Fruit benefits for diet

Posted on August 27, 2013 by john in Benefits of fruit

Properties of fruit

A balanced diet should include five pieces of fruit a day, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with its “5 a day”, but do we really know why fruit is so necessary?

Fruits are a type of food with many advantages. On the one hand, have a high water content, which stimulates kidney function in addition to its high fiber content which promotes intestinal transit, and on the other hand, due to its low calories and multiple vitamins are a snack not ideal for fat. They are easy to eat, can be prepared in various ways, have good taste and there throughout the year.

Vitamins: Among vitamins, vitamin C descata, especially citrus, tropical fruit, melon, strawberries and gooseberries, and provitamin A in apricots, cherries, melon and peach, both with antioxidant. To a lesser extent, other vitamins are water-soluble B group, biotin and pantothenic acid in apricots, citrus, figs …. In general, are richer in vitamins colored varieties, the summer and the most exposed to the sun.

Minerals: abundant fruits in potassium, necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses and normal muscle activity and contributes to water balance inside and outside the cell. The richest in this mineral are: banana, kiwi, nectarines, persimmons, melons, red grapes, cherries, apricots, plums, fresh coconut, avocado, pineapple, custard apple and papaya. They also provide magnesium, related to bowel function, nerves and muscles, is part of bones and teeth, strengthens the immune system and resistance to degenerative diseases and even has a mild laxative effect.

Fiber: Some of the fruits are contributing pectin, a type of soluble fiber that has beneficial effects on our health. Fruits with a lower water content, or edible portion contains seeds which have values higher dietary fiber.

Organic acids: These acids influencing the flavor and aroma of fruits. For example citric acid, present in citrus or strawberries, enhances the action of vitamin C, disinfects and alkaline urine. Other organic acid is malic fruits, found in apples, cherries, plums, apricots, and salicylic strawberries and strawberries, which is thinner and has anti-inflammatory action.

Fruits are a source of health and color to our lives.