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Just like a driver who uses a single ride everyday but doesn’t maintain the car proficiently, he services the car quite late and with the wrong grade of engine oil, never takes enough time to check the state of the vehicle’s engine and hence after few years the vehicle starts giving him problem, then he subsequently spends colossal amount on repair than he ever did on the maintenance and even after that everyone can still see the vehicle is in a really bad condition. It’s a really gloomy truth that with the way most of us treat our bodies, we are exactly like this driver, only much worse as the ride is our own body, we all labour just to acquire money but when we get the money, we in fact do not know how to take care of that body doing the labour. We use up energy, nutrients and enzymes in these bodies but do not try to replenish these nutrients and this is one of the major reasons some people end up in hospitals and spend wades of cash on ailments or conditions which a simple act of care towards their body would have prevented.

Just like water, one of nature’s pre-eminent gifts to humanity is fruits and nature gave us these things not just to fill up our bellies but to also nourish and heal our bodies. The benefits of fruits can never be overestimated and it is exactly what our nutrition in this country needs more of. I see fruits and vegetables as nature’s own way of curing us.

Now let’s talk about the benefits of fruit, I’m going to limit the fruits I will mention to those i know are available to us in this country. These are fruits you can easily purchase with a few bucks in any market near you.

APPLE;

Yes, for a fact an apple a day can keep the doctor away as eating apple everyday can keep Alzheimer’s disease away and keep you alert.
Apple has been proven to reduce risk of lung cancer, bladder cancer, stroke and even some heart diseases.
Apple is a source of something called flavonoid which helps the lung to function well and reduces coughing and breathlessness.
An apple a day can also lower your cholesterol and hence put your heart in a better condition.
A study even found that people who ate up to three apples a day were able to lose weight while dieting than people who didn’t eat apples.


BANANA;

Bananas are powerful source of energy as eating just two bananas can give you enough energy to exercise for more than an hour. So if you get tired easily, eat more of bananas.
Banana has been known to contain some chemicals like serotonin that can naturally help to overcome depression. So try to get yourself a banana anytime you’re feeling down.
Bananas are rich in vitamins B6, vitamin C, fiber, magnesium, potassium and all these are essential for smooth functioning of our bodies.
Banana has been known to help with regulation of blood pressure and may reduce risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
Since bananas are sweet, they can be used to satisfy unhealthy sugar cravings.
CARROT;

Carrots contain carotene, a chemical that is converted to vitamin A by the body and can prevent night blindness and improve eyesight.
Carrot can improve appearance of the skin, hair and nails.
Carrot can also lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
Carrot even contains a chemical known as beta-carotene that can prevent cancer.
Carrot can increase menstrual flow and enhance quality of breast milk.
Carrot juice taken every day can prevent bodily infections.
Carrot can regulate blood sugar, promote colon health and reduce risk of heart attack.
Carotene in carrots is an anti-oxidant that is known to prevent degeneration of cells and so is considered to have an anti-aging effect. So if you want to be healthier and look younger, eat more carrots.
LEMON;

Yes, lemon has been known to be a quick home remedy for various illnesses as lemon can relieve indigestion, hiccups, heartburn, nausea and bloating.
Drinking lemon juice mixed with warm water lemon acts blood purifier and body cleansing agent.
Lemon is good for the stomach and the bowels as it helps wastes to be eliminated efficiently in the body.
Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic by making the liver produce more bile and has been known to even help dissolve gallstones.
Lemon is also an excellent means of skincare as it contains anti-aging chemicals that can reduce wrinkles, scars and black spots while also rejuvenating the skin.
Lemon water is excellent for dental care as it can cure toothache, throat infections, bleeding gum and other dental problems.
MANGO;

Mango is high in iron; hence it is very good for pregnant women as well as people suffering from anaemia.
It is an anti-inflammatory fruit.
It is high in anti-oxidants and that means it can prevent some form of cancer like breast or prostate cancer.
ORANGE;

Orange is known to be high in vitamin C which is quite helpful in boosting the immune system in the body. Hence, taking natural orange juice regularly makes it less likely for you to catch a cold or flu.
Various medical studies have shown that natural orange juice can help lower both cholesterol levels and blood pressure level which are two common health problems in humans.
It is also high in anti-oxidants and contains fairly large amount of potassium.
Studies have shown orange juice can reduce the risk of heart disease which is because it can help improve circulation.
Orange juice contains Folate which plays a major role in the production of new cells and can help with healing process.
Research has also shown orange juice can help relieve or reduce arthritis-related pain.
PAWPAW;

Pawpaw is a fruit which is great for the body as well as it contains proteolytic enzymes which are enzymes that aid digestion.
Pawpaw also has rejuvenating properties especially for the control of premature ageing.
Pawpaw can act as a cleanser for the body.
Pawpaw contains an enzyme called arginine which is essential for male fertility.
Pawpaw is also good for the heart.
Pawpaw also boosts the immune system and can relieve spasms and cramps.
WATERMELON;

Watermelon is a fruit which is great for energy production so whenever you feel weak or stressed, get yourself some watermelon.
Watermelon has been proven to fight some heart diseases.
Watermelon can also prevent erectile dysfunction.
Watermelon reduces the risk of having cancer.
It is a great source of vitamins and essential minerals which our body needs.
Leading to my all-time yummylicious, finger-lickinglicious, tongue-bitinglicious favourite which is:

PINEAPPLE;

Pineapple is a very good source of vitamin C and it offers the body excellent protection against free radicals that attack healthy cells. A build-up of these free radicals can be quite deadly as it can cause diabetes, heart disease, increased asthma attacks, even some kind of cancers like colon cancer.
Pineapple has also been shown to be very good for the eyes as it aids in preventing age related eye conditions.
Pineapple is rich in iron meaning it can also strengthen weak bones so if you’re the type who hears a slight pop of the bones whenever you kneel down then try to eat more pineapples so that the pop won’t turn into a snap. Pineapple can also reduce pain from a bone condition known as arthritis.
Pineapple has also been proven to be great for the gums holding your teeth in position.
Whenever I implore people to take care of their body by taking more fruits, the only excuse they always seem to give is how expensive fruits can be but I believe as low as two hundred naira is not too much to spend on your body after seeing all the benefits associated with fruits. So next time you want to get snacks, give your body an apple instead of a donut, oranges instead of soft drink, watermelon instead of ice cream, nourishing fruits instead of fattening junks. So, ‘please eat the fruits of your labour’ because as usual it all boils down to showing how much you love yourself

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