Fruits
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Why Fruits?
Fruit has been recognized as a good source of vitamins and minerals, and for their role in preventing vitamin C and vitamin A deficiencies. People who eat fruit as part of an overall healthy diet generally have a reduced risk of chronic diseases.
Fruit are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, vitamin C and folate (folic acid). Try incorporating blueberries, citrus fruit, cranberries or strawberries which contain phytochemicals that are being studied for added health benefits.
Eat Fruits and Live Healthy
The nutrients in fruit are vital for health and maintenance of your body. The potassium in fruit can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Potassium may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss as you age.
Folate (folic acid) helps the body form red blood cells. Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant and those in the first trimester of pregnancy need adequate folate. Folate helps prevent neural birth defects.
Health Benefits of Fruit
- Eating a diet rich in fruit may reduce risk for stroke, other cardiovascular diseases and type-2 diabetes.
- A fruit containing eating pattern is part of an overall healthy diet and may protect against certain cancers.
- Fruit helps maintain optimum health due to the health promoting phytochemicals it contains – many of which are still being identified.
- Pineapples help digest food and build strong bones.
- Cherries contain cyanidin,an antioxidant that protects the body from cancer
- Grapes improve the nitric oxide levels in the bloodstream which reduces blood clots.
- The aminoacid found in bananas ,reduces depression.
- The Natural oil in oranges keeps skin looking young and fresh.
- The pectin in apples can lower cholesterol by 16%.
- Drinking lemonwater can cure bad breath and indigestion.
- The arginine in watermelons rid the body of excess ammonia and help heal wounds.
12. One to 2-1/2 cups of fruit are recommended each day.
" Fruits in your daily life is a part of healthy living. "