Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables to Health

Our body needs enough  and balanced nutrients for sustainance and to fight diseases.  Fruits and vegetables  are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other natural sustenance which our body needs.    We need each nutrient of the different fruits and vegetables to have the nutrition benefits.   

Oftentimes, we do not eat sufficiently, we eat only what is available and easy to prepare.  How can you be sure that you are getting the proper nutrients which your body requires?  Good knowledge of fruits and vegetables will help us to have a healthy diet.

We can prevent or fight some diseases if we know what to get from the kitchen, here is a short list of  fruits and vegetables and its benefits:

Apples.  Because of its fiber content, apples blocks diarrhea  and protects the heart.  It also keeps the lungs healthy. 

Apricots.  Combats cancer, controls blood pressure, save your eyesight, helps in Alzheimer’s disease.

Avocados.  Battles diabetes, lowers cholesterol, controls blood pressure

Banana.  Protects your heart, relief for cough, good for the bones

Blueberries.  Combats cancer, protects heart, stabilizes sugar, boosts memory

Broccoli. Saves eyesight, combats cancer, protects heart

Cabbage.  Combats cancer, prevents constipation, promotes weight loss, protects heart

Potatoes.  Sweet and white potatoes are rich in potassium which helps regulate the blood pressure.  Other sources of potassium are  white beans, lima beans, cooked greens while carrots and prunes are better to take  as juices.