Jul 23, 2009

How Fruit Can Benefit 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. Fruit tastes very good. Many fruits taste very good and look particularly appetizing with their bright colors. In fact a lot of people would consider fruit as a special treat or as a desert.

3. Fruits are easily digested and absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and, therefore, requires overall less energy. Most people, as a result of this, feel more energized and need less sleep.

4. It is very hard to become fat from following a diet consisting mainly of fruit. The result of this is that the body's fat level will often fall leaving a sensation of being lean and healthy.

5. Fruit consists of a lot of fiber. As a result it can assist with the movement of food through the gut and therefore many people will find that they don't suffer with problems like constipation whilst eating a diet of mainly fruit. With constipation some of this toxic waste remains sitting within the bowel some of which can get absorbed into the system. These toxins may lead to illness, disease and the sensation of feeling unwell. Eating a diet consisting mainly of fruit does away with this.

6. The are very little waste products left behind in the bowel after digesting fruit. This can reduce the rate of aging as the reduction in absorption of waste products reduces the wear and tear on the various organs in the body.

7. Eating a predominantly fruit diet will allow your body to detoxify and cleanse itself on a regular basis. Waste toxic matter from the digestion of proteins, dairy products and starches can collect in the body over many years. Even consuming fruit for only a few days can help detoxify the body and get rid of these bad waste products. This can assist in the lowering of damage to the body and enhance the sensation of energy and well-being.

If you are suffering from poor health or are looking to get fit and feel healthy then increasing the amount of fruit in your diet is a good step to get closer to your goal.

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