Fruitful” facts of Fruits

Fruits are nature’s wonderful gift to the mankind. Human body requires several nutrients for its day to day working and fruits are considered to be the best source of various nutrients. Importance of fruits even cannot be ignored because of their colorful appearance and delicious flavors but on the other hand we find all these colorful and delicious gifts of nature contain a plenty of qualities within them. We can start our day consuming any fruit of our choice, even can choose any other one as our mid day snack, moreover can be tried with lunch too and even can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Fruits are easily available according to season and members of every age can seek benefit from these beautiful gifts of nature. Trying Watermelon as a mid day or evening snack or having banana as a smoothie or in breakfast with oats, is all time favorite to all of us.

• Fruits are the source of many essential nutrients like fiber, folic acid & Vitamin-C etc.
• Fruits are naturally low on fat and calories and even none contains cholesterol.
• Consuming fruits as a part of our daily diet may reduce the risk of heart disease, blood pressure and some cancers as well.
•  Fiber rich fruits keep our digestive system happy.
• Many of them are rich in antioxidants which are an essential part of our daily intakes.
• The nutrients in fruit are vital for health and maintenance of your body.

Some fruits are also described as a super fruit because of being rick in antioxidants, various nutrients and fibers itself that can help us live longer, look better and even stay free of any disease. Super-fruits are the best if consumed whole, not processed. So if possible, these should be tried to be bought and eaten fresh. Experts estimate that you should be eating five to nine portions of fruit or vegetables a day, and most of them should be Super-fruits. Well, not to get so surprised about what is a super-fruit because they are already a part of our life but need to know the exact richness of those.

APPLES: Wow.! The first thought knocks on hearing it a super-fruit. “An apple a day keeps the Doctor away” is rightly said. Apples are a great fiber source as well as the skin contains an antioxidant that is packed anti-inflammatory power, and therefore may help protect you from heart disease and possibly allergic reactions.

BANANAS: Loaded with potassium which can reduce blood pressure and even in Ayurveda, banana is considered to be an acidity reliever too.

BLUEBERRIES: This super-fruit is known for high flavonoid levels in with a better memory. It is said that regular consumption may help keep your brain functioning.

CHERRIES: Cherry fruit is known to be a cholesterol burner because of its rich antioxidants properties.

DRAGON-FRUIT: Known for its colorful appearance and mild taste. It is considered to be a bounty of essential fatty acids, which we need but can't be made by our body.

KIWI: It is a superfood if you have digestive gripes. It tastes amazing and even the skin is high in fiber and pre-biotic complex carbohydrates.

ORANGES: Rice source of Vitamin C and folic acid which keeps your immune system going well.

PLUM: it contains a special antioxidant property which is linked to decrease anxiety.

POMEGRANATE: It deserves the status of a super-fruit because of it qualities. Eating pomegranate treats digestive disorders. Drinking pomegranate juice is also increases blood flow towards all the organs of the body and even considered good for a healthy heart.

PAPAYA: This tropical fruit if full of Vitamin C as well as two powerful antioxidants i.e. Vitamins A and E that may help protect against heart disease.

WATERMELON: One cup of watermelon has more than twice as much as compared to fresh tomato. It is also a source of Vitamin ‘A and ‘C.

STRAWBERRY: A rich source of Vitamin C as well as an excellent source of folic acid, which can help protect your heart. Nevertheless, the color of this fruit along with tangy crunchy flavor makes it a hot favourite.

PINEAPPLE: Last but not the least. A mouth watering fruit because of its juicy sweetness but it also contains a digestive enzyme that helps break down food to reduce bloating.

Buddies, make these froot’ees your favorite and enjoy a healthy life to its fullest.  

Below mentioned is a link which I found to describe A to Z of fruits n veggies

http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/eating/a-z-fruit-veggies/