Ginger Lime Wellness Shots (How To)

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We've jumped into a new fall season and with that comes lower humidity, colder temperatures and increased indoor gatherings.  Have you already experienced a bout with the cold or flu? Has the change in weather got you feeling down and out? Hot summer nights are over and we're all forced to give welcome to more icy temperatures and wintry mixes. Now is the time to ensure that your immune system is in the right shape to fight and fend off any of those germs and respiratory viral nasties that you may come into contact with. The more antioxidants you consume the better off your immune system will be.  Ginger has a whole host of benefits for the body but most importantly, it is a supreme immune system strengthener.  This funny looking root is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredient that can help protect against inflammatory diseases and fight off free radical agents.  It's an amazing natural ingredient that can also help to improve brain function where memor...
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6 Fruits with the Highest Protein Content

Protein can be obtained through both plant and animal based sources. High protein diets for weight loss remain a very controversial topic in health circles. The actual amount of protein required by the human body is unclear as new research on the topic continues to be published.







Are you a vegan or vegetarian and unsure about which fruits would be a great supplement to your diet? read on to learn about six fruits with the highest protein content!

1.) SOURSOP
Soursop is practically the king of fruits when it comes to protein content. It contains a whopping 6 grams of protein. This miracle fruit has significant anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous properties. It is high in phenols and alkaloids and a wonderful alkaline fruit to add to your diet. Just be sure to avoid the seeds as they can be toxic if consumed in large amounts. Soursop has been proven to fight cancer cells and inhibit the growth of these cells.






2.) PINEAPPLE

Pineapple comes in a close second at 4.9 grams of protein in an entire pineapple. pineapple has a really healing anti-inflammatory compound called bromelain. it is very helpful for asthmatic conditions, and inflammatory conditions such as sarcoidosis and rheumatoid arthritis!





3.) POMMELO
The pommelo fruit is a great tasting fruit that is somewhere between a grapefruit and a melon. Pommelo contains a sizable 4.6 grams of protein. This fruit is native to the southern most parts of Asia and is helpful in aiding the body to lose weight. Just like the grapefuit, pommelo contains carnitine palmitoyl-transferase, which is a natural fat burning enzyme. Pommelo, rich in Vitamin C, is very helpful in fighting premature aging. This fruit is an energizing skin booster.






4.) PITAYA

Next in the high protein fruit line is pitaya. Pitaya has about 3.6 grams of protein in every 100 gram of the fruit. Pitaya is also known as dragon fruit and is grown in South American regions, Florida, Australia, and the Caribbean. Pitaya is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and calcium. It can also be helpful in healing respiratory conditions and aids in tissue and cell growth.






5.) DURIAN FRUIT Durian is widely known as the "king of fruits" but that title should really go to the almighty soursop! Durian is a very powerful, healing alkaline food. The fruit contains 3.6 grams of protein. It is known to have a very revolting smell similar to that of rotting flesh and it is actually banned in certain public areas in Asia. Durian is rich in vitamins and minerals and it has extremely high levels of fiber. Studies have found it to be helpful in reducing cholesterol, constipation and in curing insomnia. It is helpful for sexual health most specifically in promoting fertility in both men and women while also even treating sexual dysfunction. Durian has one of the highest fat amounts in fruit next to avocado so be aware of that when consuming it.







6.) MANGO
this fleshy, orange-yellow tasty fruit contains 3 grams of protein. mango is a tropical fruit that is rich in vitamins and contains many benefits for hair, skin and overall well-being. mango is a great immune booster which also lowers cholesterol and promotes eye health.










Photos used with permission under CC attribution license
Photographers in order of posting:
1.) Marco Verch
2,) NH53
3.) Kyle McDonald
4.) Gérard
5.) Rod Waddington
6.) Matt Madd

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