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This nutritious fruit is known all over the world and is loved by many. The truth is when I get to meet people who say they do not like apples I find this really surprising because apples are one of those fruits that just the look alone makes you love it. It is also packed with a lot of nutrients and fact that it has so much nutrient is what caused the saying of “an apple a day keeps you away from the doctor” so if apples are one of your favorite fruits then you are on the right train but if you are in the “I don’t like apple gang” then here is a list of things you are missing out on Apples are good sources of fiber and vitamin C . A medium-sized Apple has about 100 calories, 25g of carbohydrates, 19g of sugar, 4g of fiber, 14% vitamin C, 6% potassium, no protein, no fat and a variety of antioxidants Apple is rich in the antioxidant polyphenol. Antioxidant-rich foods are great for the body as they help to prevent damage in the body which are caused by harmful free radical...

  One major thing that makes me love this fruit is its ease and convenience of eating. You literally just have to peel it with your hands (the peel come off easily) and voila! Your banana is ready to eat. Apart from the numerous benefits, I could get from this fruit, Just this reason alone makes me add it to my go-to fruit list. So if you are feeling what I’m feeling and ready to learn what this easy food can give you, then you are on the right train let’s get to it, shall we? Banana helps to promote good heart health:  Banana is rich in potassium and low in sodium which makes it great in managing blood pressure and maintaining a healthy heart Banana is a good source of vitamin B6:  Vitamin B6 produces neurotransmitters in the brain which carries signals from one nerve cell to another and this supports the development of the brain and immune system. This is the reason why banana is said to make you smarter. The vitamin B6 in banana also makes banana great f...

Pineapple is known for its scaly bumpy outer part which is called eyes and a crown of leaves that are on the top head of the fruit. This fruit is loved by so many people all around the world and this is because of how sweet and juicy it is. Personally, I am not a fan of pineapple but this should not be a reason to deprive my sweet readers and lovers of pineapple from knowing what wonderful benefits we could get from this sweet fruit. So let’s get into it, shall we!! ADVANTAGES Pineapples are rich in antioxidants. One thing we need to know is that all fruits and vegetables are rich in various antioxidants. Antioxidants are very important in the body as they prevent damage in the body caused by harmful free radicals. Pineapples are rich in the antioxidant phenolics and flavonoids. Pineapples may have anti-cancer properties . Due to the antioxidant properties of pineapples, it can be said to help fight against cancer. Free radical cells cause inflammation and growth ...

The first thing we need to know about carrot is that they are not fruits but vegetables. In botany, fruits are described as the seed-bearing structure in flowering plants (Source: Wikipedia). Therefore, the part of a plant that develops from the flower is called a fruit while the parts that develop from the remaining part of the plant that is, either stem, leave, or root is called vegetables and carrots are root vegetables (I’m sure a lot of us didn’t know that lol but that is settled now right?). The reason I would be including carrot in our fruit series is that they are one of the easiest vegetable consumed by people worldwide especially in my side of the world which is Nigeria and are easily accessible to us here. Carrots are consumed in so many ways either raw or cooked and added to so many dishes and for that, it is just fair for me to enlighten you on what you have to gain by consuming this vegetable. They are rich in the antioxidant beta-carotene. Carrots also cont...