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How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by RevenuesBoost(op): 11:48pm On Jun 24

We all know the health benefits of fruits, but it's unfortunate that many Nigerians still find it difficult to include them in their daily meals.

Some people only eat fruits when they're sick, but trust me, making fruits a part of your daily meals can help prevent you from falling ill so often. Fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber that help strengthen your immune system and keep your body healthy.

How often do you eat fruits? Is it every day, a few times a week, or only once in a while?

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by RevenuesBoost(op): 11:55pm On Jun 24

I think I should write a little on the Health Benefits of Fruits:

Fruits are among the healthiest foods you can include in your daily diet. They are naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and water, all of which help the body function properly and stay healthy. Eating a variety of fruits every day can improve your overall well-being and reduce the risk of many diseases.

1. Rich Source of Essential Nutrients
Fruits provide important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and folate. These nutrients help strengthen the immune system, support healthy skin, improve eyesight, and maintain proper body functions.

2. Boosts the Immune System
Many fruits, especially citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, are high in vitamin C. This vitamin helps the body fight infections, heal wounds faster, and protect against illnesses.

3. Supports Healthy Digestion
Most fruits contain dietary fiber, which aids digestion and promotes regular bowel movements. Fiber also helps prevent constipation and supports a healthy digestive system.

4. Promotes Heart Health
Fruits contain antioxidants, potassium, and fiber that help lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol levels, and improve blood circulation. Regular fruit consumption can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.

5. Helps Maintain a Healthy Weight
Fruits are naturally low in calories and high in water and fiber, making you feel full for longer. They are a healthier alternative to sugary snacks and can help with weight management.

6. Improves Skin Health
The vitamins and antioxidants found in fruits help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. They also promote collagen production, keeping the skin healthy, smooth, and youthful.

7. Reduces the Risk of Chronic Diseases
Regular consumption of fruits has been linked to a lower risk of developing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and high blood pressure due to their rich antioxidant content.

8. Keeps the Body Hydrated
Many fruits, including watermelon, cucumber, oranges, and strawberries, have high water content. Eating these fruits helps keep the body hydrated, especially during hot weather.

Fruits are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Including a variety of fresh fruits in your daily meals provides the body with vital nutrients, improves overall health, and helps prevent many diseases. For the best results, aim to eat different types of fruits every day as part of a balanced diet.

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by dominique(mod): 1:59pm On Jun 25

I've missed sweet white guavas sha.

Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by ComptonMania: 2:02pm On Jun 25

I used to eat fruits regularly but I've been lacking lately. Thanks for this post. It's an awakening call for me

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Pootle: 2:03pm On Jun 25

avoid cucumber offered by a woman, especially the one looking like the one in the picture grin

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Curdlebug(m): 2:03pm On Jun 25

People de find money for garri, you de talk fruits, my brother things are hard asf

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Login2025: 2:04pm On Jun 25

My own is banana and groundnut. Hope it’s a good fruit / combo

Or fruit salad without milk

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by sholikay(m): 2:04pm On Jun 25

At least twice in a week....I mostly eat bananas..

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Joecap(m): 2:04pm On Jun 25

I will try to make it up to you

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Ebydeb: 2:05pm On Jun 25

Fruits are good but not everyone could afford it.

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by lightwind(m): 2:06pm On Jun 25

I eat watermelons 🍉 and bananas 🍌 sometimes.

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Kingluqman(m): 2:07pm On Jun 25

Curdlebug:
People de find money for garri, you de talk fruits, my brother things are hard asf

Some are cheap bro.. start eating fruits before they mandate it for you.

Think about it

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by eniteden(m): 2:08pm On Jun 25

Nice, fruit is good but once u have a good immune system and manage how u drink, smoke and fast sometimes u are good to go! I hardly eat fruit though and in 365days i only have headache ones or twice or malaria! But if u take everything u need fruit to detox, it helps a great deal!

A special gift from God! cool

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by ddippset(m): 2:08pm On Jun 25

Pootle:
avoid cucumber offered by a woman, especially the one looking like the one in the picture

Every cucumber of that shape and size is a potential suspect.

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Tendd: 2:09pm On Jun 25*

Fruits are not as healthy as it is often portrayed.One can get diarrhea from overly eaten some fruits.Some fruits can also spike your blood sugar level,if you have diabetes.Virtually ,most of the sweet fruits like Banana, watermelon,mango,oranges etc are not good for diabetes patients.l eat apples and Banana and different fruits every week because l get them for free but could have avoided much of them if l had any chronic ailment.

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by DMCA: 2:10pm On Jun 25

Shout out to all beautiful ladies with a working brain that have juicy melons cool

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Gotocourt: 2:13pm On Jun 25

Once I sight it, na eating straight up cheesy

Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Nwaokunkpara: 2:14pm On Jun 25

I mostly eat the fruit of my Labor

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Lanretoye(m): 2:14pm On Jun 25

Fruits have undoubtable health benefits but it doesn’t prevent you from falling ill

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by dontbothermuch: 2:16pm On Jun 25

What about improving cognitive function. I didn't see that in your benefits

Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Legitbeauru: 2:17pm On Jun 25

Few times in two weeks. But no month passes without me consuming a significant amount of fruit. Dates, green apples, watermelon , and coconut are my favorites…

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Burgerlomo: 2:19pm On Jun 25

Curdlebug:
People de find money for garri, you de talk fruits, my brother things are hard asf

Pesin dey give you some very important information that will benefit your overall health and you dey there dey complain about something (Garri) that can create a serious health issues, Garri = Carbohydrate, Carbohydrate = Sugar in the body, excessive Sugar in the body = Serious health issues that can turn deadly.

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by weedfada(m): 2:24pm On Jun 25

Ppl never see food chop finish you say make them dey chop fruits.

Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by kernniejay(m): 2:25pm On Jun 25

Not often. Thanks for reminding me.

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by edogu(m): 2:25pm On Jun 25

As much as there's money to purchase them. Fruits are very expensive. A bunch of banana used be enough for me but nowadays before I could say Jack, my children don already share the thing among themselves.

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by professore(m): 2:48pm On Jun 25

Eating a variety of fruits every day can improve your overall well-being and reduce the risk of many diseases.

For the best results, aim to eat different types of fruits every day as part of a balanced diet.

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by professore(m): 2:54pm On Jun 25

Tendd:
Some fruits can spike your blood sugar level,if you have diabetes.Virtually most of the sweet fruits like Banana, watermelon,mango,oranges etc.l eat apples and Banana everyday.

This is also very very correct.

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Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by kiddaz: 3:00pm On Jun 25

Thing is if you don't grow it you're probably eating trash. If na the ones those aboki dey sell for market you dey feel say na better fruit you dey eat, I sorry for you. Even your best shopping malls na scam. To eat it right you need to grow it or buy straight from local farmers who grows them undecided

Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by franvincoop: 3:31pm On Jun 25

Na honeydew lemon I dey enjoy these days.
No fruit except my 2nd wife's fruits sweet pass am

Re: How Often Do You Eat Fruits? by Sonofgod1990(m): 3:44pm On Jun 25

I eat guava almost every day

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