenol ic antioxid ants Extracts showed antimicrbial activity against E. coli, Kebsiella sp., SÍap hytococcus a ureus, and Pse udomonas aeruginosa'

17 Starfruit C nters õf America' Winning the fìght against cancer,every dayl Contains oxalic acid, which can be harmful to individuals w th kidney disease. Fatal outcomes have been documented in some Patients. Like the grapefruit, starfruit is considered to be a potent inhibitor of seven cytochrome P450 isoforms. There are anumber of common medications affected, including statins and benzo diazepines.

18 SourSop (Graviola) Graviola is a substance that comes from a tree in the rain forests of Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. Active ingredient is a phytochemical called annonaceous acetogenins. Antiviral, antiparasitic, and antinflammatory. õf America Winn nq lhe fghì against cancer, every day.'

19 Soursop ln cell studies, graviola extracts can kill some types of liver and breast cancer cells that are resistant to particular chemotherapy drugs - April 2012 NIH study with pancreatic cancer patients' May cause nerve changes, causing symptoms similar to parkinson's disease. So it may have harmful side effects for some PeoPle. {*rh5iî"". -L l,lt" F req of Amenca' Winn ng úe fìghl agaìnst cancer, every dayl

20 Guava Nutritional Value of Guava. 1 cup (165 gm) of Guava:. Calcium - 50 mg o CarbohYdrates gm. Fiber gm. Niacin-2mg. o o O a a a a Phosphorus - 48 mg Protein gm Total Fat gm VitaminA-412 lu VitaminB-1.15m9 VitaminC-49Bmg Calories - 84 <h -of America Winning the fight against cancer, every day.'

21 Guava ôf America o o Smells like "sweet floral. Rich in vitamins A & C, contains potassium, magnesium, and other äieiary mineralõ. The seeds are rich in omóga 3 & 6 fats. The skin contain"s the highest amount of antioxidants. The whole fruit is an extraordinary source of dietary fiber. Anti inflammatory properyqs nav, i nd icated i n h i bitiå'iå? iñi3"1ã". ööi-i (inflammatory agents)' Winning the fighi against cancer, every day.'