How Fruit Can Benefit Your Health

By Lee Taylor

One of the most important providers of vitamins and minerals in our diet is fruit. Unfortunately, in the western diet this is often overlooked and we continue to consume vast quantities of protein and, especially, starchy foods. The result being an increase in the prevalence of diseases such as diabetes and obesity. It is important to look at the benefits of fruit more closely.

The benefits include:

1. Fruit can simply be washed and eaten and, therefore, is very easy to prepare. Another advantage that comes from this is that there are no cooking utensils or pots to wash afterwards.

2. Many fruits look very appetizing, with their bright colors, which is great for kids and they also usually taste as good as they look. A lot of people would actually consider fruit a treat or a desert.

3. In the gastrointestinal tract, fruit requires less energy to digest and absorb. As a result of this, many people report feeling more energized and have a requirement for less sleep.

4. Whilst on a diet of mainly fruit it is very difficult to actually become fat. The result of this is that the body fat level will fall leaving you feel healthy and lean.

5. Due to the high fiber content of fruit it can help with the smooth movement of food through the bowel and help in preventing conditions like constipation. With constipation the toxic waste sits in the bowel and allows some of these toxins to be absorbed into the system. These toxins can lead to lethargy and feeling generally unwell. Therefore, eating fruit rich in fiber can help prevent this.

6. The digestion and absorption of fruit leaves very few waste products in the body. This can lower the wear and tear on the various organs in the body and therefore reduce the rate of aging.

7. Eating a predominantly fruit diet will allow your body to detoxify and cleanse itself on a regular basis. Waste toxic matter from the digestion of proteins, dairy products and starches can collect in the body over many years. Even consuming fruit for only a few days can help detoxify the body and get rid of these bad waste products. This can assist in the lowering of damage to the body and enhance the sensation of energy and well-being.

If you are looking to get fit and healthy or are suffering from ill health then increasing the amount of fruit you consume is a good step to reaching your goal. - 17268

About the Author:

Lee likes to write Jack Lalanne power juicer review articles and enjoys juicing with his Lalanne power juicer.