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Health benefits of daily fruit consumption

ARUBA ― It’s no secret that fruits are delicious but at the same time good
for your total wellbeing, whether it’s a fruit salad or a smoothie, the daily
consumption of fresh fruits is a must.

Health benefits of fruits guarantee you optimum health and a well-built
body in the long run. Fruits benefit you body immensely as they are natu-
ral sources of vitamins and minerals which are essential for proper func-
tioning of the body.

Instant Energy Supplier
When you eat fruits, your supply of energy increases in no time. This is one
of the prime benefits of fruits that we can utilize in our busy schedules. This
is the reason why athletes often eat fruit during and after exercising and
why diets for pregnant mothers almost always involve fruits of some kind.

Prevention is Better than Cure
Nowadays, drug stores have many types of multivitamin tablets that can
give supplemental nutrition during critical times. However, it is always ad-
vised to eat the vitamins of fruits in their natural form so that all of the
benefits are conferred to you. As is always said, the benefits of fruits can
never be outmatched or replaced. Over 10-20 year time frame, eating
fruits regularly can completely change your life and makes a great deal
of difference to the health and functioning of your body.

Keeps You Disease Free
The combination of powerful antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and the
countless micro- and macronutrients make fruits very advantageous for
your health. The daily consumption of fresh fruits lowers the risk of strokes,
high blood pressure, indigestion, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and
other chronic diseases. Fruits keep your skin supple and hydrated, and
nourish it with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants; thereby re-
taining your radiant skin for a long period of time. q