Berries: Vitamins and Minerals

One cup of strawberries includes over 100mg of vitamin C; we need vitamin C for immune system function and for strong connective tissue. In addition to vitamin C, strawberries also provide an excellent source of vitamin K and manganese, as well as folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Strawberries also contain significant levels of phytonutrients and antioxidants, which fight free radicals.

Blueberries contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8 mg Vitamin E per 1 cup of blueberries. Blueberries have also found to contain lots of minerals, phytochemicals and resveratrol, another potential anti-cancer agent. Blueberries are one of the richest sources of antioxidants that are responsible in part for keeping us healthily and young.

Cherries are a potential treatment for diabetes that may lower blood sugar levels. Cherries red pigment is called anthocyanins, this pigment has been shown to remove pain and inflammation. Cherries are also a powerful antioxidant and contain a high level of melatonin. Melatonin is a stuff that is essential in the immune system function. Cherries may help prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue due to its high level of vitamin A.

Cranberries help avoid urinary tract infections; they also help maintain heart health. Tannins found in cranberries may help to prevent the adhesion of bacteria in the stomach, including the helicobacter pylori bacterium, which is the bacterium responsible for gastric, duodenal and peptic ulcers as well as gastric cancer. The flavenoid content of cranberries, including anthocyanins, proanthocyanins, and flavonols, make cranberries a key cancer fighter.

Raspberries also offer vitamin C, folate, iron and potassium. Raspberries also provide high amounts of insoluble fiber as well as respectable amounts of the soluble fiber pectin, which helps limit cholesterol levels. Raspberries are also a good source of ellagic acid and other cancer-fighting antioxidants.

Gooseberry is wonderful fruit for skin; it helps with all skin related problems. It also works as a brain tonic and increases alertness and memory. Gooseberry has a higher concentration of Vitamin C, about 600 mg per cup. Gooseberry also high in potassium, magnesium, vitamin A and calcium. Gooseberry helps with liver disorders, anemia, urinary problems, respiratory problems and cardiovascular problems.

Blackberries are a good low fat source of vitamin E and it helps to fight infection. It also contains salcylate, which is thought to lower the chance of heart risk. It also contains vitamin C, phenolic acids and folate. Other berries, such as loganberries, currants, lingonberries and bilberries are also rich in taste and vitamins.

Vitamins for Skin and Hair Care! Part 3.

Vitamin N (biotin). Dermatitis, hyperpigmentation and skin overdrying begin with its deficiency. Also the growth of nails breaks down. Vitamin N has a positive effect for seborrhea, wrinkles, flabby and oily skin, acne, head baldness. Biotin can be found in onions, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, red and black currants, yeast, wheat flour, peas.

Vitamin K (fillohinon) increases the strength of the capillaries, helps to stop bleeding and various haemorrhages in the skin, hastens the healing of wounds and ulcers. Fillohinon is contained in the green parts of plants - nettles, plantain, wormwood, yarrow, rose hips, grape, cranberry, plum, tea, potato, carrot tops, and cereal plants.

Vitamin PP (nicotinic acid) is used in seborrhea, pink and vulgar acne, dryness and inflammation of the skin, hair loss, dermatosis. Nicotinic acid enhances the nutrition of skin cells and hair roots, accelerates the healing of wounds and ulcers. Nicotinic acid is contained in wheat bran, watermelon, zucchini, cabbage, potatoes, onions, carrots, cucumber, parsley, lettuce, beet, tomato, pumpkin, horseradish, garlic, apricots, oranges, bananas, grapes, raspberries, oak, rose, tea , rhubarb, sage.

Vitamin U is useful for seborrhea. This vitamin is contained in the juice of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as cereals and vegetable fats.

Remember! Heat treatment almost completely destroys vitamin C, by one half destroys vitamin E and group B vitamins. Keeping on the light is detrimental for vitamin E and A (they are oxidized). The contact with oxygen is not acceptable for vitamin B6.

Vitamins for Skin and Hair Care! Part 2.

Vitamin B3 (pantothenic acid) is necessary for the process of metabolism. It also regulates the formation of pigment in the hair. With a lack of pantothenic acid you begin to suffer from hair loss and premature going grey. This vitamin helps you to fight against the dry and loose skin, seborrhea. And it will be very useful for treatment of wounds, burns and ulcers. Vitamin B3 can be found in rice bran, wheat, carrots, cucumbers, parsley, lettuce, plums, currants, tomatoes, pumpkin, beans, baker's yeast, etc.

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is useful for seborrhea, vulgar and pink acne, hair loss, dermatitis. Atrophy of epidermis, hair roots and sebaceous glands begin with a lack of pyridoxine. Vitamin B6 in large quantities can be found in wormwood, onions, potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, parsley, tomatoes, rice, wheat, many fruits and berries.

Interesting! Sugar and alcohol can neutralize vitamins B1, B6 and folic acid.

Vitamin B9 (folic acid) stimulates the activity of the skin, promotes normal growth of hair, and is useful in wrinkles, pink acne, dermatoses. Folic acid is found in watermelons, melons, cabbage, carrots, onions, cucumbers, parsley, lettuce, tomatoes, raspberry, sea buckthorn, apples, baker's yeast, wheat, rye.

Interesting! Activation of vitamins occurs in various organs of the body. For example, vitamins of group B are activated in the liver. Vitamin D is activated in the skin (under the action of ultra-violet rays) and in the kidneys.

Vitamin B12 (tsiankobalamin) is helpful for seborrhea, hair loss, pink and vulgar acne, dermatoses. It is contained in animal products origin mainly and less - in some plants, particularly in grapes.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is recommended for aging skin, pink acne, freckles, hair diseases, and dermatosis. Ascorbic acid improves skin condition and has a positive anti-aging effect. Main sources of vitamin C are zucchini, cabbage, potatoes, green onion, parsley, beet, tomato, radish, fennel, garlic, orange, lemon and other citrus fruits, grapes, cherries, strawberries, sea buckthorn, red and black currants, cranberries, mountain ash, apples, rose hips, St. John's wort, nettle, dandelion.

Vitamin E (tocopherol) is used, especially with vitamin A, for weak and flabby skin, seborrhea, vulgar and pink acne, dermatoses. Tocopherol is found in oranges, bananas, cherry, gooseberry, mountain ash, red and black currant, plum, onion, carrot, parsley, lettuce, St. John's wort, dandelion.