Fruit is one instant food that we find in abundance, large range, and a variety in every season. Every fruit has its own goodness to it. If we start to look into the customised benefits of every fruit, then we would be writing a whole big thesis. So, let us look grossly into the main benefits of fruits in general.

Most fruits are naturally low in calories, sodium and fat – with zero cholesterol!

Fruits provide many essential nutrients that we need more of, including:

Potassium – Important to help combat high blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease. May also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss.

Dietary fiber – Important to help reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Also important for proper bowel function.

Vitamin C – Important for growth and repair of all body tissues and keeps teeth and gums healthy. Provides antioxidant defense against infection and disease.

Folate (folic acid) – Helps the body form red blood cells and helps reduce the risk of birth defects.

Fibre-rich fruit satisfies your hunger with fewer calories, helping you to maintain a healthy body weight.

Fruits are a source of phytonutrients or compounds that naturally occur only in plants and are associated with a wide range of potential health benefits. Phytonutrients work synergistically with the vitamins, minerals and fibre in whole fruits to help reduce disease risk.

- Radha Krishnaveni