FRUITS AND GENERAL HEALTH

The new trend is keeping fit and losing fat. We undergo diet plans and leave out essential fruits that will help us. Even on a normal day, we don't eat fruits before or after our meals. Guess what?I found a way with which you can lose unhealthy fat and gain good muscle.

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EAT FRUITS!

IMPORTANCE OF EATING FRUITS

1. Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories, none have cholesterol.
2. Fruits are the basic sources of many natural nutrients that are under consumed; potassium, vitamin c, dietary fiber and folic acid.
3. Fruits are important for growth and repair of body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy.
4. Dietary fiber from fruits helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease. Fiber is important for proper bowel function, it reduces constipation.
5. Fruits rich in potassium help to maintain a healthy blood pressure; bananas, prunes, apricots and orange juice.

My fruit for the day is “water melon” and I love water melons because of the amount of water it contains.

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Water melons are 92% water but are soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite contains significant levels of
vitamin A; 30%
B6
Vitamin C; 25%
Calcium; 2%
Iron; 4%
Potassium; 270mg
Protein; 1mg
Dietary fiber; 1g
Sugars; 20 g

Lots of lycopene;
This is the red pigment that gives watermelons, tomatoes, red grapefruits and guavas their color#. It is also a phytonutrient which is a naturally occurring compound in fruits and vegetables that reacts with the human body to trigger healthy reactions. It has been linked with heart health, bone health and prostate cancer prevention. They lower the risk of heart disease, reduce hypertension and lower blood pressure especially in obese adults. Lycopene in water melon also makes it an anti-inflammatory fruit and it also contains choline which keeps chronic inflammation down(arthritis).

Antioxidants and amino acids; which allow your body to function optimally meaning they help prevent damage and cancer. Amino acids are the building block for protein and protein is used virtually in every vital function in the body. Plus, it’s very low in sodium and has only 40 calories per cup.

Watermelons also help with overall hydration, additionally; the juice is full of electrolytes which can even prevent heat stroke.

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Water melon contains fiber which encourages a healthy digestive tract and helps keep you regular. Vitamin A is a stellar for your skin and just a cup of water melon contains one-quarter of your recommended daily intake of it. Vitamin A keeps your skin and hair moisturized and it encourages growth of new collagen and elastin cells.

Get you a watermelon today as I have.