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Fruits......What are they?

Health benefits of fruits

Reasons you should consume fruits

Tips for buying fruits

Introduction

There are many natural gifts from God which when utilised well are of great advantage and very beneficial to humans. Some of these gifts of nature includes the air we breathe, rain, sunlight,water from rivers and other natural sources of water, plants and of course fruits.

All of the above mentioned are beneficial and important for human existence and survival for example, we need air for gaseous exchange,plants need sunlight for photosynthesis and in turn human depend on plants for food.
But one of them is really important to humans for body growth, development, function and repair. Perhaps this got you wondering ... which of these gift is that?
The answer is Fruits , humans need fruits for growth, development, function and repair of dead or weak tissues in the body.

But what then are fruits ?

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Fruits _What are they?

Fruits are a tree's or other plants delicious, fleshy and edible part which can be consumed either raw, frozen, cooked or taken as smoothies when blended . They are important part of a healthy diet which comes in wide varieties of color,shape,size and flavor. Fruits contains essential vitamins and minerals which aid the growth and development of the body as well as enhances the wellbeing of various organs,cells and tissues in our body . Some of these vitamins and minerals are;

1. Vitamin A also known as beta-carotene
2. Vitamin C, found mostly in citrus fruits such as Oranges .
3. Magnesium
4. Phosphorus
5. Vitamin k and calcium for healthy bones and teeth.
6. Vitamin E .......etc

Fruits are gifts from our loving creator and there are more than 2,000 varieties of fruits for human consumption and enjoyment. Some of these fruits are mangoes, watermelon, cucumber, carrots, bananas, grapes, apricots,guava,paw-paw, avocados, limes, lemon , pomegranate, strawberry, blueberry, velvet tamarind , coconut, tomatoes, oranges, apples......etc
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Health benefits of fruits

1. Some fruits such as Orange, cucumber and watermelon contains a good amount of water, therefore they boost hydration and aid in weight loss .
2. Fruits contains vitamin K which is essential for strong bones and healthy teeth and also good for blood clotting.
3. They help in digestion.
   4.they are great source of magnesium.
4. The fiber in carrots can help to control blood sugar level.
5. Fruits are great source of vitamin A (beta-carotene) which helps to lower debetic risk.
6. Some fruits such as apricots are specially beneficial for pregnant women as they help to increase immunity, provide energy and keep the expectant mother's blood pressure in check.
7. They provide support for the immune system.
8. Fruits such as carrots and cucumber promotes good eyesight and reproductive health as well as guarantees that the heart, lungs and kidney functions properly.
9. They help our skin to glow and our body to be hydrated.
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Why consume fruits regularly?

Here are some reasons why humans need to consume fruits on a regular basis:

1. They help to produce a collagen which is a protein that keeps the skin glowing.
2. They are affordable and can be gotten in any part of the world.
3. They posses many nutritional value for the body with no known side effects.
4. There many varieties with great taste to try out .
5. They help to lower the risk of some diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart and lungs disease, obesity....etc
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Few tips for buying fruits

1. Always check the freshness.
2. Consider the durability.
3. Always consider the quality of the fruit you are buying.
   4.buy fruits that are in season and always choose the best.
4. Compare prices before buying.
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Review of my best fruit

Question I am a long, thick and green fruit,you use me in salad and I have lots of water. What am I??

Ans i am cucumber.

My best fruit is cucumber from the same family of watermelon and pumpkin. They are long, thick and greeny in nature. Most people consider them veggies but they are fruits. There are nearly 100 varieties of cucumber.
I love cucumbers because they keep my body hydrated and helps in bowel movement too. I also love cucumber because they relieve stress .....yes whenever am tired I take cucumbers because I'll definitely sleep off when am done eating them. If am asked to rate cucumbers out of 10 I'll give it a 9.5 .

I love eating cucumbers with groundnuts and milk just like this👇

Special thanks to my big bro @focusnow, he always buys my favorite fruit as well as other fruits and thanks to him ,mom and dad, we don't lack fruits at home.

Conclusion

So friends, having known almost everything about fruits, I urge us all to take them regularly and trust me they won't hurt. You'll definitely enjoy taking fruits and they will supply your body with all the essential vitamins and minerals.

Also remember this .....An apple a day keeps the doctor away.