Wonder what all the fuss around fruits is all about and why they are considered a better source of nutrition as compared to many other food groups? Heres why nutritionists recommend eating five helpings of fruit a day.
Fruits are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals and also an ideal source of water, energy, fiber and sugar, all of which the body needs in abundance. Combine that with the absence of bad cholesterol and you have a food group that is hard to beat in nutritional value as well as health benefits.
Vitamin C, which is present in many fruits, especially citrus fruits, berries and melons, is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It helps lower the incidence of asthma symptoms and offers protection against bruising as well as capillary fragility.
Fruits are rich in antioxidants, which offer a plethora of health benefits including protection against cancer, bronchitis, cataracts and macular degeneration.
The soluble fiber pectin available in fruits lowers cholesterol levels, which protects against atherosclerosis and helps prevent coronary heart disease.
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