An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away – Add More Fruits To Your Diet

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, and so we are encouraged to eat not only apples but also five different servings of fruits per day.

The thing about some fruits, and I believe that God knew what he was doing, is that they are seasonal. For example, mangoes are not available all year round, and this is good because it would mean we mango lovers would have to expend an enormous amount of energy working off the extra pounds that come with “mango season,” as we call it in the Caribbean. Also, seasonal availability makes for variety and balance.

Fruits may contain vitamin C, potassium, and folic acid (depending on the fruit), just to name a few. They also contain fiber, and this is probably one of the key reasons it is advisable to consume fruits. In other words, they help you go to the bathroom or help with your bowel movements, and this helps improve your overall health. Depending on the fruit, additional benefits include cleaner skin and with fruits containing potassium, such as bananas, you may experience a reduction in your blood pressure. This, of course, depends on if you are also eating a balanced diet, drinking lots of water, and getting your daily dose of exercise.  Not to mention avoiding stress.

Fruits like papaya aid in digestion and work wonders for persons who have digestive issues, and this is so because they contain an enzyme called papain. It is said it can also reduce the risk of cancer.

Carambola or Five Finger

The fruits featured here are just some of the many, many kinds of fruits that are available. If you are a fruit person, keep on enjoying your fruits and adding to your health. If you are not a fruit lover, start getting to know your fruits.

References

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275517.php