Friday, April 6, 2012

9 Benefits of Eating Fruits




  1. The fruit contains many vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to the body, such as: vitamin A (beta-carotene), C and E, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and folic acid. Research shows folic acid efficacious in reducing levels of homocysteine, a substance that increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
  2. Fruit 100% cholesterol-free . Too much cholesterol is harmful to our bodies. Fruits are not / are very low in cholesterol that can cause heart disease, high blood pressure and other diseases.
  3. Fruit stimulates the ability of the brain. Fruits contribute positively to the ability to remember and process information in the brain and prevent dementia (Alzheimer's).
  4. Fruit useful to prevent and treat cancer. Therapy with a diet of fruit and vegetable juices are programmed to treat cancer and various diseases. Fruits that are red and purple, such as tomato, strawberry and red fruit, contain much lycopene and anthocyanins are potent cancer.
  5. Fruit is the most natural food. The fruit is a food that does not need to be processed and very natural (of course, if the excess is produced without pesticides).
  6. The fruit contains a lot of useful fiber to prevent constipation (hard bowel movements), hemorrhoids and colon cancer.
  7.  The fruit is a major source of antioxidants, substances that neutralize free radicals that contribute to premature aging and causes of various diseases. Production of free radicals in the body mainly triggered by pollution, excessive sunlight, smoking and alcohol.
  8.  Fruit makes you  happier. Eating fruit regularly can relieve depression and make you happier.
  9.  Fruit save shopping. You do not have to spend more to consume the fruit, just switch your budget for other foods to fruits. Replace your snack cake with chocolate or fruit.

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