Vietnam exports Fruit, veg to China increased 218 percent

On August 15th Monday, Vietnam General Department of Customs reported that fruits and vegetable exports are increased by over 218% during the first half of the year 2016.

Vietnam has sold some 803.808 million U.S. dollars worth of fruits and vegetables. In the six month period, China remained the biggest importer of Vietnam fruits and vegetables, accounting for nearly70% of the Vietnam total share market.

Vietnam has exported fruits like watermelon, dragon fruit and Logan to the country. During the six month period, Vietnam has exported fruits and vegetables to the world market in revenue of 1.16 billion U.S. dollars.

According to Vietnam Association, fruits and vegetables are exported to nearly 40 countries and territories worldwide.

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Shining Bright: Unveiling the Amazing Health Benefits of Star Fruit

Star fruit is a star shaped tropical fruit with high nutritional value. It is also known as carambola, and native to Malayan peninsula, Southeast Asia, Pacific islands and China. The star fruit is small, bushy evergreen tree with sweet and sour flavor and  length is 2-1/2 to 5 inches. It contains very low calories and 100gram of fruit provides 31 calories.

Scientific name: Averrhoa carambola.

Nutritional Value:

Vitamin C 41.33%

Copper 16.44%

Vitamin B5   8.44%

Dietary Fiber 7.89%

Carbohydrate 5.59%

In Different Languages:

Hindi and Gujarati  -   Kamrakh

Telugu                    -   Ambanamkaya

Tamil                      -   Thambaratham

Kannada                -    Kaparakshi Hannu

Malayalam              -   Chaturappuli

Marathi                   -   Karambal

Bengali                    -   Kamranga

Health Benefits:

• It cures cough, fever sore throats and ulcer. It is also good for diabetes patients and improves digestion too. The star fruit flower is good for treating children with coughs.
• It contains fiber, helps to lose weight.
• It has a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B5  and vitamin B9 (helps reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke).
• It has low amount of minerals and rich amount of copper, will lowers cholesterol levels.

Hair Benefits:

• Star fruits contains nutrients, which make your hair to circulate more freely. It has a good source of antioxidants and vitamin C will reduce the hair loss and ageing process.
• It contains B-complex, which is important for hair growth and make your hair healthy and strong.

Skin Benefits:

• Star fruit can be applied directly on a dry of oily skin. 
• It purifies our blood and make our skin glow.

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Can Fresh Fruits Help Reduce the Risk of Kidney Stones? Exploring the Potential Benefits

Scientist has found that taking fruits in every day dissolve human kidney stones. Hydroxycitrate (HCA) is an effective inhibitor of calcium oxalate crystal which is able to dissolve these crystals. People eating vegetable will not only make them healthy, also make them happy too.

Calcium oxalate crystals will prevent from kidney stones. 12% of men and 7% of women are affected from kidney stones. High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity patients are affected by the kidney stones.

Patients who are at danger of developing kidney stones should take lot of water daily and also avoid foods rich in oxalate (such as rhubarb, okra, spinach and almonds and so on).

Citrate (CA) can slow crystal (kidney stone) growth.

Food supplement:

White in color: Cabbage, Radish, Turnip.

Health Benefits:

• Improves immune system.
• Gives protection to stomach.
• It decreases cholesterol.
• Provides healthy heart.

Yellow in colour: Corn, Lemon, Pumpkin, and Orange.

Health Benefits:

• It decreases cholesterol.
• Healthy heart and joints.
• Gives eye protection.
• Prevents from cancer.

Red in colour: Tomato, Chilly, Cherry, Strawberry.

Health Benefits:

• Provides healthy heart.
• Gives protection to our skin.
• Prevents from cancer.

Purple in colour: Grapes, Brinjal

Health Benefits:

• It improves your memory.
• Improves blood vessels.

Green in color: Avacoda, Peas, cucumber.

Health Benefits:

• Gives protection to stomach.
• Gives eye protection.
• Improves immune system.

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Unveiling the Nutritional Treasures: Exploring the Health Benefits of Cashew Nuts

Cashew nuts contains vitamins and minerals and full of anti-oxidants, which are required for functioning the body. Cashew is kidney or bean shape, sweet and crunchy, and children love to eat them. It contains high calories, vitamins and minerals, copper, magnesium, and zinc. It helps in digesion, healthy gums and teeth, improve bones and nerves to make healthier.

Scientific name: Anacardium occidentale.

Origin : Brazil, but later Portugese brought these nuts to India.

In Different Languages:
Tamil  -  Munthiri Paruppu
Hindi  - Cashew nuts or ‘kaju‘
Telugu - Jeedipappu
Malayalam  - Andiparippu
kannada- Geru Beeja
Gujarati - Kaju

Health Benefits of  the Cashew Nuts:

• Prevents from Cancer - Cashew nuts contains Proanthocyanidins and high copper content which fight against cancerous cells and stop them to divide further.
• Keeps your Heart healthy - Cashew nut contains aleic acid and low fat content which makes your heart healthier and the anti-oxidant will prevent you from hear diseases.
• Decrease High Blood Pressure - It will decrease your blood pressure, due to the presence of magnesium.Healthy Hair - Copper content is present in cashew nut, which helps your hair get that color.Healthy Bones - Due to the presence of magnesium, it will impreove the bone healthy.
• Prevents Gallstones - It reduce the development of gallstones.
• Helps in Weight Loss - Due to low fat content present in cashew nut, it will reduce your body weight.
• Helps Digestion
• Healthy Gums and Teeth
• Pleasant sleep - During night time, daily taking cashew nut will make you relax and gives pleasant sleep.

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