Smoothies : Work-Out

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Strawberry-Watermelon-Carrot

Water Coconut-Lemon

Strawberry

Strawberries provide an excellent source of Vitamin C and K, Fiber, and Flavonoids.

They also offer a very good source of Vitamin B1, Iodine, Manganese 

and Pantothenic Acid. 

Strawberries are also a good source of Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, and Biotin.

Strawberries have been linked with numerous health 

benefits such as reducing Ocular Pressure and promoting Proper eyesight,

fighting against cancer, arthritis, gout, and high blood pressure.

regular consumtion of Strawberries has also been said to promote 

proper brain function.

Watermelon

Watermelon is loaded with powerful Antioxidants,

Vitamins A, C B1, B6, Potassium, magnesium,

and other minerals.

Watermelon is one of the most alkalizing foods known to mankind.

They are extremely high in water content, which helps

hydrate the body cells. This makes watermelon a great food to consume

after a strenuous workout.

Watermelon is also rich in electrolytes Sodium and potassium

that we lose through our perspiration.

Watermelon has a special cooling effect and is exceptionally high in citruline,

an Amino Acid taht our bodies use to make another Amino Acid,

Arginine, which is used in the urea cycle to remove

Ammonia from the body. Watermelon is fat free but helps energy production. 

It protects against macular degeneration.

Carrot

Carrot is very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. 

It is also a good source of Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6,

Folate and Manganese, and a very good source of

Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C,

Vitamin K and Potassium.

Lemon

Lemons are jam-packed with Vitamin C, one of the most important 

Antioxidants in nature. Vitamin C travels through the body

neutralizing any free radicals with which it comes into contact with.

Free radicals can interact with the healthy cells of the body.,

damaging them and their membranes, and also cause a lot of inflammation,

or painful swelling, in the body.

Vitamin C has been shown to be helpful for reducing

some of the symptoms of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Antioxidants fight free radicals and helps prevent cancer.

Lemons contain a variety of Phytochemicals. Hesperetin and

Naringenin are flavonoid glycosides commonly found in citrus fruits.

Naringenin is found to have a bio-active effect on human

health, as antioxidant, free radical scavenger,

Anti-inflammatory, and immune system modulator.

This substance has also been shown to reduce

oxidant injury to DNA in teh cells in-vitro studies.

In addition, lemons also contain healthy amount of minerals like Iron, Copper,

Potassium and Calcium. Potassium in an important component of cell and body fluids

helps control heart rate and blood pressure.

Vitamin C is also vital to the function of a strong immune system.

The Immune system's main goal is to protect you from illness, so a little

extra vitamin C may be useful in condition like colds, flu, and recurrent ear infections.

Research  has shown taht daily consumption of Vitain C is associated with a reduced risk

of death from all causes including heart disease, stroke and cancer.

Coconut Water

Coconut is an excellent source of Manganese, phosphorus, and Potassium.

Coconuts also contain Protein, Calcium, Niacin, Folate,

Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, etc.

Fresh, young coconut meat is noted for being a great source of

dietary fiber and thereby preventing constipation.

Coconut also helps to build muscle bulk, cure sore throats, relieve

stomach ulcers, help diabetes, kidney problems, and produce healthy,

radiant skin.

In addition, Coconut Water hydrates the body by replenishing electrolytes.