Benefits of Fruits 1

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Bananas are a good source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C

In humans, vitamin C is a highly effective antioxidant, acting to lessen oxidative stress, a substrate for ascorbate peroxidase, as well as an enzyme cofactor for the biosynthesis of many important biochemicals. Vitamin C acts as an electron donor for eight different enzyme

Vitamin C is important for the formation of healthy bones and teeth; increased body resistance to infection and the prevention of scurvy. As mentioned earlier, vitamin C is also important for the improved absorption of non-heme iron from green leafy vegetables.

Bananas are rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium phosphorus and iron. They are also a good source of Vitamins A and C as well as thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.

Bananas also contain all 8 essential amino acids.

Bananas are a good fuel for the brain because the potassium helps you concentrate and think clearer. Potassium is perhaps the best fuel for the brain.

Bananas are rich in fiber, which absorbs water giving you a full feeling - great for those trying to lose weight.

Apple contain malic acid and tartaric acid, that can help prevent disturbances of the liver and digestion.
Apple is a rich source of flavonoid and polyphenols both are powerful antioxidant.
Apple contain a large amount of minerals and vitamins that can strengthen the blood.

Grapefruit is very helpful in removing or dissolving inorganic calcium which may have formed in the cartilage of the joints, as in arthritis, as a result of an excessive consumption of devitalized white flour products. Fresh grapefruit contains organic salicylic acid, which aids in dissolving such inorganic calcium in the body.
Grapefruit can help in weight loss, since it is low in sodium, high in fat burning enzymes. Low sodium intake can help flush out excess water that is caused by high sodium food.

Grapefruit is a natural antiseptic for wounds when used externally.
Grapefruit is a rich source of Vitamin C
It also helps in cases of Cold, Pneumonia, Fever

Among the drugs that grapefruit is known to affect: calcium-channel blockers like Procardia or Adalat, antihistamines like Seldane, immunosuppressants like cyclosporine, short-acting sedatives like Halcion, and estrogens like Estinyl.

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Very informative.

I have always loved eating fruit, Pineapple and blueberries being my favorites!

I have always beleived that diet influecens our health greatly - thanks, my wife showed this to me.

Thank you for Fruit Benefits articles 1 & 2, very informative and neccessary info to keep on hand. Very good compositions.

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I always love all kinds of fruits. It is good to our body and Citrus food is very good to our body, also banana is rich in potassium. The fiber of Pineapple is good to clean our intestine