Stay Healthy, Eat Fruits Daily

The best way to stay healthy is to eat lots of fruits!  Hey, its October, Christmas is fast approaching.

Apples. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" as the saying goes. They are considered the top-ranked fruits for our health. Apples are a very good source of antioxidants.  There are numerous studies that an apple consumption everyday may decrease the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.  Apples are also a good source of fiber called pectin and eating apples decreases the risk of stroke according to health studies. 

Bananas.  Actually, bananas are my favorite fruit.  Everyday, I bring 3 pieces of bananas in my work.  It is my everyday fruit because aside from its many health benefits, it is very affordable to buy. Bananas are high in antioxidants, and provides as a defence from free radicals and chronic diseases. It is very high in potassium and very low in salt. Before going to bed I eat one piece of banana because it protects me from nighttime leg cramps.  Overall, the potential health benefits of bananas are enormous, such as lowering the risks of blood pressure, asthma, and cancer.  They are also a very good source of Vitamin A, B6, C, Manganese, Dietary Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, and Folate. 

Oranges.  Orange is a citrus fruit, therefore they are an excellent source of Vitamin C which is a powerful natural antioxidant.  They are also rich in dietary fiber, pectin.  According to health experts, one orange provides 130 percent of vitamin C which is needed for a day.

Avocados.  Avocado is considered by health experts and gurus as the most nutritious fruit in the world. The fruit is a great source of lutein, a carotenoid which works as anti-oxidant that helps protects against any eye disease.  Avocado is also a good source of potassium that helps control blood pressure, Vitamin B, C, and E that helps prevent infection and cancer.  They are also a good source of fiber.

Pears. Eating and consuming pears may help with weight loss and reduces the risk of developing cancer, diabetes and heart disease.