Of course we are all aware of the fact that fresh fruits and vegetables are good for our health. They contain many of the vitamins that our bodies need to perform properly and most effectively, such as vitamin A,B,C,D, E and many more. What many of you don't know is why these vitamins are so essential and which fruits are best in providing them.
The most known and widespread is probably vitamin C.
The body requires vitamin C to form and maintain bones, blood vessels, and skin. (Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid) It also needs to be replenished daily. It helps produce collagen. (a protein needed to develop and maintain healthy teeth, bones, gums, cartilage, vertebrae discs, joint linings, skin and blood vessels) Other health benefits of vitamin C are that it helps fight infections, lessens the risk of heart disease, helps regulate cholesterol levels, and is often praised for fighting off the common cold or flu.
Fruits high in vitamin C include oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, tangerines, pears, bananas, papayas, strawberries, mangoes, blackberries, blueberries, kiwis, pineapples, watermelons, raspberries, cranberries, cantaloupes.
The next is, well we will just go down the line shall we, vitamin B. This vitamin plays a important roles in metabolism, healthy muscle tone, healthy skin, and cell growth. It serves as a great immune system booster and needs to be replenished daily.Fruits high in vitamin B are bananas, oranges, and grapefruits.
Vitamin A is best known for its health effects on the eyes and the vitamin is extremely important to color vision and it also plays a role in immune function and antioxidant activity. Good sources include mangoes, papayas, and apricots.
Vitamin K is less mentioned but don't think that makes it any less important than others like C. Vitamin K plays a critical role in blood clotting and bone health. Avocados have a high source of vitamin K. Other fruits that provide the vitamin are black and blueberries, mangoes, pears, and tomatoes.
Vitamin E serves a lot of the same roles and benefits of vitamin C. It is a great source in body tissue protection and a winkle fighter. It has been said to have a ability to soothe and heal broken or stressed skin tissue. Many of the berries such as black, blue, and boysenberries carry larges amounts of vitamin E. Kiwis and mangoes also contain a good amount of the skin protecting vitamin.
All these and many other vitamins, are essential to our everyday health. If boosting your immune system and giving yourself overnight energy, health, and overall better appearance only takes a few steps starting with eating right then why wait any longer? Start with these simple, everyday, fruits in your diet. When craving something sweet reach for a few berries or a mango. It really is that easy to start on a healthy track of living. Like I stated before, you have to begin somewhere and eating right holds the most benefit.
The most known and widespread is probably vitamin C.
The body requires vitamin C to form and maintain bones, blood vessels, and skin. (Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid) It also needs to be replenished daily. It helps produce collagen. (a protein needed to develop and maintain healthy teeth, bones, gums, cartilage, vertebrae discs, joint linings, skin and blood vessels) Other health benefits of vitamin C are that it helps fight infections, lessens the risk of heart disease, helps regulate cholesterol levels, and is often praised for fighting off the common cold or flu.
Fruits high in vitamin C include oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, tangerines, pears, bananas, papayas, strawberries, mangoes, blackberries, blueberries, kiwis, pineapples, watermelons, raspberries, cranberries, cantaloupes.
The next is, well we will just go down the line shall we, vitamin B. This vitamin plays a important roles in metabolism, healthy muscle tone, healthy skin, and cell growth. It serves as a great immune system booster and needs to be replenished daily.Fruits high in vitamin B are bananas, oranges, and grapefruits.
Vitamin A is best known for its health effects on the eyes and the vitamin is extremely important to color vision and it also plays a role in immune function and antioxidant activity. Good sources include mangoes, papayas, and apricots.
Vitamin K is less mentioned but don't think that makes it any less important than others like C. Vitamin K plays a critical role in blood clotting and bone health. Avocados have a high source of vitamin K. Other fruits that provide the vitamin are black and blueberries, mangoes, pears, and tomatoes.
Vitamin E serves a lot of the same roles and benefits of vitamin C. It is a great source in body tissue protection and a winkle fighter. It has been said to have a ability to soothe and heal broken or stressed skin tissue. Many of the berries such as black, blue, and boysenberries carry larges amounts of vitamin E. Kiwis and mangoes also contain a good amount of the skin protecting vitamin.
All these and many other vitamins, are essential to our everyday health. If boosting your immune system and giving yourself overnight energy, health, and overall better appearance only takes a few steps starting with eating right then why wait any longer? Start with these simple, everyday, fruits in your diet. When craving something sweet reach for a few berries or a mango. It really is that easy to start on a healthy track of living. Like I stated before, you have to begin somewhere and eating right holds the most benefit.
