Why Fruits are Good For You?

  Fresh fruit is the ultimate natural energy bar.They have the perfect combination of vitamins,minerals,a simple sugar(fructose) and fiber. None of the fruits have cholestrol. Fruits are high in nutrients and low in calories and sodium. Fruits also have essential antioxidants.

 

Different Fruits gives us different nutrients.

The fiber combined with the sugar in the fruits will release energy over time, which will keep you feeling energetic for longer. Fibre especially soluble fibre in fruits reduces the cholesterol lovels, slows the absorption of catbs. Fibre can help with weight management.The fibre in fruit is helps to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. The different phytochemicals present int fruits reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions.

Fruits which are in orange yellow and red colour contains carotenes assists in immune function.

Various kinds of fruit contains various kinds of  key vitamins and nutrients that serve to keep you healthy and energitic. It is important to eat a variety of fruits.

Some of the best fruits and the health benefits of those fruits are listed here:-

Bananas contain great potassium and fiber which helps maintain healthy blood pressure.It helps reduce diverticulosis. Bananas contain lutein an antioxidant which is important for eyes.

Pineapples are rich in vitamin c and manganese, u can only get a enzyme called bromelain by eating this fruit.

Mangoes are power with vitamin c, soluble fibre and anti-inflammatorry properties thay help reduce the risk of disease.

Cranberries being rich in vitamin k, vitamin e, vitamin k1, copper. They contain antioxidants calleed flavanol polyphenols,which improves health. A-type proanthocyanidins compounds found in cranberries are responsible to prevent bacteria from the lining of the bladder.

Blueberries have more antioxidants than other fruits, blueberries can help prevent UTI(urinary tract infection) Blueberries also contain a compound called pterostilbene which helps prevent plague from collecting in the arteries.

Watermelon has vitamin C, Potassium, Copper,vitamin A. It helps you stay hydrated and lowers blood pressure. They have antioxidants called lycopene (reduces cholesterol), carotenois and cucurrbitacin e (inhibits tumour growth)

Red and Purple Grapes decreases the inflammation and helps protect your joints,eyes and brain due to its anthocyanins.

Papaya is a healthy fruits with lots of vitamin c vitamin a folate and potassium.It is also rich in the anti cancer antioxidant lycopene. It contains papain, an enzyme that improves digestion.

 

Cherries  are rich in anthocyanins and carotenoids.It also has melatonin(hormone) an hormone helps treat insomnia and improves the quality of sleep.

Grapefruits has protein,vitamin A, folate, thiamine and manganese.One of the antioxidant present in Grapefruit is Lycopene which reduces the risk of cancer.

Avocado contains high amount of vitamin E,B6,C,D, iron and potassium.They are also rich in omega fatty acids 

They also contain oleic acid a monounsaturated fat that helps lower cholesterol.

Kiwis can aid in digestion, it improves gut health.The enzyme called actinidinin kiwis cures IBS (IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME)

Pomegranets has two acids called punicalagins and punicic acid 

which are essential for the body. Pomegrantes improves memory. The vitamin k present in this fruit is good for strong bones and healthy blood cells.

Oranges give you a vitamin C boost, which helps in repairing all body tissues.Vitamin c is required to keep teeth and gums healthy.

Apples take a while to digest to keep you feeling full of energy. Apples also contain polyphenols, a type of antioxidant reduces the risk of heart disease. Red apples peels have more polyphenols, so dont throw the skin of red apples.

Strawberries are with a high water content,they contain anthocyanins which are flavonoids that can help boost heart health.Strawberries also contain a flavonoid called quercetin,which is a anti inflammatory compound.

Blackberries is known to be the tastiest.They are packed with protein,vitamin c,k,e, copper. They have high fibre content.

Fruit is also a great portable snack a piece of fruit can be great on the go and is delicious and nutritious.

Try eating all variety of fruits to boost your health.

You can include fruit as your energy meal. You can add fresh fruit into a salad or on your yogurt, spread your favorite nut butter on banana or apple slices and have it as a breakfast or as a snack. Fruit is also great to add in pancakes,cereals,porridge,toast.

You can also make big smoothies filled with fresh fruit of all kinds to give you a sugar and fiber overload and obtain all its benefits.

A side fruit with any meal will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you moving.

NOTE: Eating fruits immediately after a meal is not advisable,as it may not be digested properly. The nutrients will not be absorbed properly. There should be atleast 20 minutes gap between the meal and a fruit snack.

TIPS 

Rinse all fruits in running water to remove dirt on its surface. Rinse the fruit even if you peel its skin. 

Scrub the surface of the fruit with a use of a vegetable scrubber.

Cut away any damaged,bruised dark spots of the fruits before eating.