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You Need Fruits And Veggies Everyday by iamannietee(op):
Fruits and Vegetables are essential sources of nutrients like Vits A, B, C K, potassium as we all know. On my health page today, we'll be looking at the health benefits of most fruits and vegetables.

The first on the list is
Apple - Contains calcium, magnesium, vit. C, and beta carotene.
Helps to relieve constipation
Contain pectin which helps to reduce cholesterol
Remove toxins from the gut.
Prevents skin wrinkling and skin damage.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away

Banana - Contains Vits B6, C, K, beta-carotene, iron, potassium and tryptophan.
B6 is important for mood and mental health.
Tryptophan helps to stabilise your mood and encourages sleep
Helps to lower cholesterol.
Contains pectin which helps to remove toxins from the digestive tract.
Reduces anxiety.

Carrot - Contains calcium, magnesium, phophorus, potassium, and beta carotene.
Detoxifies the digestive tract, liver and kidneys.
Contain potent antioxidants
Helps to improve eyesight
Naturally antibacterial and antiviral

Garden Egg - Contains little amount of carb, protein, iron, calcium, potassium and no fat. Rich in vits B and C,
Treats hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases
Protects the body from formation of cancers
Prevents and treats constipation
Reduces body's cholesterol level
Aids digestion of food.

Garlic - Contains calcium, magnesium, sulphur, potassium and vit C.
A potent antioxidant
Is liver supportive because of sulphur contents
Reduces cholesterol
A heart and circulation tonifier.

Guava
Heals wounds when applied on the outside
Used for treating bleeding nose, gums, and minor internal haemorrage
Helps cure dysentery
Helps reduce constipation.

Mango- Contains iron, vits A and E
High antioxidant
Good for people suffering from anaemia
Antiinflammatory

Olies - Rich in oleic acid, iron, beta carotene and vit E.
It is liver and gall bladder supportive.
A strong antioxidant and carotenoid
Protects cells from premature aging.
Strengthens retina and improves eyesight.

Onions - Contain calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, beta carotene, folic acid and sulphur.
Prevent and repairs stomach ulcer .
Relieves stomach cramps
Natural antibiotic
Liver supportive detoxifier.

Orange - Contains high percentage of Vit C
Helps in boosting immune system
Helps lower cholesterol level
Helps to lower blood pressure levels
Reduces arthritis, pains

Pawpaw - Source of proteolytic enzymes.
Controls premature aging
Improves poor digestion
Acts as cleanser
Boosts immune system thereby reducing the chances for illness.


Watermelon
- Carotene, vitamins and minerals.
Fights heart disease
Relaxes the body blood vessel
Reduces risk of cancer
Prevents erectile dysfunction

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit
salad
I'm sure after reading this, you will not hesitate to stock your fruit basket with wholesome fruits. Remember to have a safe place for your veggies too. If you've learnt anything from this post, you can let me know by leaving a comment.
Have a fruity day!

Source: http://www.lifewithtee.com/2016/10/why-you-need-fruits-and-veggies-everyday/
Re: You Need Fruits And Veggies Everyday by infonirt: 8:29am On Sep 28, 2017
iamannietee:
Fruits and Vegetables are essential sources of nutrients like Vits A, B, C K, potassium as we all know. On my health page today, we'll be looking at the health benefits of most fruits and vegetables.

The first on the list is
Apple - Contains calcium, magnesium, vit. C, and beta carotene.
Helps to relieve constipation
Contain pectin which helps to reduce cholesterol
Remove toxins from the gut.
Prevents skin wrinkling and skin damage.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away

Banana - Contains Vits B6, C, K, beta-carotene, iron, potassium and tryptophan.
B6 is important for mood and mental health.
Tryptophan helps to stabilise your mood and encourages sleep
Helps to lower cholesterol.
Contains pectin which helps to remove toxins from the digestive tract.
Reduces anxiety.

Carrot - Contains calcium, magnesium, phophorus, potassium, and beta carotene.
Detoxifies the digestive tract, liver and kidneys.
Contain potent antioxidants
Helps to improve eyesight
Naturally antibacterial and antiviral

Garden Egg - Contains little amount of carb, protein, iron, calcium, potassium and no fat. Rich in vits B and C,
Treats hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases
Protects the body from formation of cancers
Prevents and treats constipation
Reduces body's cholesterol level
Aids digestion of food.

Garlic - Contains calcium, magnesium, sulphur, potassium and vit C.
A potent antioxidant
Is liver supportive because of sulphur contents
Reduces cholesterol
A heart and circulation tonifier.

Guava
Heals wounds when applied on the outside
Used for treating bleeding nose, gums, and minor internal haemorrage
Helps cure dysentery
Helps reduce constipation.

Mango- Contains iron, vits A and E
High antioxidant
Good for people suffering from anaemia
Antiinflammatory

Olies - Rich in oleic acid, iron, beta carotene and vit E.
It is liver and gall bladder supportive.
A strong antioxidant and carotenoid
Protects cells from premature aging.
Strengthens retina and improves eyesight.

Onions - Contain calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, beta carotene, folic acid and sulphur.
Prevent and repairs stomach ulcer .
Relieves stomach cramps
Natural antibiotic
Liver supportive detoxifier.

Orange - Contains high percentage of Vit C
Helps in boosting immune system
Helps lower cholesterol level
Helps to lower blood pressure levels
Reduces arthritis, pains

Pawpaw - Source of proteolytic enzymes.
Controls premature aging
Improves poor digestion
Acts as cleanser
Boosts immune system thereby reducing the chances for illness.


Watermelon
- Carotene, vitamins and minerals.
Fights heart disease
Relaxes the body blood vessel
Reduces risk of cancer
Prevents erectile dysfunction



I'm sure after reading this, you will not hesitate to stock your fruit basket with wholesome fruits. Remember to have a safe place for your veggies too. If you've learnt anything from this post, you can let me know by leaving a comment.
Have a fruity day!
Nice one. There are also great products for those who don't like chewing chewing. You can take chlorophyll. its very rich and it's liquid.
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