Benefits of Fruits

 Health Benefits of Fruits

Fruit has been
recognized as a
good source of
vitamins and
minerals, and for
their role in
preventing vitamin
C and vitamin A deficiencies. People
who eat fruit as part of an overall
healthy diet generally have a reduced
risk of chronic diseases. USDA's
MyPlate encourages making half your
plate fruits and vegetables for healthy
eating.

Fruit are important sources of many
nutrients, including potassium, fiber,
vitamin C and folate (folic acid). Try
incorporating blueberries, citrus
fruit, cranberries or strawberries which
contain phytochemicals that are being
studied for added health benefits.

Eating fruit Punch Health Benefits

The nutrients in fruit are vitvit for health
and maintenance of your body. The
potassium in fruit can reduce your risk
of heart disease and stroke. Potassium
may also reduce the risk of developing
kidney stones and help to decrease
bone loss as you age.
Folate (folic acid) helps the body form
red blood cells. Women of childbearing
age who may become pregnant and
those in the first trimester of pregnancy
need adequate folate. Folate helps
prevent neural tube birth defects, such
as spina bifida.

 More Health Benefits of Fruits:

*  Eating a diet rich in fruit may reduce risk for stroke, other
cardiovascular diseases and
type-2 diabetes.

*A fruit containing eating pattern
is part of an overall healthy diet
and may protect against certain
cancers.

* Fruit helps maintain optimum
health due to the health
promoting phytochemicals it
contains – many of which are
still being identified.

* One to 2-1/2 cups of fruit are
recommended each day,
depending on how many
calories you need.
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