One of the best type of foods
that can be consumed by human beings are fruits. Fruits are considered to be one of
the healthiest plants that can be consumed by any living organisms. They are often
regarded as the one of the most excellent sources of vitamins and minerals that
are essential to the human body. The act of consuming fruits on daily basis can
help to save one from some health compilations such as cancer, heart disease,
body inflammation, diabetes, etc.
The over-consumption of fruits
can never affect the body adversely but nutritiously therefore it is
recommended that one ensure the consumption of fruits on daily basis. There is
no single fruit that can provide you with all the required nutrients which is
why it is necessary you consume different type of fruits in order to tap into
all the nutrients that each fruit has. Some of the fruits that are found to be
healthy and super nutritious include:
Apple
There is a health saying which state
that “an apple a day will help keep the doctor away”. The quote is kind of
funny however the truth beneath the quote cannot be underestimated as apple
remains one of the best and most nutritious that can be consumed on daily
basis. They are considered to be an incredibly nutritious fruit that offers
several health benefits and are also rich in antioxidants and fiber which is
very healthy. It is one of the most widely consumed fruit globally with over
7000 different cultivars worldwide. Some of the benefits of consuming apple
include aid in weight loss, reduce risk of heart disease, reduction in the risk
of diabetes, prevention of cancer, reduction of stress and protection of the
lungs from oxidative damages (asthma).
Banana
Banana is one of the most widely
consumed fruit however many still underestimate the health benefits of eating
banana. Bananas are found to be incredibly delicious, healthy, convenient and
less costly to buy. Almost every can afford to get banana while some get it
planted in their farms giving them unlimited access to the fruit. The fruits
contain many essential nutrients and highly recommended to any person who wants
to stay healthy and also in love with fruits. Some of the health benefits
include rich concentration of proteins, fibers, calories; moderation of blood
sugar level, aid in weight loss, reduction of heart disease, improve the
digestive system, improve insulin sensitivity (unripe bananas) and improvement
in kidney health.
Oranges
Oranges are available worldwide
and can be found in fruits stores, malls or the farms where it has been
planted. Oranges are proven and relatively known for their high vitamin C
content providing over 90% in a single fruit. Oranges are also found to be high
in potassium, vitamin B, fiber and folate. Historically, it was asserted that
oranges originally came from China however it can be found every place with
warm climate in the world todays. Oranges are used in the production of juices
nowadays although it is best consumed with industrial efforts in order to
maximize the benefits of consumption. A medium sized orange is scientifically
tested to contain sixty (60) calories, zero fat or sodium, three (3) gram of
fiber, seventy (70) milligrams of vitamins C, twelve (12) grams of sugar,
fourteen (14) micrograms of vitamin A. Some of the health benefits of orange are
protection of cells from damage, smoother skin, improvement of immune system,
reduce the advancement of age-related macular degeneration which is a leading
cause of vision loss, anti-inflammatory leading to reduction in the risk of
diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease.
Mango
Mango is widely known as the king
of fruits as they are excellent source of folate, potassium, vitamin A, C, E,
B6, K and fiber. They are also found to be high in mangiferin (a potent
antioxidant). Mango is native to India and southeast Asia and it has been
cultivated for over four thousand (4000) years. There are over 1,200 cultivated
varieties of mangos grown around the world. The small mango tree grows up to 8
feets while the largest can grow over 50 feet. Apart from being a delicious fruit,
it also has an impressive nutritional profile. Some of the benefits of
consuming mango include improvement in digestive health, low calories,
prevention of diabetes, high in healthy plant compound, concentration of immune
boosting nutrients, improvement in healthy eyes, low risk of cancer.
Pineapple
Pineapple is one of the most
popular tropical fruits in the world. Pineapple is an incredibly delicious and
healthy tropical fruit. It is a large tropical fruit with a spiky, tough skin
and sweet insides. Pineapple in form of juice has loads of vitamin C and
antioxidants that can help to treat acne, sun damage and uneven skin toning.
Pineapple is the only food known to contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps
your skin and tissue heals. They are tropical fruits that are rich in vitamins,
enzymes and antioxidants. Some of the benefits of pineapple are aid in weight
loss, aid digestion, help in reduction of risk of cancer, combat of inflammation,
improvement of bone health, treatment of arthritis, improvement in cardiac
health, may promote immunity and so on.
Other fruits worth mentioning are
cherries, strawberries, avocado, durian, olives, watermelon, kiwi, peaches,
guava, grapes, pomegranates, grapefruit, lychee, dragon fruit and blueberries.
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