Benefits of fruits
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"An Apple a Day keeps the doctor away" this implies that when you take a fruit a day, you tend to gain so many things that help prevent your body from all form of sicknesses and diseases. By eating fruit, a person is providing his/her body with key vitamins, antioxidant and dietary fibre. This can have significant benefits for the heart, health, digestion, weight management and skin health.
Fruit are in various shapes and sizes, some have seed and others do not have. They also have season when they produce their fruits and it is advisable to always eat a fruit that comes with any season because it will help in aiding you from the sicknesses that comes with the season. You may wonder which type of fruits to choose because we have close to 2000 fruits and each fruits has their own benefits.
Some fruits and their benefits
Fruits have many benefits that helps prevent stroke, hypertension, cancer, heart disorder and diabetes. It also help fight skin irritations and also promote healthy hair. They include;
1. Watermelon: is highly nutritious summer favourite. It is an abundant source of antioxidants such as vitamin A and C and Lycopene. It has a uniquely high water content, since it's high in both water and potassium, it can help hydrate and replenish electrolytes after a workout or on a hot summer day. Back then I didn't like watermelon because it's too watery and the seeds, but it's now my best fruits.
2. Pineapple: is one of the most popular tropical fruits. It provides vitamin C and manganese. Manganese support metabolism and blood sugar regulations and acts as an antioxidant. It is also an exotic fruit that reduces inflammation.
3. Banana: are known for their high potassium content. Potassium helps the body control heart rate and blood pressure.
4. Apple: are high fibre fruits. It helps boost heart health and promote weight loss. It is advisable to eat them with the skin on for the greatest health benefits.
5. Oranges: are a sweet round citrus fruits packed with vitamins and minerals. It's has the richest source of Vitamin C.
6. Guava: is a fantastic source of vitamin C and has the highest amounts of lycopene compared to other fruits. Consuming it regularly may support the health of your eyes, heart, kidneys, and skin. It likewise protect against chronic diseases and support healthy immune system. I really underestimated this particular fruit because of the seeds and we have it in our compound but whenever my brother start taking it I try to discourage him😏 but I now know better✌️
Basic facts about Fruits
# Fruits keeps your skin smooth and hydrated, and nourish it with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants; thereby retaining your radiant skin for a long period of time. For example; one of my aunty use to buy a soap called Papaya and it has various fruits flavour ( pawpaw,carrot etc). Even if you're tired of using the commercial anti pimples creams, just try including fruits like berries, apples or bananas into your daily diet and see the wonder it will perform.
# Fruits also contribute greatly to long and healthy hair. Vitamin A brings luster to your hair and also soften it's texture. Benefits Of Fruit for your hair can be done through hair masks. Melon and banana hair masks are recommended. You can also make a paste of lemon juice and aloe vera and apply it to your hair.
# When you make friuit juice at home, try to add the edible skin of the fruits to the juice to gain even more nutritional value.
# Eating seasonal fruits ward off the disorders that comes with the season.
# Never eats fruits along with your main meal, this can result into digestive problem.
# It is recommended to eat fruit on an empty stomach
# Never drink water immediately after having fruits as it can result in high acidity.