Health Benefits of Fruits
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Fruits are not only delicious but
healthy too.
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They are rich in vitamins A and C,
folate & other essential nutrients which help to prevent heart disease and
stroke, control blood pressure and cholesterol, cancer and fight against vision
loss.
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Mostly fruits are low in calories,
sodium and fat with zero cholesterol.
- Potassium in
fruits helps to lower the high blood pressure and a risk factor for heart
disease. It also reduces the risk of developing kidney stones and help to
decrease bone loss.
- Dietary fibre
helps to reduce blood cholesterol levels & lowers risk of heart
disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. It’s also important for proper bowel
function.
- Vitamin C
Stimulates growth and repair of all body tissues and keeps teeth and gums
healthy. It also Provides antioxidant defence against infection and
disease.
- Folate (folic
acid) helps the body form red blood cells and helps reduce the risk of
birth defects.
- Fibre helps you
to maintain a healthy body weight.
- Fruits are a
good source of phytonutrients that are combined with a wide range of
potential health benefits. Phytonutrients work well with the vitamins,
minerals and fibre in whole fruits to help reduce disease risk.
Super
fruits:
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Wild Blueberries – Antioxidant
Superstars!
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Strawberries – Vitamin C Power!
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Red Raspberries – Vitamin C, Fiber
& More!
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Blackberries – Packed with
Phytonutrients!
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Mangoes – Excellent Source of Vitamin
C!
