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 Benefits:     An excellent source of starchy carbohydrate and dietary fiber.     A good source of niacin, riboflavin, other B vitamins and iron.     More economical than meat, fish and other diet staples. Drawbacks:     An incomplete source of protein.     Gluten in some grain products provokes malabsorption symptoms in people who have celiac disease.

 Benefits:     May help lower high blood pressure and elevated blood cholesterol.     May prevent or fight certain cancers.     Antiviral and antibacterial properties help prevent of fight infection.     May alleviate nasal congestion. Drawbacks:     Causes bad breath.     Can cause indigestion, especially if eaten raw.     Direct contact irritates the skin and mucous membranes.

 Benefits:     An excellent source of vitamin C.     High in pectin and other types of soluble dietary fiber.     Good amounts of potassium and iron. Drawbacks:     Fresh fruit is expensive and not widely available.     Sulfites in dried guavas may provoke an asthma attack or allergic reaction in susceptible persons. Guava nutrition’s Guava is excellent for digestion. This superfood is especially good for those trying to lose weight. It contains good amount of dietary fiber, is a good source of potassium that helps in preventing bloating and water retention. Vitamin A content of this fruit promote healthy, glowing skin. Antioxidants present in guava may help prevent skin from premature aging by boosting skin’s natural repair system. Vitamin C found in guava helps boost immunity. Guavas are a moderate source of Vitamin B which are essential for hair health. Guava calories 165 gm of guava contains: Calories – ...

 Benefits:     High in pectin and bioflavonoids.     Contain phytochemicals that may reduce risk for heart disease, cancer and stokes.     A fair source of iron and potassium.     A low-calorie sweet snack and dessert. Drawbacks:     Since they are often treated with sulfur dioxide to retard spoiling, grapes may present a problem for sulfite-sensitive people.     Natural salicylates may provoke an allergic response.

 Benefits:     A good source of vitamin C, potassium and bioflavonoids.     Fair amounts of iron and vitamni A.     High in fiber, low in calories. Drawbacks:     Their tartness is usually offset with large amounts of added sugar.     Gooseberry bushes harbor a fungus that kills some types of pine trees.

 Benefits:     A good source of complex carbohydrates.     High in niacin, riboflavin, and other B-complex vitamins.     Some kinds provide good amounts of iron     Whole-grain breads are high in fiber. Drawbacks:     People with celiac disease cannot tolerate the gluten found in many breads.     May trigger an adverse reaction in people allergic to molds.     Often high in salt.     Some breads made from refined flour may have a high glycemic index     Causes feelings of aggression in some people.

  Benefits:     Low in calories and high in soluble fiber that hellps lower cholesterol     Packed with numerous phytochemicals such as quercetin that may help prevent heart disease and cancer     Apples enhance dental hygiene Drawbacks:     Relatively low in nutrients.     Skin may contain pesticide residues.

Benefits:     Contain folate and vitamins A and C.     Mature(shelled) beans are high in protein and iron. Drawbacks:     Shelled beans can cause flatulence.     Fava beans are toxic to some people.

Benefits:     Low in calories and high in fiber.     A good source of vitamin C and biofavonoids; also contain folate, iron, and calcium.     Caontain anthocyanins, biofalvonoids with numerous health benefits including lowering risk of cancer and heart disease. Also contain ellagic acid, which has anticancer properties. Drawbacks:     Contain salicylates, which can cause a reaction in asprin-sensitive people.