Why are Fruits and Vegetables Good for Health?

Fruits and vegetables have high mineral and vitamin content.

A lack of certain vitamins can lead to fatigue, poor complexion and poor eyesight. In some cases of severe deficiency, it can lead to serious illness.There are many vitamins in fruits and vegetables, one of them which includes Vitamin C. Vitamin C is found in many citrus fruits such as oranges, kiwis and lemons. This vitamin is noted for its ability to prevent cancer and common illnesses such as influenza. The great Vitamin C also help to speed the healing of open wounds and plays a primary role in the formation of collagen, which is important for the growth and repair of body tissue cells, gums, blood vessels, bones and teeth.

A lack of the vitamin may lead to symptoms such as soft & bleeding gums, slow-healing wounds and a poor immune system.Therefore it is very important that we consume fruits and vegetables daily in juice form or by itself so as to prevent such symptoms. 

If you all are wondering what other types of minerals and vitamins that are found in other fruits including their benefits, fret not, for I will give much greater details on the nutritional values and benefits of the different juice recipes in upcoming  posts so you learn not only making your own fruit juice but also the benefits you receive from drinking that particular juice. Stay tuned

 

Sugar

Fruits contain different types of sugar such as fructose and glucose. These sugars provide us physical strength where our body breaks down these sugars so that energy can be released. This is important if we have an active lifestyle as fruits are not only a good and cheap source of energy but are also natural, which means what we drink or eat is pure, without any preservatives.

Fibre

Fruits and vegetables that contain high fibre content will promote movement of bowels and aid digestion. This is an important component is one suffers from indigestion frequently. 

Fibre also helps control fat absorption in our body, which helps in obesity control and people suffering from heart diseases.

 

Organic Acids

Organic acids are what gives fruits its sour taste. Such acids include lactic acid, citric acid and tartaric acid. These acids are found in fruits such as oranges, apples and plums and they help stimulate our appetite, aid in digestion and increase our metabolism.

 

 

Till then.