Top 8 Reasons Why You Need To Eat Fruit

While there are dozens, if not hundreds, of reasons why you should eat fruit, these are unquestionably the top ten.

1. Eating a lot of fruit lowers your chances of getting sick.

Eating fruit on a daily basis reduces the risk of so many diseases that it is difficult to list them all! To begin, a 2003 study discovered that eating fruit (and vegetables) lowers your risk of developing heart disease. Given that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, this is unquestionably a significant benefit that will benefit us all. The Harvard School of Public Health discovered in 2003 that eating whole fruits may help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

Fruit can also help control your blood pressure and reduce your risk of developing certain cancers, among other benefits. So, if you eat more fruits, you may live a longer and healthier life.

2. Fruit gives you strength.

Fruit, as part of a healthy diet, can help strengthen your bones and muscles. According to a 2011 Florida State University study, eating dried plums, in particular, can help prevent osteoporosis. Avocados are also excellent for bone health. Another study published this year by the University of East Anglia discovered that vitamin C can help you retain muscle mass. I don't think I need to remind you that fruits are high in vitamin C!

3. Fruit's high water content keeps you hydrated.

Certain fruits have a high water content, which aids in keeping your entire body hydrated. While plain water is always best, eating more fruit can help you meet your daily requirement, especially if you don't like plain water.

As the name implies, watermelon is the obvious choice. But did you know that strawberries have a water content of about 92 percent? Grapefruit and cantaloupe are also primarily composed of water. Apples, which contain approximately 86 percent water, are also a good option.

4. All fruits contain antioxidants, which help to fight free radicals.

Free radicals are dangerous little unstable atoms that cause us to age faster, damage our healthy cells, and even cause cancer. Antioxidants are substances that aid in the fight against free radicals. According to this study, while all fruits contain antioxidants to some extent, ripe fruits are especially high in antioxidants.

5. Fruit contains a lot of fiber, which helps you stay fit and healthy.

Fruit's high fiber content is one of its main advantages. According to the USDA, it aids in the reduction of blood cholesterol levels. That brings us back to the first point: it reduces your risk of heart disease. Fiber is also extremely important for bowel health. It keeps you "regular," which can help prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, and diverticulosis.

Foods high in fiber and low in calories can also help you lose weight (or keep it off) by making you feel fuller for longer. They also regulate your blood sugar, which allows you to eat less junk throughout the day.

6. Fruit is high in nutrients and supplies our bodies with vitamins and minerals.

Our bodies require a wide range of vitamins and minerals in order to function properly. Some of these nutrients, such as calcium and potassium, are critical to our survival. For example, our hearts require both sodium and potassium to function properly. Potassium-rich fruits include avocados, figs, peaches, and kiwi.

Almost every vitamin in the alphabet can be found in various fruits. Minerals are the same way. That's fantastic news, given that nearly everyone in the United States suffers from at least one vitamin deficiency. According to the World Health Organization, iron is the most deficient mineral. Citrus fruits contain a high concentration of the mineral.

7. Fruit gives you a radiant glow!

Okay, not in the sense of “glow in the dark.” That would be strange, wouldn't it? By "glow," I mean it helps your skin look positively radiant. Remember those free radicals we mentioned a moment ago? They do, however, play a significant role in making usage less gracefully. Fruit's antioxidants help to combat this, while its high water content hydrates our skin from the inside out.

Aside from that, fruits high in healthy fats, such as avocados, can actually help prevent sun damage. Of course, you should still wear sunscreen, but it's always nice to have a little extra protection against UV rays. Fruits high in vitamin C are also beneficial to your skin because they stimulate your body's production of collagen.

8. Fruit improves brainpower.

While all fruits are beneficial to the brain, a 2012 study discovered that berries are especially beneficial. “Strong scientific evidence exists that eating blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and other berry fruits has beneficial effects on the brain and may help prevent age-related memory loss and other changes, scientists report,” the researchers write. I'm not sure about you, but I could use all the help I can get with my memory!

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