CUCUMBER
Cucumber fruit is an
excellent source of vitamin A, C and K, also a good source of phosphorous,
pantothetic acid, magnesium, manganese and potassium; it contain two compounds
called ascorbic acid and caffeic acid, both helps to prevent water retention
and lowers cholesterol level, cucumber contain silicon that the body uses as
one of the building blocks for connective tissues, it has been named a “beauty
mineral because of its ability to improve skin, nails and hair.
CRANBERRY
Cranberries have a high
vitamin C content, raw cranberry juice is known to treat Urinary Tract
Infections, It has numerous phytonutrients package which make it an important
fruit, the five key health supportive phytonutrients in cranberries are; Phenolic
acids, Proanthocyanidins, Anthocyanins, Flavonoids and Triterpenoids, Having
all these five phytonutrients makes cranberries extremely powerful in
protecting the heart against disease, cancer, gum disease, stomach ulcers,
liver, anti-inflammatory issues and other diseases.
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