Fruits are a major and natural source of many vitamins, minerals, and other natural substances to protect you from chronic diseases. Fruits are available throughout the year and some are seasonal too.
Here is a list of commonly available fruits that you can include in your daily diet to boost immunity to stay away from infections, with anti-oxidation properties to destroy free radicals.
Orange
This citrus fruit is rich in Vitamin C and Beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a powerful natural antioxidant which helps to improve your skin and skin tone, which is one of its many benefits. Oranges are also rich in B-complex vitamins, and the potassium present in them helps control heart rate & blood pressure. Oranges are low calorie, and free of cholesterol and fats. They also help with weight loss and managing diabetes.
Guava
This tropical fruit strengthens and tones up the digestive system. It also improves the texture of your skin and helps in avoiding skin problems. It is rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, dietary fiber and helps in treating male infertility. It has been associated with healing wounds and treating nose bleeding. Guavas contain four times the Vitamin C than an orange.
Apple
The consumption of apples can help control weight gain, lower the risk of heart disease and fight cancer. Apples have an anti-oxidant compound that helps in preventing oxygen molecules from damaging individual cells. They help control weight gain, lower the risk of heart disease and fight cancer.
- Green apple: good for strong bones and teeth, aids in vision, anti-cancer properties.
- Yellow apples: good for heart and eyes, immune system, reduce the risk of some cancers.
- Red apples: good for the heart, memory function, lower risk of some cancers and to maintain urinary tract health.
Papaya
Papaya improves digestion and stomach disorders. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous properties and is helpful in blood cleaning, jaundice, eyes and beauty care. It is also rich in Vitamin A. Regularly consuming papaya helps to relieve morning sickness and nausea.
Banana
The Vitamin C present in Banana helps the body to defend and heal against infections. This vitamin is valuable in the synthesis of the connective tissue, absorption of iron and the formation of blood. They also contain potassium.
Potassium is a mineral that helps in the building of muscles and protein synthesis. No other fruits contain more digestible carbohydrates than bananas. Our body burns off calories from carbohydrate more easily and quickly than calories from fat or protein.
Bananas contain three natural sugars- sucrose, fructose, and glucose along with fiber. A banana thus gives an instant and substantial boost of energy.
Eating natural food with lots of Vitamins and minerals is the first step towards healthy living. Try and see for yourself.
