Fruits are an important part of a healthy diet. They are naturally low in calories, fat, sodium and cholesterol. Fruits play an important role in keeping the body healthy and have many benefits, including:
Fruits Lower Risk of Illness and Disease: Fruits contain many vitamins and nutrients that may reduce risk for many illnesses including:
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Stroke, heart disease and other heart-related illnesses
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Type 2 diabetes
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Certain cancers, such as mouth, stomach, and colon-rectum cancer.
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Kidney stones
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Bone loss
Fruits Hydrate The Body: Fruits are made up of 90% — 95% water. Water is an important nutrient. It is responsible for transporting nutrients around the body, regulating body temperature, keeping joints moist, and getting rid of waste products in the body.
Fruits Keep The Body Regular: Fruits are rich in fiber, which is essential for the smooth movement of food in the body’s digestive system. Fruits help maintain easy bowel action and eating fruits every day will prevent constipation.
Fruits Give The Body Energy: All fruits contain carbohydrates, which are the body’s main source of energy. Carbohydrates in fruits are mainly sugar which break down easily and make a quick source of energy.
SUPER FRUITS:
All fruits are healthy to eat, but some fruits are special. We’ll call these “super fruits” because they contain really high amounts of vitamins and nutrients.
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Vitamin/Nutrient |
Excellent Source
Contains at least 20% of the Daily Value per serving |
Good Source
Contains at least 10% of the Daily Value per serving |
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Vitamin A |
Mango |
Papaya |
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Vitamin B6 |
Banana |
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Other B Vitamins |
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Avocado |
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Vitamin C |
Kiwi Fruit
Mango
Orange
Papaya
Strawberry |
Apple
Blueberries
Cantaloupe
Starfruit |
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Folic Acid |
Avocado |
Cantaloupe |
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Potassium |
Avocado
Banana
Cantaloupe
Cherry (sour)
Dates
Kiwi Fruit |
Apple
Blueberries
Cherry (sweet)
Grapes
Orange
Papaya
Peach
Pomegranate
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Strawberry |
Vitamin A: Vital for vision, particularly night vision; Repairs tissue and bone; and Helps the immune system to fight off infections from bacteria and viruses
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C is important for growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy.
Potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure.
Folic acid helps the body form red blood cells.
About the author: Cheryl Tallman is the co-founder of Fresh Baby, creators of the award-winning So Easy Baby Food Kit, and author of the So Easy Baby Food Basics: Homemade Baby Food in Less Than 30 Minutes Per Week and So Easy Toddler Food: Survival Tips and Simple Recipes for the Toddler Years. Visit Cheryl online at www.FreshBaby.com to learn about her latest creation, the Kid’s Portion Plate.
very, very true. i've been an avid "fruitarian" for almost twenty years now. i make sure i have at least a few servings of fresh fruit each day. as part of an overall effort to consume healthily, it's resulted in me being in the best overall health of my life.
This so true..
Many people are interested today in things that are so called anti-oxidants such as drinking green tea etc… in fact there are no foods or drinks that come remotely close to being as pure and as high in antioxidants than freshly squeezed fruit juice is!
Also from a spiritual stand point it purifies the body mind and soul.
Love xx
I am sure you guys are probably aware of the work of Harvey Diamond… but if not then READ HIS BOOKS!
Love xx