Published 18:20 IST, December 2nd 2019

Health tips | Benefits of consuming fruits on the over-all health of a person

Health tips | Fruits provide various health benefits, and nutrients vital for the healthy maintenance of the body. Read to know the benefits of eating fruits.

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Eating fruits has various health benefits. It is observed that people who eat more and more fruits as a part of ir daily diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for healthy maintenance of body. Here are some benefits of eating fruits.

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Benefits of eating fruits on health

  • Fruits are low in sodium, fat, and calories.
  • fruit has cholesterol.
  • Fruits are a source for many essential nutrients that are under-consumed, including potassium, Vitamin C, dietary fibre, and folate (folic acid).
  • Potassium-rich diets help maintain healthy blood pressure. Fruit sources of potassium include prunes, bananas, prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice.

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  • Dietary fibre from fruits helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and lowers risk of heart diseases. Fibre is essential for proper bowel function, and also helps reduce constipation. Whole or cut-up fruits are sources of dietary fibres, whereas, fruit juices contain little or fibre.
  • Fruits provide feeling of fullness with much lesser calories.
  • Fruits are also a great source of vitamin C, which is important for growth and repair of all body tissues. It also helps heal wounds and cuts and keeps gums and teeth healthy.
  • Folic acid is mainly helpful as it helps body form red blood cells (RBC). Especially women of childbearing , who are expecting should consume adequate folic acid, in form of fruits. It reduces risk of neural tube defects, anencephaly, and spina bifida, during fetal development.

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  • Eating fruits that are lower in calories per cup instead of some or high-calorie food item, is useful in low-calorie intake.
  • Consumption of a sufficient amount of fruits may reduce risk of heart diseases, including strokes and heart attacks.
  • Eating a diet rich in fruits as a part of an overall healthy diet is helpful in providing protection against certain types of cancer cells.

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Disclaimer:  content provided above is for information purpose only. It is way intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagsis, or treatment. Always seek advice of your physician or or qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. 

 

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14:50 IST, December 2nd 2019