1. Apple: As they say “An apple every day, keeps the doctor away”, and recent scientific studies have shown that the saying is infact true. Fibers in apple called Pectin (a medium-sized apple contains about 4 grams of fibre) helps in controlling cholesterol and keeps you regular. And the powerful flavonoids in it reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and all sorts of cancers. A new study performed on mice, shows that drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer’s away and fight the effects of aging on the brain. Biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, which reduces tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria.
2. Apricots: Apricots are one of the best sources of vitamins A, C and E, potassium, iron and carotenoids. The lycopene, a carotenoid pigment found in apricots is good for your eyes and prevent heart disease, LDL cholesterol oxidation, certain cancers – especially skin cancer & there is some evidence that it may lower the risk of prostate cancer. Apricots are also rich sources of antioxidants. Antioxidants are required by the body to aid the body’s natural functioning. More the amount of antioxidants in the body, higher is the rate of elimination of toxins from it. And the fiber in apricots is healthy for your heart & helps relieve constipation and in addition the dietary fiber in apricots helps you to lose weight.
3. Bananas: A normal banana has almost 108 calories. Bananas are naturally radioactive (but the level of radiation is not high enough to cause harm), this comes with the fact that they contain relatively high amount of potassium (i.e. approx 400 mg), which helps lower the risk of high blood pressure and stroke and plays a key role in muscle function. Bananas are delicious and sweet to eat, making them a good sugar substitute and natural energy source. Bananas are the only fruit that contains the amino acid tryptophan plus vitamin B6, they help your body produce serotonin—a natural substance that alleviates depression. Even its peel is usefull, rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite (or other bug bite) or on poison ivy will help keep it from itching and getting inflamed.
4. Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries): Berries contains outstandingly high amount of powerful antioxidants and phytochemicals — those naturally occurring nutrients that help protect cells from damage. Berries keep you mentally sharp. Berries are sweet but that doesn’t mean that they are bad for diabetic people, rather because of there good level of fiber, they can use that in a diabetic diet. Studies show berries offer great protection against heart disease stroke, cancer and many other diseases. People with a strong inherited risk for heart disease may find that a diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables, including berries, can reduce their chances of having a heart attack According to research, people having atleast 2 berries a week have have a 25 percent less chance of developing Parkinson’s disease than their peers.
5. Citrus Fruits: A cup of raw orange sections contains 85 calories, 21 grams of carbohydrate and 4 grams of fiber, which delivers 160 percent of your daily vitamin C needs, 14 percent of your folate requirement and 7 percent of your potassium needs, based on a 2,000-calorie diet.Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant it is also required for the synthesis of collagen, which helps wounds heal and helps hold blood vessels, tendons, ligaments and bone together. Citrus Fruits are also a good source of folate, fiber and other antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Citrus fruit has been shown to help reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and flavonoids in citrus fruitsmay halt cancer cell growth and slow down tumor progression.
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