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10 Reasons To Eat More Fruit

Why you should eat more fruit

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Why would anyone say that fruit is disgusting? Fruit is magical and good for you.

1. Cherries: relax the nervous system.

Cherries are a favorite summer fruit in the US. Cherries contain many anti-inflammatory compounds, and research suggests they may help to relieve pain from inflammatory osteoarthritis.

2. Grapes: keep your blood vessels and weight calmed.

To lose weight, you should eat more foods like grapes that are low in energy density or calories. This helps you feel full on fewer calories. Research shows eating flavonoid-packed grapes can also help you maintain a healthy weight.

3. Peaches: rich in potassium, fluorine and iron.

Peaches also help in maintaining healthy levels of blood pressure and boosting cardiac health. Along with the fresh and processed products, canned peaches can also be used to obtain its health benefits. The addition of peaches to your diet can enrich you with countless benefits.

4. Apples: help the body develop resistance against viruses.

Apples are also known to remove weakness, add vigor and vitality to weak people. Therefore patients are always given apples to help them recover quickly from their illnesses. If you want to gain weight, apples should be a part of your daily diet

5. Watermelon: controls cardiac rhythm.

Watermelon is effective in reducing both your body temperature and blood pressure. Many people in tropical regions eat this fruit every day in the afternoon during summer to protect themselves from heat stroke.

6. Oranges: helps vision and keeps skin clear.

Oranges are low in calories and full of nutrients, they promote clear, healthy, skin and can help to lower our risk for many diseases as part of an overall healthy and varied diet.

7. Strawberries: can potentially fight against cancer and aging.

Strawberries are rich in potassium and magnesium content, both of which are effective in lowering high blood pressure

8. Bananas: give you energy and motivation.

Bananas are rich in a mineral called potassium. This mineral is important as it helps maintain fluid levels in the body and regulates the movement of nutrients and waste products in and out of cells. Potassium also helps muscles to contract and nerve cells to respond

9. Pineapples: fight against arthritis.

Pineapple has an ability to reduce the inflammation of joints and muscles, particularly those associated with arthritis.

10. Blackberries: protect your heart from illness.

Blackberries provide protection against the endothelial dysfunction which is characterized by an abnormal functioning of the inner lining of blood vessels.

If you would like to read more about fruits or any other type of healthy foods, you can visit www.organicfacts.net. Stay healthy, my friends!

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