Anti-Cancer Fruits

There are so many good things that come with technology and modernization but sadly, the same are also responsible for a lot of diseases that only our generation has witnessed.

I have been an advocate of healthy lifestyle after recovering from bouts with illnesses in our family a few years back. We try to avoid food that are known to be bad or unhealthy like sodas, chips, processed and the likes.

Abstaining from these types of food is not enough to be considered healthy. We also need to consume and eat food that would help our body to combat illnesses.

Lately, I've been hearing one sad story after another that concerns the big C. Cancer is becoming prevalent and all the more we should take steps to avoid it.

While there is no guarantee that a certain diet will cure or prevent Cancer, it's still wiser to be aware of what scientists or dietitians say about the food we serve on our table. After all, eating healthy is a choice.

Cran-Grape: Cranberry or Grape Juice for UTI?

If you are Googling for UTI or Urinary Tract Infection home remedy, chances are you will come across Cranberry or Grapes as the recommended solution.

Cranberries have long been regarded as a good source of vitamin C. The fruit's high acidity combined with its natural proanthocyanidin content prevents bacteria to linger on the linings of our urinary tract. In this acidic environment, bacterias cannot multiply and eventually die until they are completely eliminated.

In addition, cranberries are considered rich in anti-oxidants that helps prevent cancer and other illnesses. They also have anti-inflammatory properties which hastens recovery from infection.

The same goes to grapes, the purple variety in particular. These small rounded fruits also contain anti-inflamatory substances and are said to work better than cranberries (although this is still debatable) since grapes can somehow make the urine less acidic and therefore helps bladder to recover fast from an infection.