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Fruits contribute fiber and nutrients to the body without adding lots of calories. You should have atleast 5 different fruits a day to maintain a good health.
Here is a list of different fruits and their health benefits:
1. Apples:
Apples contain fibre, antioxidants and fruit flavonoids. Apples have anti-inflammatory as well as anti-cancer actions. They reduce blood cholesterol levels, counter constipation and diarrhoea, and help joint problems. Apples are also good for the brain. Apples assist in secretion of digestive juices that is why it is recommended to eat apples 20-30 minutes before meal.
2. Apricots:
Apricots are rich in the antioxidant beta-carotene and iron and potassium. It helps regulate blood pressure and is also high in soluble fibre, which helps maintain regular bowel function.
3. Bananas:
Fresh, ripe bananas are a good source of fruit sugars and can give a quick energy boost. Bananas are a rich source of potassium and vitamin B6. They also help maintain good bowel health and are very good in case of gastrointestinal tract diseases. Bananas help to maintain blood sugar levels and is easily digested. Ripe bananas are good while green bananas can do harm to your health.
4. Cherries:
Cherries contain a powerful antioxidant called anthocyadin. Cherries relieve gout if at least 225 g are eaten daily. They also have a mild laxative action.
5. Pomegranate:
Pomegranate is very good for the liver in case of hepatitis, spleen diseases, cough and aches in breast. It is good for the complexion, cleans the voice incase of cough and develops tendency to corpulence.
6. Grapes:
Grapes possess great nutritive value, improve blood, soften solid substances and restore disturbed balance in your body. Grapes improve the state of respiratory tract and lungs and develop tendency to corpulence. Grapes contain powerful antioxidants and resveratrol, which helps to prevent both the narrowing and hardening of the arteries. Ellagic acid, which has anti-cancer properties, is also found in grapes. They however, have a very high sugar content.
7. Mango:
Mango reduces the risk of colon and cervical cancer. It is a rich source of beta-carotene, beta- cryptoxanthin and vitamin c.
8. Oranges:
All citrus fruits are excellent sources of Vitamin C, which help to maintain the body’s defence mechanism. Oranges contain flavonoids. Oranges reduce the risk of some cancers, improve the blood circulation and lower blood cholesterol levels.
9. Papaya:
Papaya contains vitamin A, which is very good for eyes and skin. It is also a good energy booster.
10. Peaches:
Peaches are low in calories but rich in vitamin C. Peaches are also rich in iron and potassium. It has a gentle laxative effect. Peaches are good for moistening and cooling of the body in case of dryness and overheating. Peaches possess cleaning characteristics and help in removing harmful substances from the body.
11. Pears:
Ripe sweet pears, fresh and dried, are good when the stomach is disordered. They have a positive influence on mind, eliminate gloomy thoughts and are useful in case of tachycardia and weak stomach. Pears assist in digestion and is considered as a good remedy in cases of mushroom poisoning.
12. Melons:
Melons are good sources of beta-carotene and vitamin C. They Have an anti-clotting action on the blood and they lower cancer and heart disease risk. Melons clean dense substances from the body, dilute blood, and provide moisture to the brain and body. It is easily digested and develops tendency to corpulence. Melon is a good diuretic remedy and it assists in removing nephroliths.
13. Blueberries:
Blueberries have many health benefits, including the highest antioxidant property of all fresh fruitS. They have anti-inflammatory, anti-blood clotting and antibacterial effects. They are also used to combat diarrhoea and food poisoning. They also have anti-ageing properties.
14. Cranberries:
Cranberries are very good for unirary tract infections, kidney stones and gum diseases and cavities. It improves blood flow, protects against Alzheimer’s and parkinson’s disease and is beneficial for people suffering from diabetes. They are also good for the heart and have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.
15. Lemon:
Lemons are very rich in vitamin C. Lemons help to lower cholesterol levels and have anti-cancer effects. Lemon is useful for treating various problems such as headache caused by heat, dizziness, hangover, sore throat, tachycardia, vomiting and nausea. Lemons are harmful for people with nervous disorder and catarrhal cough.
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