Properties and benefits of fruits

Posted on September 3, 2013 by john in Benefits of fruit

Fruits are a special group of foods , because its nutrients are easily absorbed . This select group , which naturally can enjoy any time of the day , providing the body with minerals, vitamins , fiber and water required for its operation .

Fruit consumption facilitates digestive processes , provides elasticity to the skin and strengthens the immune system . They contain no fat and simple sugars provide that help the body make healthy calories . Bananas, for example, has a higher content of sweet and therefore its use is limited to people with diabetes.

To maintain fresh, it is advisable to store them in the refrigerator , but not frozen. We recommend protecting with a plastic bag and leave them there for long.

What fruits are made ?

The 90 percent is water, which becomes a moisturizer par excellence. The remaining 10 percent is composed of carbohydrates ( fructose) , organic acids , vitamins (such as A, C and much of the group B ), fiber and minerals. The fat and protein content is very low.

As the vitamins , its absorption is higher when the fruits are swallowed whole , hopefully in the shell or skin, which contributes to fiber formation .

Vitamins A and C help assimilate elements such as iron, calcium and fósforo.Entre fruit with a high content of vitamin C are the strawberry , raspberry , orange , grapefruit , lemon , melon , pineapple , apricot , peaches , bananas and apples.

It is essential to consume these fruits to increase the presence of vitamin C , thereby strengthening the immune system. This vitamin prevents weakness, anemia, joint pain , irritability and helps fight common viruses of colds .

Among fruits high in vitamin A are melon , peach , tangerine , orange , banana , loquat and plum.

The intake of vitamin A also helps improve the immune system , improves visual problems , helps fight respiratory infections , promotes growth and facilitates the healing process of the skin.

If you prefer juices or juices , note that the properties of the fruit is lost in the process , however , swallow the juice almost immediately to their preparation , so there mixed fruit does not undergo oxidation process that makes which reduce nutrients.

Some fruits and contribution
Citrus (lemon , tangerine, orange ) are rich in vitamin C and minerals like calcium, phosphorus , magnesium and zinc and to a lesser amount