Chapter 7: The Health Benefits of Eating Fruits
It is an unfortunate but common knowledge that people who follow the standard American diet do not eat enough fruit. What fruit they do eat is usually found in cans or saturated with sugar. The added sugar and fruit is definitely something that takes away any health benefits that eating fruit in its natural state can provide the body.
There can be some complications to eating too much fruit, especially if you have diabetes. Fruit is high in natural sugars, and when it is juiced, you get a lot of sugar without a lot of fiber, which can provide the body with an excess. The fiber present within fruit is one of the things that makes it the healthiest, and helps the body to lower heart disease and avoid constipation. Not only that, but fiber rich foods like fruit and vegetables are very beneficial for weight management because it helps you to feel full with fewer calories.
Not only that, but fruit is high in many vitamins and minerals, especially citrus fruits when it comes to vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerhouse when it comes to helping the body to heal, and if you need something that will help you to keep your teeth and gums healthy, vitamin C rich fruits will definitely do the trick.
Another thing that fruit can help the body achieve is stroke prevention and kidney stone prevention. Fruits are very helpful in supporting the body and preventing and fighting disorders such as skin conditions and heart problems. Fruit can be one of the most healthy ways to help you to get a boost of energy and get rid of sugar cravings that you may have when you are attempting to cut unhealthy foods out of your diet.
As long as you aren’t overdoing it with your fruits, such as throwing a bunch of them in the blender and ultimately consuming a ridiculous amount of sugar, then you can have a healthy snack that satisfies your sweet tooth if you are willing to utilize the tremendous power of fruit.
If you are interested in the benefits that food can have to your health, both fruits and vegetables have a natural tendency to help your skin glow and appear far more hydrated and nourished. Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants and vitamins and minerals that provide your body with the hydration necessary in keeping your skin and appearance healthy. It can help your hair to grow softer and more healthy, as well as retaining the youthful look of your skin.
Fruit can even help you to stop acne in its tracks by keeping your body free of waste products that come out through your pores and hydrating your skin. Fruit is excellent for helping the body to stay hydrated because of its high water content, and you will quickly begin to see the benefits and that aspect.
Not only that, but fruit is particularly helpful for digestion. Because of the high fiber content, it helps to bind waste and help the body to eliminate things that might otherwise cause issues. Because of this, fruit and vegetables can also aid in weight loss. Rather than allowing waste to be broken down and stored as fat, the body eliminates it before it has the chance.
Fruit is another great way to help you to fight and prevent disease, even cancer. Some fruits, such as apples, help to keep asthma at bay. Others, can significantly lower cholesterol levels. Grapes have been known to be used in the combat of cancer as well, particularly the red skinned grapes.
They are also helpful in fighting eye issues and kidney problems. If you suffer from infection, berries are especially helpful. They are high in antioxidants. Just make sure that you are eating fruits and vegetables that are not treated with commercial pesticides, as they can absorb these chemicals and actually complicate weight loss and cause issues in the body.
You can even eat dry fruits as a way of substituting unhealthy and sugary snacks and providing your body with a sweet snack that will pack quite a nutritional punch. Just be conscientious of the sugar levels in dried fruits, because sometimes when they are commercially sold, added sugars make what could be a healthy treat into something that may ultimately help you to pack on the pounds.
However, when you are eating fruit in a healthy way and on a regular basis, fruit can help to aid you in weight loss. As long as you are not over eating things that are high in sugar, the fibers and water content of fruit will help your body feel full and your cells and organs nourished. The fibers and water content will help you to eliminate issues that are contributing to obesity, and overall you will feel an immense shift in your energy levels.
You can utilize this energy to exercise and work harder toward a healthy lifestyle. This can be especially effective if you are replacing sugary junk foods with healthier fruit alternatives as you continue to transition on your journey toward better health and well-being.