10 reasons to eat fruit

Good nutrition is key to living a long and happy life. Health experts agree that a healthy diet should include between 5 and 9 portions of fruit per day. Here’s why:

Fruit such as
1. Oranges. A source of vitamins, folic acid and minerals which keep us in tip top health by supplying us with nutrients such as vitamin c, fibre and potassium.
2. Apples. A source of vitamin c which is vital for the growth and repair of body tissue keeping the teeth and gums healthy and healing cuts and wounds. Source of quercitin. Flavonoids have strong antioxidant properties (which help fight against free radicals which cause cell damage and disease).
3. Pears. A source of potassium and flavonoids which helps control heart rate and blood pressure.
4. Blueberry. Source of anthocyanins. Helpful with powers of recall by stimulating memory. In fact blueberry has been proven to improve short term memory loss.
5. Nectarines. Bursting with antioxidants which help neutralise free radicals.
6. Red graperfruit. High in vitamin C and completely free of bad cholesterol.
7. Raspberry. High in folate and vitamin C while being naturally low in fat, calories and sodium.
8. Strawberry. High in vitamin C.
9. Mango. A source of fibre which helps reduce cholesterol levels. A source for manganese and vitamins C & E. High in beta-carotene. Helps keep nerve and red blood cells healthy.
10. Peaches. Source of vitamin C. Also B carotene which is turned into vitamin A by the body and is essential for healthy skin eyes and hair.