Fruits generally contain a lot of vitamins, and some fruits can even be eaten for a long time to prevent some diseases.
Nutrition
Kiwi, fresh dates, strawberries, loquats, oranges, tangerines, persimmons, blueberries, etc. are rich in vitamin C. Calculated based on the vitamin C content of 100 grams of fruit, kiwifruit contains 420 mg, fresh jujube contains 380 mg, strawberry contains 80 mg, orange contains 49 mg, loquat contains 36 mg, and orange and persimmon each contains 30 mg. Bananas and peaches contain 10 mg each, grapes, figs, and apples each contain only 5 mg, and pears contain only 4 mg.
In addition, several factors affect the vitamin C content in fruit. For example, to prevent insect pests and sun exposure, some fruits are often wrapped in paper bags during the growth process, resulting in a decrease in vitamin C content. In summer, fruits are harvested and stored in cold storage. When they are sold in winter, the vitamin C content of fruits will also decrease. Modern families There are generally refrigerators, and many people like to buy a lot of fruit to put in. But the longer the fruit is stored, the more vitamin C is lost.
Effect
Hypotensive
Hawthorn, watermelon, pear, pineapple.
Contains folic acid
Among various vitamins, folic acid is related to the production of DNA. In the early stage of pregnancy, folic acid is very important for cell reproduction and repair. It helps the good development of the embryonic nervous system and prevents anemia in pregnant women.
Fruits that contain folic acid: apples, bananas, mangoes, papaya, kiwi.
Slow down aging
Among the common fruits, kiwi is considered to be rich in vitamins C, A, E, folic acid and trace elements potassium, magnesium and dietary fiber and other nutrients, while the calories are very low. All this makes kiwi fruit inject vitality into the modern urbanites who work fast and are nervous. In addition, the amino acids contained in kiwi fruit can help the body manufacture hormones and slow down aging. Because kiwi fruit is cold, it is best for pregnant mothers to eat less.
Slimming
Some fruits are rich in dietary fiber. Fiber is carbohydrates that cannot be digested by the small intestine. In the colon, fiber can provide nutrients to the intestinal lumen, which helps to promote the body’s metabolism and help suppress appetite.
Weight loss fruits: apples, grapefruit, dragon fruit, durian.
Skincare
The face of the human body is exposed every day and is damaged by harmful substances in the air and irradiated by ultraviolet rays so that the capillaries shrink, the secretion of sebaceous glands decreases, and the skin becomes dehydrated. Fruits are rich in antioxidant vitamin E and trace elements, which can nourish the skin, and their beauty effect is not comparable to ordinary cosmetics. And if you smoke or gain weight, it also suggests that your body’s fat tissue is deficient in these important components.
Fruits for skincare: bananas, mangoes, cantaloupe, strawberries, oranges, apples, lemons.
Eyesight
There are many capillaries in the fundus of the human eye, and the role of vitamin C is that it can ensure the blood supply of the fundus.
Fruits that protect eyes: kiwi, lemon.
Cancer’s natural enemy
Eating more fruits in your diet can reduce the risk of breast, prostate and lung cancer. This is because fruits contain trace elements necessary for the human body.
Cancer-fighting fruits: bananas, kiwi, grapes, oranges, apples, lemons.
Reduce cholesterol
Apple, grapefruit, hawthorn.
Detox
Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and carotene and are also rich in pectin and dietary fiber, which help digestion, cleanse the intestines and strengthen the liver. It is also a detoxification fruit that cannot be ignored.
In addition to being rich in fiber, apples can promote intestinal peristalsis, and the galactose acid it contains is very helpful for detoxification; pectin can prevent food from spoiling in the intestines. Change apples of different colors frequently for better results.
Purple grape also has the effect of detoxification. It can help the liver, intestines, stomach and kidney to remove the garbage in the body, so it has the reputation of “scavenger”. But the heat is a bit high.
Cherries have certain medicinal value, can remove toxins from the body, have a considerable effect on kidney detoxification, and also have a mild laxative effect.