Fruits and vegetables are very important in our daily diet.They are naturally good and contains vitamins and minerals that keeps the body healthy. Also note that no single fruit or vegetable gives all the nutrients you need to be healthy.A diet rich in fruit and vegetables lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease,stroke and digestive problems. Picture of fruit and vegetables below.
Essential nutrient are naturally found in fruits such as potassium, vitamin C, folic acid and dietary fiber. Fruit naturally are low in fat, sodium and calories.
Some functions of these essential nutrients are:
*Folio acid helps to form red blood cells in the body.
*VitaminC helps repair all body tissues, heals wound and keeps our gum and teeth healthy.
*Potassium helps to maintain healthy blood pressure. Some of these fruits that contains potassium are Orange juice,banana,apricots,prune juice and water melon etc.
*Fiber helps reduce cholesterol levels in our blood and thus reducing the risk of heart disease. It also help in digestion and reduce constipation.
This post is here to remind us of our fruit and vegetables life. Reconsider it and let's live healthy.