Those who wish to lose weight or maintain healthy one will find regular eating of fruits a potent weapon against the bulge. And, instead of eating those sugary snacks at night, just reach out for any fruit and munch on.
Fruits and vegetables also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fibre and other substances that are important for good health.
Better still, most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling. As such, it is virtually impossible to get fat on a diet of fruits and vegetables.
A specialist in diabetes, Dr. Afokoghene Isiavwe, recommends that half of your plate during each meal should be fruits and vegetables. She also says your age, sex and activity level will determine how many calories you need daily; while your calorie needs will determine how much fruit or vegetables you should eat.
Nutritionists recommend eating fruits and vegetables of different colours, which they say gives the body a wide range of valuable nutrients such as fibre, folate, potassium and vitamins A and C.
For the ageing brain, fisetin, a unique flavonoid compound found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, is very useful. Experts say fisetin is present in strawberries, blueberries and the skin of cucumbers.
A wealth of scientific research says a diet packed with raw fruits and vegetables can help prevent amyloid plaque formation (which contributes to memory loss) in the ageing brain and helps to maintain normal memory processes.
For the beauty conscious, a University of St. Andrews, UK, study reveals that fruit and vegetable intake is also associated with healthy glowing skin. Carotenoids in the fruits are responsible for the healthy skin glow.
Carotenoids are the red, yellow and orange pigments found in fruits and vegetables. They deposit under the skin and provide several health benefits.
Again, scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health reveal that individuals who consume antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are also more optimistic about the future.
The study assessed the blood concentrations of nine antioxidants in 1,000 male and female participants between the ages of 25 and 74. During the assessment, the participants completed a questionnaire about their attitude towards life.
The scientists found that the most optimistic participants each had up to a 13 per cent increase in blood concentrations of carotenoids, compared to those who were less optimistic. Moreover, they also found that the participants who consumed fewer than three servings of fruits and vegetables per day were considerably less optimistic than those who consumed more than three servings per day.
Again, a series of studies led by Prof. Sarah Stewart-Brown at the University of Warwick showed that individuals who consumed the most fruits and vegetables were least likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and other mental issues. They also tended to be more satisfied with their lives.
Endeavor to eat fruits daily. Eat wisely and make progress in life.
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