Eating two pieces of fruit a day is actually a minimum. It is better to eat more fruit. Fruit is very healthy and delicious at any time of the day. Variation is very good and this can be done very well with fruit. There are fruits that fill you up quickly, such as banana, strawberry and avocado. There are fruits that are great for quenching your thirst, such as citrus fruits, apples and berries. Eating fruit gives you good energy, making it easy to keep up an active day. NB! This article is written from the personal view of the author and may contain information that is not scientifically substantiated and/or in line with the general view.

Contents:

• Nutritional value of fruit
• Antioxidants in fruits
• Drink and eat fruit pure
• Anthocyanins in dark fruits
• Red fruit
• Dried fruit
• Wash fruit

Nutritional value of fruit

Fruit contains few calories, a lot of fiber, many healthy sugars, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that are very important for keeping your body and mind in optimal condition. The fruit fibers ensure that fats are burned better and that cholesterol deposits can no longer occur because the wrong cholesterol is sent out of the body. Eating fruit frequently can prevent serious diseases in the long run. Fruit is good against cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.Citrus fruit / Source: Scott Bauer, USDA, Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Antioxidants in fruits

Fruit contains a lot of antioxidants, especially polyphenols, anthocyanins and natural vitamin C. These substances not only help prevent cancer, but they strengthen the immune system in general. Fruit is richer in antioxidants than most vegetables and contains many more antioxidants than dairy products and grain products. Therefore, you can say that fruits are much healthier than other foods. However, eating too much fruit is not healthy, variety is important.

Drink and eat fruit pure

It is best to eat fruit pure and not in pre-processed juice from a carton. Pre-packed and pre-peeled fruit is much less healthy. It is best to eat fruit immediately after peeling. You can also add a small amount of squeezed lime or lemon to a drinking jug of water.Red fruit / Source: Marisa DeMeglio – NYC, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-2.0)

Anthocyanins in dark fruits

Anthocyanins are polyphenol flavonoids that are mainly found in blue and black fruits. Examples include blue grapes, black currants, blueberries, blackberries, acai berries and elderberries. The healthy substances are usually located just under the peel. Anthocyanins have an anti-cancer effect, fight free radicals that can lead to all kinds of diseases, fight infections and prevent age-related diseases. People who regularly eat these very healthy fruits naturally look younger than others, although this varies from person to person.

Red fruit

Red fruit almost always contains beta-carotene and the phytonutrients zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. This fruit is extra good for vision and the defense against free radicals. These can cause cell damage that can lead to DNA damage if left unchecked. Eating fruit ensures that free radicals have much less chance to wreak havoc in the body.Fruit market in Spain / Source: Dungodung, Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)Sometimes you have left grapes a little too long and they dry out. You can then make them wrinkle-free again by soaking them in plain tap water. Dried apricots / Source: Andrew Butko, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA-3.0)

Dried fruit

In addition to fresh fruit, it is also tasty to eat dried fruit. Dried fruit often tastes like a candy, but a candy that is rich in nutrients such as manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc and selenium. Dried fruit tastes very sweet and can therefore be used as a sweetener in cakes, mueslis, cookies and pies. Dried fruit is a nice snack fruit between nuts and cucumber slices. By nibbling healthily in the evening after your meal, you can take in nutrients in a tasty way.

Wash fruit

If you really want to wash fruit thoroughly to get all the chemicals off, you should wash it in salt water. You can make salt water by adding one or two tablespoons of salt to half a liter of water. Soak the fruits in it for a few minutes and then rinse them well with running cold water. Eat fruits especially when they are fresh. Even if you have bought organic fruits, you must wash them well because they may contain dirt, dust and deposits from air pollution.

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