Nutritional Facts Fruits
Nutritional Facts Fruits - Fruits are full of nutrients! Fruits are one of the most important foods you could eat. In fruits you can find almost all vitamins and minerals our body needs. On this website you can read all about fruits and the nutrition facts of fruits. Eat at least five fruits every day and you will start to feel a big difference in your energy levels and even in your mood. The Food Pyramid developed by the US Department of Agriculture recommends two to four servings per day. The World Health Organization recommends three to five servings daily. If you are interested in fruit and their nutrition facts you must visit this page:
As I said above, in fruits you can find minerals, vitamins, phytochemicals, lots of fiber and even protein! Some people don't know that fruits like for example the orange or the papaya also contain calcium! You don't need to eat dairy products to keep your bones strong :) More on Nutritional Facts Fruits Fruits are a powerhouse of nutrition. Fruits give us fiber which can actually make heart disease less likely. If you pick fruits high in potassium then your kidney stones and bone loss goes down. Fruits have no cholesterol and are low in fat. Fruits and fresh fruit juice are even thought to raise good cholesterol and thus lower bad cholesterol. Fruits have a long list of vitamins and minerals. Eating fruit can help to maintain weight because they are low in calories and rich in fiber. Many fruits such as berries are full of antioxidants. Anti-oxidants protect cells from free radicals and free radical damage has been linked to cancer. Some fruits are so filled with nutrition that they are called "super fruits". Blueberries, oranges, mangoes, pomegranates, and kiwis are some of the "super fruits" that contain many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
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Sources: US Department of Agriculture http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits_why.html K. Flatt Health News http://www.kflatthealthnews.com/2008/02/natural-cholesterol-remedies-fruit-and.html National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/prevention/antioxidants Tropicana Nutrition Institute http://www.tropicananutritioninstitute.com/eng/GlobalLinks/FAQs.aspx
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