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It's hard to argue with the health benefits of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits. Other than green vegetables includes lots of  fruits in your diet. The most widely used fruits are orange, apple, grapefruit, mango and pineapple.
Fruits are full of sugar, fructose and nectar. That is why Athletes and sports men use a large quantity of Fruit juices for stamina and energy, even the people suffering from hypoglycemia, low blood sugar, use them to equalize their blood sugar when needed.
Although fruit juice provides no fiber, its nutritional value is close to that of the whole fruit. Most fruit juices are transported in concentrated form, and are diluted and pasteurized before being packaged. A glass of orange juice in the morning, the banana and apple for snacks, and the fruit salad for lunch, might actually be what is stopping you from losing the weight.
Fruits provide lots vitamins and carbohydrates to nourish the body and also add variety to the diet. Apples are a great source of vitamin C, they prevents the growth of harmful bacteria and help fight cancer.
 Bananas are handy for problems like constipation and diarrhea. Blueberries & Cranberries have a number of health benefits including anti-cancerous, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. These berries are a source of Vitamin C. Cucumber, squash and pumpkin and are a source of vitamin A, beta-carotene, B6, vitamin C and minerals. Watermelon is also among the other good fruits that are a source of vitamin A, B6, C and thiamine. Preferred more during the Summer Season. Papaya & Mango are other sources of vitamin C. Research has also indicated that these fruits are beneficial for arthritis and other anti-inflammatory conditions because they have a cooling affect on the body.
Canned and Frozen fruits are of high risk to your health so it is always better to choose fresh fruits. There is always space for fruits in your menu; an ample amount of fruits on the diet is better than meat. |
