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What are the importance of fruits in our diet?
Fruits besides being delicious still play very important roles in our body because they are sources of water, fiber (cellulose), several vitamins, minerals, fructose or fructose (which are natural sugars in fruit), carbohydrates, fats and proteins, a balanced way, and most fruits are low in calories and very affordable to various economic classes, and delicious flavors and aromas.
Learn a little more than some fruit found in Brazil.
Avocado: The avocado can be consumed in the form of salad, soup and preserve. The edible part of the pulp is yellowish-green, soft consistency, high in protein, fat, phosphorus, sugars and vitamins. As the fat is easily digested by the body, may be present in the diet of people who have digestive problems.
Pineapple: Pineapple is rich in vitamins C, B1, B6, iron, magnesium and fiber. In addition to the pulp, peel and core the pineapple can be used for juice production. Prevents sore throats and colds and is good for circulation to contain the enzyme bromelain. Serving also as a seasoning for meat tenderizing.
Acerola: Acerola is well known because of its high content of ascorbic acid, or vitamin, with only two fruits daily needs of vitamin C are resolved. Importantly, the more green fruit is more vitamin C and still have, depending on the harvest time may be changed in this amount of vitamin C. Besides this, the acerola also contains vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, calcium, phosphorus and iron.
Banana: The banana is composed of 75% water and 25% dry matter. It is a source of vitamins A, C, B1, B2, carbohydrates, fiber, minerals, potassium. It has low fat. It is the most consumed fruit in Brazil and worldwide, food energy is a very popular with athletes.
Cashew: Rich in vitamin C and iron and helps protect immune cells against free radical damage. Besides being consumed natural cashews can be used to prepare juices, honey, candies, raisins, ice cream, liqueurs.
Persimmon: It’s a very sweet fruit and has large amounts of water inside. The fruit has a high calorific value compared to others: 100 g own about 65 cal, is widely used in the menu of athletes. Moreover, it is rich in vitamins A and C, has calcium, iron, protein and is considered alkaline and antioxidant.
Brazil nuts: It has high protein and calories as well as being rich in selenium, a substance that reduces the risk of cancers such as lung and prostate and fights free radicals, acting against aging, strengthens the immune system, acts in the balance thyroid.
Coco: Although there are numerous species of coconut, the best known is the coconut-the-bay. This is high in protein, fat, calories, vitamins A, B1, B2, B5 and C, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, chlorine and fiber. As a benefit to the organism acts as an astringent for hemorrhoids, as a diuretic and is still indicated in cases of diarrhea, vomiting, cramps, headache, heart trouble, high blood pressure and dehydration. It also moisturizes the skin, lowers cholesterol, fights worms, controls blood pressure, restores energy, cleanses the blood, reduces fever and helps in the treatment of stomach ulcers.
Guava: It has high nutritional value, because they have lots of vitamin A, B1, C, calcium, phosphorus, iron and soluble fiber. Presents different formats, color yellow-green bark varies according to the maturation of the fruit pulp of varying color can be white, pink or red and filled with seeds inside. Guava is a fruit of high benefit to the human body, in addition to not contain much sugar, fat and calories guava helps fight infection and bleeding, strengthens bones, teeth and heart muscle, improves healing and appearance of the skin , slowing aging, regulates the digestive system, nervous system and gives greater physical strength. Should only be avoided by people whose digestive system is delicate or people who have problems of constipation.
Jabuticaba: Rich in iron, also contains smaller quantities, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C, which gives strength to the body against infections. The jaboticaba still has the advantage of containing B vitamins, which have the function of preventing skin problems, rheumatism and hair loss.
Jaca: The fruit can weigh up to 15 kg is rich in carbohydrates, minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iodine, copper and iron. Contains vitamins A, C and B complex
Orange: its action is empowering the immune system and also for its large amount of vitamins A, B, C, and calcium, phosphorus, fiber, flavonoids, oils and iron. It is widely consumed by children, for people with digestive and intestinal problems and even improve the condition of sick with diabetes and gout. It is important to eat the orange cut soon after, as vitamin C oxidizes easily and loses its properties.
Mace: The consumption of an apple a day keeps the rate and prevents cholesterol. It is effective for weight loss due to the presence of pectin, which acts hindering the absorption of fats and glucose. Apples are rich in fiber, vitamins B1, B2 and minerals (phosphorus and iron). Helps the bowel function, contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral. Combat free radicals to contain flavonoids, thus preventing premature aging.
Papaya: Papaya can be eaten raw, in the form of jams, juices and salads. It is rich in nutrients. It contains large amounts of minerals, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium and potassium, vitamins A and C.
Mango: The fruit can be tasted fresh, it is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Because it contains a large amount of iron is well suited for treatment of anemia. It is one of the most consumed fruits worldwide. It is now recorded a number between 500 and 1000 varieties.
Passion Fruit: The soothing properties present in passion fruit is due to substances alkaloids and bioflavonoids that act by depressing the central nervous system. Passion fruit has a high nutritional value, such as vitamin C, B vitamins and minerals.
Watermelon: The fruit is round or elongated, red flesh, sweet, with a high water content. The bark is green and glossy, dark green streaked lengthwise. Besides the high water content, the fruit contains sugar, B vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron.
Strawberry: The strawberry fruit is a fleshy, juicy, slightly acidic flavor, contains several substances essential for the body, such as potassium, sodium and chlorine, responsible for the metabolism and movement of the heart muscles. It is rich in vitamin C which helps prevent colds, the body provides resistance against infections, aids in wound healing and iron absorption. It also in smaller amounts, Vitamin B5 (Niacin) and iron. Niacin prevents skin problems, digestive and nervous system. The iron in turn is a mineral that participates in the formation of blood.
Pear: They have also in smaller amounts, Vitamin B5 (Niacin) and iron. Niacin prevents skin problems, digestive and nervous system. The iron in turn is a mineral that participates in the formation of blood. The pear is low in calories (about 53 calories every 100 grams) and widely used in diets because apart from the caloric value is easily absorbed by the body. Due to its nutritional composition, pears can be used in cardiac care, constipation, inflammatory bowel and bladder, in the formation of bones, teeth and blood, and help the nervous system.
Peach: When is the fresh fruit that has less calories (35 cal) is highly recommended in diets or who want to maintain weight. Besides benefiting the body in relation to low-calorie, peach has vitamin A, C, D, minerals, iron, phosphorus, iodine, copper, manganese, carbohydrates, fiber and calcium. By nutrients that have benefits the intestine, prevents skin problems, digestive system, nervous system, rheumatism, reduces blood cholesterol and others.
Grapes: Grapes provide a great benefit to health. Besides being a highly energetic fruit, certain substances in the fruit help to reduce blood pressure by dilating arteries. The fruit juice also fights acid blood, aids digestion and has a detoxifying ability, and combat aging.
So do your part to choose the fruit of your choice and those who indulge and experience you have not tasted. And remember prefer the fruits of the season, because these have higher amounts of vitamins and a lower cost. Enjoy!
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