Fresh Fruit

And what with the modern distribution systems and techniques,obtaining fresh fruits all through the year is not that difficult as it used to be in the past.

Benefits of Fresh fruit: Easily digestible and providing a cleansing effect for the digestive system and relief for body blood, fresh fruit should be incorporated in one's daily diet as much as possible. Consumption of fresh fruit is also advisable because they have high alkaline properties, high water percentage of water and low protein/ fat percentage. So acquiring a healthy body and a glowing skin can be attributed to serious fruit intake. The organic acid along with the high sugar content of the fresh fruits have immediate refreshing effects. It is important to mention that besides seasonable fresh fruits, dry fruits are also beneficial. It is advisable to consume fruits in the raw and ripe state. Preferable times are morning or evening. Although fresh fruit consumption is recommended on a daily basis, it actually makes better combination with milk than taken with meals. During sickness, fresh fruit juice helps in combating infection and helps in immune system development.

Take a look at the various fresh fruit types that can be availed and included in your healthy diet:

Soft fruits, e.g. raspberry, blackberry, redcurrant, strawberry, bilberry.

Stone fruits, e.g. plum, apricot, peach, lychee, cherry, mango.

Citrus fruits, e.g. orange, lime, lemon, kumquat, grapefruit.

Vine fruits, e.g. grape, water melon, cantaloupe

Fleshy fruits, e.g. apple, papaya, pineapple, pear, banana