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Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 8:04pm On Jul 09, 2013
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Garden Eggs

This round and nicely shaped fruit grin provides fibre which protects the digestive tracts.

Garden eggs also protects the body from colon cancer.

They help to control and manage diabetes due to the high amount of fibre and low carbohydrate content.

Garden eggs are high in Vitamin K and bioflavonoids which help prevent bloodclots, strenghten bloodcapilliaries and control high blood pressure.

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 8:23pm On Jul 09, 2013


Mango

Mangoes are high in antioxidant compounds that help prevent colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.

Mangoes contain high levels of fibre, pectin and vitamin c that help to lower cholesterol levels.

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 8:43pm On Jul 09, 2013


PawPaw/Papaya

PawPaw fruits contains various enzymes, which includes papain.

Papain helps break down protein in food, allowing for better digestion.

They help treat cystic fibrosis and pancreatic conditions.

Pawpaws also treats digestive disorders such as bloating and chronic indigestion.

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 8:51pm On Jul 09, 2013


Sugarcane

Sugarcane's high potassium content helps aid digestion. It also helps to strengthen the stomach.

Sugarcane's helps the body in fighting against cancer, especially prostate and bosom cancer.

Sugarcane is ideal for people who are constantly exposed to heat because it hydrates the body quickly.

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by Tolexander: 8:53pm On Jul 09, 2013
Anni!
Am liking you recent posts and topic.

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 9:13pm On Jul 09, 2013


Cashews/Cashew nuts

Cashews are high in proteins and fibers that help in aiding digestion.

Cashews are high in antioxidants that help to protect the body cells from damage.

Cashew nuts have the one of the lowest over all fat content of all other nuts.

Cashew nuts are the best option for snacking as they are filling and satisfying.
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 9:35pm On Jul 09, 2013


Orange

Oranges are extremely high in fiber which stimulates the digestive juices and relieves constipation.

Oranges are high in powerful antioxidants that help protect body cells from being damaged.

Oranges help regulate high blood pressure and helps maintain blood pressure.
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 9:47pm On Jul 09, 2013


Pineapple

An enzyme in pineapple called bromelain helps regulate the secretions in the pancreas to aid in digestion.

It also works to neutralize fluids in the body and to ensure that they are not acidic.

It also helps to keep the digestive track healthy.

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 9:58pm On Jul 09, 2013
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Apple

Apples are high in fiber that helps move the water along in your colon or help absorb excess water from your stool to slow your bowels down.

Apples help neutralize irritable bowel syndrome such as constipation, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Fibers in apple can also help reduce straining when you visit the loo grin
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 10:15pm On Jul 09, 2013
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Sour Sop

Sour sops contain soluble and insolube fiber which helps aid digestion and prevent constipation.

Sour sops also help prevent cancer due its anticarcinogenic properties.
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 10:28pm On Jul 09, 2013
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grin I cannot remember the English name grin

Udara/Agbalumo is high in antioxidants that help the body cells and aid digestion.

It is highly nutritious.





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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 10:44pm On Jul 09, 2013
Tolexander: Anni!
Am liking you recent posts and topic.

Thank you so much.
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by Tolexander: 10:47pm On Jul 09, 2013
aniiii:

Thank you so much.
agbalumo is called chery here.
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by Nobody: 10:49pm On Jul 09, 2013
I hate pawpaw undecided

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by druid06(m): 10:51pm On Jul 09, 2013
Threads of this importance should be allowed to bask in the grace of the frontpage but it seems most Nigerians are not concious about health or any related topic.

Nice on by the way, keep them coming. My favorite fruit is Mango and it was no surprise to me when it made your list.

The English word for Udara/Agbalumo is Cherry. I might be wrong though.

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 10:53pm On Jul 09, 2013
adaobi123: I hate pawpaw undecided

lol they are NICE!! tongue
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by Nobody: 10:54pm On Jul 09, 2013
aniiii:

lol they are NICE!! tongue

sad

Disgusting
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 10:55pm On Jul 09, 2013
druid06: Threads of this importance should be allowed to bask in the grace of the frontpage but it seems most Nigerians are not concious about health or any related topic.

Nice on by the way, keep them coming. My favorite fruit is Mango and it was no surprise to me when it made your list.

The English word for Udara/Agbalumo is Cherry. I might be wrong though.

Thank you so much

aaww I like mangoes too

cherries here are waaay different. Perhaps they are 'african' cherries then? why not, lol.
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by Nobody: 10:56pm On Jul 09, 2013
I hate garden egg too. Nasty tongue

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 10:56pm On Jul 09, 2013
adaobi123:

sad

Disgusting

which is your favorite of the list above?
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by Nobody: 10:57pm On Jul 09, 2013
I like this informative thread!

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by Nobody: 10:57pm On Jul 09, 2013
aniiii:

which is your favorite of the list above?

Orange, mango and cashew.
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 10:59pm On Jul 09, 2013
adaobi123:

Orange, mango and cashew.

Cool

Nigerian orange(green) to me cry very sour!!

I like the orange oranges lol
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 10:59pm On Jul 09, 2013
CFCfan: I like this informative thread!

Thank you so much.
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by Nobody: 11:01pm On Jul 09, 2013
aniiii:

Cool

Nigerian orange(green) to me cry very sour!!

I like the orange oranges lol


Same here cool

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 11:05pm On Jul 09, 2013
Tolexander: agbalumo is called chery here.

cool, thanks.
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by AbuMikey(m): 11:30pm On Jul 09, 2013
adaobi123: I hate garden egg too. Nasty tongue
just like the ones that tastes like CHLOROQUINE

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by HezronLorraine(m): 11:42pm On Jul 09, 2013
I hate sour sop.
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by dominique(f): 5:41am On Jul 10, 2013
Nice post there Aniii smiley




I hate mangoes embarassed

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Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by Nobody: 6:21am On Jul 10, 2013
Nice one...never eaten sour sop though. Will definitely draw the fruit tray closer smiley
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by Nobody: 7:17am On Jul 10, 2013
dominique: Nice post there Aniii smiley




I hate mangoes embarassed

shocked shocked
Re: Fruits/Vegetables In Nigeria That Aids Digestion. by aniiii(f): 11:59am On Jul 10, 2013
dominique: Nice post there Aniii smiley




I hate mangoes embarassed

Thanks dear!

wow! Really? Mangoes are yummy lol.

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