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Introduction
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"An apple a day keeps a doctor away" this is a saying which we have heard number of times, but besides just hearing it is very important to implement it in our daily diet. But as the nutrient content of all fruits vary, it is very important to include all the seasonal fruits in your diet.
Fruits are one of the oldest forms of food known to mankind. Fruits are essential part of healthy diet as these are full of antioxidants and low in calorie and fat content.
Fruits are important sources of vitamins and carbohydrates like fiber and sugar. They are low in calories and naturally sweet. Fruits and their juices are good sources of water, too.
Different fruits contain different vitamins, so it is important to eat a variety of fruits. Mangoes, papayas, melons and citrus fruits, like oranges and grapefruit, are high in vitamin C. Cantaloupe, apricots, peaches, and nectarines are sources of vitamin A.
The contribution as a group is estimated at 91% of vitamin C, 48% of vitamin A, 27% of vitamin B, 17% of thiamine and 15% of niacin in diet.
Whole fruits like apples and grapes contain more fiber than fruit juices and sauces, like applesauce and grape juice. Dried fruits like figs, prunes and raisins are good sources of fiber, too.
The people in ancient times regarded fruits to be endowed with magic or divine properties. They gave them due reverence and dedicated them to their gods and goddesses. They are excellent sources of minerals, vitamins and enzymes. They are easily digested and exercise a cleansing effect on the blood and the digestive tract.
Persons subsisting on this natural diet will always enjoy good health. Moreover, the ailments caused by the intake of unnatural foods can be successfully treated by fruits. Fresh and dry fruits are thus not only a good food but also a good medicine.
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