Monday, July 27, 2009

Increase Your Health By Eating Fruit

By Lee Taylor

In our diet fruit is one of the most important sources of minerals and vitamins. many people fail to realize this and continue to consume vast quantities of protein and starchy foods. The result of this is that there is increasing incidence of diseases such as obesity and diabetes. We will address the benefits to be gained from eating more fruit.

These benefits are:

1. It is extremely easy to prepare. It usually just requires washing, maybe peeling and eating. There is no cooking involved and, therefore, can save on other chores like washing pots and pans.

2. Fruit tastes very good. Many fruits taste very good and look particularly appetizing with their bright colors. In fact a lot of people would consider fruit as a special treat or as a desert.

3. In the gastrointestinal tract, fruit requires less energy to digest and absorb. As a result of this, many people report feeling more energized and have a requirement for less sleep.

4. It is often very difficult to put on fat whilst on a fruit diet. As such, the body fat content will fall and many people have the sensation of being healthy and lean.

5. Fruit has a high fiber content. It can, therefore, help with the transition of food through the gastrointestinal tract and can help in preventing and relieving symptoms that affect the gut such as constipation. When people suffer with constipation a lot of the toxic waste sits stagnant in the bowel which can get absorbed into the system. As a result of this, these toxins can cause illness, lethargy and the feeling of being generally unwell. Eating a fruit diet can prevent this from occurring.

6. The digestion of fruit leaves behind very little in the way of waste products in the body. This can subsequently reduce the wear and tear on various organs and reduce the rate of aging.

7. Eating a predominantly fruit diet will allow your body to detoxify and cleanse itself on a regular basis. Waste toxic matter from the digestion of proteins, dairy products and starches can collect in the body over many years. Even consuming fruit for only a few days can help detoxify the body and get rid of these bad waste products. This can assist in the lowering of damage to the body and enhance the sensation of energy and well-being.

If you are suffering from poor health or are looking to get fit and feel healthy then increasing the amount of fruit in your diet is a good step to get closer to your goal.

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