Most of the fruits are low in
sodium and high in potassium, which is an important mineral and helps to
maintain normal blood pressure and also improve heart function.
Fruits like grapes and
cherries, blueberries, kiwi, plums and blackberries helps reduce the risk of
cancer and heart diseases. Guava, oranges, papaya and Indian gooseberry are
very good sources for vitamin C an antioxidant. Mangoes and papaya are
excellent source for beta carotene.
Beta carotene and lycopene
present in apricots take care of the heart by preventing oxidation of LDL
cholesterol. Health benefits of apricots include building up of energy and iron
resources in the body.
Bananas are a very good
source of potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C, manganese and dietary fibre. They
are one of the highest sources of potassium, and regular intake may even help
to keep blood pressure low.
Recent studies have shown
that cherries help relieve the symptoms and pain caused in gout, arthritis and
joint inflammation.
The fibre present in
fruits like apples has a laxative effect on the body i.e. it helps relieve
constipation. The fibre also gives a feeling of satiety by adding bulk to the
diet which is beneficial in conditions like diabetes mellitus, heart diseases
and obesity.
Fruits like Kiwi are a
very good source of vitamin E that is an important fat-soluble antioxidant
which when combined with water-soluble antioxidants provides free radical
protection on all fronts.
Papayas is a rich source
of antioxidants, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin D. These
antioxidants helps prevent oxidation of LDL cholesterol which if not taken care
of can stick to and build up in blood vessel walls forming dangerous plaques
leading to atherosclerosis, heart attacks or strokes.
Pineapple is loaded with
vitamin C and has anti-inflammatory properties, which serves as a natural home
remedy for those suffering from arthritis.
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