Dried Fruits

Apples contain Vitamin C, potassium, malic acid, tannin, volatile oil, fiber, pectin & sugars.

They are detoxifying and lower cholesterol. Apples (Malus domestica) stimulate the secretion of digestive juices and aid protein digestion. They contain pectin, which binds with cholesterol and bile acids, enhancing their excretion from the body. The pectin makes apples a remedy for simple diarrhea. Apples protect the body against the effects of some environmental toxins.

Banana Slices

Bananas contain vitamins C, B3, B5, B6, biotin, magnesium, manganese, potassium, fibers and sugars. They are anti-stress, energy-boosting & a digestive stimulant. Bananas (Musa cavendishii) help prevent high blood pressure, heart disease, caner, and rheumatoid arthritis. They enhance the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate, and fats, stabilize blood-sugar levels, and promote healthy skin, hair, nerves, and bone marrow. Easy to digest, they are useful in the management of gastro-intestinal disorders.

Dried Apricots

Apricots are especially high in Vitamin A, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus and Potassium. The high iron content and richness in minerals makes this fruit beneficial in cases of anemia, tuberculosis, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, and toxemia or blood impurities. It is also excellent for diets designed to reduce weight and for the removal of skin pimples and diarrhea. Reports also indicate that it will help cases of constipation and will destroy intestinal worms. Other reports indicate that apricots will remove gallstones.

This source indicates that apricots contain Vitamins A, B2, B3, B5, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, iron, zinc, fiber and sugars. It is an antioxidant, detoxifying, immuno-stimulant. Apricots (Prunus armeniaca) promote detoxification and waste elimination. They also contribute to efficient antibody production. Apricots help stabilize blood-sugar levels, keep muscles, nerves, enzymes, and hormones working properly, facilitate the release of energy from food and tissue stores, and enhance the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Dried Cranberries

Cranberries are generally lightly sugared and then kiln-dried, which intensifies their flavor and deep red color, while giving them a shape and texture similar to raisins.

Cranberries have been found to be beneficial in cases of skin disorder, both pimples and skin disease; for high blood pressure, constipation, obesity, poor appetite, and fevers. Cranberries are also recommended when there are kidney or liver disturbances. This Fruit has a very high acid count, especially tannic and oxalic acids.

Cranberries contain Vitamin C, iron, anthocyanin, benzoic, citric and quinic acids & fiber. They are anti-cancer and antioxidant. The juice of cranberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) prevents harmful bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall, and so has long been used to relieve urinary-tract infections. Cranberry juice has powerful antioxidant effects that improve cardiovascular health and help prevent cancer. It may also reduce kidney stones.

Dried Figs

The two most common forms of dried figs are Black Mission—with a dark, dense flesh and an intense flavor—and the golden Calimyrna variety, prized for its sweet, nutty taste.

Figs have been found beneficial for constipation, low blood pressure, anemia, colitis, emaciation, asthma, tuberculosis, pleurisy, catarrh, gout, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also said to be helpful is cases of Ryanaud\'s disease, where there is suspended animation of the arms and legs, apparently resulting from poor circulation. Fig juice from soaked figs is reported as an excellent laxative and also beneficial for sore throats, coughs, and ulcers in the digestive system.

By splitting open a fig and soaking it for several minutes in warm water, the fig forms an excellent poultice for an external inflamed boil or other abscess. It also may be applied with generally good results to an abscess of the gums of the teeth.

Mango Slices

This fruit is reported to be beneficial for inflammations of the kidneys (nephritis) as well as for other kidney ailments. This fruit is also valuable to combat acidity and poor digestion. It has also been found to be helpful in reducing fevers and for respiratory ailments. It is also helpful in relieving clogged pores.

The mango is anti-allergic, antibiotic, anti-cancer, antioxidant, detoxifying, energy-boosting, immuno-stimulant. Mango (Mangifera indica) stimulated the immune system and helps protect mucous membranes from pathogens. Mango contains papain, a protein-digesting enzyme that may help anyone suffering gluten intolerance or wheat allergy.

Papaya Spears

The papaya contains vitamins A & C, carotenoids, papain, fiber & sugars. It is anti-allergic, antibacterial, antioxidant, detoxifying. Papaya (Carica papaya) can help prevent skin disorders, gastro-intestinal ulcers, pancreatic disorders, cancer, and other conditions related to dysfunctional immunity. The papain in papaya promotes the breakdown of protein and can plan in important role in alleviating digestive disorders and detoxifying the body.

Pineapple Rings

Pineapple contains calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, copper, iron, zinc, bromelain, citric acid, fiber and sugars. It is anti-cancer & anti-inflammatory. Pineapple (Ananas comosus) modifies the body\'s inflammatory response, speeds up tissue repair and alleviates fluid retention. It aids digestion, helps prevent blood clots and arteriosclerosis, relieves angina, and lowers blood pressure.