MY PAINTINGS OF FRUITS - 3rd Instalment, with their Health Benefits. Dr C D Jayaweera Bandara

MY PAINTINGS OF FRUITS -  3

WITH THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS

Dr   C. D. JAYAWEERA BANDARA

(My next post will be on Dragon Fruit Cultivation in Sri Lanka)

I have given the scientific names of each. Some of the claimed Health Benefits as described may not be strictly Scientifically verified and are debatable. Some claims are highly generalised and open to question. Readers can make up their own minds, and I'd appreciate your feedback.                                

LIME    15                                               GRAPEFRUIT 16                         

Scientific Name: Citrus aurantifolia         Scientific name Citrus paradisi          

CUSTARD APPLE  17                     SOURSOP  18          

Scientific Name Annona reticulata     Scientific name Annona muricata        

WATERMELON  19                      WARAKA  20

Scientific name  Citrullus lanatus     Scientific name Artocarpus heterophyllus 

                                                                                                                                                          

SAPODILLA  21                               DRAGON FRUIT  22       

Scientific Name Manilkara zapota    Scientific name Selenicereus undatus

HEALTH BENEFITS OF FRUITS   3

ANTIOXIDANTS ARE PRESENT IN ALL  8 ABOVE FRUITS

ANTIOXIDANT FRUIT BENEFITS

Epidemiological prospective studies show that higher intakes of antioxidant-rich fruits are associated with a lower risk of chronic oxidative stress-related diseases like cardiovascular diseases, carcinoma and death from all causes.

Benefits of Antioxidants

1. Reduce Oxidative stress

2. Support disease prevention

3. Support Eye Health

4. Aid in brain function

5. Contribute Mental health improvements

6. Reduce inflammation

7. Support healthy ageing processes

 

LIME  15
Scientific Name   Citrus aurantifolia
In addition to the above benefits of Antioxidants

       8.  Reduce heart disease risk factors
 9.  Prevent kidney stones
10.   Aid Iron absorption
11.  Promote healthy skin 

GRAPEFRUIT  16

           Scientific Name    Citrus paradisi

In addition to the above benefits of Antioxidants

               8. Weight loss benefits
               9. Help prevent Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
             10. May improve heart health
             11. May reduce risk of kidney stones
             12. Has hydration benefits
             13. Has benefits for skin
             14. Prevent constipation
             15. Healthier Cholesterol levels    

CUSTARD APPLE (ATHA) 17

Scientific Name    Annona reticulata

In addition to the above benefits of Antioxidants

            8.  May prevent high blood pressure
            9.  May promote good digestion
            10.  May have anticancer properties 

SOURSOP (KATU ATHA) 18

Scientific Name    Annona muricata

In addition to the above benefits of antioxidants

          8. Used to increase breast milk after childbirth
          9. Control Cholesterol
       10. Good for Diabetes
         11.  Prevent constipation
         12.  Potential anticarcinogenic effects
         13.  Stabilize BP 

WATERMELON   19

Scientific Name   Citrullus lanatus

In addition to the above benefits of antioxidants 

  8. Helps skin to stay soft, smooth and supple
  9.  Improve skin elasticity and blood flow to skin
 10. Helps to keep you hydrated
 11. Healthy digestion
 13. Help with weight management
 14. May improve heart health
 15. Reduce Cancer risk 

WARAKA   20

Scientific Name   Artocarpus heterophyllus

In addition to the above benefits of antioxidants

   8.  May help to prevent Gastric ulcers
   9.  Control Blood sugar
  10. Help lower BP
  11. Help protect against heart disease and stroke
  12. Lower Cholesterol
  13. Keep skin firm and strong
  14. Might have Cancer fighting benefits
  15. Strengthens the bones and prevent Osteoporosis    

SAPODILLA  21

Scientific Name   Manilkara zapota

In addition to the above benefits of antioxidants

     8. Helps lower BP
      9. In folk medicine, Sapodilla has been used to treat a variety of illnesses, such as
          Arthritis, Rheumatism, Fever, Ulcers, Diarrhoea and Constipation 

DRAGON FRUIT   22

Scientific Name   Selenicereus undatus

In addition to the above benefits of antioxidants

        8.  Blood sugar regulation
        9.   Healthy circulation
  10.   Promotes gut health. Prevents constipation. Treat Irritable bowel Syndrome
  11.   May reduce risk of Colon Cancer
  12.   Fights against ageing skin
  13.   Good for hair
  14.   Healthy bones
  15.   Can boost Iron levels
  16.   Elevation of Haemoglobin level