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Friday, July 17, 2009

How Eating Fruit Can Boost 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 following benefits are:

1. It is extremely easy to prepare. It usually just requires washing, maybe peeling and eating. There is no cooking involved and, therefore, can save on other chores like washing pots and pans.

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. Fruit needs less energy to digest and absorb in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, a lot of people discover they feel more energized and fresh and report needing 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 of fruit leaves behind very little in the way of waste products in the body. This can subsequently reduce the wear and tear on various organs and reduce the rate of aging.

7. With a diet of mainly fruit your body will cleanse and detoxify itself regularly. Over many years, the waste products from the digestion of starches, dairy products and proteins will slowly accumulate over a number years. Eating fruit for only a couple of days can help in detoxifying and getting rid of these harmful waste products. This can further lead to the sensation of well being and a reduction in the damage on the body.

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. - 17269

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