Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Fruits hard at work.

How hard are the foods you are eating working for you?
Are they blocking and fighting everyday toxins?
Are they giving you all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs on the daily?
Do they help you burn fat?


Most of us, I'd hope, would agree that fruits and vegetables are the first foods that come to mind when thinking about healthy foods.  We would also be correct in that assumption. Most of our fruits carry antitoxin that aides in the protection of cells in the body, which prevent us from disease and other illness.  Vitamins are also heavily found in fruits. Learn more about the benefits of vitamins at In everyday life we all want to be as fit and health as possible.  Although, we would like to do it the easiest and fastest way possible with the best results possible.  Unfortunately, this could easily cause even more health issues.  I am not saying that there are not some short cut easy was to achieve better health, because there are a million, what I am saying is that think twice before you hurl yourself into a strict diet of sorts.  A good way to start on your journey to total health and fitness success is to start eating right.  Start picking up and eating those fruits, vegetables, high protein meats, etc;  Something as simple as a handful of walnuts or a apple a day could add years to your life.  It's simply amazing when you look at it from that perspective.  We have all heard the famous saying " A apple a day keeps the doctor away", but it holds more truth than most will give credit.
  Apples rank very high in antitoxins. Red apples especially are the highest and contain natural anti-inflammatory, anti-allergens and have been very successful in the treatment of skin and prostate cancers. Just one medium sized apple alone contains the vitamins B1,B2,B3 B5,B6,B9 and C, as well as the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. It's been proven that women that eat at least one apple a day are at least 25% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than of those who opted out on their daily apple. Women who eat at least one apple a day are 28 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who don’t eat apples.
Oranges carry ample amounts of the most famous vitamin, C. Vitamin C helps aid in the fight against attacks on the immune system, such as the flu or common cold.  Oranges have as many health benefits as apples do honestly. Oranges are also high in Iron and Vitamin B6, essential in the production of red cells in the blood, which carry oxygen from lungs to cells. Besides vitamin C, oranges are mainly known for their high source of calcium, which is important in our strength of bones and teeth. Oranges are helpful in preventing several other diseases, like arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, rheumatism and diabetes. The fruit is low in calories, contains no saturated fats or cholesterol, but is rich in dietary fiber. Just remember to be careful of vitamin C overdose and acidic levels that can cause serious health issues.
Apricots aren't one of the most popular fruits or cheapest either, but I think it has a lot to do with the lack of information put out there of the awesome benefits of this small fruit. (In comparison with apples and oranges at least!) Apricots provide Vitamin C, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and fiber among other nutrients. The fruit contains a lot of beta-carotene which helps in the defense of several kinds of cancers and retina protection. Apricots are secret weapons against insomnia. It's high amount of amino acids boosts
serotonin levels which regulates sleeping patterns and helps you achieve a deeper more peaceful sleep.  Try one before bed and see if it helps you sleep any better.
Tomatoes, yes remember they are fruits not vegetables, have been found to help cut the risk of bladder, stomach, and colon cancers in half when eaten daily. They contain large amounts of vitamin C. They also contain vitamin A, potassium, and iron. Though raw tomatoes are great for you, cooking them increases the intensity of the benefits.One of the best things about tomatoes is the benefits in making canned tomatoes and tomato sauce are just as viable and beneficial as fresh tomatoes would be.  They don't lose their umph I guess you could say.  Many health experts have found the benefits of tomatoes are believed to be associated with the natural chemical that makes it red, Lycopene. Lycopene is the most common organic pigment in the human body. Unbelievably, the amount of lycopene in tomatoes that is available for use by the human body is increased when cooked. Making tomatoes even healthier for you.
Dragon fruit is one of the most unique fruits and runs on the more expensive side of fresh fruits. It is high in vitamin C and is said to be one of the best antitoxidant among the fruits.  It prevents free radicals and protects from cancer. Regular consumption of the fruit aides in fighting against cough and asthma. Dragon fruit acts like a multivitamin and helps to improve and recover the loss of appetite. The fruit has also shown signs of improvement in weight loss. Overall, dragon fruit has to be one of the most healthiest things to eat.
  Bananas, of course, we all associated with having tons of potassium which plays a key role in heart health and muscle function as well as bone and kidney health. Bananas are one of the highest sources of naturally available vitamin B6 which aides in helping the body to make hemoglobin and maintain proper blood sugar levels. They are also a wonderful source in dietary fiber. Bananas have got to be one of the cheapest and easiest fruits to find in the local markets. They usually run around $0.50 a LB. in the states.
These are just a few of many fruits that aide in the protection and health of our bodies. Remember Vitamin C and antitoxins are found in fruits of all backgrounds. So for the most part, you can't really go wrong with picking up a piece.